Virtual NTR – ‘My Sister, My Writer’ OVA 1 Review

This post contains some NSFW imagery.

What’s the show? My Sister, My Writer. OVA 1 (Episode 11) Review.

Wait. I thought you were taking a hiatus from seasonal anime reviews, and hasn’t this god-awful abomination of a show already ended?! What’s going on here?! Calm down buddy, I thought I’d make an exception and review the 11th episode (it’s not the 11th episode, it’s an OVA, but whatever) of ‘My Sister, My Writer’ since Crunchyroll decided to stream it.

Yep, that about sums up the show.

That’s kind of rare in of itself, isn’t it? Crunchyroll doesn’t usually put OVA’s up on their service, do they? You’re oddly well-informed in this regard, and yes, that’s true they usually don’t. And what’s more remarkable is they’ve put up the uncensored version of the episode!

Mai putting up a good case for a new ‘best girl’ from this show.

Ah… and now we come to the real reason you’ve come out of semi-retirement–the pursuit of anime nipples! Do you really think I’m that shallow?

*cough*, *ahem*, *mumbles*… Okay fine, you got me. But obviously I wouldn’t be talking about this episode unless it had something noteworthy about it, would I? Something I felt compelled to share with my lovely readers.

“I love the power glove, it’s so bad”.

Oh yeah? And what’s that… It’s ~really~ funny, both ironically and unironically.

Okay, so what’s the OVA about? Right, so the gang is all gathered at a non-descript meeting room because Double Peace Sensei has asked them there. Turns out the “company” she works for has developed an ultra realistic deep VR game that they want to beta-test on Yu and the girls. Turns out the game is a ‘GNTR’ or ‘Gender switched Netorare’ which for the innocent among you basically means Yu’s going to act out being a married man at the center of a cucking harem. That’s not a typo by the way, ‘Netorare’ is a genre of fiction and eroge that deals with a married person (usually a wife, but in this case husband–hence the “gender switched” bit–who is sexually pursued by others with a modicum of consent on the part of their partner).

Asking all the tough questions, Suzuka.

I’m already confused and annoyed. Shut up, it gets better. So basically the whole episode is each of the girls interrupting sexual encounters that Yu has with each other girl in a kind of knock-out round situation. So after Double Peace Sensei (who “luckily” rolls the role of Yu’s wife) tries to get Yu to enter her back entrance Mai crashes the scene with a more powerful ‘card’ and so the shenanigans continue with each girl getting a chance to get their boobs out and generally be sexy for no apparent reason but to give the audience the fan-service they deserve after sitting through 10 mostly mediocre episodes of the show!

Send this pic to someone who doesn’t watch anime and show me their reaction. I dare you.

Aside from pandering to your perverted proclivities I fail to see how this episode is entertaining. Listen, it’s a genuinely funny and occasionally well-written episode and it’s a darn sight more self-aware and tongue-in-cheek than the series was. I wish the rest of this series had this level of playfulness and frivolity!

“Fever time” huh?

Right. So you’re settling on? This is probably the best episode of the series from a sheer entertainment perspective (assuming you have no issue with excessive fan service and nudity). The animation is passable and never dips to the horrendous levels it did during the show’s run which I know for some people who watched this show as a spectacle train-wreck rather than appreciating it for what it is will be disappointing. But for the rest of us who genuinely enjoyed this amateurish exercise in anime–punctuated with professional level fan service–this is about as good as it gets for ‘My Sister, My Writer’.

Jiggles + nipples through shirt. What a time to be alive.

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Previous My Sister, My Writer Reviews:

Family Matters – Episode 1 Review
“I’m Not Bad, I’m Just Drawn That Way” – Episode 2 Review
Schrodinger’s Panty Shot – Episode 3 Review
All Roads Lead To Bikini Fan Service – Episode 4 Review
A Sister’s All You Nude – Episode 5 Review
Sibling Bondage – Episode 6 Review
Lewding From The Heart – Episode 7 Review
The Best Offence Is A Good Incest – Episode 8 Review
Keeping Face – Episode 9 Review
Sis-Confession – Episode 10 (Finale) Review

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Clash Of The Tit-ans – ‘Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master’ Episode 12 (Finale) Review

What’s the show? Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master, Episode 12 (Finale).

So how’s this episode? I’ll cut to the chase, it’s kind of disappointing.

No nipples, huh? No nipples…

Wh- I was joking! That’s not seriously the reason why you’re disappointed by the finale is it? Put simply I watch this show for 3 reasons, the fan service, the characters and the concept. If it’s ever lacking in any of those departments in any given episode, naturally I’m going to be disappointed. Certainly this episode delivered in the character department, and even the action–which isn’t even something I watch this show for–was probably at it’s best here. But without adequate fan service, is it really Senran Kagura?

Teamwork!

That seems dramatic. Okay, fair call. That was overly dramatic of me, this isn’t like a betrayal, the core episode was great, there were emotional moments and funny moments and their was a satisfying conclusion to Fubuki’s story–though it still leaves room for more stories (hopefully!) But I feel like for a season finale of a show that was so riotously celebratory with its nudity early on that not having any nudity (except for the end-credits, which doesn’t count) just seems like a wasted opportunity!

Serious business with Fubuki.

I may not understand you but I at least see your point. So you say there’s a satisfying conclusion to Fubuki’s story? Wasn’t she hell bent on destroying all the shinovi? Yes but the rage that fuelled her journey of revenge has been tempered by many things since the start of her journey, by the warmth of friendship, by the memories of her childhood with Yumi, by the promise of a new life not ruled by rage. Arguably its an easy won ending, not physically though, Yumi almost dies for her trouble but Fubuki recognised she was on the losing side, especially after Rasetsu–her Youma buddy got sealed away. Fubuki knew that she couldn’t win any more so she admitted defeat, she probably would have been happy to have died but neither Yumi or the others would have taken things that far. This was about saving Fubuki from her revenge not defeating her.

This was a really cool moment.

Fair enough. Anything else you wanted to add? The episode ends on Christmas Day, the series began on the weeks leading up to Christmas, meaning this is officially a Christmas anime! What does this mean? Well you can add this to ‘We Without Wings’ as shows to binge watch over the Christmas season that are completely un-family friendly and inappropriate!

This is about as much fan service as the episode provides. Thank you Ryona for your continued support to the ecchi cause!

You’re weird. Overall thoughts on the final episode? With regard to story and character I’m happy with what we got, fan service on the other hand not so much, but in the grand scheme of things and with regard to binge-watching that will matter a lot less. As it stands this was a satisfying conclusion to a great show that I enjoyed a great deal. Here’s hoping we get another season sooner than later!

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Previous Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master Reviews:

Naughty or Nice? – Episode 1 Review
Naked When Wet – Episode 2 Review
The Hottest Hot Springs – Episode 3 Review
Fan Disservice – Episode 4 Review
Battle Of The Boobs – Episode 5 Review
Putting The Flash In Flashback – Episode 6 Review
Mistakes Of The Past – Episode 7 Review
Grope Expectations – Episode 8 Review
The Naked Truth – Episode 9 Review
Soaking In The Secrets – Episode 10 Review
Stark Vengeance – Episode 11 Review

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The 12 Days Of Ecchmas – Twelfth Day (Very NSFW)

♫ On the Twelfth day of Ecchmas my senpai gave to me… ♫

Twelve scenes uncensored!

Eleven hot springs sessions!

Ten boobs-a-jiggling!

Nine loli’s lewded!

Eight maids in costume!

Seven shower scenes!

Six bikini babes!

~Five… panty… shots!~

Four sexy stumbles!

Three breasts groped!

Two bunny girls!

And a waifu in her lingerie!

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And there it is, I hope you “enjoyed” this silly little song and its accompanying gifs. Merry Ecchmas to all!

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The 12 Days Of Ecchmas – Eleventh Day

♫ On the Eleventh day of Ecchmas my senpai gave to me… ♫

Eleven hot springs sessions!

Ten boobs-a-jiggling!

Nine loli’s lewded!

Eight maids in costume!

Seven shower scenes!

Six bikini babes!

~Five… panty… shots!~

Four sexy stumbles!

Three breasts groped!

Two bunny girls!

And a waifu in her lingerie!

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Only one day left to go before the song is complete!

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Stark Vengeance – ‘Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master’ Episode 11 Review

Warning: This post contains some NSFW imagery/nudity.

What’s the show? Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master, Episode 11.

So how’s this episode? I’m not sure I’ll have much to say in this review, while a lot happens it’s the kind of thing that can be summed up really quickly so it doesn’t exactly make for the most compelling of review material.

Starting off promising I see, you really know how to reel them readers in, huh? I’m just being honest…

Well what happens in it? The youma invade through the portal, there’s a lot of them, way too many for Asuka to seal individually. So Katsuragi comes up with an amusing plan by using 4 of the girls as bait to lure all the youma to a central location so Asuka can seal them all at once. The plan works and so it’s just Fubuki and the talking youma to deal with. As expected Yumi decides to take on Fubuki and we’re treated to a genuinely heartfelt series of flashbacks interspersed between their fight.

Poor loli Fubuki.

What are the flashbacks about? Well first of all there’s a lengthy and emotional one showing a young Fubuki witnessing her youma mother being “sealed away” by her shinobi father and for a scene that involves two people we’ve literally just met it carries a dramatic weight and power that even brought a tear to my eye. Then throughout we see the early days of Fubuki living with Yumi and Grandfather Kurokage and while their short and simple snippets its the way their intercut with the present-day fight and the accompanying music that really makes this scene shine!

I know I probably make this comment a lot but, spin-off potential?

And what else happens? Um, that’s kind of it. I did say that while a lot happens it can be summed up quickly. And it’s hard to fault the episode either, its paced very well is (for the most part) well animated and is entertaining throughout. The one long-standing complaint is that some of these action heavy episodes don’t have enough fan-service and while that’s technically true of this episode too I didn’t miss it as much as some other episodes because everything else was so good.

I didn’t even mention Asuka’s deteriorating health due to sealing so many Youma!

So overall thoughts then? The best thing that this episode does is cement two sides of a fight where I don’t want either side losing. Not rare for an anime but this show does it exceptionally well by feeding us more and more back story with each subsequent episode rather than one of my most hated tropes of “oh your about to defeat the villain, here’s there life story at the last minute so you suddenly feel bad.” No, we here we understand Fubuki’s extremist motivations more and more each week to the point that she’s no longer a villain but just a sad, lonely, frustrated and angry little girl who lived in these feelings for over a decade until she can’t do anything other than lash out. From that perspective this episode is great and it’s with a mix of excitement and trepidation that I look forward to next weeks episode!

She’s just going through an emo phase… that threatens all of humanity.

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Previous Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master Reviews:

Naughty or Nice? – Episode 1 Review
Naked When Wet – Episode 2 Review
The Hottest Hot Springs – Episode 3 Review
Fan Disservice – Episode 4 Review
Battle Of The Boobs – Episode 5 Review
Putting The Flash In Flashback – Episode 6 Review
Mistakes Of The Past – Episode 7 Review
Grope Expectations – Episode 8 Review
The Naked Truth – Episode 9 Review
Soaking In The Secrets – Episode 10 Review

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Soaking In The Secrets – ‘Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master’ Episode 10 Review

Warning: This post contains some NSFW imagery/nudity.

What’s the show? Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master, Episode 10.

So how’s this episode? I thought for sure, knowing from last week’s preview that this was going to be a hot springs episode, that the show was just going to ~put aside~ it’s main story and indulge in some bath time shenanigans. But to this show’s credit and restraint, not only did they deliver an episode with considerable character development, emotional flashbacks and strong action scenes but they also had time for some fan service too! Who says you can’t have everything?!

How do they manage to pull off both? Aren’t they in the midst of some great battle between shinovi and youma? To an extent, but basically Fubuki (the one intent on taking down the shinovi for their crimes against the youma) and the rest of the shinovi have all gathered in a quaint hot springs village to await the opening of the portal from which all the youma are supposed to come through. The thing is neither Fubuki’s side or “our” side knows the exact location that the portal’s going to appear so they’re kind of ~stuck~ waiting until it does. So what better place to be stuck then a picturesque hot springs?!

A wintery showdown.

Uh-huh… sounds very convenient. Oh of course it is, I’m not going to debate that, but aside from an early ping pong match the episode retains a tense, pre-battle vibe that was really appreciated considering the complicated stakes going forward. And while I would have been fine with full-blown shenanigans, the fact that things are a bit more subdued works really well narratively. There’s a scene between Fubuki and Yumi in a ‘Pot Tub’ and its serious and subdued but also a bit peaceful and intimate, the music in the scene too is pitch perfect.

One of the best scenes of the whole series imo.

And what’s this about some “strong action scenes” too? Afterward Kagura and Fubuki square off by a lake and it’s a seriously cool fight (no pun intended) as Fubuki runs along the service, freezing the water behind her. And while it’s cool to see Kagura become her adult form, I think it’d be more impressive her to fight in the little loli form, but I guess that’s not the point of her character. The outcome of the battle is a little bit disappointing, if only because things stop before a true victor can be crowned as Kagura is distracted by Yumi’s oncoming presence and Fubuki stops short of killing her in classic ‘villain’ style. Though that’s something interesting about this series so far…

Fubuki is pretty bad ass. Love her half Youma form the most out of all her forms.

What’s that? That these last two episodes have made me hasten to outright label her as a ‘villain’ or their side as ‘the bad guys’, because it’s obvious that they’re not and it’s that kind of ambiguity and duality that makes this series a lot more interesting.

And I’m almost afraid to ask but I know if I don’t mention it you’ll do so anyway, the fan service? It’s contextual–which for this show is surprising to say as it usually would take any opportunity no matter how flimsy the excuse to get the girls nude. But here’s it’s just a few of them and it’s in scenes where they are either bathing or changing. The only non-bathing related fan service scene is when adult Kagura gets ‘knocked out’ and she becomes fully naked–which just felt like “hey this is probably the last time we’ll see adult Kagura in this series, better get her naked!” Which I mean, good a reason as any really.

We see loli form of Kagura nude too but it’s okay because she’s actually an immortal being who reincarnates every 100 years to battle evil! 

Right… So overall thoughts on the episode? It’s close to one of my favourite episodes of the season, top 3 at least! They got the balance of all this show’s elements perfect and it was interesting and emotional too! Here’s hoping they can carry through this balance (and the better looking action scenes) throughout to the remainder of the episodes!

These girls are the best!

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Previous Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master Reviews:

Naughty or Nice? – Episode 1 Review
Naked When Wet – Episode 2 Review
The Hottest Hot Springs – Episode 3 Review
Fan Disservice – Episode 4 Review
Battle Of The Boobs – Episode 5 Review
Putting The Flash In Flashback – Episode 6 Review
Mistakes Of The Past – Episode 7 Review
Grope Expectations – Episode 8 Review
The Naked Truth – Episode 9 Review

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The Naked Truth – ‘Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master’ Episode 9 Review

Warning: This post contains some NSFW imagery/nudity.

What’s the show? Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master, Episode 9.

So how’s this episode? This Senran Kagura anime is good at a few things; character banter, fan service, balancing a tone between silly and serious, fan service, managing to have as many characters as they have and not being too confusing oh and did I mention the fan service?

Many times, but I take it you’re trying to make a point? What it’s seemingly less good at is action, which up to this point has been adequate but here mostly felt like a mess. With the stage set for an epic city battle with multiple heroes versing multiple villains it’s clear they were trying to do a Marvel-esque sequence but with the budget this show has it was only ever going to come off as mediocre–at best.

I can get behind this. And in front.

Oh dear, that doesn’t sound good. It’s at least enlivened by the aforementioned character banter which was on full display which did at least give it that Marvel movie ~feeling~ even if it couldn’t keep up with it on a technical level, oh and the fact that every character is in their underwear was a terrific bonus!

Wait, what?! Why is everyone in their underwear? Kagura puts up a “super” kind of Kekkai barrier to both limit the destruction to the surrounding areas and give the girls a necessary boost in power called ‘Frantic’ mode to fight the invading Youma, but as a result it strips them down to their underwear. Because, well, because fan service… it’s probably something that happened in the video game too but hey, I’m not complaining!

For some reason Ikaruga’s the only one to get made fully nude by the barrier’s effects. Any Senran Kagura fans know if there was a specific reason for this, or was it just for the lols?

Of course. So do they win? Well as this is Episode 9 there is no “winning” here, all the small Youma coalesce into a giant one, which Ryona suggests they tie up in Japanese style bondage because of course, the girls agree to it and it only bloody works! They’re about to deliver the killing blow to the downed beast but Asuka arrives in the nick of time and protests, saying she’ll handle it. She unleashes her newly learned secret ninja art to seal it away, rather than killing it. A merciful move that raises a few eyebrows from her fellow ninjas who have all been taught that Youma are “pure evil”.

But they’re not, are they? Later on Asuka and Yumi are having tea and Yumi desperately wants to know why Asuka’s acting so strange, she breaks out the ultimate ultimatum, tell me or I’ll stop being your friend! It might sound lame but it was actually adorable and it works, or rather, Fubuki–the “evil” woman who’s started this whole war against shinovi shows up and says that she’ll happily tell Yumi the “truth” of the situation.

Yumi’s cute little grumpy face!

Which is? Well we don’t get the whole story as I’m sure there’s some grisly details they’ll want to save for future episodes (at least if a particular shot in the opening credits is anything to go by) but it turns out that Fubuki is the child of a Youma and Human, which is a big deal. Basically it means Shinovi have been out there slaughtering Youma just because of how they look and that they are (probably) not that much different to regular humans. At least that’s the impression I get.

Big news!

So we go from underwear related shenanigans to accusations of ethnic cleansing. Huh. I don’t know, in any other anime I might complain about tonal whiplash but I don’t feel it here, maybe I’m oversimplifying but I think this show even gets its change of tone better than even Goblin Slayer… but I probably shouldn’t go down that rabbit hole.

Yes, let’s not. So overall thoughts on this episode? If the first half of the episode with the battle felt lacking (at least visually, if nothing else) then the promise of what’s to come more than made up for any deficiencies. And not only was it a fun episode it also had considerable dramatic weight too, all-in-all a great episode.

Ryona’s alterations to the Crimson squad’s Xmas clothes were appreciated by this viewer.

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Previous Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master Reviews:

Naughty or Nice? – Episode 1 Review
Naked When Wet – Episode 2 Review
The Hottest Hot Springs – Episode 3 Review
Fan Disservice – Episode 4 Review
Battle Of The Boobs – Episode 5 Review
Putting The Flash In Flashback – Episode 6 Review
Mistakes Of The Past – Episode 7 Review
Grope Expectations – Episode 8 Review

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Grope Expectations – ‘Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master’ Episode 8 Review

Warning: This post contains some NSFW imagery/nudity.

What’s the show? Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master, Episode 8.

So how’s this episode? I never realised how much of an impact the girls of Hanzo academy had on my overall enjoyment of this show… I mean yes, i’ve still been enjoying the show and all the other characters in it but having the Hanzo girls rescued and put more-or-less in the forefront of the episode felt like slipping into a favourite set of pyjamas. It felt right and familiar and comfortable. I missed these girls…

Katsuragi best girl (probably, maybe).

So does that mean its your favourite episode? Not really, actually. It’s more like one of those setting up for a big showdown kind of episodes, still a good one, but yeah it was lacking in a certain urgency or any real threat until the final minutes of the episode. Which I mean fair enough, we just got finished with a big battle episode, makes sense to have a breather before the next one. Plus with Katsuragi in full boob grope mode for the whole episode it was a lot of dumb fun to watch… and she gropes a lot–making up for lost time I suppose!

Ugh, so anything else of note happen in the episode? Predictably Senkou and Gekkou are “good” now, but not before Yumi talked them down from a literal cliff side where they were about to commit suicide after being betrayed by Fubuki. Their turn is a ~little~ quick if I’m honest, but then again I’ve heard plenty of real life stories about how simple acts of kindness from other people have prevented others from suicide so maybe it’s not so far-fetched.

From “boob grope” to talking people out of committing suicide, sounds a bit tonally inconsistent. I think it plays it well enough, it’s never tonal whiplash if that’s what you’re suggesting.

Friends that grope together, cope together.

And what about these “final minutes” you mentioned? Well everyone’s waiting for Fubuki to act on her whole “eliminating all ninjas both good and evil” plan and she begins said plan by opening portals over Tokyo and summoning out Youma. Which is a big deal as Youma are powerful creatures who are viewed as “evil” beings by most ninjas on both sides. But Fubuki seems to suggest that they aren’t just the mindless monsters that the shinovi leaders seem to endlessly proclaim. A thought backed up by the fact that Asuka intends to defeat all the Youma not by killing them but “sealing them away” despite the fact that doing so could mean her losing her own life in exchange for using this ‘secret ninja art’.

Asuka looks good in a suit.

Well sounds like a lot more happened in this episode than you may have given it credit for? Why were you seemingly a bit lukewarm on it when I asked if it’s your favourite episode? Because there’s only one nude scene and it’s ever so fleeting! I need more nipples!

*sigh* I’m sorry I even asked! It’s a legitimate concern!

Yeah for a legitimate pervert… I never said I was otherwise!

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Previous Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master Reviews:

Naughty or Nice? – Episode 1 Review
Naked When Wet – Episode 2 Review
The Hottest Hot Springs – Episode 3 Review
Fan Disservice – Episode 4 Review
Battle Of The Boobs – Episode 5 Review
Putting The Flash In Flashback – Episode 6 Review
Mistakes Of The Past – Episode 7 Review

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Mistakes Of The Past – ‘Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master’ Episode 7 Review

Warning: This post contains some NSFW imagery/nudity.

What’s the show? Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master, Episode 7.

So how’s this episode? It’s more of the same as the previous episode only exponentially better–seriously the flashbacks to Kurokage and Hanzo’s younger years is amazingly rich with emotion and gravitas. Not only do we get the source of the feud that’s fuelled this multi-generational ongoing battle between “good” and “evil” ninjas, not to mention Kurokage’s regrets as he has to witness the funeral of his son and daughter-in-law but the promise of a new life with his granddaughter, Yumi. And it’s all beautifully tied in with a surprisingly tight and consistent fight between Yumi and Fubuki that results in not one but two unexpected transformations!

Bet you didn’t expect a picture of a dude in one of my Senran Kagura reviews!

 

Okay, slow down there champ. We don’t want to put the whole review in one paragraph. You’re right! Have to spread this out ‘til at least four so I’ve got more room for those sweet lewds~!

Ugh, that’s not what I meant, but whatever… as if I could stop you anyway. So this fight between Yumi and Fubuki–she’s meant to be the big boss shinovi that this whole ‘Masters’ thing was leading up to yeah? Does she live up to the promise? Is the fight compelling and not just a bunch of still shots with speed lines like it has fallen into in previous weeks? Surprisingly yes, I mean it’s still not the most elegantly animated thing around but the action was clear but impactful. We also get Yumi’s transformation into ‘Ice Queen’ which was probably very exciting for people who’ve played the game but even for non-game players like me was really cool (pun intended) to see! But I think it was Fubuki who stole the show with her captivating transformation going from being wrapped in literal plain white bandages to a gorgeous gothic outfit and hair to match!

Fubuki’s “transformation” though I’ve seen people refer to this as her “true self”. So not really an upgraded form like Yumi.

That’s all well and good, but who wins the fight?! Surprisingly(?) Yumi doesn’t win–which sits a little better with me considering how powerful Fubuki is supposed to be (and proves to be). Of course this doesn’t bode well for the Hanzo students who are still being kept prisoner by a powerful Youma and at the end of the episode everybody is brought top-side, including the Hanzo students and the other ninja girls who were attempting to rescue them. It’s there where Fubuki announces her ~true~ intentions–which I might remind you are being broadcasted to ninja schools all over the world–to wage war on all ninjas and eradicate them all “good” and “evil” alike!

That’s a youma behind her, they are scary AF.

Well that’s certainly a bold move. Indeed and it makes for a great cliffhanger too, also I got the sense that Senkou and Gekkou aren’t exactly cool with this plan so hopefully they join forces with the other ninja girls. Either way it’s shaping up to be a pretty epic fight some way along the line!

Yumi’s transformation into “Ice Queen Yumi”.

Overall thoughts on the episode? It strikes the balance perfectly between story and flashbacks, character development and ~feels~ not to mention action and fan service. Although I could have done with a little more of the latter, though I do appreciate the show livening up a breast feeding scene in one of the flashbacks by actually showing some nipple–what’s with that look?! I’ll take what I can get! But yeah, not nearly as fun as Episode 2 or 3 but it more than makes up for weaker episodes like Episode 4 and shows that the series is capable of producing an episode with depth, heart and narrative balance.

This whole scene was unbelievably sweet.

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Previous Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master Reviews:

Naughty or Nice? – Episode 1 Review
Naked When Wet – Episode 2 Review
The Hottest Hot Springs – Episode 3 Review
Fan Disservice – Episode 4 Review
Battle Of The Boobs – Episode 5 Review
Putting The Flash In Flashback – Episode 6 Review

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