English Dub Review: Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! “Elma”

Overview

The space force demands that Elma pay for the damage she caused during the previous battle.

Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, Hiro encounters another complication in his life as a spacefaring mercenary when Elma finds herself facing serious financial difficulties. Meanwhile, Mimi continues adapting to her responsibilities aboard the Krishna, while the crew’s future ambitions and growing relationships receive further attention.

While the rest of the proceedings feels fairly predictable, the character interactions provide some amusing moments. Elma’s predicament is frustrating given her experience as a mercenary, although her personality adds an interesting dynamic to the group. The romantic developments are also more direct than those in many similar series, but the excessive censorship remains distracting, with conveniently placed steam and mysterious beams of light obscuring certain scenes.

Overall, this installment offers a reasonably entertaining mix of science-fiction adventure and romantic comedy, even if the storytelling rarely strays from familiar territory. The spacefaring setting helps it stand apart from more conventional harem series, making it an enjoyable watch for those who appreciate the genre. Be sure to stay after the credits for a fun comedy bit that provides one last laugh!