So, yeah, we got fake Knight Sabers running around here and the ep picks up EXACTLY where we left off where we see Leon...woke up long enough to see Priss without her helmet before passing out for a few more days. #BubblegumCrisis

Oh my god that ending with Priss and Sylvie...
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We open with what looks like the Knight Sabers jacking what looks like a V-8 on Steroids...and they're following the lead of the white haired guy from last ep, Largo.

Yeah, I think it's kinda obvious. #BubblegumCrisis

ANd yes, it's another Obari. #BubblegumCrisis

How was she supposed to go out? Did the last minute change to this drama cause a mess or prevent one? Tonight and in two weeks (More on that later) we'll get our answer. Right now, let's start with the ep that was supposed to be her final one, "Red Eyes." #BubblegumCrisis

...hence why the rest of the songs had it with the idea that the Knight Sabers did it as a whole...but it still wasn't enough, so the label wanted her off the series. So...the next ep was supposed to be Priss's last...note that I said "WAS SUPPOED TO BE." #BubblegumCrisis

Ok, so a little preface for what's about to come next...Priss's voice actress in the Japanese version, Kinuko Omori, was also a singer and her label didn't exactly like it that she was doing this...to the point where they got PISSED that she did solo songs as Priss... #BubblegumCrisis

"Leon. The patrol choppers are each carrying an Armored Trooper...so...uh...DON'T use 'em to go patrolling."
I'm having flashbacks to when Kureha told Nami where the spare sleigh was but she was not released from her care.
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Acting aside, this was actually a pretty good ep and for Obari's first outing as a director? I honestly wouldn't have guess, as this feels like, and holds up with, his normal and later outputs that made him the legendary director anime knows. #BubblegumCrisis

"He's just his usual 'charming self'!"
What's funny is the subs say "It's just his usual bitchiness." and I'm honestly wondering WHY the dub didn't go for that line.
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Just as the team leaves, the silver haired goon seems to call out Sylia for some reason... #BubblegumCrisis

It's not until it nearly kills Sylia that Priss has no other choice...and kills her to save everyone. With her last breath, her friend tells Priss to give the disc to the other sexbot to remove the vampire function from her. #BubblegumCrisis

"Well, if it isn't the current HOT TOPIC of conversation!"
WOW, this anime predicted that was going to be a thing before it became a thing.
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Nene confirms the bomb...and that's when the machine...for some reason...decides to reveal Priss's friend is under the hood. She begs Priss to kill her to save everyone, but she can't bring herself to do it.

*SMASH*

...the machine on the other hand... #BubbleGumCrisis

Guys...I'm just letting you know...
I've read the Vampire Hunter D novel and watched the anime, was a Buffy/Angel fan and even watched True Blood and read ALL the Sookie Stackhouse novels so yeah...VAMPIRES ARE WALKING SEX!
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The Knight Sabers show up to save Leon's bacon and get ready to fight...and nobody knows yet who's under that thing... #BubbleGumCrisis

Oh, and a top it all off? Yeah, the giant vampire bot decides to take control and jack the vampire sex bot for control. #BubbleGumCrisis

So, if you're wondering how the vampire sexbot hides her vampire giant robot, turns out there's a canyon and an out bridge that she buried the dang thing in it and killed the boomer guards with it...just as soon as Leon shows up...and SHE has a speed hole. #BubbleGumCrisis

Daily gives Leon the low down: Yeah, the weapons deal was true...and says the weapon that's currently on Earth and draining blood has a nuke that's set to blow the minute you, ya know, blow it. #BubbleGumCrisis

Well, the whole "Stop the vampire sex droids before they get me" plan...didn't fly as Priss's new friend breaks in, knocks the boss out, and is trying to find the disc that can fix whatever's wrong with 'em...except the guards weren't knocked out THAT long. #BubbleGumCrisis