English Dub Review: Shangri-La Frontier “Putting Feelings Into a Moment, Part 4”

Overview

Items are depleted, weapons and gear are on the verge of breaking, and Wethermon continues his Clear Sky Conquest barrage on Sunraku while Pencilgon and Oikatzo continue their efforts to dismantle Kirin Armor. Sunraku goes all-in to finish the fight.

Our Take

The conclusion to this arc has been a long time coming, with Sunraku facing off against Wethermon in a final battle that has been teased and stretched out over several episodes. Despite the pressure mounting, Sunraku remains determined to overcome his opponent’s attacks, spurred on by the cryptic clues hidden within the story itself. Finally, he realizes that lasting ten minutes isn’t the true condition for entering phase three, leading him to uncover the key to defeating Wethermon.

Sunraku’s realization paves the way for an intense showdown, where he combines his skills to create the perfect parry against Wethermon’s ultimate move. With his moon blades in hand, he matches Wethermon’s sword blow for blow, while Pencilgon and Katzo work to uncover the weakness of the formidable Kirin. The tension reaches new heights as the battle unfolds on multiple fronts, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Overall, this was a spectacular way to end an arc like this. With well-earned payoffs and emotional resonance. The visuals and thematic relevance of the end credits added to the impact of the episode. However, the post-credits scene, while mildly amusing, is a bit distracting with its focus on the pseudo-romantic subplot. Now the real question is, what happens next?