OverviewBased on the Japanese light novel series by Tsukikage and illustrated by Chyko, Let This Grieving Soul Retire follows Krai Andrey, a supposed prodigy hunter in a world where treasure hunters brave dungeon-like vaults for relics and glory, though in reality he’s a complete weakling whose luck, misunderstandings, and the overwhelming strength of his childhood friends create the illusion that he’s the most skilled among them. As six kids once vowed to become treasure hunters and eventually grew into the strongest heroes in the imperial capital of Zebrudia, Krai quickly realized during his very first quest that he wasn’t cut out for the job, yet his friends nonetheless placed him at their head, forming the legendary party known as the Grieving Souls. While the world believes he commands a vast array of abilities, Krai has no special talent at all, and every success attributed to him is actually the work of his overpowered companions along with a vast collection of magical relics (Some useful and some are defective) that he cleverly finds ways to put into practical use, earning him the nickname “Thousand Tricks”. Yet despite his repeated attempts to quit out of fear that he’ll be a liability, everyone around him interprets his panic as brilliance, leaving him trapped in a reluctant hero’s journey filled with glory, headaches, and constant attempts to retire early.Our Take In a fantasy world that embraces chaos over solemnity, Let This Grieving Soul Retire thrives by centering on Krai Andrey, a hopelessly lazy, panic-prone adventurer whose reputation as a legendary leader exists only because everyone around him wildly misreads his incompetence as genius. Surrounded by overpowered childhood friends like the loyal Tino and the unhinged Smart sisters, all of whom treat him as a mythic figure while he desperately tries to avoid responsibility, Krai becomes the unwitting center of nonstop absurdity as luck, misunderstandings, and exaggerated loyalty transform every act of cowardice into supposed brilliance. The series riffs on the “misunderstood prodigy” trope with a comedic twist, channeling the chaotic energy of titles like The Eminence in Shadow while carving out its own identity as a fantasy that’s pure, shameless fun driven entirely by escalating misconceptions and the unstoppable competence of everyone except Krai himself.Surrounding Krai is a sprawling cast of competent, eccentric, and often unhinged adventurers whose loyalty, rivalry, and spectacular misinterpretations turn even the simplest situations into chaotic set pieces, creating the show’s trademark blend of deadpan humor, escalating misunderstandings, and bursts of light action. While Zero-G’s production leans modest and the audiovisual impact can fluctuate, the series makes up for it with clever touches like evolving narration, energetic comedic timing, shifting opening gags, and music cues that lean into the absurdity. Through it all, Krai’s “genius by accident” persona becomes the perfect lens to showcase characters like Tino, Liz, and the rest of the First Steps clan, using the fantasy world less as a serious lore playground and more as a stage for unpredictable relics, chaotic missions, and a steady commitment to silliness that gives the show its unmistakable charm.Overall, the series works best as a light, deliberately chaotic fantasy comedy that prioritizes character-driven absurdity over plot depth, thriving on the ongoing joke that Krai is hailed as an unstoppable prodigy despite being a panicked weakling stumbling from one comedic misunderstanding to the next. The first 13 episodes offer only modest narrative progression and lean heavily on caricatured personalities, yet the unwavering commitment to its central bit gives the show a clear identity, delivering a spirited, self-aware romp rather than a polished epic. With the second half of the season on the way, the promise of even wilder antics ahead makes it easy to look forward to whatever ridiculous trouble Krai attracts next, especially with an arc involving an auction with a mysterious yet grotesque mask…