Really just one thing was how Ruby wasn’t the major problem here. Similarly she did attack Tsukune like in 9 and was beat up. But really not like she went over the edge and tried to kill them all after that. Main problem was the Master who was not dead in that case. Got to find out how Ruby’s parents wanted good relations with humans and witches. But they ended up being killed by a car driven by a human. Was taken in by the Master and over time became less of a fan concerning humans. Of course after spending time with Tsukune and co she started to think about what her beliefs have been.

Ruby was punished for even showing doubts about what the Master had planned. So instead you have the angry old witch attacking our leads. Also putting out there some deeper questions. How there have been terrible things going on between the races human/witch/youkai and Tsukune and co had been naive to think they could just solve things simply or ignore that. During that fight with the giant plant thing, the master did turn into it. Ruby got Moka out of her jam and was then eaten. Eventually Moka stopped it similarly. The Master figuring out at the last that she had been scared Ruby would betray her. Using the last of her strength to save Ruby and that’s why she was found by Gin and company.

Also a little too bad they glossed over Yukari’s fear of the human world. She really wasn’t keen on visiting and when they went to the city (not covered in anime, but nice beach scene) wasn’t that fun a time.

So really they only had to befriend Ruby once after she tried to kill Tsukune :). Old Lady just bit the dust. Can’t really comment on Ruby’s role in the future since that would be spoiling. But she did have her magic at the end of that manga chapter. Not sure if they will act like between 9 and 10 and ignore it, or maybe give her a new staff to use. Maybe they will just go off on their own tangent. Actually play with her being unable to use magic.

Did feel odd how they just ignored major things like Tsukune nearly dying and popping up next episode with some bandages, but none the worse. Wow if people could do that normally would be great.

Were some enjoyable things with the ecchi that was added. Like the moments where they just focused on the heavy breathing girl’s breasts. Amazing as well how much they worked in getting caught by vines. But I guess with plant based enemies they just couldn’t resist.

I’m surprised though at the stupidity of Tsukune. Why the heck would you head ‘alone’ to the head witch’s place? If she is even the least bit unfriendly he is going to get hurt. Good job covering him on his way, but that seemed a bit too careless.