Scum of the Brave Episode 1: Meeting of the Brave
Manga chapter 1-1
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
7.7
19 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
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OSHIMETER
7.7
19 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
marisandini
VerifiedIf RPG heroism is met with modern realism and you get a really grim show of heroes being seen as mercenary despite the heart of wanting to do good. Great potential to create interesting conflict.
applepiebycaleb
VerifiedYashiro is such a deadbeat, I love him. The "ether" injections look sick. Art is a bit rough in places but the neon Tokyo vibes and Kenichiro Suehiro’s OST go hard
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThey could have introduced the power system a bit better here. Somehow the episode falls flat because of it. The idea of the anime looks good tho
hellozaworldo
VerifiedJogamine feels very strong for this episode, in terms of personality, overshadowing the MC in some ways. I understand that they want to show her contrast with Yashiro but that was a bit too much.
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedInteresting concept, though I feel like this first episode could have been executed better. Like they could have showed more of the world-building somehow. Hopefully the next episode delivers better, but overall, pretty good
reirei
VerifiedA good episode for introducing the characters and the overall concept. Though it is falling a bit too short to really get you locked into the story.
sandaime
VerifiedIt’s a bit of an interesting story, but the first episode doesn’t really give much other than introducing the characters. It felt like something was missing.
katana
VerifiedI rarely rate a first episode as “mid,” but this one takes the cake. It’s a good introduction to the characters and the concept, but it doesn’t have that “booming” vibe that really hooks you yet.
28181883
VerifiedStrong premiere. Yashiro's characterization is efficient — you understand him through how others treat him, not through exposition. The ether-enhanced Demon Lord concept adds a modern crime twist to standard fantasy. OLM's gritty visual direction suits the tone well.
homotron3799
VerifiedAKI LITERALLY FORCING HER WAY INTO YASHIRO'S LIFE IS THE MOST UNHINGED APPRENTICE ENERGY EVER. him just wanting pizza and beer while she's out here begging to be trained?? the chemistry is already there i can feel it
eatingsocks
VerifiedThe characters introduced so far are immediately likeable, each with distinct personalities. Yashiro feels more worldly than those around him, hinting at a more complex past. Eager to see his story unfold.
belva
VerifiedYashiro immediately became one of my favorite MCs this season. the grimy Tokyo underworld setting is SO good and the way they introduce everything without a boring lore dump is genius. OLM did NOT have to go this hard on ep 1 but they did and i respect it
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedThe episode throws you headfirst into the world, letting you live and breathe it before unpacking the social structures underneath. Excited to see where this goes!
marin_coser
VerifiedBadass girlies in school uniforms? Sign me up! Thought I'd switch up genres and came upon this xD giving it a shot
nekokurarisu
VerifiedPacing is decent, more on introducing characters. I like the protagonist already. Seems like an OP MC imo
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThe animation is great, just rating it mid because everything still feels confusing to me and makes me wonder where this'll go. But all in all I think a pretty must watch anime
gorlock332
The animation and story haven't really hooked me yet, but the character designs look distinct and memorable, feeling effortless rather than over-designed.
yayoi
The show stands out with vibrant colors and solid animation, even if the action doesn’t always hit as hard. The premise has strong potential, pairing cute high school fighters with a rugged anti-hero, and Episode 1 sets up an intriguing team-up against a common enemy.
loginpro66
EPISODE CONTEXT
As Episode 1 of 24, 'Meeting of the Brave' is pure setup — introducing the central duo of Yashiro and Jougamine, the ether-driven dystopian setting, and the moral ambiguity that looks to define the series. No prior context is needed; this is your entry point. The next episode, 'The Magic of the Brave,' is expected to expand on the Hero power system and the dynamics of combating ether-enhanced crime lords, building on the mentor-protégé relationship established here.
QUICK TAKES
marisandini
VerifiedIf RPG heroism is met with modern realism and you get a really grim show of heroes being seen as mercenary despite the heart of wanting to do good. Great potential to create interesting conflict.
applepiebycaleb
VerifiedYashiro is such a deadbeat, I love him. The "ether" injections look sick. Art is a bit rough in places but the neon Tokyo vibes and Kenichiro Suehiro’s OST go hard
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThey could have introduced the power system a bit better here. Somehow the episode falls flat because of it. The idea of the anime looks good tho
hellozaworldo
VerifiedJogamine feels very strong for this episode, in terms of personality, overshadowing the MC in some ways. I understand that they want to show her contrast with Yashiro but that was a bit too much.
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedInteresting concept, though I feel like this first episode could have been executed better. Like they could have showed more of the world-building somehow. Hopefully the next episode delivers better, but overall, pretty good
reirei
VerifiedA good episode for introducing the characters and the overall concept. Though it is falling a bit too short to really get you locked into the story.
sandaime
VerifiedIt’s a bit of an interesting story, but the first episode doesn’t really give much other than introducing the characters. It felt like something was missing.
katana
VerifiedI rarely rate a first episode as “mid,” but this one takes the cake. It’s a good introduction to the characters and the concept, but it doesn’t have that “booming” vibe that really hooks you yet.
28181883
VerifiedStrong premiere. Yashiro's characterization is efficient — you understand him through how others treat him, not through exposition. The ether-enhanced Demon Lord concept adds a modern crime twist to standard fantasy. OLM's gritty visual direction suits the tone well.
homotron3799
VerifiedAKI LITERALLY FORCING HER WAY INTO YASHIRO'S LIFE IS THE MOST UNHINGED APPRENTICE ENERGY EVER. him just wanting pizza and beer while she's out here begging to be trained?? the chemistry is already there i can feel it
eatingsocks
VerifiedThe characters introduced so far are immediately likeable, each with distinct personalities. Yashiro feels more worldly than those around him, hinting at a more complex past. Eager to see his story unfold.
belva
VerifiedYashiro immediately became one of my favorite MCs this season. the grimy Tokyo underworld setting is SO good and the way they introduce everything without a boring lore dump is genius. OLM did NOT have to go this hard on ep 1 but they did and i respect it
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedThe episode throws you headfirst into the world, letting you live and breathe it before unpacking the social structures underneath. Excited to see where this goes!
marin_coser
VerifiedBadass girlies in school uniforms? Sign me up! Thought I'd switch up genres and came upon this xD giving it a shot
nekokurarisu
VerifiedPacing is decent, more on introducing characters. I like the protagonist already. Seems like an OP MC imo
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThe animation is great, just rating it mid because everything still feels confusing to me and makes me wonder where this'll go. But all in all I think a pretty must watch anime
gorlock332
The animation and story haven't really hooked me yet, but the character designs look distinct and memorable, feeling effortless rather than over-designed.
yayoi
The show stands out with vibrant colors and solid animation, even if the action doesn’t always hit as hard. The premise has strong potential, pairing cute high school fighters with a rugged anti-hero, and Episode 1 sets up an intriguing team-up against a common enemy.
loginpro66
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