Excellent episode. A lot of content covered, the storyboard started and ended at great points. At no point did I feel bored as something was dragged unnecessarily, and the padding of action scenes/shots that created the setting/the intensity of the emotions only enhanced the experience. I guess my only real complaint is that I'm not attached to Oden's voice right away, this could just be fixed over time as he delivers more lines but this VA was cast way back in the Zou arc IIRC.
It's one of those rare weeks where the content in the manga and anime align perfectly. In this case, that's not a good thing as a lot of detailed information on Oden like his second sword was not available to the anime staff and many things were left up to interpretation. Maybe they even forgot how Oden died. I have to laugh at how Battosai Kiku was pushed into the background as a mystery unlockable character, when we already know who she is and what she looks like from the last dozen episodes.
Oden vs Ashura -
Manga: Mid to High Diff,
Anime: NO DIFF!
Big boy's color scheme is pretty dope. Flashy bright purple robe with the flowers matching his hair. with some dark blue tats underneath. This is a criminal boss that likes to show off. I wouldn't mind if he kept that in the present timeline.
Lol, either now we know why King wears the mask or Toei tried to imagine all their hybrid forms.