「力と代償」 (Chikata to Daishou)
"Power And Its Price"

I went into this episode expecting it to be kind of boring -- luckily I was wrong.

「Kyuuketsu Bouhime」 (吸血暴姫)
"The Tyrant Vampire Princess"

I think that was the most explosive introduction for a character we've seen yet.

「鳳凰星武祭」 (Houou Houshibu Matsuri)
"Phoenix Star Warrior Festival"

Every week Asterisk seems to just get better and better. Here begins the Phoenix Festa!

「二人の休日②」 (Futari no Kyuujitsu ②)
"A Hdoliay For Two, Part 2"

Saya fans rejoice -- we finally get a bone this week in the form of a fantastic episode.

「決意と決闘」 (Ketsui to Ketto)
"Decisions and Duels"

Are you telling me they're going to use another episode on Kirin? Wahoooo!

「素顔の少女」 (Sugao no Shoujo)
"The True Face Of The Girl"

This was definitely a Kirin-centric episode.

「疾風刃雷」 (Shippuujinrai)
"Lightning Blade Speed"

Man, when is someone who isn't prestigious going to appear?

「解き放たれし者」 (Tokihanatareshimono)
"Unshackled"

While it's tough not to draw comparisons, I think this is the point where two shows will finally break free from one another.