this episode was AWESOME! but in traditional "series" anime, they stretch out the tension and climax of the story to frustrating levels! in the end it makes it gratifying but waiting to see the conclusion to an awesome fight scene, in between emotional reaction, and talking back and forth it's like, "alright already! just fight!" that's my only critic. less talking, more awesome action. other then that i really like each character, and the creativity of each persons ability! and i love the theme of perseverance through sheer will power and inner strength, which i notice has become an increasing theme in a few different series like "Gurren Lagann" (also and awesome series) i can't wait to find out what'll happen next! GO kazuki!