After seeing eps 5, this is probably one of the most well written series this season. This eps was a perfect mix of the humor that we all liked in the first eps, and the action that enticed us from the OP. Clean animation, great cast, decent pacing so far, and good writing make this a contender for one of the best series this season overall.

Heh, Eruru got abused again, this time by Mukuru looking to take advantage of her 'motherly assets'.

We all knew from the opening that Aruru would be joining them in some of the fighting, but I got an enjoyable Mononoke vibe from her in this eps.

Utawarerumono is now in the top two series of this season for me.