And while I'm 100% that Ike is totally forgotten in this show
Some reason I think Ike is going to play a bigger role in season two(I remember it being stated that this is 2seasons) Ike's love for Yoshida makes me think he'll be manipulated into fighting Yuji possibly by the silver who I'm guessing isn't showing up this season.

About this ep, Hacate seems like Shana. This seems to be the first time she's encountered any real emotions. I never thought of her as a bad guy from the origional opening maybe she'll change sides she's too normal to be a villian in this show.