Ep 11. Black World

Beyond the Boundary is a supernatural anime that tells the story of Akihito Kanbara, a half-human, half-yomu boy who meets a girl named Mirai Kuriyama, a Spirit World Warrior who hunts yomu. Together, they face dangerous creatures and uncover the truth behind their existence. In episode 11 of season 1, titled "Black World," Akihito and Mirai find themselves facing a dangerous enemy.

The episode begins with Akihito and Mirai discussing their next move after discovering a powerful yomu that has taken over an abandoned building in the city. They are joined by four other Spirit World Warriors, Izumi Nase, Shizuku Ninomiya, Miroku Fujima, and Ai Shindou. Together, they plan to infiltrate the building and defeat the yomu.

As they approach the building, they encounter a strange phenomenon: the entire area around the building has turned into a black void. They enter the building, but soon realize that they are not alone. The yomu they are hunting has created a "black world," a pocket dimension where time and space do not follow the usual laws. The building has become a labyrinth that twists and turns in impossible ways.

The group splits up to search for the yomu, but they quickly realize that they are in over their heads. The black world is affecting them in strange ways. They lose their sense of direction and time seems to pass differently. They also encounter illusions and hallucinations that make it difficult to tell reality from fiction.

As they explore the building, they encounter various obstacles and challenges. They have to solve puzzles and overcome traps to progress. They face off against twisted versions of themselves and their loved ones, creatures that seem to be born from their own fears and doubts. Akihito and Mirai are particularly affected, as they both have complicated relationships with their respective families.

As they get closer to the center of the black world, they begin to discover the truth behind the yomu they are hunting. It turns out that the yomu used to be a human, someone who was consumed by their own negative emotions and turned into a monster. The yomu has the power to manipulate the black world, and it is using that power to feed on the negative emotions of the Spirit World Warriors.

Akihito and Mirai realize that they need to break free from their own negative emotions to defeat the yomu. They have to face their fears and doubts head-on, and overcome them through sheer force of will. The other Spirit World Warriors also have to find their own ways to break free from the yomu's influence.

The episode reaches its climax as the group confronts the yomu in a final battle. They use their wits and powers to outmaneuver the yomu and try to destroy its core. But the yomu is powerful, and it seems like they might lose the battle. In a dramatic turn of events, Akihito uses his unique powers to gain an unexpected advantage, and the group finally defeats the yomu.

After the battle, the black world disappears, and the group finds themselves back in the real world. They are exhausted and battered, but they have succeeded in their mission. They return to their daily lives, knowing that they are not the same people who entered the black world.

Overall, "Black World" is a thrilling and emotional episode that takes the characters to their limits. It explores themes of fear, doubt, and the power of negative emotions. It also showcases the creativity and ingenuity of the writers and animators, who create a truly mesmerizing and trippy world. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by this episode, which is one of the highlights of the first season.