Desert Punk

An ending that barely feels like an ending. This episode leaves behind so many unanswered questions that you'll probably end up wanting to check out the original source just to find out what happens next. And trust me, the story is worth it. The animation is pretty much close in the first episode, it's not surprising that they brought back this style for the final episode. There are plenty of callbacks to past episodes and characters, while the return of the first OP adds a nice nostalgic feeling. However, despite being the finale, it's clear that the story is nowhere near finished.

Taiko takes on another job from the RHG, and this episode gives more insight into Kaizuka's plans to fight back against the Oasis Government. I'll admit that, from my perspective, it was pretty obvious what he was going to do, and the whole plan felt pretty cliché. As the episode approaches its conclusion, it feels like we're about to get another repeat of the events from Ep 20. However, the episode throws in a big surprise at the end that ties together the hints from the previous two episodes.

This episode both opens and ends with a rather suspicious scene, immediately giving it a somewhat mysterious feel. The story mainly focuses on the RHG and a job that puts them in an unlikely team-up with Amagumo. There are also a few brief 3D scenes, similar to those in the first episode, but they are used in a rather odd way this time around. If you've been paying close attention to the previous episode, some of the events here actually give you hints about the big reveal in the next episode.

There's a somewhat significant time skip after the events of the previous episode. If you remember the brief appearance of Kanta's master and his son back in Ep 17, this episode introduces his son who is essentially Kanta's fellow disciple. Considering what happened in the previous episode, this one is surprisingly lighthearted. The job Taiko takes on is also similar to the one from the first episode, but the way it concluded is something surprising.

This episode ends on a rather heavy note while also giving a lot of information about the Oasis Government and the faction that "captured" Kanta in the previous episode. Some familiar faces also make their return, and there are a few scenes where the mood feels noticeably off. With everything being revealed, it feels like the story is building toward something much bigger.

This episode ties into the previous storyline despite Junko's absence as it finally reveals the two mysterious figures who were observing the events from the previous episode. There's also a pretty big lore drop about the Dark Ages along with some information about the Oasis Government. More importantly, this episode kicks off a storyline that connects all the way back to Ep 10 and sets the stage for an event that could affect the entire world.

This episode continues directly from the previous one and brings a pretty big development to the story. It has the usual comedy and ecchi moments but by the end, the episode takes a much darker and more ominous turn and honestly, the way it ends is rather unsavory.

Junko is back with another odd job for Kanta. This episode reminded me a lot of Ep 4 but this time, Kanta has to deal with someone using a technology from the Dark Age. Taiko also gets a chance to show how much she's improved, and it's nice to see that she's come a long way. The episode even briefly introduces Kanta's master, showing that he actually had someone who taught him most of what he knows about fighting.

Picking up where the previous episode left off, this episode gives us more insight into Natsuko's past and the events that pushed her to become stronger. The episode literally ends on a shitty note but it does leave a hint about a much bigger event that will happen later on that is connected to the storyline from Ep 10.

This episode introduces a new character, but only surface-level information about her is revealed. Still, her current affiliation and the seemingly ordinary job she offers raise some suspicion, especially since it feels similar to the kind of jobs Junko usually gives Kanta. Unfortunately, the episode ends on a cliffhanger just as Kanta is about to discover the real purpose of their job. This one definitely feels like it's setting up something bigger for the next episode.

This episode focuses on Taiko's character development while also dropping a big lore about the guns used by the people. There's also a scene that hints at a future episode that could greatly change the lives of both Kanta and Taiko. P.S. Taiko makes some funny references at the start of the episode. They're pretty easy to identify since they're from some famous shows.

This episode brings a change to both the OP and ED, along with the introduction of a new character who could easily be mistaken for the real MC of the series. His background is also quite interesting and connects to a much deeper story later on. The episode also puts more focus on the lesson from Episode 2. However, unlike that episode, the comedy isn't as prominent here. P.S. To be honest, I prefer the old OP and ED over the new ones. The old OP was an absolute banger while the ED was just a lot of fun to watch.

This episode is pretty weak when it comes to its story and there's no context at all. It feels like just another job assigned to Kanta because he needs the money. Overall, it's another shitty mission he takes on just to get by or replenish his supplies, especially considering what happened in the previous episode. If you're not a completionist, I'd recommend skipping this one.

You'd think the story would continue immediately after the previous episode, right? Well, you're only half right. The story does pick up right where the previous episode left off, but the episode itself takes a rather silly and fan service-heavy direction. For an anime with an ecchi genre, what is shown in this episode is probably about as far as the series goes in terms of fan service. As someone who's already used to watching ecchi anime, was it disappointing? I'll leave that for you to find out by watching the episode yourself.

Before picking up where the previous episode ended, the episode starts by giving us some backstory about their employer. Junko's scheme is revealed along with the true purpose of Kaizuka's job. The action isn't anything too impressive, but the most important part of the episode is the revelation toward the end. It may not seem like much at first, but this episode sets the stage for a much bigger event.

Junko returns in this episode with another dangerous yet high-paying job, similar to the one in Episode 3. This time though, the story takes its time, with most of the episode focusing on their journey to the site rather than the real job itself. Toward the end of the episode, something eerie and mysterious gets in the way of their goal, setting up what looks to be an interesting continuation.

This is a pretty silly episode where Kanta and several familiar faces take on a job involving something supernatural. For once, Kanta manages to put his rather unsavory traits to good use and somehow gets the job done. That said, there are quite a few questionable scenes in this episode that could easily be a dealbreaker for some viewers and might even be enough to make them drop the series at this point.

Remember Taiko from Episode 4? Well, this is where she finally gets her proper introduction. The episode explains her goal and how she managed to convince Kanta to become her disciple. Honestly, this episode feels a lot like Episode 5. Kanta gets himself into another mess and, naturally, receives his just desserts by the end. He also meets another character who is, to put it mildly, definitely not the kind of person Kanta should be taking notes from. A small trivia: "Kosuna" is little sand when translated to english

The previous episode's action was a bit underwhelming and ended in a deadlock, so this episode picks up where it left off. Unfortunately, the action still doesn't feel as impressive as it did in Episode 1. At this point, you could say that Episode 1's action was just a one-off. The overall conclusion was a little lackluster, but it is still nice seeing Kanta get his just des(s)erts😏

You would assume that his "companion" would be introduced in this episode, right? Well, you'll have to watch the episode to find out. This episode really brings Kanta's character to the forefront, giving a much clearer picture of who he is. It also shows how one important resource can turn an otherwise ordinary village into something incredibly valuable to the point that it can even become the catalyst for a large-scale battle.