Buddy Complex Episode 10 -

: While the protagonists rest, the Zogilian military prepares a major operation to steal the Alliance's Coupling Valiancers, setting the stage for the following episode's action. Critical Reception

“This episode seemed to be a character development episode, and the next episode should be interesting with Zogilias attempt to steal the Alliances machines.” Reddit · r/anime · 12 years ago Buddy Complex Episode 10

The episode's primary focus is on "daddy issues," as both the protagonist and antagonist factions deal with strained family dynamics. : While the protagonists rest, the Zogilian military

: Aoba, Dio, and Mayuka are granted some downtime, providing a rare moment of peace and lightheartedness in the series. Critics generally viewed the episode as a necessary

Critics generally viewed the episode as a necessary setup, though some found it slower than previous installments.

: Reviewers from Anime Evo appreciated the episode for "fleshing out characters" and exploring the shared trauma of war between generations.