: Reviews generally praise Studio Bones for the animation in this episode, specifically the gunfight sequence and the pursuit of the "Runaway Express." However, some viewers found the battle with the Fisher King to be a "bog standard" power-scaling fight where characters were defeated or powered up simply to suit the story's tension. Community Voices
: Critics often note that episode 30 marks a significant shift in storytelling. One reviewer mentions that up until this point, the plot felt unpredictable, but after episode 30, the "lazy storytelling" of the anime original direction began to feel more predictable for some viewers. Soul Eater Episode 30
: A major point of discussion in reviews is the cliffhanger involving the library records. Kid discovers that a book about Eibon was checked out by someone signed as "M" on the day the Kishin was revived, leading him to investigate his father's potential connection to the legendary wizard. : Reviews generally praise Studio Bones for the