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Apr 13, 2022 4:33 PM
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I liked this episode more than the first episode even though there was no action. The tortoise is coming. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Apr 13, 2022 5:11 PM

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Ah yes, the calm before the storm episode xD
They do have a plan and i can't wait for the next episode, wonder how big is the turtle.

Also, i feel like the next episode will be epic!
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Apr 13, 2022 5:13 PM
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this episode is basically 20 minutes of talking and discussing.
Apr 13, 2022 5:39 PM

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I thought it was a decent episode. Chibi is nuts.
Apr 13, 2022 5:56 PM

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I was hoping Naofumi fight the seven star heroes (or vassal weapon holder) and whats we got? fighting giant turtle, i almost sleep during this episode, basically talk and discuss, 1 more episode to go and if its not good, im out, tbh i put really high hope after really interesting plot of s1 but s2 kinda disappointed for me
Apr 13, 2022 7:30 PM

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Goddamn Its really same problem with while reading the manga while ago, and I really stopping reading the manga because of this. This series really become bland after the first arc.
Apr 13, 2022 8:41 PM
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I've heard a lot of people say their opinions and that they think this arc is rushed, its bad etc., but speaking from a mainly anime only watcher, I don't really see what there is to hate? Anyway Peace
Apr 13, 2022 8:45 PM
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This episode is quite better than the first one in term of visual. They also give some addition to the narrative where they foreshadow Kyo (vassal hero) in this episode. MadKid is back with the opening theme but it is not as good as the theme in season 1, it become less catchy than before. Overall it was an enjoyable episode and I hope episode 3 will give us some action on Naofumi and the Generals struggle to stop the Spirit Turtle from rampaging.
Apr 13, 2022 9:03 PM

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Another cliffhanger damn.

We find out more about the mysterious woman, turns out she's on our side.

TBH this was kind of underwhelming, I'm not feeling the same interest, stakes, excitement and thrill like I did while watching season 1.

The ED is great though.

Well I still enjoyed it, the last part was kinda fun, Raphtalia's ears standing up after hearing about love advice xD.

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Apr 13, 2022 9:45 PM
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takkun_ said:
Bit of a boring episode this week, although it went by quick.

So I guess the tortoise is a sort of guardian in a way, and is meant to stop the waves. But at the cost of an immense amount of lives. Which almost makes it feel pointless to even try and stop the waves.

Ost seems somewhat fun. But I'm confused on why she asked Naofumi to kill her last week and then all of sudden she wants to help. What was the point of her saying that last week? It feels as if the show forgot about it entirely. I'm open to any theories or explanations from anyone.

she asked naofumi to kill the tortoise
Apr 13, 2022 9:46 PM

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This episodes was full of dialogue and not much else is a common trope that many shows do, and it’s even prevalent in anime, thanks to Nisio Isin. However, the dialogue should be multifaceted and interesting.

Also, the music for this anime is done by Kevin Penkin, who was also the music director for the masterpiece of the soundtrack that was Made in Abyss. You can hear his signature classical instruments in this soundtrack, and it naturally sounds amazing.
Apr 13, 2022 9:52 PM

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So... no one is gonna question Ost about the "kill me" part? Guess no. Anyways, now we have another female joining Naofumi's harem group.

Decent build-up episode overall. Definitely better than the abomination we got last week.
Apr 14, 2022 12:34 AM

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Mainly another build up episode getting us refamiliarized with events and the characters involved while leading up to this new conflict with the Spirit Tortoise. Found the OP to be pretty great upon hearing it again but I really enjoyed the ED personally Chiai's voice is very soothing and hopeful if that makes sense.

We got a few more pieces to the puzzle that is Ost (plus she is voiced by Kana Hanazawa always great to hear ^-^) known in this world as royalty the consort to a ruler of the region they are in but she is actually a familiar to the Tortoise but in human form (but she claims that is a lie as well and a long story to boot)! She lets everyone know the the seal on the Tortoise was broken and controlled by that perpetrator that's why it is wreaking havoc. It was pretty funny and cute how she was surprised that the information she gave the council already knew XD it was certainly an interesting contrast to the aura she gave off initially.

Good thinking on Naofumi's part to stop the head butting in the war council by declaring his team will lead the attack while following the orders of anyone; and nice that he is mostly concerned with implementing a strategy that will result in the least amount of lives lost. But, the best part of the episode would have to be Raphtalia and Naofumi on the bridge. Raphtalia's heart still remains kind and strong as she does not see those generals as bad people just those who want to protect their countries; what they love. I believe she can tell Naofumi feels similarly even if he won't come out and say it directly. The encouragement she gives him in wanting to come up with a incredible plan along with all their friends coupled with that sweet smile of hers' was just the right combination to keep anyone's inner drive and will bright and radiant ^-^

Which bore fruit as everyone works together and makes an effort, playing a part to give them the best chance to stop this disaster from continuing. Plus looks like the party gets some useful new equipment for the coming battle from Eclair LOL Rishia in her Filo costume was pretty cute. Ost inquiring and flat out stating how Rishia feels about the Bow Hero was funny plus her confidence in her expert advice for securing the one you have your eye on was hilarious; along with Rishia getting flustered and Raphtalia's ears perking up at such potential advice and her confusion in not being in the loop on the true context XD too funny.

But, before any of that can continue looks like our heroes better be prepared as ending on this cliffhanger looks like the battle will be getting underway wonder where things will go from here looking forward to what comes next!


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Apr 14, 2022 12:46 AM
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Absolutely legendary. Anime of the season. Naofumi is such a boss.

...anyway, I do honestly really like the ED.


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Apr 14, 2022 1:17 AM

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Does dealing with the Spirit Turtle have something to do with making advantage to the "Waves" or disadvantage if they just let the Spirit Turtle roam free???
5/5.


Apr 14, 2022 1:58 AM

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Omg the pacing is too fast like the first episode. I thought they would held another meeting after the chat of Naofumi and Raphtalia but they are already heading out right after. Also there are a lot of information dumped on this episode. I don't dislike it, just having a hard time to catch up. Like hello, I'm barely hanging, send help LMAO.

Anw, the ED for this season is also great like from the prev season. I like it.

Apr 14, 2022 2:08 AM
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Something is rising and definitely not the second season.
Apr 14, 2022 2:12 AM

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Filo PLEASE

I like Ost's gap moe. At least she tried her best to act as an evil consort.
Apr 14, 2022 2:18 AM
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Goddamn Its really same problem with while reading the manga while ago, and I really stopping reading the manga because of this. This series really become bland after the first arc.


Since you read the manga, can you tell me if what happened with Slut in the anime is true to the manga? I find it such a baffling development.
Apr 14, 2022 6:07 AM

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The green haired girl really really annoys me, almost kills the entire vibe of the show. It makes literally no sense as to why she loves the Bow Hero. At least, why at this point? It's literally just cheap drama with no substance. Basically the same as girls falling for the protagonists of series for no reason.
Apr 14, 2022 6:56 AM
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This episode is also a great episode as the first episode is, and it is really getting exciting as they are now executing the plan on killing the spirit tortoise. I'm also curious about the three other Heroes. I wonder what happened to them but I hope they're okay. I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Apr 14, 2022 7:29 AM
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Alright, so its revealed that HanaKana character actually the human incarnation of the spirit tortoise which also revealed whats happened behind all of the ruckus: seal broke early, and someone controlled the spirit.

Some more revelations including a new name of the heroes, beside the four cardinal heroes, named seven stars (which at first its kinda a big wow, but when the Queen revealed they were not as great as the four heroes, i immediately just thinking out loud: wtf?) which based on the obvious spoiler of the mal list desc, its may relate to what happen later to Rishia. Perhaps.

Speaking of the devil, about the green-haired chick, she got a very well advice from the human incarnation of the spirit tortoise: just, do, it, bang. Funny how Raph still as innocent as Filo regarding to the advice. Seems like Naofumi need to teach the poor soul some good lesson of the advice, in order to clear things up.

Unfortunately, its looks like enough with the chit-chat, and return back to the edgy action for the shield bro again, right? Lets go....
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Apr 14, 2022 9:10 AM
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The green haired girl really really annoys me, almost kills the entire vibe of the show. It makes literally no sense as to why she loves the Bow Hero. At least, why at this point? It's literally just cheap drama with no substance. Basically the same as girls falling for the protagonists of series for no reason.



Where did she even come from? Probably at the end of the first season but I forgot who she is and why she's here.
Apr 14, 2022 9:35 AM

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it feels like a big part is missing in the ep
like the part where he convinces the others to follow him...

also this ep feels really rushed


Apr 14, 2022 11:27 AM
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Lots of talking not enough action, hopefully next episode is going to be action packed.
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Apr 14, 2022 11:36 AM
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Felt like we had several episodes worth of story condensed into a single episode. Lots of exposition being thrown out during the meeting scene. It feels off that there's this revelation about a character we just met, or that the battle is starting immediately.
Apr 14, 2022 11:45 AM
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This episode really seemed all over the place and lacked flow, I’m a LN reader and I’m still lost so far.
Apr 14, 2022 12:59 PM

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Just a stategy and planning ep but still good enough
Apr 14, 2022 1:05 PM

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Here it comes! lets go!!!
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Apr 14, 2022 1:11 PM

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Sasora said:
The green haired girl really really annoys me, almost kills the entire vibe of the show. It makes literally no sense as to why she loves the Bow Hero. At least, why at this point? It's literally just cheap drama with no substance. Basically the same as girls falling for the protagonists of series for no reason.


She was in bow hero party. No one respected her because she lacked confidence. Shield Hero seen past peoples petty assumptions about the usefulness of people (part of the entire 'vibe' of the show as you put it) and brought her onboard into his team. She has a decent character development arc running into this new season as part of shield heros team, and im looking forward to seeing the character grow. The relationship between her her liking the bow guy is irrelevant to the story or plot but Im guessing is used to show why she wants to get stronger for the recognition of the person she likes.
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Apr 14, 2022 3:05 PM
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Raphtalia reasserting her waifu status
Based on the Ed, it's Filo and the sisterly bond this portion, and Filo learning a bit more magic, from her filolial princess status?

I'm guessing that Reisha's backstory will be explained now that hinted so much at it now
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Apr 14, 2022 6:23 PM
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Man this is like OPM S2 all over again, I just find the animation dull and just can’t get attached to the characters anymore. The plot is just such a yawn. I mean even if it does pick up, it should’ve done so rn! S1 was 10x better personally.
Apr 14, 2022 9:05 PM
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yay my favorite seiyuu "Kana Hanazawa" was in shield hero.

ah yes that dude on the Tortoise looking like Kabuto lol
Apr 14, 2022 9:24 PM
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The Spirit Tortoise is actually based on one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, the Black Tortoise of the North. For the east you have the Azure Dragon of the East, Vermilion Bird of the South, and White Tiger of the West. You can tell from the clothes, and the buildings those generals wears,and the name of the country Reiki or Spirit Tortoise Nation.
Apr 15, 2022 8:23 AM

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Good episode, not amazing. Raphtalia's ignorance was funny.
Apr 15, 2022 8:52 AM

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yeah I don't think this episode is any better than the last. Overall feelings underwhelming for me.
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Apr 15, 2022 1:09 PM
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I'm heavily concerned for this season. Seeing what the manga readers have said, the season is already skipping some vital parts. The flow of both episode one and two doesn't feel right, and the weird transition to black constantly is odd.
Apr 15, 2022 2:03 PM
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The pacing is way too fast if you ask me. They skipped alot of important moments of the manga, like Eclair for instance, who is missing alot of character building. It looks like they're gonna rush through the this arc, which is a shame.
Apr 15, 2022 4:33 PM

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Not the biggest fan of the plot tbh, a number of isekai have already done the 'rampaging mythical creature that needs to be stopped' arc, hopefully there's atleast a good twist here.

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Apr 15, 2022 8:28 PM

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The plot thickens, Naofumi once again attending a meeting between nation leaders and having to put his foot down. Raphtalia then persuading him to help them since, ngl, i really don't think the other 3 bozo heroes are gonna come.

I like this Spirit Tortoise familiar person, she seems like an air head but gets the job done. Her casually dropping the "yeh i lied" line to one of the nation leaders was gold. With her introduction we also got some pretty interesting lore about the tortoise itself like it's links to waves and gathering souls. Also can't forget the "cutting it's head off means it'll die" ah yes almost as iconic as the classic "people die when they are killed"

The ending theme was nice, calm af with heavy focus on Filo which was nice.
Apr 15, 2022 10:02 PM

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Shame we couldn’t see Raphtalia get the talk about the bird and the bees


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Apr 16, 2022 12:04 PM
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I don't know compared to last season this feels so off....i dropped it for now Maybe will watch later
Apr 16, 2022 1:01 PM
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I personally haven't been too disappointed by the 2nd season so far. The CGI monsters are kinda goofy looking at times and the pacing is a little off sometimes but except for that, I have found myself enjoying the 2nd season so far and I have high hopes for the later episodes.
Apr 16, 2022 1:21 PM

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Tiene una muy buena adaptación. Bueno mejor no me extiendo sino empiezo a recoger las nuevas olas del horror.

Espero que mejore.
Apr 16, 2022 3:01 PM

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There is something off about the pacing that I can't put my finger on. I am enjoying season 2 and am looking forward to the story's progression.
Apr 16, 2022 4:55 PM
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This episode went really fast, and yet I feel like nothing happened... this pacing is off the rails. At least next episode will be an encounter with the Spirit Tortoise, maybe that'll be pretty interesting.
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Apr 16, 2022 6:44 PM

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HanaKana voicing Ost Horai letsgoo. Naofumi's probably got this. I'm looking forward to the battle and fight scenes


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Apr 16, 2022 7:47 PM
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Fear the spirit Tortosie
Apr 17, 2022 10:29 AM

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I guess we can expect there will be a fight in the next episode, I've been waiting for another fight.
Apr 18, 2022 12:46 AM

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After the revenge plot being resolved in s1 there doesn't really seem to be much that sets this show apart from other isekai. Interested to see if this season manages take the show somewhere interesting.
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