: Along the way, they pick up a Spider clan child who is uniquely immune to the insect bites the Spiders use for protection.
: Fans have pointed out the first real hints of Touko's potential to become a full-fledged fire hunter herself, particularly during the boat fight. Hikari no Ou Episode 5
: Reviewers from Lost in Anime and Reddit note the show's "imperfections" in animation but praise its unique, grounded art style and surreal world-building. : Along the way, they pick up a
Touko and her companions face immediate danger when they are attacked by a Spider clan member . They are saved by a roaming fire hunter named , who leads them to the safety of her village. Touko and her companions face immediate danger when
: During a fiend ambush, Touko uses a fire hunter's sickle to kill a fiend and protect Kaho before the group escapes by boat. Koushi's Path: Secrets of the Capital
: Akira agrees to escort the group to the capital in exchange for Touko’s muku paper.