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Apr 23, 2021 6:03 AM
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Damn, it looks like there are certain monsters with a level of intelligence comparable to Kumoko herself in this anime.

It goes to show that it's always best to expect the unexpected. That is one intelligent Mother though. Kumoko got put into a dangerous spot this episode.
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Apr 23, 2021 6:55 AM
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wow really tense fights and stuff in this episode, was really close a lot of times but good thing she came out on top in the end, wonder what'll happen to her parallel minds though? well, she's finally evolving again, cant wait to (hopefully) see her arachne form, the humans also coming to the labyrinth so it'll be interesting to see what'll happen, would be cool if they met kumoko.
Apr 23, 2021 7:16 AM
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Sending the brains to destroy mother from the inside was sound strategy though Mother proved far more cunning than suspected and far more powerful. For something so big she sure was fast. The tag team of mother and her minions had some damm good timing. That puppet though sure was a unexpected asset in mother's arsenal. The battle between Kumoko and mother as well as her minions really was quite the tense affair. Curious to see what Kumoko's evolved form will be like though as she will need far more strength to be able to defeat mother and her minions. On the human side things look just as dire. With just one strike Hugo has almost the whole world in his grasp. Looks like Schlain will be having quite the steep learning curve if he hopes to stop Hugo.
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Apr 23, 2021 7:20 AM
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I love Kumoko's interaction with her own selves. She's so adorable in those moments. But holy shit, the mother is outside and she ain't playing games anymore, and those stats of her. She was on a total rampage. And Kumoko is back in the labyrinth and now she's in a mess. What an intense episode. Kumoko really got her hands full in this episode. Poor little spider just wants to live a peaceful life.
Apr 23, 2021 7:21 AM
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Things were looking really desperate for Kumoko but whew she managed to stay alive by outsmarting those Archs and the puppet. That puppet was serioucly creepy, I wonder if mother is controling it using threads. Mother turned out to be far smarter than Kumoko thought and it makes sense since according to the post credit scene that dungeon is the world's largest labrynith. So as a top monster of that dungeon ofc she's smart and opaf.
Apr 23, 2021 7:27 AM
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Damn I’m gradually becoming more and more invested in the kumoko eps as the weeks go by. This episode’s fight sequences were so intense, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time feeling scared for her life lol. That special tesseract she fought looks like it’s gonna be trouble. And with Shun and co using the labyrinth as an escape route, a confrontation with kumoko seems inevitable.
Apr 23, 2021 7:28 AM
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Wow that was a really tough fight, the parallel minds are in a bad situation because of Mother but for Kumoko it was even worse, and she's back in the underground xD that kind of mecha spider is concerning though it's weird how OP it was, but Kumoko is doing great at least... also it seems like the human situation for the other timeline with Shun is still pretty bad but if they can defeat Hugo and save Sue it would be good.
Apr 23, 2021 7:43 AM
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That was excellent. What a fight!
Apr 23, 2021 8:02 AM
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The earrape in the beginning of the episode almost gave me a tumor. But aside from that the fight was amazing.


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Apr 23, 2021 8:05 AM

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It's crazy to think this is the same studio behind Berserk 2016 because the 3d animation looked really solid this episode. In fact, I'd definitely say the 3d at this point looks a lot better than the 2d.
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Apr 23, 2021 8:18 AM

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What a great episode, shame Sophia didn't get the same treatment last week as the puppet did this episode. Anyway so from the looks of it this season will probably end on
Apr 23, 2021 8:20 AM

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It's pretty clear that all the effort has been put into CGI, why couldn't the director hire these guys for berserk 2016. ;(

Amazing spider episode as usual
Apr 23, 2021 8:24 AM
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This is just getting better and better. I cannot wait for the next episode to air!
This episode was so amazing. The fight was very intense and the studio really did a good job to show that!
Apr 23, 2021 8:28 AM
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Stark700 said:
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Damn, it looks like there are certain monsters with a level of intelligence comparable to Kumoko herself in this anime.

It goes to show that it's always best to expect the unexpected. That is one intelligent Mother though. Kumoko got put into a dangerous spot this episode.


It seems the strong monsters are smarter, which makes sense, the strong and smart ones survive and thrive. Just like Araba.
Apr 23, 2021 8:29 AM
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Mom got serious and cut off the Parallel Minds before attacking A battle of hero and false hero next time
Apr 23, 2021 8:41 AM

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Dam after the somewhat disappointing last episode, this was fun as hell. The fight was probably one of the tenses in the series and it was honestly great, the CG is honestly really good in this, especially the puppet, the 3D honestly helped with the creepiness.
Apr 23, 2021 8:49 AM
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Looks like this is why last episode's animation was that limited - to save time for the CG in the next few eps.
Apr 23, 2021 8:54 AM

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I've gotta say that Kumoko is better left spending her carefree life as a spider away from her clones who are tracking the Queen Taratect Mother's every move...which of course, fails spectacularly and leaving herself to retrieve Kumoko with her minions. Run for your life and survive, Kumoko!

The fight with the puppet in fully rendered 3DCG is probably one of the better implementations of CGI in the action department so far in this show, and that Kumoko faces a real deal trouble with the barrage of attacks from enemies surrounding her.

Another evolution from Ede Saine to Zona Horowa, every evolution makes Kumoko stronger. And Shun must face reality with the Demon Lord's underlings with whatever good that they have left...will they eventually meet Kumoko on their way and defeat the False Prince Hugo?
Apr 23, 2021 9:17 AM

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Exciting fight with nice CGI. Sweet.

Plot has me invested as well. Why can't more isekai's be like that?

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Apr 23, 2021 9:22 AM
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Wow, almost a whole episode without the humans, what a blessing this was.
That Saint Seiya reference was a nice surprise too, haha
Apr 23, 2021 9:25 AM
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Mother sure is going to extraordinary lengths to kill Kumoko. This episode showed off some crazy sibling versus sibling battles. I suppose we know why last week looked shaky, because this weeks episode was awesome! Kumoko flying around with her agile movements having to face the siblings that mother sent after her. Every moment got tense not knowing what crazy attack the spiders would use. Kumoko losing multiple body parts keeping them back. Teleporting into the labyrinth again just to get some advantage fighting them. Kumoko pulled out all her stops raining down poison, even using her annilate eye more than once. That puppet spider scared the hell out me tbh, super creepy and moved so fast, Mother's secret weapon is serious business. Hopefully this new evolution can make fighting mother and the siblings somewhat easier. We've never seen Kumoko pushed this far before.
Apr 23, 2021 9:51 AM

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The way the puppet came in, that was pretty spooky. Much like hearing the screams when all those spiders stabbed her. Ooof.
Apr 23, 2021 9:55 AM

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The visual contrast between the fight in this episode and the fight in last episode is palpable.
Apr 23, 2021 9:57 AM

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This was actually really good.. Kumoko shows that she doesn't need her parallel minds to kick ass. I'm curious to see what the rest of the season will bring. The puppet spider was surprising, I thought the mother was controlling it at first, but it seems it was sentient?

I also find it strange the mother waited so long to go after her special child.. Would have been a lot easier to take her down/control her while she was still in the labyrinth.

Anyways, I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Apr 23, 2021 10:00 AM

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Her mother really sees her as a threat, at least in the future, but I wonder ... kill her just because she left the nest? what a possessive mother

The puppet that did not appear in the evolutionary line makes me infer that the evolutionary line is unlocked by continuing to evolve, mysteries
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Apr 23, 2021 10:59 AM

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Looks like our kumoko a.k.a spider waifu is never gonna get rest huh..
Apr 23, 2021 11:09 AM

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Human side animation still doesn't look so good....

It wouldn't hurt to explain what Shun's skill does as well...

Still, good episode, I want the see the anime onlies reaction to Zona Horowa lol
Apr 23, 2021 11:27 AM

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This episode was so short, the design of that puppet is so unsettling and badass.
Apr 23, 2021 12:10 PM
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Kumoko shows that she doesn't need her parallel minds to kick ass.


They are needed to cast-while-on-the-run-for-her-life. That's why she was unable to just teleport away(via Magic Brain) while easily dodging(via Body Brain) while checking all the surroundings(via Information Brain). Well, that's what they were used for before the attack on Mother started.
Situation was well played against Kumoko by Mother.
Apr 23, 2021 12:31 PM

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This was a battle of the minds. Kumoko thought she had the upper hand on her mother, but the Spider Queen was a lot smarter than she thought. When the Queen blasted the cave ceiling I was shocked, I was not expecting that huge of a blast. The whole episode was like a non-stop chess match and I loved it. The only thing I didn't like was how creepy the muppet was. There were moments where I thought she was going to die. Can't wait to see her new form in the following episodes. It looks like the next episode is going to focus on her classmates and I'm okay with that.
Apr 23, 2021 12:32 PM

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Kumoko always has a crisis at hand, the enemies keep getting stonrr and stronger.
Apr 23, 2021 1:01 PM
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Heh, just noticed the next episode is titled 'Am I Getting, Ahead of Myself?'. A nice pun and reference that would be clear to any fan of the LN :)
Apr 23, 2021 1:22 PM
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Kumoko-only episode this week (excluding the post-credits scene).

We finally got to the mother fight! Although short-lived, the escape was really close-cut, along with the battles back in the cave - the puppet spider seems interesting too. ^^
Apr 23, 2021 1:28 PM

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Let it never be said I don't love a good power up! Loving how this show is handling our spider girl advancing. Its never experienced as a simple moment where a level of ascension is achieved. Its always hard fought over and the progress ties into the mechanics of the battles fought and the experience gained.

It was close for our spider MC today, but using her knowledge and new found experience has come out triumphant!

Luckily I can separate real life from fantasy story telling, because if I couldn't id be texting WHO saying a wild spider variant is on the loose destroying the world and it needs banned!

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Apr 23, 2021 1:48 PM
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Good ep.

Surely that giant mother spider rampaging about outside is going to attract attention? It wasn't that long ago that Kumoko saw off the carriage with baby Sophia heading into that town?

And now there is a MASSIVE new entrance to the labyrinth?
Apr 23, 2021 2:02 PM

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They definitely did a better job with this fight than the ones last episode. That puppet spider is pretty interesting, I hope to learn more about that soon. They left us on another evolution cliffhanger too, smh.
Apr 23, 2021 2:03 PM

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That puppet came straight out of a Zelda game
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Apr 23, 2021 2:23 PM
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That puppet came straight out of a Zelda game


No, the puppet and the monster in Zelda (and the Kali statue in movie The Golden Voyage of Sinbad) are all inspired by Hindu statues of six armed gods, goddesses and buddhas.
Apr 23, 2021 3:05 PM

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Good episode all around the contrast in the animation of the fights between this episode and the last is pretty noticeable.

Excited to see what the new evolution looks like.
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Apr 23, 2021 3:35 PM

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Damn I couldn't fucking breath from me enjoying the fight, Damn Kumoko spider girl has serious luck... if she defeats her mother... I wonder how OP she will become like holy shit.

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Apr 23, 2021 3:44 PM

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Leston: "Shun, as the true hero,"
Me: "Woa woa woa. Hold on there you piece of shit. People don't suddenly become a hero just because some system or god declares someone a hero. Someone becomes a hero through the actions they take, trying to make the world a better place.
In specific, a true hero saves everyone, humans, demonkin, elves, beastkin, and etc. alike.
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And for all those who want to say it's different for this planet, I'll tell you to read the novel and figure out whether the past heroes were truly worthy of the title.
Apr 23, 2021 4:08 PM

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That was one intense battle. That puppet thing was a bit random though.

Now I wonder what Kumoko will evolve into..
Apr 23, 2021 4:54 PM

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That was a really close one! Getting totally healed when leveling up I so convenient.

Why is it such a problem for Mom letting Kumoko out of the labyrinth, did they explain that previously?
Apr 23, 2021 4:55 PM

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Ah, we finally get to see the Puppet Taratects. They look suitably creepy and dangerous. The CG has really grown on me honestly.
Apr 23, 2021 5:13 PM

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Man the fight scene of this episode vs previous one is heaven and earth. Year 2021 and for the first time people gonna praise 3D animation being better than 2D animation in a non full 3D animated anime.

LET'S FUCKING GO KUMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Apr 23, 2021 5:26 PM
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Leston: "Shun, as the true hero,"
Me: "Woa woa woa. Hold on there you piece of shit. People don't suddenly become a hero just because some system or god declares someone a hero. Someone becomes a hero through the actions they take, trying to make the world a better place.
In specific, a true hero saves everyone, humans, demonkin, elves, beastkin, and etc. alike.
"

And for all those who want to say it's different for this planet, I'll tell you to read the novel and figure out whether the past heroes were truly worthy of the title.

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Apr 23, 2021 5:39 PM
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That was a really close one! Getting totally healed when leveling up I so convenient.

Why is it such a problem for Mom letting Kumoko out of the labyrinth, did they explain that previously?


In the novels, Kumoko started the attack on Mom's soul before she got out of the labyrinth, so it was retaliation really.
Apr 23, 2021 5:48 PM

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Damn,this epsode shows the main reason that Kumoko's parts are the reason to keep watching this.That fight was intense!!!!!
And Mother is proving to be an End Level Boss character!!
Apr 23, 2021 7:51 PM

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This was a great episode omg I was so scared she was going to die
Apr 23, 2021 8:25 PM

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Now that's the ratio I like to see of Kumoko to human plot
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