Shugo Chara! Season 1 Episode 9 Episode 9 - The Seven Mysteries of the Fujisaki Family!?

The episode "The Seven Mysteries of the Fujisaki Family!?" starts with a school event where Amu and her friends are busy setting up their class' booth. Amu's classmate, Tadase, informs them about the Fujisaki family's old estate where seven mysteries are said to exist. Tadase's family had recently purchased the estate and he invites his classmates to explore it.

After convincing the other students, Amu's group visits the Fujisaki estate on the weekend. They meet Tadase's younger sister, who explains that their family cannot live in the estate due to its poor condition. However, she adds that Tadase and she still love exploring the place.

As soon as the group enters the estate, they encounter the first mystery - a creepy sound of a horse's neighing at every turn. The second mystery is the "hall of mirrors," which is a maze-like room with numerous mirrors and a confusing reflection of oneself. The third mystery is a portrait of a cat that seems to follow the group's every move.

The fourth mystery is the "void room," where four friends are trapped in a small room that appears to have no doors. The fifth mystery is a hidden passage that leads to a staircase. The sixth mystery is the "snow room," where a sudden snowfall occurs and completely freezes the room.

The final mystery is the "secret room in the basement." The group finally discovers a locked door in the basement, which leads them to this room. All seven of the mysteries come together in a shocking twist in the end.

This episode showcases the mystery-themed plot, which is a deviation from the usual story arc. The plot's main focus is on exploring the Fujisaki estate, which leads to some supernatural moments. All of the characters show their personalities while navigating the mysteries, which makes it a fun watch.

The show's animation is crisp and visually appealing. The background score perfectly complements the creepy sound effects used in certain scenes. Overall, "The Seven Mysteries of the Fujisaki Family!?" is a thrilling episode with little doses of cute moments. This episode serves as a reminder that Shugo Chara! can experiment with its plot and keep things fresh for the viewers.