Brave 10 Episode 9 Official

: Conversely, critics at METANORN and Tokyo Gazette praised the episode for finally introducing "scary/dark elements" into what had previously been a lighter action series. The betrayal was described as a "refreshing change" that added much-needed inner turmoil to the group.

Good – Continued praise for bishounen character designs and seiyuu (voice actor) performances. Winter 2012 – Week 9 Anime Review Brave 10 Episode 9

Mixed – Impactful for invested fans, but "cardboard" for critics. : Conversely, critics at METANORN and Tokyo Gazette

: Some reviewers from platforms like Anime News Network felt the reveal came too late in a short series. They argued that because the show spent so much time gathering characters ("Bishounen Pokémon"), viewers hadn't built enough emotional connection to care about the sudden betrayals. Brave 10 Episode 9