English Dub Review: Utawarerumono Mask of Truth “Humanity’s Heir”

Overview

The truth behind the Master Key is revealed…

Our Take

Oshtor goes to Onkamiyamukai with Ulthury. She takes them underground where they pass by city remains from the old civilization. They eventually reach a shrine and Ulthury tells him he will find what he seeks there, but she can not lead him any further. Standing in front of the shrine, Eruruu comes out of it and explains she was tasked with administrating it.

She knows Oshtor and his true name and explains that only those who have the right can enter may do so. Kuon wonders why is Eruruu there and rushes hugging her, calling her mother. Kuon states that after Eruruu disappeared, she looked for her everywhere, but couldn’t find her. Eruruu apologizes and after spending some moments with Kuon, she tells her that she needs to do her duty for the man Kuon brought here. Eruruu then invites them inside, saying that the master of the shrine is awaiting…

Overall, while this started kinda slow, it managed to unravel into a somewhat tense episode. I think this one highlights what Haku is capable of as a leader. As far as the rest of the episode, the lore/history recap was nice enough as it has been so long since that was covered in the previous season, but it did feel a bit too straightforward. Now I wonder what direction it’ll take next.