English Dub Review: Plus-Sized Elf “The Affectionate Dog and the Dark Roast Plant”

Overview

Elfuda succumbs to temptation once again and gets some fries, but a doggone puppy runs up and steals them!


Our Take

Elfuda’s latest craving leads her to a fast food stop, only to have her fries stolen by a Puppy in a surprise chase sequence. What seems like wacky hijinks turns out to be a cute moment between her and Laika.

Meanwhile, Tomoatsu seeks help for a withering plant, turning to Kusahanada (A Dryad/Plant girl) for a solution. Grateful for her assistance, he offers freshly roasted coffee beans, which the group samples together. However, a single sip sends Kusahanada  into a wild transformation where comical chaos ensues…

Overall, this episode leans into its wacky humor and unexpected twists in ways I couldn’t have ever predicted, delivering both lighthearted moments and wild surprises. Kusahanada takes the spotlight in a way that’s both absurd and memorable, while Laika’s and Elfuda’s early misadventure added heart to both characters. With a final scene teasing the arrival of a mysterious new individual, the story sets the stage for what could be a very intriguing turn for the last two episodes of this season.