The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt Episode 5: A Diabolical Scheme
Manga volume 9-10
Oshimeter
5 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS
I honestly feel sorry for Grenache. Just a little, because he just lost a family and then suddenly got offered something utterly ridiculous. But that still doesn't excuse his plans and actions anyway. On the other hand, it shows us Wein's subtle, sinister side, even though it was done playfully and strategically for Lowel's sake. That said, I can agree with Lowel in the end about Ninym and Wein's dynamic. It's such an endearing thing.
Probably one of the more suspenseful episodes so far... You can feel the paranoia building because nobody seems fully trustworthy. I like how the episode kept shifting your expectations. Wein stays cool under pressure, and that makes every reveal hit harder. Smart and satisfying.
I feel the arc itself is more of a prelude for incoming larger events involving imperial family, serving as the first point where Wein got involved in larger scale events by Lowa proxy. Animation and pace are adequate, once again it's the dynamics between characters that makes this show worth to watch.
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