English Dub Review: Kenka Bancho Otome -Girl Beats Boy “Beyond Our Feelings”

Check your feelings at the door.

Kenka Bancho Otome -Girl Beats Boys opens with a quick flashback. Hinako is confronted by Kira who was her big brother at the orphanage. “You don’t belong here,” he warns. “Stop this and go back to living like a girl,” Kira suggests. But Hinako, masquerading as Hikaru, explains that she’s happier than she’s ever been.

Hinako decides that the best way to proceed is by challenging Kira. Although Kira thought he could protect Hinako, it’s clear she doesn’t need any protection. Rather, she easily bests Kira. After the fight, he praises her as someone who has grown into a strong, capable, person. There’s an emotional moment with reminiscing about being protected by Kira.

Now, after conquering two classes and making lots of new friends, Hinako looks ahead to the entrance ceremony. I’m unclear where the show progresses from here. “Beyond Our Feelings” is increasingly emotional when compared to past episodes. I like this probing of characters. But overall the episode doesn’t appear as important and features strange lulls in spots.

SCORE
5.0/10