Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Episode 4: Unforgiven
Oshimeter
8 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS
Episode 4 is a step forward for the show's emotional core, even if the Returner subplot feels like wasted potential. The counseling scene delivers the character development that the first three episodes were building toward, and the reveal about Ryusei's past gives the comedy a foundation of genuine tragedy. The episode's biggest weakness is trying to do too much in 23 minutes—the Returner deserved either more time or no time at all. But the scenes that matter land, and the show is finally starting to feel like it has a plan.
Really fun unpredictable comedy in this episode as well. Didn't expect the first villain to be defeated so easily. Love to see more background from Meteor.
Ayame had the potential to be an intimidating rival, but her first battle was played almost entirely for laughs. Hopefully she gets another chance to shine.
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