#tito

But like…I feel like there are a lot of dumb writing choices in this episode as well. First off, why did one of Kail’s servants buy a water jug from a peddler? Even in modern day, you should know not to accept liquids out in the open; I feel like that whole scene is a bit of a nod to that. Like, Nakia even has scary water that brainwashes people; see what I mean about don’t accept liquids from others? People will freaking kill you. Second, couldn’t they just go in and save Tito and not cry about it? Kail has magic, right? I think he had wind magic shown in the previous episode? Why not blast the door open and rescue Tito?

Regarding Tito, I do feel like he was the best part of the episode; it sucks that he’s meant to be the sacrificial lamb that showcases the darker aspects of the story and the trigger for Yuri’s development. I also feel bad for him in the case that he just got away from being executed and now his fate is unknown in only a few hours. Kid’s got a rough life; there’s also a reason why he doesn’t show up in the opening…

I do appreciate how shoujo stories aren’t shying away from making creepy villains. Zuwa is both comical and creepy in that he looks a little silly but the fact that he likes wearing human skin amps up the creepy factor. Skinning people and wearing their skin is an insane hobby, honestly. Also, I do wonder if he’s also a magic user because he materializes from water; or it is a part of Nakia’s magic?

Tito is voiced by Maki Kawase who also voiced Yuri’s sister Eimi, making a nod to how similar they look and how Yuri’s first sense of comfort in Anatolia is with him. Zuwa is voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya who voiced Hwang Dongseok in Solo Leveling, Kofu in Pokemon Horizons and Ash’s Gengar in Pokemon Journeys.

Hopefully, the pay off for Yuri will be good later on. I’m all for development, so I am not as annoyed as a lot of others are. Let me know your thoughts on this episode!