English Dub Review: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon “Mayonaka the Visitor”

Overview:

The demon slayers struggle to put out the fires caused by the Flame Bulls. Mayonaka demands the villager’s hand over the town’s divine object.

Our Take:

If you don’t tear up after this episode I question whether you even have a heart. It was pretty poignant and sweet. I like nuanced villains who aren’t evil just to be evil. Mayonaka was slighted after giving his blessing to the town. He even fell in love but that was taken from him. I really felt bad for him but this episode had a happy ending, albeit a little bittersweet.

I really like where this show is going but I have to say that Moroha interests me the most so when everyone isn’t together it makes it tough. Though I will say that Setsuna is growing on me after this episode. But I am just not really a fan of Towa but I’m sure that will change.

I have to mention how great the opening and ending songs are. The ending coupled with how this particular episode ended was so good. The ending song is “Toumei na Sekai” by Little Glee Monster and it always manages to get one tear from me. The opening is “Reborn” by News and it’s your typical shounen hype which isn’t a bad thing! They are already in my playlist and should be in yours too!