Episode 8 is a cooldown episode after the intensity of Episode 7. It's not bad—Queen Tsubaki is a fun character, the rice subplot finally pays off, and Melfina's arrival is a solid cliffhanger. But it's also not particularly memorable. It's the kind of episode you watch to get to the next one. If you've been enjoying the show, this will keep you entertained. If you were hoping the momentum from Episode 7 would carry forward, you might be a little disappointed.