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Nov 29, 2025 6:36 AM
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Tweaker episode.

Hope Zanka get's back up
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Nov 29, 2025 8:28 PM

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It sucks for Zanka but maaan I LOLD hard when reading that part in the manga! You thought it was your typical cliche powerup moment, but NOPE, Zanka is having a delulu moment!

What's even funnier, Jabber wanting to get high and enjoy delusions too. Crazy guy!
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Jabber is pretty awesome.
Dec 1, 2025 5:33 AM

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It's good to know about the characters' origins but I don't think this episode has led anywhere particularly interesting.
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Dec 5, 2025 10:29 PM
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Zanka's backstory added so much, he's just as fucking insane as Jabber ;o;
Dec 12, 2025 9:35 PM

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that zanka backstory... just what ive been asking for, plus it was way too relatable.

also idc that it was a hallucination, zanka getting back up was goated

if zanka dies though.... sigh

and also the usual subverting of the stereotype of the good guy getting back up and winning against the odds after a flashback
Dec 14, 2025 10:02 PM
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The backstory was great; actually, made me care about him, and it also got me curious about the girl he lost to. This was one of the best episodes this season, but that ending was sad.
Dec 15, 2025 3:22 AM
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I don't like this kind of episode. It was 75% lore dump, 25% misdirection. It's cool, I guess, but it sort of feels like a way to drag the arc out. Not terrible, but I need this to pick up significantly. What's with that wall with the hands and axes?
Dec 22, 2025 1:24 AM

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It was a good episode... until they had to return to present. God, I heavily dislike anything regarding Jabber.
@CorbanEsp Fr. I was actually so enthralled by the backstory. Infinitely more interesting plot
Dec 24, 2025 3:26 AM

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Jan 2017
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Even though it made me so happy seeing the younger versions of Enjin and Riyo, seeing Zanka's hallucinating state made me really sick 😖
Still a good episode though
Dec 24, 2025 3:51 PM
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The Staff was the right choice.
Dec 28, 2025 7:49 AM
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This episode is honestly a much-needed backstory for the characters, in this case, that character being Zanka. Now I must admit that Zanka's whole backstory is ridiculous; I wouldn't even call it tragic. It's just a wakeup call for a narcissistic so-called prodigy, wallowing in his sense of superiority, only to be shown the true extent of his mediocrity by someone who far outclasses him in combat. What is there to know besides that Zanka got two other siblings and that he's a hard worker?

I assume that the current Zanka is fixated on proving that his hard work could surpass Hyo's natural skills, but then again, what is he doing all the way out here being a cleaner unless he took Hyo's words to heart and began to run away from his familial obligation because 'there is no reason to stand at the top'.

In any case, as I said before, backstories are so vital imo to shonen characters, because otherwise Zanka is just 'a guy witha stick' BRUH he has never taught Rudo anything despite being his 'mentor' other than that 1 ep. Come on
And now he's tweaking with jabber, lol
Jan 3, 7:14 AM
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Jul 2019
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DAMN, that flashback got cut out when it was finally getting interesting
Jan 10, 11:49 AM

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I really like Zanka. His backstory is pretty relatable to be honest. I think just wanting to prove yourself and everyone else wrong is a total valid reason to be motivated.

I hate Jabber, he's so fucking creepy. Kinda hard not to laugh alongside them weirdly enough
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Jan 18, 8:26 AM
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JABBER I LOVE EVERYTHING WRONG WITH YOU
Jan 22, 12:44 PM
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May 2020
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can't believe Jabber emoted on Zanka literally dying 😭😭😭
Jan 27, 10:26 PM

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Jabber is insane! 😂
Jan 29, 3:55 AM

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Zanka grew on me. I really thought he was OP like Enjin, though. Regardless, he’s strong! He’s too hard on himself.

Jabber laughing is contagious lol he's crazy
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Feb 4, 4:37 AM
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halluciating like mad there
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