Release & Streaming Info
Episode 9 was released in Japan on August 29, 2025, at JST 12:26, and overseas a day early on August 28 on Netflix, Hulu, Muse Asia, and Crunchyroll. Most locations' premium users streamed immediately while free users experienced little wait or advertising.
Episode Highlights
1. Okarun vs Evil Eye: A Stunning Rematch
It leads up to a blistering rematch between Evil Eye and Okarun fueled by rigorous training he has been undergoing at the behest of Turbo Granny.
Reviewers such as But Why Tho? commend the saga for explosive animation and visceral physicality that combine rapidity, intensity, and emotional investment but still remain cognizant about Okarun's human vulnerabilities--noting how his knees tremble after his transformations.
2. Empathy Over Dominance
Surprisingly, Okarun will not merely defeat the Evil Eye even though he has power superiority. He offers him a deal instead: once a week they will fight but the Evil Eye will be required to leave his hands off innocents.
Science-Saru and both cite Okarun's emotional intelligence as both centerpiece of the episode—as opposed to his strength.
3. Hilariously Earnest Pact
As a funny note, the Evil Eye—or rather Jiji's possessed version of himself—gives his underwear as a token sign of the pact's seal.
Reddit commenters were losing it about this brilliant change
in tone:
"Evil Eye is a goofy goober who promises to not attempt to murder anyone except for Okarun after school on Tuesdays." Reddit
"He finally got what he wanted (someone to play with)." Reddit
4. Found-Family & Rebuilding
In charge again was Jiji, and the episode shifts gears to a nostalgic reconstruction. Momo, Seiko, Turbo Granny, and Okarun stand among the rubble of their home. An improvised family of misfits—with friends such as Mr. Mantis Shrimp—comes together to create a new home out of advanced nanoskin technology.
Allyson Johnson describes how these moments of stillness serve to ground the episode, depth between action.
5. Subtle Romantic Undercurrents
In the midst of it all, a soft drumbeat: Jiji, now in his own right, questions Momo if she's in love with somebody. She doesn't respond—but no words need be spoken.
6. A Teasing Cliffhanger
Episode 9 concludes comically but menacingly. Evil Eye, ill at ease amidst high school experiences, is abusive to fellow schoolmates. Rumors circulate about a floating golden sphere seen around the residence of Ayase—the potential for fresh secrets and future conflict.
Why This Episode Shines
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Action & Heart in Balance: Episode 9 doesn't trade emotional impact for spectacle. The pacing constricts around Okarun's development—in ability and compassion.
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Character Evolution: Okarun's capacity to tame the Evil Eye with gentleness rather than coercion resonates with the program's narrative boldness.
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Community Visualized: The communal home rebuild is more than comic relief—it embodies the anime’s recurring theme of found family and solidarity.
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Humor Meets Heart: From whispered crushes to underwear vows, the episode provides solid belly laughs that reinforce character relationships.
Final Thoughts
Episode 9—“I Want to Rebuild the House”—strikes a masterful balance. It pushes forward with exhilarating fights, then pulls to a gentle hum of rebuilding and reflection. Okarun’s mature handling of Evil Eye, the characters’ willingness to stick by one another, and the free-flowing blend of absurdity and sincerity keep DanDaDan firing on all cylinders.
As the golden orb hints at greater threats ahead, one thing is clear: this show still has surprises—and heart—to spare.
TL;DR Summary
| Moment | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Okarun vs Evil Eye | A brutal rematch, showcasing Okarun’s upgraded techniques. |
| A Pact Forged | Okarun offers weekly sparring instead of elimination—Evil Eye even gives his underwear as a token. |
| Rebuilding the Ayase House | Allies come together using nanoskin to restore their shared home. |
| Emotional Beats | A subtle romantic hint involving Momo and Jiji. |
| Setup for the Next Arc | A golden floating ball appears, teasing new mysteries. |
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