Sakaki @ Ol' Dirty Magic

You wouldn't have been wrong to forget that Kiiro has an actual job aside from stalking the cops in hopes of becoming one, and the episode starts with him doing said job. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/gvsW0j1iob

But even when he's trying to be a good dude and hustle up some butter, they just keep dragging him back in. (They being the Devil Trio.) #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/iXqqC29vOn

Ep #6 Fire! Gatling Shoot! (Original Air-date 3/14/99) #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/CRXqQAzWDc

Meanwhile at the lab, Grey is fixing the bots and has a bit of punny humor with Mimitan. He asks for a "wrench" and it "punches" him. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/LvzImWI4QO

So now that they have an actual Crysmond, Grey can use it's powers to update and power up their robots. Ao's like. "Great more reasons to fight when I don't want to", and Aka just wants a robot fitting her specific tastes seen below. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/lgZX9jDfQx

The low angle of Kiiro as he runs in flustered is really good here. Sorta surprised he came to tell them about the trouble opposed to taking care of it himself, though. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/kYua4z7fih

Kiiro: Hold on, I need some water. *Ao hands him a fishbowl* Kiiro: Sips, a unique taste that pushes the limit of what one can expect from wat--WHO THE HELL HANDS SOMEONE A FISH BOWL WHEN THEY ASK FOR WATER?! #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/wL3fD6Rdka

One thing that's great is Shiro's expression here. Like you can see he doesn't fully trust Kiiro yet, even though he asks about the case. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/gh3bm2R39b

Good timing as Grey just finished the updates to their robots, but the gang runs out without listening to his explanation of how things work. That'll go over well, I'm sure. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/Fi2yF004br

Meanwhile the Devil Trio have been told by Vader that a Crysmond is in the possession of a Dragon protecting a forest. So what's a better way of finding this creature than bombing the shit out of it? #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/fi6P6XD1bA

It is a shame since the forest looks really serene. Oh well, it's their mistake for being in a bomberman anime. Bombs away! #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/2I4owTTPHv

Their plan works --perhaps *too* well, because Fuckin' Shenron shows up and he's through granting wishes. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/sCj89VW2vw

The only time ever that tail whip is a thing to be feared. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/cNLqCwjlg8

The dragon takes care of the Devil trio (For now) but the forest has seen better days by the time the Biida cops show up. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/eHS3GtFOPV

Kiiro: Maybe instead of relying on others to prevent forest fires, they should have tried something on their own. Old dude: Although I hate that slogan too, you should have respect you brat. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/fIRHguLdvc

The old guy thinks they're pirates and refuses to be of any help to them since they're probably after the Dragon's ball. (The apostrophe saves them from the lawyers wrath.) #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/S9QjcTzRzv

Shiro asks where the Dragon is, but the old guy says he won't help pirates. "But Toei's drawn Pirates and Dragon Balls!" "Doesn't mean they're on the same team." Kiiro: Whatever, I was more about classic and current madhouse anyway. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/rZ70fTyjBE

Old: And that's why you're a sakuga scrub, ya idjit. Kiiro: What? You come over here and say that to my face! Old: Nah, I'm fine doing it from a distance. Shiro: HOW?!!? #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/ew6dWW1AUw

Lol, the first thing Kiiro asks is if he's a magician, but the old guy says he's actually a hermit. (Ooooh geez, they're leaning into the DB stuff this episode even if it's unintentionally. I mean he even uses ki to fly.) #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/H4WJ5rwe7w

So in order to get the old guy to believe them when they say they're not bad guys, he proposes they come to his place and "train" so he can see their alignment himself. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/Q3lbvEzTVN

Cute Akabon being a klutz at cooking is still cute. (Also at odds with her IV iteration who was a good cook.) #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/xMjmrIPllz

Turns out their "Training" Is actually doing menial tasks that they somehow fail epically at. Though, hey, it's not all bad --Kiiro's made a new friend! #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/h3fZ9AQ0q9

Of course FriEND has end built into the word, and it seems this friendship is ending quicker than most. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/dqC2YaOtVT

*Blasting Mulan's "Make a man out of you" from a 90's stereo during this montage.* #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/9NLjoQhdLo

Hermit: Forget a man, I'd be satisfied if we could make something more than trash out of you, yellow boy. Kiiro: I take refuge in my awfulness old man! #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/J3meJLPe7j

Kiiro: I hate to be "that guy" ...or no, what am I saying? I *love* being "That guy" so I relish in saying that I'm pretty sure this old dude is using us for free labor, which i wouldn't mind if that wasn't *my* shtick. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/oLDCZGCYMV

Kiiro's about ready to bounce and leave the old man to his devices, and while the others argue about the virtue of this, the devil trio overhear the part about the old guy knowing where the dragon is... #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/LGKTvrlI1n

It's a slow pan, but a good one showing off some of the well done storyboarding --we get to see the forest and the Hermit's dwelling from different POV's. #SakakigaidenVpic.twitter.com/JNxstoG8Cq