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| It's ok Kazuki. Fear can be natural...and part of being a human. Something interesting I see is that Usato can also be very understanding of people. Seems this episode not only developed his relationship more with Kazuki but also giving both the time to reflect on their time together. |
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| well things are getting interesting the battle against the demons will start this was a prequal to that also usato can do speeches as well it would seem he is quite the air head |
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| Don't sweat it, Kazuki. It's totally normal to feel scared Confused by the unsettling vision shown to him by the beast and the mysterious girl Amako, Usato finds himself unable to sleep, troubled by it even as night falls. Then, a mysterious glowing orb appears at his window, beckoning him outside. There, he encounters Kazuki. Before Usato, Kazuki slowly begins to reveal his fears about taking the battlefield as a hero. He explains that he was really afraid when he fought during training and that he realized how optimistic he was about this world. I'll always take these moments of bond between two bros. |
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| The calm before the storm, the episode had a tense feel to it as everyone prepared for the upcoming battle. Bromance before romance for Kazuki and Usato. Good luck to the princess and Suzune senpai. Btw Blurin really doesn't give two fuck about anyone other than Usato lol. Last bit with Rose captain was good, she's lovely. |
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| Great episode. There was a tension during it's entirety cause of the looming war. The war episode will be crazy. |
| Another beautiful episode before the upcoming war. 😭 I really like that there's a BGM while the drama is rolling. It gives a better experience. Btw, I can't stop thinking about how the other series' who skipped their bgms flopped so hard. Brutal. Anyway, I really love that pure-hearted smile of hers. OwO  |
CrazyButNot4UFeb 16, 1:40 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. |
| Usato finally gets his white rescue team uniform, hopefully we won’t see him wearing that ugly yellow shirt anymore 😅 |
| Usato now got his main drip for the series sheesh. Will the invasion be coming next episode I wonder, let's see how it goes. |
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| I really like that they made Kazuki out to be scared before the big battle, that’s so real and how anyone would react in that situation. Most isekai will have high schoolers come to another world and just instantly enjoy battling and fighting etc. But the average person is gonna be scared as hell, just like Kazuki. Even in a world with magic, he’s still a teenager who’s never even been in a fight. Loved the conversation between he and Usato. It’s funny how Usato has become the cool one, whereas he looked up to Kazuki and Inukami before getting isekai’d Kinda hoped for a Kazuki and Celia hug or something there before he left, but I guess it’ll hit even better after he gets back. Rose and Usato conversation was great too!! She really cares for him and wants him to come back safe and sound. She’s lost so many of the other rescue team people she’s served with. Seeing that genuine side of Rose is a nice contrast to what we normally get. Even though it was mainly dialogue it felt like this episode blew by. We’re all set for the big battle next week I can’t wait |
Marinate1016Feb 16, 7:26 PM
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| They've set up this oncoming battle very well. Usually we have the demon lord's army attacking, and then they go fight. Here though it's kind of feeling like an actual war. Characters are getting scared, and sharing those feelings with others. The king gave a speech as he sent his soldiers off to battle. Kazuki said his goodbyes to the princess, promising to return. Mommy Rose giving Usato some final words before going to war themselves, some strategy, some advice in picking your targets, but most of all, valuing your own life so you can save the lives of others. Can't wait for the next episode- and definitely can't wait for Usato to use healing magic the wrong way. I mean in the op they do showing him facing down that black knight- I think we are going to see Usato being the first to use healing magic offensively somehow. |
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| I was hoping when Kazuki went to the princess chambers, he was going to grab her and ask her to bear his children. UNFF like going into an unknown battle, and leaving behind his genetics amd stiff oh well. sad move by the author |
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| Blurin got big now! But he's still snobby towards everyone else but those he likes, namely Usato lol and I think Rose's familiar too since he was protecting the bunny from being petted too |
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Reply to LeenPhoenixRae
Blurin got big now! But he's still snobby towards everyone else but those he likes, namely Usato lol and I think Rose's familiar too since he was protecting the bunny from being petted too
| @LeenPhoenixRae Yeah Blurin doesn't like anyone except Usato petting him and that rabbit teased that girl by standing on top of him haha. This was a calm before the storm-type episode and it was somewhat refreshing to see Kazuki admit to Usato that he's pretty scared for the upcoming battle as I haven't noticed that much in other isekais. |
Alfredo-Sauce said: @LeenPhoenixRae Yeah Blurin doesn't like anyone except Usato petting him and that rabbit teased that girl by standing on top of him haha. This was a calm before the storm-type episode and it was somewhat refreshing to see Kazuki admit to Usato that he's pretty scared for the upcoming battle as I haven't noticed that much in other isekais. Yeah, it sure is the calm before the storm, but I think out of all three of them, Usato's the most ready. And it's nice to see that Kazuki's not really Mr Perfect, he's only human after all. The rabbit is indeed a mischievous little thing who dotes on Blurin I think & takes advantage of him when it benefits him lol But I wonder how Usato will turn the table around after seeing that vision the fox beastkin showed him. |
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| The deep conversation about the fear of war, and ideals clashing, that's what has made this hands down the best isekai this season. Loved Senpai teasing him about their "bromance." Happy I watched this, they're even low on the annoying tropes. |
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| Let the war begin! Hyped for next week. |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| cant wait for turning point usato as frontline attacker |
| Kind of a letdown there was no extra training or combat stuff of the likes in response to the vision. Seems like the scene will happen regardless; or something like either one of them dying, the ending screen would make me say the isekai fangirl. Maybe it'll become a shitshow on the battlefield, in which case it would probably be more realistic. |
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| I would be scared to, getting summoned on an unknown world just to kill the demon lord. A battle to death with bloodthirsty demon. Glad Kazuki sought the advice of Usato. The camaraderie between the heroes would help them in the upcoming battle and to cope with an environment they're not familiar with if they choose to stay. Suzune would probably get a brutal realization that you shouldn't romanticize a battle with demons. Anyway, this kind of episodes you expect when there's an upcoming battle. It was OK. |
| "Not only are beastkins beautiful" YUP, just look at those shadows doing poses, the bunny is extra curvy as well. LOL . Also, wonder if Kazuki had seggs with the Princess, what with him calling her -san instead of hime-sama. (and how they're shy and trying to avoid eye contact) . "I'll kill you before the enemy kill you"... what sort of pep talk was that? LOL... Rose... you so funny. Usato got his official uniform, looks nice I guess. Well... time to see if Usato can "change the future" and prevent Kazuki and Inukami from getting killed by that Black Knight he saw in the vision. |
amlgFeb 17, 4:47 PM
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Reply to Zeemod155
This always happens in an isekai anime, doesn't it? Halfway through there's some episode called "Impending Danger" and it's either that or the episode(s) right afterward that I fall off.
First, let me compliment this anime by saying that it's been very funny and clever and light and its characters are fun and endearing, which is hard to do in fantasy-comedy. But this does not translate to me caring about these characters when the life-and-death stakes of the impending demon lord war or political assassination start to become the main narrative conflict.
The characters just don't have what it takes. They're not that interesting. They don't have these grand aspirations that set them apart from other background characters. I barely feel like I know them despite the show being very clear and direct with who they are as characters. It's kind of surface-deep, I guess? This isn't how you want to think about a show right before they send a bunch of characters off into a war where they are reminding you of the low odds of survival.
I guess the other side of things is that I don't believe that anyone will die. I feel like I'm being persuaded too hard. I'm convinced the show doesn't have the guts to kill anyone. Or in actuality, it doesn't have a good reason to kill anyone. People forget that killing characters isn't simply some crutch to keep ensuring the audience that stakes exist or that enemies are powerful. I mean they SHOULD do that... but they should do that AS WELL AS bring a meaningful and emotional payoff to some failure or inherent tragedy that they've been struggling with and couldn't escape from. And I'm looking over each of these characters and I do not see a single one that's been crafted to bring a sense of meaningful, tragic, sacrificial, or emotional payoff if that inevitable death scene may happen.
Which (again) sucks when you consider we've been prepared for 2 full episodes for someone to die. If it doesn't happen it would be a waste of build-up. If it does happen I do not believe I will have the capacity to be moved by the death scene whatsoever. So what do we do? Well...
Stick to the show's strengths: creativity, buoyancy, funniness, irreverence, and good vibes. Those are the foundations these characters/stories were built and so should become the pillars to continue off of them. I would argue Total Fantasy Knockout, KonoSuba, and Uncle Isekai do very well in sticking to their tone consistently. Anime like Re:Zero and Mushoku Tensei have more flexible tones (but make their "dark/serious" tone clearer from the get-go) and they have more interesting characters. So you feel more prepared and at home when the serious high-stakes moments ramp up. Whereas Slime Isekai, Bookworm and Log Horizon are successful in sticking to a consistent "down the middle" path.
There's nothing wrong with being like KonoSuba. I'd heard this show be described as the best Isekai fantasy comedy since that show. And I'd agree if you're talking about mainly the first 3 episodes. But anything from episode 4 and onward, you'd have no idea what that person was talking about. Maybe there is a show that has the chops to be as funny as KonoSuba AND as dramatic as Re:Zero. But it's not this show. I also would never recommend trying to do that since sticking with one, the other, or somewhere down the middle seems like a better choice.
First, let me compliment this anime by saying that it's been very funny and clever and light and its characters are fun and endearing, which is hard to do in fantasy-comedy. But this does not translate to me caring about these characters when the life-and-death stakes of the impending demon lord war or political assassination start to become the main narrative conflict.
The characters just don't have what it takes. They're not that interesting. They don't have these grand aspirations that set them apart from other background characters. I barely feel like I know them despite the show being very clear and direct with who they are as characters. It's kind of surface-deep, I guess? This isn't how you want to think about a show right before they send a bunch of characters off into a war where they are reminding you of the low odds of survival.
I guess the other side of things is that I don't believe that anyone will die. I feel like I'm being persuaded too hard. I'm convinced the show doesn't have the guts to kill anyone. Or in actuality, it doesn't have a good reason to kill anyone. People forget that killing characters isn't simply some crutch to keep ensuring the audience that stakes exist or that enemies are powerful. I mean they SHOULD do that... but they should do that AS WELL AS bring a meaningful and emotional payoff to some failure or inherent tragedy that they've been struggling with and couldn't escape from. And I'm looking over each of these characters and I do not see a single one that's been crafted to bring a sense of meaningful, tragic, sacrificial, or emotional payoff if that inevitable death scene may happen.
Which (again) sucks when you consider we've been prepared for 2 full episodes for someone to die. If it doesn't happen it would be a waste of build-up. If it does happen I do not believe I will have the capacity to be moved by the death scene whatsoever. So what do we do? Well...
Stick to the show's strengths: creativity, buoyancy, funniness, irreverence, and good vibes. Those are the foundations these characters/stories were built and so should become the pillars to continue off of them. I would argue Total Fantasy Knockout, KonoSuba, and Uncle Isekai do very well in sticking to their tone consistently. Anime like Re:Zero and Mushoku Tensei have more flexible tones (but make their "dark/serious" tone clearer from the get-go) and they have more interesting characters. So you feel more prepared and at home when the serious high-stakes moments ramp up. Whereas Slime Isekai, Bookworm and Log Horizon are successful in sticking to a consistent "down the middle" path.
There's nothing wrong with being like KonoSuba. I'd heard this show be described as the best Isekai fantasy comedy since that show. And I'd agree if you're talking about mainly the first 3 episodes. But anything from episode 4 and onward, you'd have no idea what that person was talking about. Maybe there is a show that has the chops to be as funny as KonoSuba AND as dramatic as Re:Zero. But it's not this show. I also would never recommend trying to do that since sticking with one, the other, or somewhere down the middle seems like a better choice.
| @Zeemod155 No one read that but thanks or something. |
| Next episode the battle will finally begin.. Let's see how Usato fares on the battlefield. And will he save Kasuki and Suzune? |
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| Set ups done and preparation is over, the demon army is incoming, we'll finally see what are those visions all about |
| There goes the final mobilization order, and some grim prophetic vision to make it darker. |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
| Senpai is the best pie |
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| The fox beastkin that dropped Usato a bad end of a future's vision, he'd rather be more careful about Rose, who has completed her round dealing with the Demon Lord's army. And about that beastkin, her and few other who have the Oracle of Time prophetic visions are exceedingly rare. The report from Rose back to the king, they're to prepare for the incoming war, but when the fox beastkin mentions that ONLY Usato is the key to resolving this incident, reality sets in for him. This is all the more for both Kazuki and Suzune that they would also be inevitable to participating in war, which Kazuki fears the most, even facing strong monsters, in the face of death. Despite Kazuki's overwhelming fears about getting KIA-ed, Usato has already Rose's mindset going into it, so he feels calm than usual. Both Usato and Kazuki hving a bromance moment of their fears and all, it speaks about their characters a lot in the good way. Also, even with Suzune overhearing both Usato and Kazuki, she is also fearful, but does not show it to give him reassurance. If that's not enough, the King's reassurance is more than enough to boost everyone's morale. Once again, Blurin has a killer, not wanting Ururu to pet it lols. And Usato, called in by Rose to reconfirm his duty on the battlefield, also finally gets the coveted Rescue Team uniform. It's time for action! |
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