'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2 Episode 8: Episode 8

Manga chapter 85-86

Canon/LOW

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2 Episode 8: Episode 8

Manga chapter 85-86

Canon/LOW
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP 9 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
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The Hell Lord's horns drooping over a missed video is the most devastatingly relatable dad moment this show has done. Festival scene was charming. Conversation between vanilla and sakura was well written.
lorelai's avatar
lorelai
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It will always move me that the Demon Lord loves his daughter so much. His mood immediately dropped when he realized there was no video of Vanilla doing her performance, this episode also shows how much Lulune cares about her husband; she quickly made a plan to help cheer Got up, it's just so sweet seeing how they love each other so much. Additionally, I adore Vanilla and the princess's friendship. Seeing the princess quickly call Vanilla to invite her to hang out is so heartwarming.
c_137s's avatar
c_137s
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Some characters get put to the test this episode and it's fun watching them under pressure. The stakes feel slightly higher and a new face at the end has me raising an eyebrow. Things are quietly building up.
alrickalmight's avatar
alrickalmight
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I love how Lulune planned an entire flash mob dance, but it's actually just Kanadge who ends up dancing. I thought the kids were gonna dance too before doing the handbell performance. Absolute cinema 😂😂
thekindneighbor's avatar
thekindneighbor
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The Hell Lord being emotionally devastated because of THAT?? Pack it up fatherhood. His horns DROOPED like he just lost custody
28181883's avatar
28181883
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The episode leans heavily into the series’ established comedic formula. The festival setting allows for lighter interactions while maintaining the recurring torture gag. The humor works best when it focuses on the Hell Lord’s reactions.
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
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Expected another "torture" scene. It turned into a festival outing instead. The Hell Lord mourning might be the most relatable tragedy in this show.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The show gets a little meta and it earns it. An extended bit in this episode that riffs on the show's own premise is genuinely clever, the kind of self-awareness that only works when the writing is confident. One of the funniest episodes of the season. Don't skip.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 8 of 12, this installment occupies the back half of Season 2 where episodic comedies typically feel the most relaxed, having long since established their rhythm and recurring gags. The preceding seven episodes will have expanded the Princess's relationships with the Hell Horde ensemble, and this stretch likely continues deepening those dynamics before the season's final quarter. With four episodes remaining, any seasonal callbacks or escalating running jokes should start gaining momentum heading toward the finale.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 8 of 12, this installment occupies the back half of Season 2 where episodic comedies typically feel the most relaxed, having long since established their rhythm and recurring gags. The preceding seven episodes will have expanded the Princess's relationships with the Hell Horde ensemble, and this stretch likely continues deepening those dynamics before the season's final quarter. With four episodes remaining, any seasonal callbacks or escalating running jokes should start gaining momentum heading toward the finale.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

kirandande123's avatar
kirandande123
VerifiedVerified
The Hell Lord's horns drooping over a missed video is the most devastatingly relatable dad moment this show has done. Festival scene was charming. Conversation between vanilla and sakura was well written.
lorelai's avatar
lorelai
VerifiedVerified
It will always move me that the Demon Lord loves his daughter so much. His mood immediately dropped when he realized there was no video of Vanilla doing her performance, this episode also shows how much Lulune cares about her husband; she quickly made a plan to help cheer Got up, it's just so sweet seeing how they love each other so much. Additionally, I adore Vanilla and the princess's friendship. Seeing the princess quickly call Vanilla to invite her to hang out is so heartwarming.
c_137s's avatar
c_137s
VerifiedVerified
Some characters get put to the test this episode and it's fun watching them under pressure. The stakes feel slightly higher and a new face at the end has me raising an eyebrow. Things are quietly building up.
alrickalmight's avatar
alrickalmight
VerifiedVerified
I love how Lulune planned an entire flash mob dance, but it's actually just Kanadge who ends up dancing. I thought the kids were gonna dance too before doing the handbell performance. Absolute cinema 😂😂
thekindneighbor's avatar
thekindneighbor
VerifiedVerified
The Hell Lord being emotionally devastated because of THAT?? Pack it up fatherhood. His horns DROOPED like he just lost custody
28181883's avatar
28181883
VerifiedVerified
The episode leans heavily into the series’ established comedic formula. The festival setting allows for lighter interactions while maintaining the recurring torture gag. The humor works best when it focuses on the Hell Lord’s reactions.
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
VerifiedVerified
Expected another "torture" scene. It turned into a festival outing instead. The Hell Lord mourning might be the most relatable tragedy in this show.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
The show gets a little meta and it earns it. An extended bit in this episode that riffs on the show's own premise is genuinely clever, the kind of self-awareness that only works when the writing is confident. One of the funniest episodes of the season. Don't skip.

©春原ロビンソン・ひらけい／集英社・国王軍第三騎士団

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

©春原ロビンソン・ひらけい／集英社・国王軍第三騎士団

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