Critics generally viewed the episode as a necessary setup, though some found it slower than previous installments.
: Aoba, Dio, and Mayuka are granted some downtime, providing a rare moment of peace and lightheartedness in the series. Buddy Complex Episode 10
“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 Critics generally viewed the episode as a necessary
“Not a bad episode, one needed to continue fleshing out characters and set up a major conflict next week.” www.anime-evo.net · 12 years ago Father and Child | Buddy Complex Wiki | Fandom Core Themes and Plot
Episode 10 of , titled "Father and Child," is widely regarded by reviewers as a character-driven "breather" episode that focuses on internal conflicts and familial relationships before moving into the series' final arc. Core Themes and Plot