(Covers ch 1 of the manga) The VA perfectly matches with the characters. Yuki's fight was extended in comparison to the manga and was the PoV scene during the fight really necessary?!. The CGI looks odd in some scenes and upon seeing a non CGI chain in the ED I immediately thought, "this is better than the CGI one" 😅. The reward scenes are good plus the perfect soundtrack made it even better but the flustered face of Kyouka is much better in the manga.

fedel89

6 mo

Verified

One of my favorite genre in anime is ecchi. It lighten ups the mood and at the same time, funny! From watching this episode, it brings back the High School DXD vibes from before!

ak000

8 mo

Verified

I like how the alternate dimension is presented in this episode, I got goosebumps when I saw it. The expressions are nice too.

Episode Context

Chained Soldier wastes no time throwing viewers into its premise. This opener drops you into a Japan reshaped by dimensional rifts, where deadly creatures pour through gates into an alternate world called Mato. The pacing hits hard, world-building, character introductions, and a first major encounter all land within a single episode. Yuuki Wakura gets pulled into Mato's hostile terrain and crosses paths with Kyouka Uzen, a commanding figure with clear authority and ambition. Expect a tonal cocktail of high-stakes action, genuine tension, and the ecchi elements the series is known for, all woven into a survival scenario that establishes the power dynamic between the two leads. Seven Arcs delivers sharp animation during the combat sequences, and the episode's urgency never lets up. A strong hook for what's ahead.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateJan 4, 2024

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