: Fans note that the anime adds significant depth to this sequence, including detailed flashbacks of Allen working as a galley rower to pay off Cross’s bar tabs—details that were less prominent in the manga.
“The debts Cross forced on Allen were far larger than Jasdevi's, shown through flashbacks of him with macho men and hard labor rowing. It makes Cross seem less like a demon and more like the Devil himself.” D Gray Man Episode 81
“Allen's extortion attempt had me laughing though. It's weird but the decision to mix comedy and drama here works because it builds a tempo that ramps up once you flip the page.” Reddit · r/anime · 4 months ago : Fans note that the anime adds significant
Reviewers often highlight this episode for its character development and adaptation choices: It's weird but the decision to mix comedy
: Jasdevi targets the physically vulnerable Lenalee and Chaozii with their Red Bomb (fire). Lavi cleverly counters by tricking the twins into using a Blue Bomb (ice) to douse the flames.
: The episode concludes with the Exorcists trapped by Jasdevi's Trick Glasses illusion, leaving them unable to see their enemies while Allen wonders what the twins' true ultimate ability could be. Critical Review and Highlights