English Dub Review: Link Click Bridon Arc “Prelude”

Overview

Cheng Xiaoshi finds a photograph of the city of Bridon, apparently sent by his father. At the same time, a series of scams taking place in the same locality are making headlines in the news. Knowing him, he will not hesitate to go to Lu Guang to uncover the mystery.


Our Take

The mystery continues as the “Bridon Arc” side story never stops its momentum with a mix of suspense, tension, and playful moments between the trio. While the pacing felt uneven—splitting time between Liu Xiao’s backstory and the group’s journey—it provided crucial context for the unfolding events. The episode raises more questions than answers, particularly surrounding Liu Xiao, and Cheng Weimin, and the shifting details of the past. The cryptic clues are hidden in the OP, including the red-glitched letters spelling out a very specific name…

The rest of the episodes proceedings follows the show’s usual pattern—slowly unraveling information while building suspense. The episode sets the stage for Bridon, introducing key figures and reinforcing the sense of inevitability tied to fate and time manipulation. Subtle details, like the significance of red strings and Vein’s unsettling presence, hint at the deeper stakes. While this episode may not have had a major revelation, it effectively establishes the emotional weight of what’s to come.

Overall, the setup is engaging, and the show remains as strong as ever in its storytelling. The lingering mysteries, the connections between past and present, and the looming threats make for an intense buildup. With only a few episodes left, the Bridon arc is poised to deliver high-stakes confrontations and emotional payoffs, leaving viewers on edge for what happens next.