English Dub Review: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles “Heroes and Champions”

Overview

Liselotte had to make an emergency landing with her airship due to a dragon and decided to continue her journey by land. At that moment, the hero Hiroaki offers to accompany her.


Our Take

This episode teases a broader storyline as Rio begins a journey to help his friends find a way back to Earth. Though the action shifts away from Rio’s main journey, a new character, Aria—a highly skilled maid—steals the spotlight with her impressive combat skills, earning respect from even the top knights. The story keeps a strong pace with plenty of action, though it leaves questions about what lies ahead for Rio and his friends.

Adding some humor to the tension, Hiroaki, a character who often lightens the mood, faces challenges that expose his inexperience. His character contrasts Rio’s heroic nature, bringing moments of comic relief to the otherwise intense episode. Meanwhile, Rio’s encounter with familiar faces brings depth to his character, hinting at personal stakes that make his journey more meaningful.

Overall, the episode was well-balanced with humor and action while setting the stage for future developments. Although some CGI scenes felt jarring, the engaging mix of battles and character moments keeps the story moving forward while leaving me hooked enough to see where it goes next!