A First Impression – Kyoukai no Kanata Episode 1 - Moeronpan

Reports and impressions of the pilot episode generally highlight the following:

Much of the episode revolves around Mirai constantly trying to kill Akihito for "practice," as she is too timid to hunt actual Youmu, while Akihito tries to help her despite being her primary target. Critical Reception & Key Takeaways

Episode 1 of Kyoukai no Kanata (Beyond the Boundary), titled serves as a high-octane introduction to a world where supernatural entities called "Youmu" live among humans. The episode is widely praised for its high production values and its immediate, albeit strange, hook involving the two main leads. Core Plot & Premise

Revealed to be a "half-youmu" and effectively immortal.