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| Rentt is definitely surpassing expectations and makes the exams looks easy, at least from his perspective. However, the exams themselves are no jokes when it throws surprises at the examinees. We also do get to see how he interacts with other party members this episode. |
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| Rentt in his natural environment, helping and teaching others the ways of adventuring. The depth given to adventuring and rank progression is very thoughtful and inspiring, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and the value of information.  |
| One could only dream of having friends as reliable as Rentt's. From ghoul to corpse demon, Rentt has been Existential Evolution. His appearance has become much more human-like, and he now desires to take on requests from the Adventurer's Guild and build up his achievements. However, despite being a seasoned adventurer of the copper rank, Rentt's contributions to the guild are significant, and many know his original identity. With the cunning advice of Lorraine, Rentt registers with the guild under a new identity, starting anew as an iron-ranked adventurer. Ah, an exam, huh? Well, you can't have a fantasy anime without one, right? But seriously, are they really only using that same old Labyrinth? Talk about luck, or lack thereof, for Rentt. It's frustrating how none of these adventurers thought about the possibility of the map being outdated or bothered to check the date like Rentt did. I didn't even notice it myself until Rentt started fighting those adventurer's, but he's definitely come a long way since we first met him. A stroll through the Labyrinth of the Reflected Moon wouldn't be complete without Rentt taking on a boss. Just another opportunity for him to grow through Existential Evolution. |
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Reply to IzanaSolos
One could only dream of having friends as reliable as Rentt's.
From ghoul to corpse demon, Rentt has been Existential Evolution. His appearance has become much more human-like, and he now desires to take on requests from the Adventurer's Guild and build up his achievements. However, despite being a seasoned adventurer of the copper rank, Rentt's contributions to the guild are significant, and many know his original identity. With the cunning advice of Lorraine, Rentt registers with the guild under a new identity, starting anew as an iron-ranked adventurer.
Ah, an exam, huh? Well, you can't have a fantasy anime without one, right? But seriously, are they really only using that same old Labyrinth? Talk about luck, or lack thereof, for Rentt. It's frustrating how none of these adventurers thought about the possibility of the map being outdated or bothered to check the date like Rentt did. I didn't even notice it myself until Rentt started fighting those adventurer's, but he's definitely come a long way since we first met him.
A stroll through the Labyrinth of the Reflected Moon wouldn't be complete without Rentt taking on a boss. Just another opportunity for him to grow through Existential Evolution.
From ghoul to corpse demon, Rentt has been Existential Evolution. His appearance has become much more human-like, and he now desires to take on requests from the Adventurer's Guild and build up his achievements. However, despite being a seasoned adventurer of the copper rank, Rentt's contributions to the guild are significant, and many know his original identity. With the cunning advice of Lorraine, Rentt registers with the guild under a new identity, starting anew as an iron-ranked adventurer.
Ah, an exam, huh? Well, you can't have a fantasy anime without one, right? But seriously, are they really only using that same old Labyrinth? Talk about luck, or lack thereof, for Rentt. It's frustrating how none of these adventurers thought about the possibility of the map being outdated or bothered to check the date like Rentt did. I didn't even notice it myself until Rentt started fighting those adventurer's, but he's definitely come a long way since we first met him.
A stroll through the Labyrinth of the Reflected Moon wouldn't be complete without Rentt taking on a boss. Just another opportunity for him to grow through Existential Evolution.
| @IzanaSolos Well there are only two or so labyrinths around, so it's not really matter of choice. As for not checking map, I think it's natural to trust institutions in general, even if it often bite people in ass. But I think adventurer guild in this world or at least in this town seems worthy of trust, considering they teach adventurers scepticism and caution, by letting them get burn during exams. |
| Nice, a show with rank-up challenge that's not retarded/ half-ass , unlike most of the Isekai shows or Solo leveling. They test your wit, observation , combat style, adaptability, even if it's only a lower rank-up test. I want to see how challenging the test can become in higher rank-up test. This show really reminds me a lot about Frieren since the author took its time to come up with test that make sense. (instead of just using brute force to pass everything) Guess that's why I enjoy watching it despite the overall slow pace of the story. |
Ventus_SFeb 9, 6:38 AM
| rentt became the wise rentt anyway those adventurers can only pass because of rentt that means they had a good partner that does not mean they have the skills to be bronze so do they pass when they are getting carried i think not but they would still pass |
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Reply to IzanaSolos
One could only dream of having friends as reliable as Rentt's.
From ghoul to corpse demon, Rentt has been Existential Evolution. His appearance has become much more human-like, and he now desires to take on requests from the Adventurer's Guild and build up his achievements. However, despite being a seasoned adventurer of the copper rank, Rentt's contributions to the guild are significant, and many know his original identity. With the cunning advice of Lorraine, Rentt registers with the guild under a new identity, starting anew as an iron-ranked adventurer.
Ah, an exam, huh? Well, you can't have a fantasy anime without one, right? But seriously, are they really only using that same old Labyrinth? Talk about luck, or lack thereof, for Rentt. It's frustrating how none of these adventurers thought about the possibility of the map being outdated or bothered to check the date like Rentt did. I didn't even notice it myself until Rentt started fighting those adventurer's, but he's definitely come a long way since we first met him.
A stroll through the Labyrinth of the Reflected Moon wouldn't be complete without Rentt taking on a boss. Just another opportunity for him to grow through Existential Evolution.
From ghoul to corpse demon, Rentt has been Existential Evolution. His appearance has become much more human-like, and he now desires to take on requests from the Adventurer's Guild and build up his achievements. However, despite being a seasoned adventurer of the copper rank, Rentt's contributions to the guild are significant, and many know his original identity. With the cunning advice of Lorraine, Rentt registers with the guild under a new identity, starting anew as an iron-ranked adventurer.
Ah, an exam, huh? Well, you can't have a fantasy anime without one, right? But seriously, are they really only using that same old Labyrinth? Talk about luck, or lack thereof, for Rentt. It's frustrating how none of these adventurers thought about the possibility of the map being outdated or bothered to check the date like Rentt did. I didn't even notice it myself until Rentt started fighting those adventurer's, but he's definitely come a long way since we first met him.
A stroll through the Labyrinth of the Reflected Moon wouldn't be complete without Rentt taking on a boss. Just another opportunity for him to grow through Existential Evolution.
| @IzanaSolos Ahahaha, just look at internet, how people don't even check the video/ article posting date before trusting the outdated info It totally make sense that people are often overconfident and careless. But it's not just Rentt that get to the final boss room, that 4 thug-like adventurers reach the boss room too, so it means they knew the map is a trap too. |
| Not necessarily. That map might be outdated, but that doesn't mean unusable. There may be some cave in or new passages discovered, but it's not like basic layout changed that much. |
| ok so like... where are the rest of the girls taking the exam? |
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| Another solid episode from pretty solid show. The slower pace really works for the show, and they fill it with nice world building details (the dangers of outdated maps, the oral exam for the illiterate, the preparation the guild takes for the exam, etc.). When there is action, it is pretty well choreographed and animated. I like that Rentt did not consult Lorraine about the use of her last name for his new identity. (She has been shown be pretty tough and smart, but she get flustered by sharing a last name with him. She is so in love.) On a side note, I was hoping to see Rina again at some point. I though she might be also taking the bronze test or maybe assisting the guild with it. I wonder how she has been doing since Rentt ghosted her. |
Reply to doomrider7
@Tenzen12
It got a bit skipped, but the manga shows WAY more in-depth changes to the layout of the dungeon. It's also a bit more cave like and I'm a little bummed they skipped the orc fight since it provided a bit of lore on dungeons as well as monster hunting field guide stuff, but they might address it next episode. What I like is that the series emphasizes actual field training for adventurers as well as the guild actually having experienced people train rookies the entire point of the fake attack is to see how they handle human opponents and the dated map to see if they pay attention to seemingly minor, but important details.
It got a bit skipped, but the manga shows WAY more in-depth changes to the layout of the dungeon. It's also a bit more cave like and I'm a little bummed they skipped the orc fight since it provided a bit of lore on dungeons as well as monster hunting field guide stuff, but they might address it next episode. What I like is that the series emphasizes actual field training for adventurers as well as the guild actually having experienced people train rookies the entire point of the fake attack is to see how they handle human opponents and the dated map to see if they pay attention to seemingly minor, but important details.
| @doomrider7 Well anime is not adaptation of manga but of novel though and honestly if in manga difference was that big, than it means author of it didn't really thought it trough. Dungeon doesn't just completely change without anything big happening to it. Ether way I do like how exam was handled too. |
| Party gets wiped; lets just walk into the darkness, boss fight time. |
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Reply to doomrider7
Tenzen12 said:
@doomrider7 Well anime is not adaptation of manga but of novel though and honestly if in manga difference was that big, than it means author of it didn't really thought it trough. Dungeon doesn't just completely change without anything big happening to it.
Ether way I do like how exam was handled too.
@doomrider7 Well anime is not adaptation of manga but of novel though and honestly if in manga difference was that big, than it means author of it didn't really thought it trough. Dungeon doesn't just completely change without anything big happening to it.
Ether way I do like how exam was handled too.
The LN references the changes as well, I just went with the manga since we get a more visualized confirmation of the changes(guild map is more plain, bought map is more detailed). It's more of a visual thing(the LN also emphasized that Rentt knows the seller).
| @doomrider7 Point is, it wasn't so big difference, that map wouldn't be unasable and in novel difference wasn't as big as in manga (supposedly, I don't remember exact panels in manga) |
| I guess for a mere Iron rank taking down three orcs solo should had been a tricky task. A broke academic that can also fry anyone that tries to harm her sure lol. First rule on adventuring is always gonna be getting good intel. The teamwork between Ryze and Laura was pretty good. The fact that they had to fight against fellow humans though was a harsh reality for them though. Wouldn't be much a trial if the guild didn't have safeguards in place i guess. Curious to see how they would fare in the boss fight. |
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| The author could have chosen a different name for the protagonist other than Rentt. Odd choice. It feels nice that we got to see an ascension test without having an absurd op power and clearing it effortlessly. Glad we got to see a level-headed protagonist and we got to see his improvement too. |
AhkrinFeb 9, 10:12 AM
| Lorraine was more surprised about the Vivie bit of Rentt’s new name than him recycling the first name. I know it’s common but cmon lol Time for the Bronze rank exam and honestly I’m very impressed with how the author distinguishes this series’ exam from other fantasy exam arcs. It really tests the exam takers capacity to be an adventurer. Their aptitude, adaptability etc. Paying attention to details is an important part of this line of work as well. Not verifying the map is in date could lead to death in the real world so it was cool to see Rentt teaching his two party members about that. There’s a big focus on the little details that might not cost you in the exam, but can be fatal in the real world. Much more interesting than your “go here and retrieve this” type of exams. Also the guild preparing an oral exam for those that can’t read is a very neat detail. The other adventurers who were talking shit to Rentt and his group went in the boss room and came running right out lmao. All that bark and no bite. So far liking this a lot, very excited for the next episode. I think this is criminally underrated |
Marinate1016Feb 9, 11:54 AM
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| This is a surprisingly good gem of a show, I love the pacing it feels like the characters are very well defined and the world feels very "Down to Earth" its very much like a slice of life show for adventurers or something. Hope it keeps it up. |
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| dungeon level 1 goes to the boss fight ? Hyped for the next one ! |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| HOLY this guild master is jacked, wtf. |
| Dude already LOOKS like a mithril-class adventurer. I'm surprised more people don't just stop and question why he's just iron-class. Instead they see this rather menacing goblin-slayer-like figure and just go "oh look, idiot with a mask." HUH??? Anyway, continuing to love the pacing; it's perfect. |
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| The exam for upgrading your rank is probably the most in depth exam I’ve seen, at least one of them. It was very interesting seeing all the different tricks the guild uses paired with the newbies’ reactions, Rentt sure knows his way around it too, I’m guessing he’s taken the exam several times before. And Ryze and Laura aren’t a bad team despite being blueberries basically, I’ve enjoyed Ryze’s development especially, also he looks like Shirou from the fate series lol, and Laura is cute herself. |
| i knew those guys were up to no good. well, the group that belittled rentt and his party learned their lesson right away; they ended up not getting to the goal at all. |
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| Rentt is really good in his sensei role, teaching those two newbies how to be a clever adventurer. As other have mentioned the exam just to be a bronze class is pretty extensive, I thought they would just have to do a simple task and be done with it. People in the guild are getting suspicious about this new Rentt guy though, especially now that Rentt has disappeared. |
| "There's no shame for an adventurer in avoiding a fight you can't win" Rentt Vivie If the goon squad of Dungeon Meshi would have an ounce of Rentt's insight and knowledge they wouldn't be in such much trouble to begin with. Rentt's dungeon experience comes at the expense of losing his humanity for being hasty in his early expedition. But most of what he showed up in this episode was just basic observation skills, such as looking at the map's date, or looking at the floor of the dungeon for such an odd monster lure pouch. Even if this show goes from barebones to average animation, and very by the book power scaling, the character progression of Rentt carries quite hard this show and in my books this is the superior dungeon crawler show this season. @Atomisten He already took the bronze exam before, so he knows that the guild would set up an ambush for the rookie adventurers. Most likely just like the event in the boss room he knows there would be guild assistants taking out injured or disabled adventurers and this should also fit in to defeated guild members acting as villians. |
KimurahFeb 9, 6:13 PM
Reply to Arrow02
Yo, nice episode. Good background music and build-up for the next ep, also, Rentt is such a good person, btw.
The only thing that's kinda awkward is how "lazy" the prodution seems to be... but there's nothing wrong actually, because surely the budget for this anime is a fcking snack with soda, lol.
The only thing that's kinda awkward is how "lazy" the prodution seems to be... but there's nothing wrong actually, because surely the budget for this anime is a fcking snack with soda, lol.
| @Arrow02 Tbh that's the average show quality really. Nothing more, nothing less Not every anime get the dream director/ manpower/budget like Frieren/ Jujutsu. I mean even dungeon meshi only has good animation every 3rd episodes (3rd and 6th so far has best, rest are pretty average with lots of ppt images and lazy combat animation too. |
| Wow, I'm loving this series. Now this is what an "adventure" should be. Finally, a cute character!  |
CrazyButNot4UFeb 9, 9:40 PM
| It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it, is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service. |
| A pretty solid episode; nothing to complain about. Boss fight next episode, but I can already feel that the boss is going to be done for. |
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| Back to back good eps. Feels like I'm playing Skyrim in anime form! |
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| Don't know if Lorraine reaction was because the name he used was too ostentatious or it looks like they are married but yeah either way not the smartest choice. This dude kinda reminds me of Shirou, his looks and using swords etc. |
| This isn't a knock against the series but more personal preference, and because ultimately it's far too early (especially because I have no idea and have no way of knowing yet how long this show will go on to be in the long run - there's the length of this first season, but then whether or not that'll be it or if it will go on to have another or multiple more seasons of whichever length at some point) to determine whether this is a good or bad thing in the sense of benefiting the show or not, but it's funny - Usually in series when they introduce a new character, even in the earliest episodes after the first like Rina Rupaage in the second episode, my reaction leans more toward not caring for them and not wanting them to become part of the core main group (then sometimes I change my mind quickly or later - it depends and is obviously a case-by-case basis) since I get comfortable and familiar with the dynamics introduced in the very first episode already. But here it's in the minority of cases where I actually had the exact opposite reaction compared to usual. I liked Rina quite quickly and wanted her to become more of a main or frequently recurring character early on. She possibly/probably will later on, but I've been somewhat surprised/knocked off-balance not to see her appear again since. This is still either my second or third favorite new seasonal of the season, after Meiji Gekken: 1874 and possibly Sasaki to Pii-chan. |
| personally, this episode felt like a downturn. I really hope the second half of the season brings it back up |
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| Average promotion exam episode with some new elements to it, not bad. |
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Reply to Atomisten
@Tenzen12 oh are you mad that your fav anime is garbage? don't worry you will survive. try to get out to fresh air instead of being a loser introvert shutin who watches rule34 from this anime on a daily basis.
yes it was garbage. giving everyone a fake map on an exam is laughable. what if participants dont have enough money for new maps. plus they said carriages might have took them to different place. LOL.
imagine you having a math exam (in a couple of years when you graduate... FROM KINDERGARTEN) and the math teacher gives you false exam while the real one is in your hidden drawer of desk... and after you find it YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR IT...then finally you start to concentrate on the problems HE SUDDENLY TRIES TO STAB YOU. LOL. sure that's bronze exam for you. this is some super garbage and you are coping hard.
yes it was garbage. giving everyone a fake map on an exam is laughable. what if participants dont have enough money for new maps. plus they said carriages might have took them to different place. LOL.
imagine you having a math exam (in a couple of years when you graduate... FROM KINDERGARTEN) and the math teacher gives you false exam while the real one is in your hidden drawer of desk... and after you find it YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR IT...then finally you start to concentrate on the problems HE SUDDENLY TRIES TO STAB YOU. LOL. sure that's bronze exam for you. this is some super garbage and you are coping hard.
| @Atomisten Not angry only calling garbage argument garbage. After all you even proved that you dont have idea what are you talking about, because there was no fake map and there was no need spend any money. Well considering you are probably troll (I am giving you benefit of doubt as otherwise it would make you just plainly stupid), I will leave at that. Feel free to have last word. |
| Good episode. Rentt is great teacher btw. Loved Lorraine's reaction on his new name :)) |
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