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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 16: Gran, the Hero of Dawn

Canon/MED

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 16: Gran, the Hero of Dawn

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 15 Next: EP 17 →

OSHIMETER

7.6

27 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

alvinvallejo212

uncultured_bovine

Kinda sad about Yuuki's character progression. It's so different now compared to S1 but that's life ig hahaha can't be friends with everyone

Luminus's reveal about Hinata was surprising 😮 bc that makes her vulnerable in those kinds of moments omg a lot of possibilities could arise if the wrong people knew that info

Didn’t expect Granville’s backstory to be like that, but now his motivations are clear and also kinda scary if you think about it. Great storytelling

Granbell backstory is quite sad. More info dumping to build up this arc which is necessary. Also, the mystery regarding Chloe and Leon is also slowly being revealed. Excited for the next episode!

The extra scenes they added for Granbell really made his fall feel heavy, and seeing him talk to Maria in that basement was creepy

I love that Leon saw through those fake rumors immediately instead of just rushing in to fight Rimuru like a meathead

Granbell being the Sun Hero explains so much about his current obsession and that flashback with Maria at the wedding was devastating

rickert_the_smith

The board game aesthetic in the ending credits was a cool touch because it perfectly captures how all these demon lords and heroes are moving like pieces on a map

I spent the whole time thinking Granbell was just another boring old man villain but the flashback changed my entire perspective on his character. Watching him lose Maria to a betrayal from the very people he saved was devastating and seeing her preserved body at the end really hit me hard. It makes his descent into nihilism feel completely earned

megumin_mage_148

Granbell being a Hero Egg explains why he is such a threat and the reveal of his secret trump card Razul makes the power scaling feel even more dangerous for Rimuru

vincent_valentine

Yuuki thinking he is the smartest person in the room while Leon and Luminas are already two steps ahead of his plan is hilarious and I hope his arrogance backfires soon

espadada_grimmjow_460

Chloe talking about everyone working together instead of being managed by one person was a small moment but it really stood out given the rigid laws they were seeing in Ruberios

That scene where the minister stabbed Maria in the back made my blood boil and I can totally see why Granbell ended up hating the world he worked so hard to protect

Seeing Granbell cradling Maria after that betrayal was brutal and it really changes how you look at him as a villain now because he just lost everything he loved for the people who killed her

Luminas wearing a maid outfit at a bar while explaining how a hero turns into a monster is such a strange sight and her history with Granbell adds so much weight to the upcoming war

Leon actually being Chloe's brother was a huge twist, and seeing him immediately realize Yuuki is trying to play him shows he is way smarter than people think

I really felt for Granbell when the flashback showed him building that valley for Maria and then seeing her body kept in that cold room at the end was just super haunting

Hmm un heroe que se vuelve antiheroe por las personas equivocadas y alguns descarriado, es lo normal que suele ocurrir... Me intriga la historia de Leon y Chloe pero este arco recien empieza...

EPISODE CONTEXT

Following Episode 15's focus on the Moderate Harlequin Alliance and their approach toward Demon Lord Leon, the perspective shifts entirely to Lubelius and the concerns gathering around Gran's legacy. This episode functions as a diplomatic and lore-oriented bridge, deepening the relationship between Rimuru and Luminus while surfacing historical stakes. It positions the story for a more significant convergence in Lubelius as the season continues to build toward larger confrontations.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Following Episode 15's focus on the Moderate Harlequin Alliance and their approach toward Demon Lord Leon, the perspective shifts entirely to Lubelius and the concerns gathering around Gran's legacy. This episode functions as a diplomatic and lore-oriented bridge, deepening the relationship between Rimuru and Luminus while surfacing historical stakes. It positions the story for a more significant convergence in Lubelius as the season continues to build toward larger confrontations.

EPISODE REVIEWS

alvinvallejo212

uncultured_bovine

Kinda sad about Yuuki's character progression. It's so different now compared to S1 but that's life ig hahaha can't be friends with everyone

Luminus's reveal about Hinata was surprising 😮 bc that makes her vulnerable in those kinds of moments omg a lot of possibilities could arise if the wrong people knew that info

Didn’t expect Granville’s backstory to be like that, but now his motivations are clear and also kinda scary if you think about it. Great storytelling

Granbell backstory is quite sad. More info dumping to build up this arc which is necessary. Also, the mystery regarding Chloe and Leon is also slowly being revealed. Excited for the next episode!

The extra scenes they added for Granbell really made his fall feel heavy, and seeing him talk to Maria in that basement was creepy

I love that Leon saw through those fake rumors immediately instead of just rushing in to fight Rimuru like a meathead

Granbell being the Sun Hero explains so much about his current obsession and that flashback with Maria at the wedding was devastating

rickert_the_smith

The board game aesthetic in the ending credits was a cool touch because it perfectly captures how all these demon lords and heroes are moving like pieces on a map

I spent the whole time thinking Granbell was just another boring old man villain but the flashback changed my entire perspective on his character. Watching him lose Maria to a betrayal from the very people he saved was devastating and seeing her preserved body at the end really hit me hard. It makes his descent into nihilism feel completely earned

megumin_mage_148

Granbell being a Hero Egg explains why he is such a threat and the reveal of his secret trump card Razul makes the power scaling feel even more dangerous for Rimuru

vincent_valentine

Yuuki thinking he is the smartest person in the room while Leon and Luminas are already two steps ahead of his plan is hilarious and I hope his arrogance backfires soon

espadada_grimmjow_460

Chloe talking about everyone working together instead of being managed by one person was a small moment but it really stood out given the rigid laws they were seeing in Ruberios

That scene where the minister stabbed Maria in the back made my blood boil and I can totally see why Granbell ended up hating the world he worked so hard to protect

Seeing Granbell cradling Maria after that betrayal was brutal and it really changes how you look at him as a villain now because he just lost everything he loved for the people who killed her

Luminas wearing a maid outfit at a bar while explaining how a hero turns into a monster is such a strange sight and her history with Granbell adds so much weight to the upcoming war

Leon actually being Chloe's brother was a huge twist, and seeing him immediately realize Yuuki is trying to play him shows he is way smarter than people think

I really felt for Granbell when the flashback showed him building that valley for Maria and then seeing her body kept in that cold room at the end was just super haunting

Hmm un heroe que se vuelve antiheroe por las personas equivocadas y alguns descarriado, es lo normal que suele ocurrir... Me intriga la historia de Leon y Chloe pero este arco recien empieza...

LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/“Ten-Sura” Project

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, KODANSHA/“Ten-Sura” Project

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com