English Dub Review: Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers “An Unexpected Visitor”

Overview

Balirossa is disappointed that she was no help in the Dark Army’s attack on Flio and Fenrys. As she’s training in the forest to get stronger, a mysterious man approaches and says he’s looking for an old friend…

Our Take

In this sort of Balirossa-focused episode, she expresses disappointment over missing out on the Dragon Slayer title which leads her to encounter the enigmatic Demon King Gholl, who takes an unexpected interest in her. Meanwhile, tensions rise as the kingdom attempts to coerce Flio into joining their army, leading to a precarious standoff with the Dark Army.

Meanwhile, the hero’s ineptitude ends up making things worse and leads to some unintended consequences for both sides as he attempts to blackmail his way into making Flio work for him. But as Flio grapples with the repercussions of the hero’s actions and the kingdom’s misguided efforts, it only ends up alienating potential allies and making things worse, especially for Gholl when he finds out what stupid shit the chosen hero has done…

Overall, despite some pacing issues and lackluster action sequences, the episode offers glimpses of romance and political maneuvering, hinting at deeper developments to come. With Gholl’s potential attraction towards Balirossa and Flio’s reluctance to take sides, the story promises an engaging exploration of loyalty, ambition, and unlikely alliances which further complicate their entanglement with both humans and demons. Now I wonder what direction it’ll take next.