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Dec 12, 2022 4:44 AM
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Well, I guess Sarasa's curiousity can cause her to come up with some clever theories. Then agian, I do like this attribute of hers since it allows her to be more open minded.

Somewhat of a tense episode compared to the others. That monster they're facing seems out of character in a show like this but hey, anything can happen in this show.
Stark700Dec 12, 2022 4:47 AM
Dec 12, 2022 4:53 AM
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That salamander was definitely the most interesting monster so far. Great fight scenes. They went all out with the animation this time.

Sarasa's thorough plan guaranteed the victory, but it also cost all of her magical powers.

Cute eyecathers again. It was nice to see the girls together.

One episode to go and I'm hoping for a second season. This has been such a good show.

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Dec 12, 2022 5:13 AM
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The most troublesome and powerful monster for Sarasa so far and she had a lot of trouble with it but she came prepared.
I guess next week would be nice seeing to result of her victory, i also guess there are some valuable ingredients in that monster.
It was also nice to see her master again.
Dec 12, 2022 6:01 AM
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Great to see Sarasa Take down that Salamander even if she used up all her magic in the process. Looking forward to the last episode and i really hope we get a second season
Dec 12, 2022 6:59 AM
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This was a tense episode with the salamander.

Dec 12, 2022 7:32 AM
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Great climactic episode with some awesome animation.
Dec 12, 2022 8:22 AM
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I hope Atelier anime should be like this.
Dec 12, 2022 8:26 AM
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Sarasa with the help of her friends and encouragement from her master defeated the salamander.
I give it 5/10.
Dec 12, 2022 9:53 AM
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I'm conflicted.

This show has been mediocre at best for most of it's run. But at least this episode showed preparation and participation from Iris and Kate along with Sarasa going the extra mile rather than just one shooting the big boss, and call it a day like it has always been. Not to mention the really impressive sakuga that also goes into some really good detail in monster design.

One episode does not compensate 11 episodes of mediocrisy. But still, it's quite impressive giving Engi Studios' history.
Dec 12, 2022 10:03 AM

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scary how fast the Salamander can move. Sarasa manage to defeat it just barely.

I'm worried that the ingredients might get stolen, since they have to leave it there. Why not just camp in the place for the night?
Dec 12, 2022 10:19 AM

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I'm always down with a cool salamander scene. Fun battle!
Dec 12, 2022 10:43 AM

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Yeah that salamander battle was well done, I liked the action. I guess Ophelia was there to help out if needed but at the end Sarasa, with Iris' and Kate's help, was able to (seemingly) defeat it. Well, it appears to be defeated but who knows if it comes to life once again until they are able to cut it up for the expensive parts.
Dec 12, 2022 11:01 AM

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It's not hellflame grizzlies, but a huge salamander which is powerful enough to drive off Sarasa and her group. This is news to both Kate and Iris, which Sarasa has the opportunity to take it down in order for Iris to pay off her debts. The problem is that the salamander is equivalent to that of a volcano eruption, and Sarasa makes preparations for the group to face it with the other villagers in tow for their most dangerous expedition yet. A hearty meal and a sumptuous rest after, and the expedition begins to the volcano. And with each rumbling that could result in an earthquake sooner or later, the crew must act fast, with Sarasa, Iris and Kate going ahead, and Andre's group setting up camp nearby.

The face-off starts from the volcano's entrance, which the girls enter trepidatiously until they meet the salamander to face it with extreme caution. No doubt that the battle had a wide range of crisp and sakuga moments with Sarasa looking like she's barely hanging on to dear life, and even after breaking the pendant which limits her powers, she really needs all the power she can get to subdue the huge salamander, which Sarasa eventually managed to with much difficulty. Ophelia Millis would be proud of such an apprentice like Sarasa, that's for sure.

A spectacular episode, only at the cusp of it being at the very tail-end of the show.

Kimurah said:
This show has been mediocre at best for most of it's run. But at least this episode showed preparation and participation from Iris and Kate along with Sarasa going the extra mile rather than just one shooting the big boss, and call it a day like it has always been. Not to mention the really impressive sakuga that also goes into some really good detail in monster design.

One episode does not compensate 11 episodes of mediocrity. But still, it's quite impressive giving Engi Studios' history.
Yeah. Impressive, if you mean, in repeating its record of engaging works that sound unique, but in actuality, are mediocre in all regards.
Dec 12, 2022 11:28 AM

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KANLen09 said:


Kimurah said:
This show has been mediocre at best for most of it's run. But at least this episode showed preparation and participation from Iris and Kate along with Sarasa going the extra mile rather than just one shooting the big boss, and call it a day like it has always been. Not to mention the really impressive sakuga that also goes into some really good detail in monster design.

One episode does not compensate 11 episodes of mediocrity. But still, it's quite impressive giving Engi Studios' history.
Yeah. Impressive, if you mean, in repeating its record of engaging works that sound unique, but in actuality, are mediocre in all regards.


Impressive as in standalone episodes. It's not a secret that their only gem in their staff is Ryuuki Hashimoto that has done most of the well animated sequences in Engi studios' projects. I'm always the first to bash Engi for their poor adaptations, but still, credit should be awarded where it belongs.
Dec 12, 2022 2:39 PM

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Holy shit who did the art/story boarding for the salamander fight? That’s def where most of the budget and effort for this show went lmao. Definitely one of the better ENGI works
Dec 12, 2022 5:20 PM

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Here's hoping that Sarasa and co. will make bank with the ingredients obtained from the salamander.
Dec 12, 2022 6:21 PM
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My dog threw up on the bed as soon as I started watching this episode. I think that says something about how bad this series was overall.

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Holy shit who did the art/story boarding for the salamander fight? That’s def where most of the budget and effort for this show went lmao. Definitely one of the better ENGI works

The only time the animation looked cool in this show
Dec 12, 2022 6:57 PM
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The fight with the Lava Godzilla aka Salamander was actually really awesome, I know ENGI has animated some nice looking fights but I didn’t expect it for this show, it looked really good in some parts. Seeing Sarasa struggle to take it down was cool too giving she has solo’d everything in the show so far lol, and she actually needed help this time from Iris and Kate, and even Ophelia tho she was hidden most of that time.

I just hope freezing the salamander solid didn’t ruin the ingredients lol, and it was nice to see Iris carrying Sarasa after she couldn’t move anymore. Looks like this ends next week, it wasn’t quite as good as other fantasy SoLs I’ve seen but it was still a good time, it also got me to play Atelier Ryza again so I have that to thank it for lol.
Dec 12, 2022 8:39 PM

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Quite a good episode this time around
Dec 13, 2022 1:00 AM

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that was some good salamander animation! :D
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Dec 13, 2022 1:29 AM

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Ah yes, ENGI brought out that one sakuga animator they had lmao. Joking aside, that was a pretty good and action packed episode. The salamander fight was awesome, Sarasa with that Ice Spirit Bomb.

Ophelia really went all the way there to give some words of encouragement lmao. Though she definitely would've stepped in if something really bad happened. 1 more episode 2 go, honestly thought this whole salamander issue would take 2 episodes, I see we going for the chill ending I hope.
Dec 13, 2022 7:02 AM

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Really great fight scenes, I thought her master was going to join the fight last.
Dec 13, 2022 8:52 AM
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This episode have really good animation and effect 😍😍😍
Dec 13, 2022 2:00 PM

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Great battle, very good for a fantasy slice of life genre, only one episode left, I'll miss this wholesome show.
Dec 13, 2022 11:18 PM
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That was such a good episode, like everyone else said, both the quality and animation was higher grade than many high end scenes in some major action series even if it was very short. The hype building up for the first dozen minutes leading into the enemy actually being a challenge or difficult for Sarasa and impossible for the rest even with gear was cool and I was ready, but apparently not lol. That scene when Iris and Kate said they'd stay with her until the bitter end as she was passing out from holding back the salamander was just remarkable. The music they played for that whole section and when she heard her master speak both made the scenes so much better too. The show was already a 9/10 for me, but this episode was like a 20/10. This is my favorite single episode of the fall season so far, though maybe bleach TYBW ep 6 will take that when I get eventually to it. Still a great episode though, I just hope a new season gets announced eventually or the novels get officially translated.
Dec 15, 2022 2:55 PM

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I knew we would be in for a treat when I saw Mrs. Millis appear, however; I thought Millis was going to sacrifice herself to save her student. I genuinely thought that Millis was going to jump in, teleport Sarasa, Iris, & Kate away; and take the full blunt attack.

When Sarasa started to lose consciousness, I started to tear up a bit.. obviously; thinking that what I stated earlier would happen. Instead; Sarasa hearing Millis's voice, Millis stating the following;

  • Not yet!
  • Your magical power can still go further.
  • Show me the willpower of Sarasa Feed, alchemist!

That emotional burst of energy, the will to fight, and protect the ones she cares. When she freezes the salamander, the relief that I felt; was massive. This is genuinely, the best episodes this series has had. I'm glad I took the time to watch this anime, we got one more episode left. Let's enjoy the ending with smiles on our faces.

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Dec 17, 2022 9:11 PM

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and i thought Sensei would help Sarasa...but it was just words of motivation/wizdom...sheesh!
4/5.


Dec 19, 2022 9:47 PM

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her master was worried about her safety so even though she knows that Sarasa will win, she wants to be there to lend a hand just in case things go south. but we all know that ain't gonna happen coz, hey, girl power and all that lol
Dec 20, 2022 2:10 PM

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Sarasa sends letters to Master talking about the salamander.

But did she really need to do this? since she's already determined to go and kill the salamander even if there won't be any eruption...

(and poor Deer... RIP, turned into coats, and the head baked...) (KKona hunters be "YEAAAA", city people be "OH GOD PETA")

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And... I still wonder what's the point of having those 3 village dudes going? every single time from past episodes, these guys do nothing but end up getting saved by Sarasa... they're mostly useless... why still bring them? (especially since the dudes left behind to make a camp?... while the 3 girls heads into the volcano.... ARE THE DUDES JUST GOFERS???)

Meanwhile... Master is RP'ing as Tuxedo Mask... LOL


Also, Sarasa is trying to using all the magic she have to try and one-shot the Salamander... (which is funny, cause she is doing bunch of smaller attacks to get it's attention... THEN charge the attack?... wouldn't normally you have the others get it's attention while caster charges attack?)

(and looks like they're also doing the "Frost attack" like that Isekai anime, LOL) (and the charge is a frost "Energy ball" LOL)

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Dec 21, 2022 3:23 PM
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Killing the salamander to repay the debt was a good idea, but of course it would be that hard, hopefully she managed to beat it in the end
Dec 24, 2022 3:24 PM

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I expected some horrible cgi but I'm impressed with them putting what seems to be all of their budget into this salamander fight so props to that.

Dec 25, 2022 2:53 PM
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Why was the salamander's entrance so epic? The art was awesome.

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Dec 29, 2022 10:02 PM

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whoa the fight is epic lol
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She should just remove that amulet and rampage XD
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