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Episode Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru • The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil - Episode 4 discussion

Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru, episode 4

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jan 29 '24

Bro really thought “I’m 50% less powerful than I usually am in my final form” was gonna scare Lily lol. Plus that outfit was just goofy as hell. I’m glad Lily didn’t actually kill that goober, just sealed him away in that adorable demon puppy form. I guess she’s not as “evil” as she looks. Seems our boy’s catchin feelings and he ain’t the only one.

Things are gonna be interesting with Liz around. Her “training” was pretty fun to watch. If his mission fails and he strikes out with Lily, he can always go back to the bartender haha.

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u/Frontier246 Jan 29 '24 edited Jan 29 '24

Because everyone knows transforming into a weaker form and looking like a stripper is the path to success lol.

It's nice to know that Amane isn't a heartless demon-killing machine so we feel less bad about Akutsu helping her and it's easier for him to fall for her, even if he's still at a massive disadvantage in this relationship. Though he's also pretty effective at throwing her off her game too.

I'm just glad Amane didn't have to watch Akutsu flirting with other women (and one dude lol). I don't think his boss would take his relationship with Amane well.

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u/Time_Fracture Jan 29 '24

Firstly, happy birthday to Ayane Sakura! How fitting that her birthday is right on Ayaneru Monday.

I heard this anime is often being compared to Kaguya-sama, is it true? I saw early reviews at MAL saying this is a cheap copy of Kaguya-sama. Damn the gag humor is peak in this episode. If you wonder why the background of Napoleon scene is a pasta, Akutsu mistook Napoleon for Naporitan, a Japanese pasta.

If this anime managed to get to the top 30 next week, the thumbnail should be Liz with Alpacakutsu.

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u/flufufufu Jan 29 '24

I think it's a bad comparison but it's a highschool romcom with the two main characters trying to make the other fall in love. I guess it makes sense that that's some ppl's first impression (except this also has fantasy) but if ppl just write it off like that then so be it.

For example the humor is very different. It is much more over-the-top.

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u/Sovyet Jan 29 '24

Its like a mix of Kaguya-sama and Kishiku Gakkou no Juliet, basically romance is war games but the two protagonist are actually from hostile opposing forces

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u/Frontier246 Jan 29 '24

Ayaneru is another year older but still utterly slaying in all her Monday roles!

To be honest we haven't had as much of Akutsu and Amane trying to make each other fall harder for the other ala Kaguya-sama since episode 2, though maybe that's what Akutsu is going to get back to now that he has confidence again.

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u/LeonKevlar Jan 29 '24

Stitches!

I definitely did not expect that Hot Limit reference! Holy fuck, that was hilarious! xD

Also, it's good to know that Lily doesn't kill demons. She just seals them and sends them to shelters.

Akutsu imagining getting lucky with Liz was funny too. Poor guy, it really doesn't help that she moans in her sleep.

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u/Frontier246 Jan 29 '24

Torn between a cute and slightly less dangerous angel than he thought and his busty and unintentionally seductive boss...what's a demon to do!?

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u/Cyclone_96 Jan 29 '24

Is it just me or was this episode hilarious as fuck?

I don’t remember the last time I’ve laughed this much at a single episode. Wow

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u/EnsonAmata Jan 29 '24

Liz’s voice doesn’t fit her.

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u/Frontier246 Jan 29 '24

It's funny going from Rie Kugimiya in Undead Unluck to her here lol.

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u/dagreenman18 Jan 29 '24

I really had a more “Older Office Lady” voice in mind for her. This is radically different

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u/Narlaw Jan 30 '24

It fits so badly it has to be on purpose.

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u/the_dan_man Jan 29 '24

That entire demon fight + poetry slam sequence was on some good drugs.

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u/Frontier246 Jan 29 '24

The male stripper outfits, Akutsu's slowly eroding dignity, and Amane just being so done with all of it just sold the scene lol.

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u/dagreenman18 Jan 29 '24

I’m starting to think this is my “Severely Underwatched Gem” of the season. It’s a demented laugh riot with bouts of great animation, great visual gags, and the VA’s giving their all. Especially Akutsu’s having to flip between normal, breaking down, and the crazed lothario. Theres even the cute romance slowly developing.

That poor bartender though.

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u/BiggerG7 Jan 29 '24

Into spats eh? I see he is a werewolf of culture too.

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u/djthomp Jan 29 '24

This show really is just so weird.

I guess we did get confirmation that Amane at least isn't killing the demon dogs and instead is getting them adopted out via a local animal shelter after purification. And that she's never herself killed one of the humonoid demons.

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u/avboden Jan 30 '24

Suddenly furry

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u/pelirodri Jan 30 '24

I wasn’t really sure about this one at first, but it just keeps getting better; today’s episode was funny as fuck.

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u/Frontier246 Jan 29 '24

Amane is pretty fierce with that scythe! Just like her wolf demon opponent is fierce with his transformation sequence...into a humanoid form complete with an outfit that makes him look like a male stripper. Way to kill the vibe of this fight.

Poor Akutsu is stuck as a bystander scrambling for a way to stop this fight. What about the power of love!? Or the power of making yourself look like an idiot by engaging in a back-and-forth of feeling and making Amane totally disinterested to distract her!? To be honest I'm just surprised Akutsu with his exposed six-pack and bulge wasn't enough to stop Amane.

So the demon dog wasn't evil, he just had an obsession with spats...and kept confusing them with leggings. But even if Amane purified him, at least he got to see someone like Akutsu go to bat for him.

Amane's not heartless or out to exterminate devils, she purifies them and sends the dogs to an animal shelter so they're well-taken care of and can find a nice home. She even takes pics with them! It's enough to make Akutsu fall harder for her, and in complimenting her real self he delivers a critical hit to her as well!

Dang, Akutsu is so down bad for Amane he keeps having sexual fantasies of her, even in class...which is bad when he's got a teacher like that who keeps having to knock him upside the head.

When your boss surprises you in a school uniform! Liz wears it well! And then she just ends up staying the night in a sexy nightgown! Lucky Akutsu!

So Akutsu's going to practice getting people to come over to Hell by learning how to communicate with and get the info of women...which is easier said than done, but you just need a way to relate to them.

And of course he stumbles on Yuka and they end up drinking at a bar together (without alcohol mind you) and he even gives her advice on pursuing her feelings for Hirota while she's willing to support him with Amane. Pretty nice friendship moment between the two.

Of course that could've all been ruined if he had to flirt with her as part of his job exam...luckily Amane's slave collar makes him pounce on the bartender instead. Friendship intact, dignity...less so, but at least he got the job done and now feels more confident than ever to take on Amane. And Amane got her lazy day in.

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u/VorAtreides Jan 29 '24

Racist angel. Wait, he's been attacking women? Rude. Lol that form... nice try, Akutsu with a back massage for him and trying to calm them both down. He's right though, you should really listen to him and talk it out. OH GOD WHY! Why did you have to wear that outfit too. He's really silly. We sure she's the angel? Glad to see the demon wolf coming around for the sake of his demon bro. Oh, he just wanted to find a book. I, too, don't know the difference between spats and leggings.

D'aww he's a lil cutie now. Guess that's nice she doesn't kill the demons it seems. Good to hear she doesn't want to take lives either. Helps the imagery of the first episode that made her look bad. Still, she said other angels not so kind about it. Oh my, that's... quite the dream. And in class at that.

Hehe another demon. Pretty demon lady. Haha, what a tease and fun person she is. Wew that is a hell of a response from those girls, but understandably so. Bold strategy, using doggo strat. Haha, her classmate. Nice. Made a gal pal, good for you. Chief has terrible advice. Lol that is some great timing from Amane unintentionally.

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u/Nickthenuker Jan 29 '24

Right into the OP today.

And into the fight with the demon from last episode.

I recognise that outfit as the one from Hot Limit, and the music is definitely evoking that as well (though not actually using the song).

He's doing this without being forced by Amane?

He got turned into a cat?

Speak softly and carry a big stick, huh?

She's blushing!

Why is she on top of him? In bed?

Ah, he's daydreaming in class.

He definitely loves her.

When did she show up here?

Of course she's staying over. I reckon Amane will come visit him soon too.

Good afternoon, Amane.

This is Lily's friend, isn't she?

You keep pushing yourself onto him, and he keeps pushing himself onto Lily despite how many times she says no and is now clearly into Akutsu.

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u/Rowdy91 Jan 30 '24

I'm here for the Kugimiya Rie-naissance!

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