User blog comment:B214/High School DxD BorN Episode 9 Review/@comment-74.58.219.123-20150530182400

I found Episode 9 really amazing. Juggernaut Drive? REALLY COOL! The fact that it's gigantic might be close to Ddraig and Albion's original size and shape. Don't you think? The chant are more creepy than in the LN but ay better. I also love how Vali bit Issei in Juggernaut Drive. Pretty gruesome!

Also, how did you react to Shalba and Creuserey's appearance. I think they were both handsome (especially Shalba). I didn't think they'll look like that but I'm satisfied. I like more Shalba's character as a great villain.

Speaking of villains, good riddance Diodora Astaroth. Serves him right! He was a great villain though (although Freed is better).

Moreover, when Vali and Ophis sensed something in Issei, they found a dark flame. Could it be Loki's curse? Maybe this curse increased Issei's hatred and forced him to go into Juggernaut Drive. I like how they improved this from the LN. Since Loki appeared in the preview of the next episode, he might be back and will use Issei in Juggernaut Drive (perhaps in a complete state) since he can't use Fenrir anymore. I noticed in the preview that Issei was acting weird. Perhaps the curse is affecting him?

Also, I love how they keep use Raynare to affect Issei. Perhaps he'll overcome his fear before Volume 10. What did you guys think?