That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Episode 22: Settling the Score with the Hero

mothercuacker

4 mo

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This episode focuses on the encounter between Rimuru and Masayuki Honjo, the self-proclaimed "Hero" whose reputation far exceeds his actual abilities. It's a chapter filled with humor, misunderstandings, and character development, serving as a bridge to the final events of the Foundation Festival.The best:Masayuki shines as a comedic character. His knack for unintentionally accumulating fame remains one of the funniest elements of the series.Great chemistry between Rimuru and Masayuki. Their interaction makes it clear that neither is truly seeking conflict.Excellent handling of misunderstandings. The episode constantly plays with the difference between public perception and reality.Setting up for the final arc. Tensions are resolved, and important relationships for the future are established.The worst: There's no major fight. The title might suggest an epic showdown, but the conflict is much more diplomatic and humorous.It can feel anticlimactic. Those expecting intense action will likely be left wanting more.A lot of dialogue. It follows the trend of the third season, focusing on conversations and politics.My opinion:This is one of the episodes where Tensura proves it doesn't need to rely exclusively on battles. The relationship between Rimuru and Masayuki is entertaining because they both quickly grasp the true situation behind the "Hero's" public image. Furthermore, the episode helps tie up several loose ends before the opening of the labyrinth and the season's final events.Final verdict: A fun episode with good character development and some of the best comedic moments of the season. 8.5/10.

reirei

6 mo

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This was way too hilarious. The arena fight turned more comedic than action-packed, but honestly, I probably should’ve expected that from the way things were building up.

sandaime

6 mo

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Masayuki vs. Gobta in the finals? Lmfao, that was chaotic. Still, I’d really love to see Gobta’s growth after training with Milim—it feels like there’s potential there.