High School! Kimengumi (2026) Episode 3: The Gag Effect of Kindness!? / Blessings for the Contrarian

Chie-chan is such a mood this episode! 🍭 The way she just accepts the chaos of the Strange Face Group while Yui is still processing it is hilarious. The slapstick physics in the classroom scene? Flawless! 🏫

konami

Contrast to the 2nd episode, this episode was okay. Writing and the emotions were subtle with realistic, humane acts, particularly Chie and Amano scenes. The animation - camera zooming, panning in different angles were glitchy, maybe somehow preferred the old touch.

lordofheroes

Oh my word, I didn't expect that, wow.
A very wholesome episode, though I do believe it would have been better if the animation was better. Very enjoyable

alrickalmight

That was the best episode so far. The animation is terrible I can't denied that. A series like this doesn't need great animation, but still. But I am just enjoying the series so far.

28181883

The exaggerated reactions highlight how comedy driven the show is, but the emotional beats underneath are relatable. The comedy works best when character conflict drives it rather than random absurd events.

thekindneighbor

Their friendship dynamic is honestly the highlight here. Like it’s chaotic but not mean. That balance matters the most in friendship.

homotron3799

Chie kicking Rei was SO satisfying. And the fact she blew up over being shipped with Go??? Girl same. Personally though… I ship Chie with Rei idc 😭 the group reenacting the fight was so stupid I couldn’t stop laughing.

EPISODE CONTEXT

With the first two episodes having established the Kimengumi's core lineup and their chaotic foothold in the school environment, Episode 3 shifts from introductions to exploring how these characters actually affect the people around them. This is an early-season character-deepening installment, still comedy-first, but beginning to layer in the relationship dynamics and group tensions that will fuel the remaining nine episodes. It sets the groundwork for the evolving friendships and rivalries that the mid-season will build upon.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

EPISODE REVIEWS

Oh my word, I didn't expect that, wow.
A very wholesome episode, though I do believe it would have been better if the animation was better. Very enjoyable

alrickalmight

That was the best episode so far. The animation is terrible I can't denied that. A series like this doesn't need great animation, but still. But I am just enjoying the series so far.

Their friendship dynamic is honestly the highlight here. Like it’s chaotic but not mean. That balance matters the most in friendship.

homotron3799