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The 1st Episode of the Black Bullet Anime, Last Hope.

A young boy walks about when thunder is suddenly heard, the people below gaze towards the sky and see a massive Gastrea flying their way. After a jet manages to hit it, it falls and takes some people with it. Rentaro survives, but within his head a voice tells him that if he does not wish to die, then to live. This was the prologue in the LN (this was not adapted into the manga, at least not in one chapter).

The opening starts up, black bullet by fripSide, and we see some scenes from the PVs and what is to come from Episode 1. After the opening ends, a boy riding a bike enters a building where Gastrea activity is present. He then talks to Tadashima about his Civil Security Company and affirms that he is the real deal. The conversation is quick to end as the two move to the elevator and talk about Gastrea. After reaching the 4th floor, Tadashima is told by his men that two detectives entered the room as they did not want CS to get all of the fame. However, this enrages Tadashima. Rentaro simply tells them to get out of his way as he grabs his gun and readies to knock the door down. He knocks it down and bam! Two dead bodies behind him, and in front of those bodies is a masked man. A quick fight starts up and ends quickly. Rentaro is left speechless as the masked man leaves without stating his name. Then we move to a scene with a kawaii loli named Enju (Rentaro's Initiator), who encounters a wounded man. The man turns into a Gastrea and fights Enju, only to be interrupted by Rentaro. Nonetheless, Enju takes charge and kills the Gastrea.

The two head back to the agency; Enju goes home. Here we meet Kisara. A comedic conversation starts up, but is soon to end as they get back to the Gastrea topic. At the end of it all, Kisara says something to Rentaro about his parents that angers him. Rentaro leaves and visits Sumire, where they talk about possible methods the Original Gastrea used to escape. The night comes quickly, and Rentaro heads home (where he cooks for Enju and himself). The two eat and do the daily proceedings~ When it's time for bed, Enju beats Rentaro up! ^___^/ The next morning Seitenshi appears on TV along with Kikunojyo~ But the two leave for school, where we meet Mai. Rentaro then heads to his school, but stops halfway there to gaze towards the Outer Area, where many Cursed Children are.

The ending is beautiful! I can't wait to hear it properly. The opening is perfect! :) I just don't like the random frames thrown all over the place tho. >_>

Animation: 10/10 Story: 8/10 Fight:10/10 Overall Episode: 8.5

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