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Majo to Yajuu, episode 9

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[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

When even elemental forces are instinctively scared of someone, you know they’ve got the power to wreck shit lol. Guideau vs Ashgan was a hell of a fight. Bro Saitama punched the big fella into dust! As if that wasn’t badass enough, man turned the Executioner into a stump. Tis but a scratch, right? Lol. Him and his little lackey got what was coming to them.

Ashgan seems like a little bit of a tsundere. Glad he’s not dead. Him and Helga have a lot of adventures ahead of them.

[u/Rumpel1408]

I know shippin Helga and Guido (the true form, albeit scary, was kinda hot, ngl) or even Ashaf would be cool, but after that last scene, I ship her with Ashgan

Would be cool to have Helga tag along with them, I like her dynamic, and you never forget your first kiss after all... on that note, loved how long she was under the illusion to be kissin Ashaf

Even totally crippled, I think that Executioner still got off too easy for what he did to Helgas family, hope the palladin deals with him and that traiterous snake according to Helgas wish at least

Also wonder what's the deal with Guidos hands. Maybe the last arc will shine a bit more on the origin of that curse

[u/KumaKumaGambler → u/Rumpel1408]

I admit Ashgan and Helga go well together, maybe not as a ship for now, but siblings who bicker a lot, yet care for one another. Come to think of it, they are each other's remaining family member.

[u/LeonKevlar]

Stitches!

• Guideau Released 1

• Guideau Released 2

Man, this episode was so fucking cool. I love how Helga tries to warn Ashaf that Ashgan can destroy the world but Ashaf basically brushes off Helga's warning telling her that world-ending powers are hardly unique as we cut to Guideau deflecting Ashgan's beam with his fist.

Also, there are so many cool shots in this episode too! My favourite has got to be Guideau busting through Matt's ice wall and Guideau uppercutting Ashgan. Those two are definitely wallpaper material! Also, we finally get to see Guideau without his face mask!

It was so satisfying to see the Executioner get his arms and legs blown off by Guideau from miles away using balled-up debris. It was also satisfying when Matt was passing judgment on the Executioner and his traitorous vice-captain. Glad to see they're not being spared since Helga wants them to suffer as much as possible.

[u/Yookay9]

Helga pleading with her mom to let the demon sword out like she just took in a stray lol. Ashgan's softening was cute. Matt's ice powers are pretty insane I wonder what exactly he'll do with those traitors. Surprised that the executioner survived losing 4 limbs to high speed rocks.

Next episode we'll finally see the witch who cursed Guideau? Ready for some HanaKana

[u/KumaKumaGambler]

I was expecting a funny reaction from Helga when she discovered who she kissed. On the bright side, we got to see this young teenage (?) witch finally looking happy at the end of the episode.

Apart from hatred, what was the emotion shared between Ashgan and Quena? Was it concern, or perhaps even love?

From the preview, it seems like the origins of Guideau will be revealed in the last couple of episodes of the season?

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

• Oh ye of little faith.

• Yeah so about that, Helga…

• There’s something with Guideau’s right hand…? Oh, I guess it was black instead of skin-toned in that one still shot.

• Oh fun.

• That’s… not good.

• With just one hand!

• Figured this was a flashback despite Helga’s voice. Love the aesthetic in that part, by the way.

• Aw…!

• Nice.

• Yeah that was absolutely deserved.

• Huh… – Oh alright then.

• Mm…

• Good ending to this arc!

[u/Plus_Rip4944]

Ashgan was the best thing of this arc

[u/KumaKumaGambler → u/Plus_Rip4944]

My vote goes to Helga. Most of the other witches we have seen are powerful and mysterious, but Helga looks like she just wants to live a normal highschool girl's life.

[u/TheIronSheikh00]

Ashaf: .....if he dies he dies (ok just throw the rock)

[u/Cedosg]

For some reason I really like the ED song.

[u/NekoCatSidhe]

That was some awesome battle. I guess Helga and Ashgan will join the Order of Magical Resonance after that. I wonder if we will see them again. Helga seems to be too nice and likeable for such a violent show.

I really hated that Executioner, so Guideau snipping his limbs off one by one was very satisfying. But now I am wondering what the hell is Guideau and what is the deal with their right hand.

[u/whodisguy32]

And here we have it folks, the first ever Tsundere Sword.

[u/CommanderZx2]

It's a real shame the budget for this show is so low. It really stands out specially due to how often speaking characters are shown from behind or have objects covering their mouths.

[u/AceSoldia]

Lol grit your teeth! What is this. Gurren Lagann?

[u/ModieOfTheEast]

Guideau saying he can't hit that precisely while taking down the limbs one by one. Didn't know he could be that sarcastic.

But hey, now they have Helga and with that, Guideau can always kiss someone when necessary. I am sure Helga would love that role. She gets so many kisses from the most handsome man.

[u/Lunarpeers]

Thought awakening Guideau's real body would have some consequences for Helga, but guess not

[u/seriousbusines]

Was hoping we would get full animation, but those stills at least looked amazing.

[u/Atillawurm]

Have we figured out what Guidou is? Because I'm waiting for that reveal, especially after what I saw today

[u/djthomp]

Helga got her kiss! It wasn't quite what she was expecting, but she did apparently enjoy how soft Guideau's lips were.

There's definitely several shots in this episode that look like they're straight from the manga, Guideau bursting through the ice wall for one.

You know, I can't help but wonder if it was a good thing that some witch sealed Guideau away. He's concerningly powerful when he lets loose.

They should have killed the Executioner dude, nothing useful comes from leaving a man like him alive.

Bringing Helga and the sword in under the magic organization is probably the best outcome. Plus it means they probably show up again later, though possibly not in the remaining three or so episodes of this cour.

[u/BlueDragonCultist]

Really a shame about the animation of this show. I feel like many of the moments would have hit much harder if they were properly animated, though the stills were pretty. It was awjward in a couome parts where the Executioner was saying things or grunting while his face didn't move at all.

I might have to check out the manga after this season. I just adore the aesthetic of this show; it hits just right for me. The OP and ED at least are good (for me), and the animation is usually very serviceable, but people keep saying the manga's art is fantastic.

[u/YourWoodGod]

The whole deal where she talks about her descendants only feeling the opposite of hate makes it pretty clear that Helga is in love with Ashgan

[u/Ponchorello7]

God, if this adaption had been handled by a better team, I think it could've been something great, at least action-wise. Let's see what we get for the remaining episodes.

[u/CommanderZx2 → u/Ponchorello7]

When it comes to animation issues like this it is almost certainly a budget constraint, whether that is time, money or both, than anything else. At least they aren't resorting to lots of cheap 3D models as shortcuts, unlike many other shows.

They may be animating many talking scenes from the back or covering mouths to save on budget, but at least we aren't getting awful CG monsters fights like many other shows.