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As controversial as recap episodes tend to be, especially in the context of currently airing seasonal shows, this one in particular does not escape the former allegations. Yes, it’s a time stall for the production of future episode, but for the consumers, it is hell on earth.

I originally read the Manhwa a long time ago and I’ve been keeping up with the Anime version ever since its debut, it has surely been an interesting outlook on the series especially for how different both versions are but I gotta say, this recap slid in right into place, being a run down through the first seven episodes, ... it really fits in well in the chronological placement as many would argue, this is when the true story begins, all of the past episodes were simple set up of what eventually becomes a more complex and intertwined plot.

This is what it purports itself to be, a recap episode.

Storywise, I think the series is at a good point for a break. If it allows the production team to prepare properly for the next episode, so be it. The animation quality has been top notch, there has to be a human cost behind it in order to achieve that level of quality. I hope A-1 is treating its animators right.

As for the episode, it is a good way to watch the first seven episodes again. If that is not for you, feel free to skip it and catch up with the season's other shows ... instead. This season is stacked with shows that a few gems might end up overlooked.

I keep reading conflicting information as to why there's a recap episode halfway through this series, from production delays, to Voice Actor Taito Ban testing positive to Corona Virus, to the World Table Tennis Championships taking it's time slot. It could be one of these, it could multiple reasons, whatever it is, recap episodes on currently airing anime are almost always garbage and unnecessary to watch. This time is no different either. It's not quite Promised Neverland S2 levels of pathetic (after only 5 episodes), but it's close.

The episode skims over seven episodes worth of content that's already fresh in the memory of everyone ... watching and adds nothing of relevance or interest to the viewer. No fancy or intelligent way to retell the story to make it somewhat enjoyable (Gintama were the Kings at this), just a rehash of scenes with the MC narrating once in a while.

If you're not a completionist, I would otherwise skip. It's not bad or good, it just kind of exists.