This was not what I thought it was going to be when I initially downloaded it. Unfortunately it’s existence is just an example of the stuff that exists within the broader topic of ‘anime’ which hinders wider acceptance. I really wish it existed under its own category somehow; as people point to this any time someone mentions the topic - and it’s embarrassing on a wider scale, as it’s mostly shut-ins and incels which enjoy this kind of thing. The fact that it’s getting a second season is only testament to the growing social problems that exist on a wider scale.

Wife and I really loved the episode. Given the time it’s taken for Rudeus to get there, I really would have liked a little check-in on Sylphie - but the epic ending made up for that little shortcoming.

I haven’t read the novels or anything, so I’m really wanting to know how big the regret is coming down the pipe for Rudeus. I’m guessing it would have to be pretty huge, weighing the fact that if he hadn’t come, Roxy would have died.