Kaze no Stigma

[Dark Dragon]

I thought he stole that position when he told Misao (the girl who just tried to kill him several times) she could repent by sleeping with him.

and the preview made me happy, Earth user next episode.

[Kraco]

I wonder if they are going to take the relationship of Ayano and Kazuma any further than this. Traditionally in shounen shows this is pretty much as far as it goes, despite any obvious potential in the background. Still, Kazuma's qualities alone make this a bit more than your average show, so who knows - and we still have 18 episodes left, after all.

[Kraco]

The warming fire and the cooling wind:

Episode 9 - AniYoshi

[animus]

Seems like he has a bit of a brother complex going on O_o. Anyways, an episode focused mostly on Ren, good thing he's turning out to be like Kazuma (which is always a good thing). Haha and I laughed hearing Kazuma's evil laughter after wanting to destroy the Earth User family. This anime kinda reminds me of Avatar the Airbender (though controllng elements is a really common theme).

[Kraco]

Heh, it indeed looks like Kazuma is not only a shameless pimp but has also other villainous characteristics. Which is of course all the better! Aye, you weren't the only one who was made merrier by Kazuma's bad guy laughter!

I think there are some fundamental differences between Ren and Kazuma, and wanting to save one girl isn't actually an indication at all that they would be becoming more alike. We have to remember that so far Kazuma only works for profit (money or softer and warmer profits), and I guess for his own amusement whenever it suits him. Ren, however, wanted to save the girl, and he didn't really want to fight the Earth clan gorillas more than he needed to.

To be more specific, I think Ren either doesn't quite realise what manner of a man his brother has turned into or he sees behind Kazuma's tough outer surface. I'd personally prefer the first option, because I don't want anything to tame Kazuma.

[shinta|hikari]

Yep, it would turn out to be boring if Kazuma suddenly turns into a mushy hero guy, though such cannot be discounted since he has acted in such a way several times in the series already, especially towards Ayano.

[Kraco]

Very true. However, one reason why I like this series more than its overall level of quality otherwise would permit is that Kazuma has so far acted in a way I can totally understand and sympathise with. He's not an actual villain. The very fact he came back to his old home town and didn't launch an attack tells he still cares for the people whom he lost when he couldn't become a fire user. But he has already taught them a lesson or two.

However, his vast powers allow him much indulgence, and that's of course where the fun begins (on all fronts, including Ayano). His decision to handle matters with his old clan as business was probaby for the best for both of them: It technically keeps both sides equal (morally speaking) and is a firm common ground. I don't know if Kazuma wishes to sort things out more thoroughly, but I hope not. He doesn't look like a guy who would try to change the past. Maybe he will try to change the future, though. Who knows.