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Rating: 9.2/10

Impressions:

Well, plot-wise the episode didn’t go anywhere, but it is full of action and comedy, which more than makes up for it. I don’t think it’s as funny as the last episode, but it’s a lot more exciting. And I’m wondering when Negi is going to return back to normal. He can’t stay a Chupacabra for long as he needs to be in his mage form to initiate the provisional contracts with everyone. And when that happens, hopefully we will get to see their powers! What I hope doesn’t happen is Negi wiping everyone’s memories to regain his magic certificate. That would be a good waste of a few episodes with everyone knowing about everything, though I suspect that is how it will be.

The quality fluctuated quite a bit this episode, from Negima standard good to rather deformed characters near the end. Negi must’ve been easy to animate though. His Chupacabra form is incredibly ridiculous, and it’s a joy to watch him bounce around in all its randomness. I think I’ve said this before, but I am fine with him turning into an animal and having everyone find out about his magic, as I highly doubt the producers are going to stuff this show up after coming this far. And it’s not like the show is going to end with Negi staying as a Chupacabra. His recent demise is just all part of the bigger scheme!

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