English Dub Review: Hero Without A Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! “The Demon’s Contract”

Overview

With golems, a demon, and the undead, Arel certainly has his hands full as he tries to skip a grade.


Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, Arel continues his meteoric rise through the magical academies, effortlessly handling golem combat, advanced exams, and chaotic challenges that leave his peers and instructors reeling. After accidentally freeing a demon familiar, Mastema, he gains an unpredictable ally while the struggling Black Magic School faces mounting pressure to prove its worth. Hints of the upcoming Six Institutes’ Magic Contest set the stage for high-stakes competition, promising to test both talent and the influence of each academy.

The rest of the proceedings blends humor and spectacle with a focus on Arel’s intelligence and adaptability. From obliterating undead threats to outclassing instructors, he consistently demonstrates clever problem-solving and mastery of magic, contrasting sharply with the often inept adults around him. And despite many of these comically absurd scenarios, Arel remains calm and strategic, showcasing his skill while keeping the pacing lively and engaging.

Overall, this episode energizes the series by highlighting Arel’s abilities and the magical world’s hierarchy without overwhelming exposition. With contests, challenges, and inventive problem-solving on the horizon, it sets up exciting developments while keeping the focus on character growth, clever tactics, and magical ingenuity. And with two episodes left, I’m curious to see where this goes next!