English Dub Review: Plus-Sized Elf “The Sweaty Ogre and the Turquoise Scales”

Overview

Naoe and Elfuda, get ready to go to the sauna! Time to sweat off some pounds with a boosted metabolism! But rumor has it, an ogre is a regular at the sauna…

Our Take

This time around, Tomoatsu gifts his spa coupons to Elfuda, hoping the sauna will be beneficial. At the bathhouse, she encounters a familiar face, and despite their usual disagreements, they share the experience. There, they meet someone new who has their struggles, leading to an interesting conversation about habits and health. Later, a trip to the market introduces another unique individual dealing with unexpected challenges, sparking a discussion on simple yet effective solutions.

The episode’s proceedings balance comedy with fitness-related advice that interweaves practical tips into the character interactions. Some embrace the effort needed for self-improvement, while others remain comically resistant, creating an amusing contrast. The playful banter and over-the-top moments make the tone fun and engaging.

Overall, this episode introduces new characters while keeping the lighthearted tone of the series intact. Oga and Mero’s unique struggles expand on the theme of adapting to human life, while Elfuda continues to be hilariously stubborn. With each episode, it makes up for it with new encounters and challenges, it’ll be interesting to see how these dynamics develop moving forward and with how many unique and otherworldly women get introduced somewhere down the line…