Furthermore, it is later revealed that despite previously asking Manaka, “Why would someone in this line of work start a family? It would only become a weakness,” Tsubakiri has since started a family and has a newborn daughter.

With Tsubakiri’s background now known, many viewers online expressed their sympathy: “Tsubakiri is actually more human than I expected, he lost his humanity later in life…” “No, I’m crying…” “The moment Yomogi talked about his daughter, it hit really hard,” “Knowing his past, I just can’t hate him!!”

“Togen Anki” is based on the popular manga by Yuura Ushijima, serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion (Akita Shoten). A new-generation dark hero demon story that draws on the classic Japanese folktale of Momotaro, it depicts the conflict between those who inherit the blood of the oni and those descended from Momotaro. The story begins when Shiki Ichinose (voiced by Kazuki Ura), a boy living as an ordinary human, is suddenly attacked one day by a mysterious man belonging to the Momotaro organization.

Episode 11: “Thank You!”
[SYNOPSIS]
Shiki’s awakened “Enki” power is overwhelming. Even while engulfed in a massive blaze, Tsubakiri’s murderous intent toward the oni does not waver. This is both his own conviction and an oath to Manaka Momobe, the Momotaro who once guided him and whom he now controls as a puppet. Shiki narrowly manages to defeat Tsubakiri. However, the Kyoto branch is on the brink of collapse, and he tries to escape immediately with Mei, only to collapse from exhaustion and lose consciousness. Meanwhile, Mudano and his group corner Yomogi. Judging Yomogi unable to fight after confining himself in a box, Mudano prioritizes rescuing his companions. When they arrive, they find Oiranzaka—who was thought to be dead—treating Shiki’s injuries. The next day, after regaining consciousness, Shiki learns that despite many sacrifices, he has survived to see another morning.

(C) Yura Urushibara (AKITASHOTEN) /TOUGEN ANKI PROJECT

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