English Dub Review: Kill Blue “Noren Mitsuoka”

Overview

The wasp that stung Juzo was created by Mitsuoka Pharmaceuticals, and it turns out that the daughter of the company’s president, Noren Mitsuoka, is in Juzo’s class. Beautiful, brilliant, and athletic, she’s untouchable. Hoping she may hold a clue to restoring his original body, Juzo discovers after school that Noren has a secret…


Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, the story continues to build its character dynamics as Juzo attempts to get closer to Noren Mitsuoka, a half-Canadian rich girl who may hold the key to restoring him to his original age as her father just so happens to own the company that made the very same wasps that stung him, only to be met with her clear distrust toward men. This tension gradually gives way to more nuanced interactions, revealing hints about her guarded personality and the pressures surrounding her upbringing. During this process, Juzo ends up discovering both her secret job and personal ambitions, a detail that adds another layer to her character without fully revealing everything behind it. 

As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts toward strengthening the connection between the two leads, with Juzo offering subtle reassurance that challenges Noren’s cynical outlook. Aside from a brief rescue mission, their evolving dynamic becomes the core of the episode, supported by a mix of lighthearted exchanges and a brief burst of action that reminds the audience of Juzo’s true capabilities. While the pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, the combination of character-driven scenes and underlying tension keeps things engaging, and the episode continues to lean into its blend of comedy and low-stakes thriller elements.

Overall, this episode prioritizes character development over major plot progression, using its slower pace to flesh out Noren’s perspective and highlight Ogami’s adaptability in his new environment. The balance of humor, mild action, and interpersonal growth makes it a solid follow-up that builds intrigue, while the post-credits scene offers an extra moment worth sticking around for, hinting at future developments and adding a bit more charm where it’s needed.