Ep 20. With Strength and Feeling

With Strength and Feeling is the twentieth episode of the first season of the anime series Buso Renkin. In this episode, the protagonist Kazuki Muto seems to have lost all hope of defeating the powerful enemy Victor, who has already killed many of his friends and is now attacking his own sister Mahiro. However, Kazuki's friend and mentor Tokiko continues to fight on, refusing to give up until Victor is defeated.

The episode begins with Victor, who is the leader of the L.X.E. organization, attacking Kazuki's sister Mahiro. She pleads for help, but Kazuki, who has been severely injured by Victor in their previous encounter, is powerless to stop him. He can only watch as Victor prepares to kill Mahiro. However, just as Victor is about to strike the fatal blow, he is suddenly attacked by a strange creature that appears out of nowhere.

The creature turns out to be a homunculus, a powerful being created by Victor's own alchemy. It is revealed that Victor has been experimenting with creating homunculi for some time, and that this particular homunculus was created using the DNA of his deceased wife. The homunculus is extremely powerful and seems almost invincible, easily overpowering Kazuki's friends and destroying their buso renkin weapons.

Despite the odds stacked against them, Kazuki's friends refuse to give up. They continue to fight on, even though they know that they may not be able to defeat the homunculus. Tokiko, in particular, is determined to win at any cost. She remembers her own past, when she lost someone very dear to her because she was too weak to protect them. She is determined to not let the same thing happen again.

Meanwhile, Kazuki is still recovering from his injuries. He is visited by his school mate and secret crush, Ouka Hayasaka, who is worried about him. Ouka is also a warrior and has her own buso renkin weapon, but she is not as experienced as Kazuki and his friends. Despite this, she is still willing to fight alongside them, even though she is terrified of being hurt or killed.

As the battle rages on, it becomes clear that defeating the homunculus will not be easy. The creature is incredibly fast and strong, and seems to be impervious to most attacks. Kazuki's friends try everything they can think of, but nothing seems to work. Just when all hope seems lost, Tokiko has an idea. She realizes that the only way to defeat the homunculus is to use the full power of her own buso renkin weapon.

However, using the full power of her weapon comes at a great cost. It drains all of her energy and leaves her vulnerable to attack. Despite this, Tokiko is willing to take the risk. She tells Kazuki and his friends to stand back, and then unleashes the full power of her weapon. The resulting explosion is massive, and for a moment it appears that the homunculus has been destroyed.

However, just when they think they have won, the homunculus rises up again, stronger than ever. It seems that even the full power of Tokiko's weapon is not enough to defeat it. However, just when all hope seems lost, Kazuki has a sudden realization. He remembers something that his grandfather told him when he first became a warrior. Kazuki realizes that the true power of a warrior does not come from their weapon or their strength, but from their belief in themselves and their friends.

With this newfound appreciation of the power of friendship, Kazuki stands up and declares that he will never give up. He tells his friends to believe in themselves and their ability to defeat Victor and his homunculus. With renewed energy and determination, Kazuki and his friends go back into battle, ready to take on whatever Victor can throw at them.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Kazuki and his friends facing off against the homunculus once more. It's clear that the battle is far from over, but Kazuki and his friends are more determined than ever to emerge victorious. With Strength and Feeling is a thrilling episode, filled with action, emotion, and a powerful message about the importance of believing in oneself and one's friends.