English Dub Review: How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom “Using Shrimp As Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark”

Overview:

Roroa’s arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between Grand Chaos Empire Empress Maria Euphoria and Souma must be had.

Our Take:

I suppose as far as reasons go, political unity and economic reasons are good ones for harem elements. I’m still not the biggest fan but I get it. Also, this is a good way to not have any hurt feelings if your favorite girl doesn’t win. But anyways on to the why of everything.

One of the things I adore about this show is all the political maneuvering and seeing the inner workings of making a kingdom tick. I know it sometimes isn’t the most action-packed of shows but I think there is a lot of merit to how things are done in this as well. Souma is a unique protagonist in anime by not being your typical action hero. But sometimes the wisest ones know that you don’t need to fight to get things done. Sometimes it means marrying someone to make your rule of an area legitimized.