Omamori Himari (おまもりひまり) Episode 10 Impressions

Pic of the Episode
"Cat ayakashi in a cat suit?"

Episode Title: "Feelings of a Bewitching Cat"

Is it safe to classify this episode as a filler? Not much important information was explained and the only scene that mattered is the scene between Yuuto and Himari towards the end. If it weren't for that scene, I would rate this episode as my least favorite of the series. It's good to see... Aya (fuguruma-youbi) back, though.

The first 17 minutes or so was basically about nothing. Hiroshi is seen trying to make a deal with Tama and Shuutendouji. Himari and crew basically cosplayed and discussed how to defeat them. Again, my guess is that they can only win with Yuuto's power of Himari's berserk mode. I really hope the show will stray away from fan-service in the last few episodes to focus on the possible epic battle... but that might be like asking Cheech to stop smoking pot.

Himari almost went out to fight Tama and Shuutendoji by herself, as we saw her do with Kuesu in the past, but Yuuto manages to stop her this time. From there they go into a romantic scene along with a special insert song playing in the background. Just as they go in for a passionate kiss, director Kuesu yells "cut!". And the others show up to hop on the whine fest for Yuuto, which ends the episode on a harem friendship vibe. Poor Shizuku just want some sleep, nano!

This weeks ending was by a solo performance by Asuka Okame (Lizlet).