: The story takes a dramatic turn when the Master Dragon , under the influence of Dark Knight Slum (Dark Excalibur), captures Nanobana Kinako. This creates a high-pressure rescue mission for Tenma and his teammates.
: The Italian dub (ITA) maintains the high-quality animation of the original Japanese broadcast, especially during the flashy Hissatsu techniques and the Dragon's transformation.
To see a detailed breakdown of the series' evolution and its transition into the Chrono Stone era, check out this retrospective:
: While some find the Chrono Stone "gathering the eleven" formula repetitive, Episode 38 is considered a "peak" moment where the various plot threads (Tenma’s leadership, Kinako’s mystery) begin to converge.