In the previous Tougen Anki episode, we saw how earnestly the Momotaro split up the three big fights, and the Osuke vs. Ikari one ended up being pretty boring. Now in Episode 21, we got Mudano vs. Tsukuyomi, but was it any better? Yes, I’d say it was significantly better, but that’s mostly because the bar was already set way too low.
The series is almost at its finale, and not once has it managed to genuinely surprise us with anything. It’s pretty standard shonen, and while there are a few twists here and there, overall it just doesn’t stand out, especially when compared to something like Gachiakuta, which is also airing this Fall 2025 season. Even Episode 21 couldn’t change my mind about it.
Tsukuyomi’s Momotaro Powers Were Cool But Underwhelming
Sure, Tsukuyomi’s powers looked cool, and let me take a moment to explain how they actually work, or more like how the anime shows them working. Basically, his ability is called “Ragnarok,” where he draws fortune-telling tarot cards and lets his luck dictate the flow of any fight.
Bro definitely has a thing for Madame Myorinpa, a famous fortune-teller and author whom Tsukuyomi is apparently obsessed with. However, the catch with his ability (which you can probably guess already) is that it relies entirely on luck. And it’s not like his power bends luck in his favor.
It doesn’t magically turn bad luck into good luck. If he’s lucky, he wins; if he’s not, he won’t. And in this case, yeah, he lost. But honestly, against Mudano, luck can’t be the only thing you rely on. As usual, Mudano aura-farmed this episode again, proving that even without Tsukuyomi’s bad luck, he always had the upper hand.
Now, it may sound like I’m praising the episode, but not quite. Tsukuyomi’s power was unique and looked kind of cool, sure, but on the grand scale of shonen abilities, it was pretty underwhelming. So this one thing that could’ve worked in Tougen Anki’s favor didn’t really go that way in the end.
Nice Try, Tougen Anki – But Kougasaki Surely Isn’t Dead, Right?
Shinya in a still from Tougen Anki | Credits: Studio Hibari
The satisfying part, however, was supposed to be what came after the Mudano vs. Tsukuyomi fight. Because it was finally time for Kougasaki to kill Shinya and put that absolute evil of a Momotaro to rest. But again, it turned out kind of bland. Surely, Kougasaki had the upper hand in strength, yet he still couldn’t catch him sooner?
He actually had to be lured into a building, and of course, Shinya had already set traps for him. Like, how cliché is Tougen Anki trying to be? The episode ended right when it looked like Kougasaki was about to kill Shinya after cornering him in a room, only for him to step on a floor tile that triggers an explosion, while Shinya laughs maniacally.
This was way too corny, just kill Shinya already. I’m so done with this. The only saving grace left is the upcoming (and constantly delayed) Shiki vs. Mikado fight. But that’s still going to take a while, I’m afraid. Who knows? Even the next few episodes might not feature it.
Tougen Anki is currently available to watch on Netflix.
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