Nusume rinji, Ogasawara-kan no yoru

The past couple of episodes have felt rather lackluster in presentation. The awkward CGI and stakes that were made to seem high but felt dull in episodes 4 and 5 made it seem like the series really only had a spark towards the beginning. But I am very glad to report now that the excitement and imaginative direction of the animation has returned. While I'm still not very attached to some of the characters; Genba, Yorishige, Takauji, and Tokiyuki all have my attention. I have hope for more development to the other retainers and villains down the line. I'm very excited to see where the story goes as well as whatever spectacular sakuga is cooked up in the second half of this season.