: While the core plot is from the manga, the anime expands on the battle in Barcelona and the scenes at HQ to emphasize the emotional weight of the loss.
: Komui makes the difficult decision to refuse a Finder's request to send a leader's body home. He insists on cremation at HQ to prevent grieving families from accidentally turning their loved ones into Akuma, famously stating he will have them "disappear for the sake of the world". D.Gray-man Episode 39
: The episode opens with the tragic aftermath of Daisya Barry's encounter with the Noah, Tyki Mikk. Tyki brutally kills Daisya, crucifying him upside-down on a lamppost after destroying his Charity Bell Innocence. : While the core plot is from the
: Upon finding Daisya's body, General Froi Tiedoll displays a rare moment of vulnerability. He draws a picture of their location (Bodrum) and burns it as a tribute, a poignant way to "send" a final memory to his fallen student. : The episode opens with the tragic aftermath
: Back at the Black Order HQ, Komui and the staff receive the remains of those killed in the Spanish campaign: 6 Exorcists and 142 Finders . This high body count emphasizes that the Noah are actively hunting the Order's most powerful assets.