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Edens Zero Chapter 229 Review/Recap

Three things about this chapter:

1. My theory about Shiki being the key to restoring everyone’s memories got thrown out the window, thanks to this chapter.
2. Hiro Mashima weaponized fanservice in this chapter (because of course he did.)
3. HERMIT IS BACK!!!

Recap

As people flee from the chaos of the Belial Gore district, Weisz broods over how he’s going to beat Fie. His armor’s low on power, he’s being shot at constantly, and worse, he can’t figure out where Fie’s located. His shots keep coming from different locations, putting Weisz into a corner. 

It’s at this point that a good friend comes in clutch: Hermit! While the others were fighting, Witch dived into Digitalis and located Hermit, who was still inside the game world. Seeing her made Hermit remember the previous Universe, and now she’s back and ready for battle. However, she can’t upgrade the Arsenal armor remotely. She can help Weisz beat Fie, though. She explains that he uses his Ether Gear to turn into smoke and travel across buildings, and mini-drones disguised as bullets to make it seem like he’s firing from everywhere. Once that’s figured out, they plan their trap.

First, they use the Arsenal suit as bait to get him to move locations. Then, a tasteful hologram of Witch as a bunny girl distracting him. 

Hook, line, and sinker. Weisz gets payback for his defeat the first time around.

Review

Welcome back, Hermit. We missed you so much.

On the one hand, I’m very happy to see Hermit’s back, albeit she’s still not physically present. On the other hand, the fact that she regained her memories means my whole theory of Shiki being the key got scrapped. Now, I don’t understand how it happens anymore. Do they regain their memories based on some trigger? Does that mean Sister could make Jinn and Kleene remember? I don’t know at this point! Thanks a lot, Mashima!

Saltiness aside, I am glad to see Hermit make her return. Moreover, I’m happy to see that Weisz finally got his revenge on Fie for shooting him in the first timeline. That was the beginning of the end for the heroes. With Fie and Daichi out of the way, Nero’s the biggest threat standing between the Crew and Drakken Joe. Here’s hoping Shiki can handle him somehow!

I Give “Sniper” a 3/5

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Edens Zero Chapter 228 Review/Recap

So, to recap the last chapter of Edens Zero, my worst fears were confirmed. The entire team’s gotten nerfed, since their bodies can’t handle the increase in power they got Post-Aoi War. As a result, they’re finding it harder to deal with the Element 4 than they should, especially Rebecca. However, the good thing about Rebecca that sets her apart from Mashima’s other main heroines is she didn’t need Ether Gear to fight at first. She got her deadly skills with firearms to cover for her. 

Recap

As Shiki and Pino lament the former’s weakness, elsewhere, Moscoy’s working to get Illega’s captive girls to safety. That’s when he notices that Homura has Ether Gear, albeit she can barely use it. 

In another location, Sister’s facing down Jinn and Kleene, who remain ignorant of their past history. After failing to get through to them, Sister decides on the simplest solution: beat them up until they remember.

Outside, the fight between Rebecca and Daichi continues, with Happy unable to do anything but helplessly watch since he’s not a cyborg in Universe 0. However, Rebecca’s still able to use her Ether Gear and Overdrive form.

Too bad she can’t actually control it, leaving her open to getting restrained by Daichi once more. However, Happy then remembers how Rebecca fought before she got Ether Gear: her guns. In this case, the twin blasters she’s had on her back the whole time. Using them, and her incredible flexibility, Rebecca turns the tables on Daichi and wastes the Earth member of the Element 4! 

Score one for Edens Zero.

Review

Well, that took an unexpected turn. However, it also took a few expected turns, so I think things evened out in the end.

Firstly, let’s talk about Homura. We have no indication about whether or not she ever met Valkyrie in this Universe, but given how meek she is, it seemed like she didn’t. So seeing her briefly manifest her Ether Gear comes as a surprise. Her control of it is non-existent, so her ability to fight remains limited. Hopefully, meeting Shiki will bring her memories back and return her to the warrior we know and love.

As for Sister, she can fight Jinn and Kleene all she wants. If I’m right about Shiki’s power, then only he can restore their memories. Hopefully, Shiki and Pino will backtrack to Sister and straighten this mess out.

As for Rebecca, it’s nice to see that, even though she no longer has her time powers, she’s still got her Ether Gear. However, that’s of little help in her present state. Good thing she’s also a badass with a gun. Say what you want, but out of the main heroines in Mashima’s manga, Rebecca’s the most capable.

Here’s hoping that things go as smoothly for Weisz. Next week, we’re seeing him fight Fie of the Element 4!

I Give “Gunner” a 3/5

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