The troop assignments are getting me more hyped aaaa can't wait for the fun action scenes to come! Cool voice acting by Youm too in the first half haha

uncultured_bovine

6 mo

Verified

The build-up from here is getting more intense, but on a more positive light compared to the previous episodes. Rimuru's resolve had a good spotlight here

hellozaworldo

6 mo

Verified

Finally some character development from Rimuru himself. My only complaint is why did it take this long for him to reveal that to everyone tho lmao

Episode Context

Episode 9 hits with the weight of everything that's come before it. The lighthearted isekai comedy of earlier episodes is gone, this is Rimuru at his most serious, grappling with devastating losses and channeling grief into resolve. The tone is heavy, deliberate, and charged with purpose. Expect strategic conversations, emotional rallying among Rimuru's subordinates, and a protagonist who is visibly transformed by what he's endured. The pacing leans into tension-building rather than action, making this a setup episode that demands your attention to dialogue and character dynamics. Themes of leadership, sacrifice, and the cost of power dominate every scene. If you've been waiting for Rimuru to stop holding back, this is the turning point where that restraint begins to crack. The atmosphere is electric with anticipation for what comes next.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateMar 9, 2021

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