EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 80 of 203, 'Dissonance' follows the trial-based challenges introduced in the preceding episodes, picking up directly from the fallout of the group's first major test and exposing the cracks in team unity. It serves as a critical bridge episode, deepening interpersonal tensions that the next episode, 'Combination,' will directly address by pushing the team toward necessary collaboration. This stretch marks Reborn!'s broader transition from its earlier comedy-heavy identity into a more sustained action-drama, making these episodes essential for understanding the show's long-term character arcs.