English Dub Review: Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling “I Went on a Date and Got Ditched”

Overview

While the plague dragon adjusts to being a clan boss, Myria ventures into the forest alone.

Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, the dragon awakens safely back in his cave after being rescued, only to find his circumstances shifting yet again as the orangutans begin treating him as their leader and helping him with survival tasks. While this newfound support highlights his growth, it also creates tension with the black lizard, who feels increasingly sidelined. Their strained dynamic becomes a central focus, especially as his attention drifts elsewhere, forcing him to confront how much he’s been overlooking her presence and feelings.

Meanwhile, events in the human side of the story unfold with mounting unease as a reckless search through the forest leads to another dangerous encounter. The dragon, still carrying the weight of past interactions with humans, is pulled into action once more, creating a collision between his evolving identity and the world around him. The episode leans heavily on these intersecting threads—loyalty, misunderstanding, and instinct—while juggling multiple perspectives that don’t always align cleanly, adding to a slightly chaotic but engaging progression.

Overall, the episode delivers a mix of character tension and forward momentum, though it can feel uneven in how it balances its ideas. The emotional beats between the dragon and his companions stand out more than the broader plot, which at times relies on questionable decisions to move things along. Still, there’s enough intrigue in the relationships and the shifting dynamics to keep things interesting, even if the execution doesn’t always land as smoothly as it could.