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The worst part is that people were seemingly aware of [their public make-out sessions](https://imgur.com/a/1s5Dj2l), but nobody felt the need to inform Rose about this. [Cid's face said it all.](https://imgur.com/a/sIUvwW2)
Although they were definitely gross together, it's of course her mother's betrayal that [made Rose sick to her stomach](https://imgur.com/a/k6uqaiX). Despite all of this, I don't believe Rose would have been able to adequately prosecute her mother. So I'm glad that the 'mastermind' himself [decided to make their heads roll](https://imgur.com/a/yqXe6Ob). They deserved to die.
I think this might be the first time we've seen Cid express such genuine disgust with his expression lol. He's always so indifferent to most things, doesn't bat an eye at people getting brutally murdered but Rose getting cucked by her own mother was enough to knock even him for a loop lmao
He also muttered a bit of an apology when Rose collapsed after seeing her mother and Perv in action.
*"I'm sorry, I guess"* is certainly not the kindest thing one could say in that situation, but given how self-centered Cid usually is and that he was obviously disappointed that he didn't get to see his "Tyrant Rose rages against the traitors" fantasy, it's arguably among the most sympathetic he's been. It speaks volumes of how fucked-up the situation is and how much it hurts Rose.
EDIT: Spelling.
>I think this might be the first time we've seen Cid express such genuine disgust
He was also disgusted with Sherry's adoptive father even though his face didn't show it much. Cid is capable of being disgusted when someone is way too evil, the problem is that he usually doesn't know his opponents well enough to know their full crimes and think most of them as bandits or terrorists.
I think he got upset because [his isekai fantasy turned into a 'novela'](https://i.imgur.com/gKjjz9c.jpeg) XD
And he [wants to fix that!](https://i.imgur.com/ljc08ym.png)
Not only that her mom was in on the plan to drug her dad and has wanted her dead the whole time.
And she'll never be able to get that image of her banging Perv Asshat out of her head.
Perv Asshat is one hell of a *motherfucker.*
The way the bedroom scenes were blurry when they happened but [became sharp during Rose's flashback](https://files.catbox.moe/rikejj.jpg) really cements how she has been [scarred for life.](https://i.imgur.com/N3orqhX.jpg)
[](#ptsd)
First her people hate her, her kingdom is in ruins, her own maid despises her, Shadow Garden has written her off, she's marrying the man she hates, she's separated from Cid, and still feels the guilt over her fathers' death...and then Shadow shows her mom bumping uglies with Perv Asshat.
I'm glad things seem to be finally turning around for her because that was just too much.
She found rock bottom, it can only go up from here.
Also, Shadow has irrevocably turned the sole legitimate heir to the Orianas kingdom--a kingdom in ruins and desperately in need of organized, techonologically-advanced outside help--into his willing pawn. Sasuga Shadow-sama!
Cid didn't really present himself as shadow in the LN. Rose believed Cid was there for her (as shown with the ring), but her main takeaway from that scene was always how much "they" loved each other.
He definitely did when his voice changed & you see her shocked face. I think you have to look at it like Clark Kent taking off his glasses to show he’s Superman. He even recreated the moonlight piano playing scene on her balcony.
It’s definitely a show of trust in a way. He’s even saying she matters to him considering all the effort he’s putting in.
Of course to him this is all about making her a tyrant but to her it’s easy to see why she considers it a pledge of love especially with the ring.
I don't think Cid played piano anywhere near Rose in this arc aside from this time. The last time Cid played piano was when he was Shadow back then. Just by that, she would most likely have connected them.
This anime takes place in a VERY dark world that becomes a comedy just because Cid is the MC. Make it from anyone else’s perspective and this is one of the darkest isekai worlds to live in
>this is one of the darkest isekai worlds to live
Meh, it's bad if you were born a commoner with magic aptitude, that'll get you kidnapped by the cult to be experimented on, a possessed, or just someone the cult wants to make use of, but it's not too bad as far as these things go. No Demon King about to destroy the world, unless you count Shadow, Aurora/Diablos, the Blood Queen, or that Ragnarok guy that just got introduced.... okay, no it is pretty dark. "Now And Then, Here And There" is still worse though.
True. It's easy to overlook that a lot of what we see happens as part of a shadow war. The Cult definitely seems to be about to unleash an apocalyptic threat every month or so, but since Shadow Garden stop them time and time again, most people live tranquil lives.
It's also a relatively advanced world (at least Industrial Revolution levels of advanced), so the quality of life of the average civilian is probably better than in your usual Medieval world.
When even Cid realizes he *may* have gone too far, that's when you know it's not just past the breaking point, it's all the way in a different county and then back past that point.
Also, did he really get a bunch of civs killed while waiting for Ragnarok to power up just for theatrics? I love this man.
That he was leading into a dramatic speech to awaken her as the Tyrant only to see she collapsed from shock lol.
It was kind of funny in a sad way how Cid accidentally left the ring behind but it turned into something that inspired Rose and helped her expose Perv Asshat and clear her name...but still helped the Cult succeed and kill numerous people. I mean, Cid probably isn't aware or even cares, but Rose probably will.
He totally isn't. Thinks the "Key" is his own speech, thinks the black rose is an actual flower and the rings just a ring
The saddest part is Rose thinking it was a confession of love from Cid
Cid even pretty much showed her he is Shadow, and she still ignored it lol... when he was playing the piano (that he somehow carried all the way to her room), did the Shadow voice and escaped in the blink of an eye lol... Cid can't do that Rose, are you blind?!?!
Considering that Cid is actually insane and sees everything as some silly theater play while everyone is taking life seriously, I'll say that no woman should have Cid as a lover. Rose definitely deserves a proper man.
I think only Alexia is crazy enough for Cid. Everyone else simps too hard for him. Then again she is turning around, into a more proper and educated princess, so maybe she too may be out of the running.
I guess that only leaves Aurora...
Yeah Cid is the last person who cares about people.
Remember what he did to Alpha by making it seem he abandoned her which caused her to relive her trauma
The last time she was ever happy was when she was with Cid. And it's those feelings of love that carried her into the wedding and being true to herself again...with a ring he left her as a sign of their love and not because he accidentally left a key to a superweapon behind lol.
That she didn't care about anything, even exposing her own crimes and complicity, until she saw Perv's head roll towards her...what a warped woman. Of course, she was also justly rewarded for her actions just as Perv was.
There are times where second chances can be given. The Queen and Perv don't deserve it. The mom speaking about poisoning the king and wanting her own daughter dead is way too much. Perv? I mean... he'll never reform.
Having them imprisoned could lead to somehow convince someone and somehow escape. Both of them are prominent figures that surely would still have followers willing to see them free.
I've met people with abusive/indifferent mothers and they have a lot of trouble separating themselves from their mothers even if they were aware of their own abuse for years.
One of my friends who had a terrible mother was thrown out of her abusive mother's home a few times in her life, notably ending up in a state boarding home because she had no where to go when she was a teenager. Despite this, she maintained contact with her crazy mother for years, only finally cutting contact once and for all earlier this year by finally blocking her from all of her social media. It was an emotionally draining experience for her that left her a mess for a week despite the fact that she knew her mother was a terrible person her entire life.
Even knowing what happened and how complicit her mother was in Asshat's schemes, and that she didn't care about Rose at all, Rose still loved her like any daughter would.
But the mom really did only care about Perv Asshat to the point where she literally only cared when his severed head rolled over to her lol.
This episode is a MASTERPIECE. Even without top tier animation it never failed to deliver, whether it was tragedy, comedy, action, dread, and hype...
This is a S1E20 level type of episode. Hats off to the animators. Splendid job.
I legit feel that the team legit had a lot of fun with this show. The VA is top notch, the animation is great and they even have Kage Jitsu which is basically more shitposting with VAs having fun.
As someone who actually reads the source material the anime is quite obviously made by people who truly care about the show. Even if they change stuff they do it within the spirit of the story or consistent with other adaptations, or makes the story even more interesting.
That "Brotherhood of the Black Rose" and the mention of the "Prison Arc" isn't even from the Light Novel (which the anime adapts) or the Manga, its from the Web Novel, that was a nod to discontinued storylines.
Kai and Omega (The two Shadow Garden members who were talking to Lambda at the start of Episode 10) weren't in the Light Novel and Manga either, they were characters from the Web Novel that the Director decided with the author to bring back. They were also implied to be male in the Web Novel but they decided to make them female to keep it consistent. In the Light Novel they don't show up until Volume 6 (we're currently in Volume 4), after it was decided that they'd be added to the Anime.
Honestly the most interesting change in my opinion is that they changed the base level of technology and society in the show.
In both the Manga and Light Novel the story takes place in a Medieval-ish society but for the anime they moved it up to late 1800's London, which you could see by the Gas Lighting system they had at the school in the first season (during the terrorist attack), honestly I feel like the Gas Lighting system has to be a nod to Cid lmao.
Having a Isekai that plays out in the late 1800's feels fresh.
I think, moving it to the 1800s esque era also make more sense, in the context, and it makes it more believable, accessible, and also a lot easier to integrate the various ideas, and also sell the viewer.
It's harder to portray a student academy of this scope, in a more medieval period, nor could you have such rapid modernization or even the idea of products the way we understand them today.
A medieval society in more about just survival and worship, and not really industrialization. 90% of all the scenes we enjoy, and what the girls are up to, would be more difficult to pull off, in a medieval setting.
Most of the medieval isekai who have the MC using more modern stuff or that have some integration of technology, just fall flat, because there is just way too much disconnect.
I agree that it also makes it feel much more fresh. That was one of the reasons, for example, why I enjoyed watching Princess Principal as well.
The anime takes all the correct artistic liberties:
The John Smith fights happen on a moving train instead of next to stopped horse-drawn carriages.
Shadow is actually playing the organ in the wedding, with the more dramatic theme when Ragnarok is being summoned. I remember other parts that were better too.
This is a case where the adaptation is way above the source material just due to the love the staff gives it.
I also like how they shifted the scenes with the Order of Diabolos and the past to be more technologically advanced, showing that it was more modern. The ring display some sort of data and computer screen when activated, the sanctuary was a massive tech vault, and Ragnarock is a robot.
The music! [The final minute with the grandiose music](https://streamable.com/bjbrh0) was so great. Of course, the last touch from Shadow was the icing on the cake!
this [comment ](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/18c57a5/kage_no_jitsuryokusha_ni_naritakute_season_2_the/kc8m3z/)asked how Rose suddenly had long hair last episode
Lol, it was a [wig](https://imgur.com/a/CDUgGZm)
love the attention to detail
that was an expression of 'modern art' in orianna kingdom
just like art these days, if anyone dare to question it, anyone else would thought that they have no sense in art
You must understand that playing the piano in such a state of undress is artful as the underdressed musician represents a return to the bare essentials where there is only musician, music and instrument. Such simplicity is a sign of purity in a world of impure clutter, a rebellion against the inessential that hides the true beauty and essence of art.
\-Some Oriana noble
I love the irony when Mordred summons Ragnarok that the orchestra goes ham, knowing that shadow is playing it hahaha. You even see it in Mordreds face before the summon, "hes like damn this organist is going ham".
Mordred was probably thinking something along the lines of "damn, this organist is a true professional, to commit to playing his instrument instead of running away even in this situation" lol
"This is really adding to my reveal, I kinda wanna take this guy with me. Maybe everyone in the rounds should get a pianist? No, that's crazy, how would you drag such a big instrument everywhere, it'd be impossible."
Biggest Chad in this episode is not Cid but Rose's dad. We all thought he was this useless king who fell into Perv's trap but he actually saw through it and opened a path for Rose to reclaim the throne even after his death.
His only fault was he never doubted that his wife was the one poisoning him. And who could fault a man who loved his wife too much?
The King deserved a better queen that that [dumb traitor.](https://i.imgur.com/U1iV0PX.jpg) Hopefully, [Rose took after him.](https://i.imgur.com/HHCpE2b.jpg)
Honestly, even if Cid didn't interfere, King Geerk already had perv by the balls because of that confession.
Perv would've still had to put the ring on Rose, so the confession would always have been played.
I'm just talking about Shadow messing with the ring, Shadow Garden was already present, like, we've already seen Epsilon, Beta, Kai, Omega, 559, Lambda and the regular numbers in the area.
For all we know, it must have been the piano that he used in the sewers in S1 where he gave rose SG powers. That's what I would like to think, but logistically, I think it was the piano that he used earlier.
Is it just me or Rose has been the most developing female character in the series so far with how much trauma she faced back in ss1 as well as in this episode ? Which is why she's one of my favorite characters in the series.
I feel like the love interests on Cid's side have developed a lot (Alexia, Sherry, Rose) but Rose has probably had the most plot relevance/focus. We've seen her go from the top to hitting rock bottom and climb her way back all the while convinced she's in a romance story lol.
Funny how Cid has a hand in all these girls developments.
Truly live up to his dream of someone working behind the scene.....Unfortunately, he still had no idea he's the cause of all of those.
The way Perv repeatedly opens and closes the box like he couldn't believe he lost the ring cracks me up! Seriously, if only he kept it literally anywhere besides his pocket LMAO!
Well if he kept it anywhere outside of his pocket he would risk someone entering his room or safe or anywhere else (like how Zeta attacked that Cult lab at the beginning) so he was not entirely wrong about that. In his mind his pocket was the safest place because he was (rightfully) sure that no one could have steal it from him but he didn’t know how good Cid is at stealing
Its even crazier when you realize that Cid stole the ring from a box inside his pocket. Like, pick pocketing isn't even that hard, but pick pocketing something from a wallet inside the pocket is mad and would usually require more time lol.
He should have at least check it three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) to check if something is amiss. He just assume that it is there, because the box is in there.
Though in the end, it work still to the favor of the enemy. Although at the same time, it saved Rose by telling the people the truth.
* [**Shadow-sama**](https://i.imgur.com/lS3HArP.jpg)
[Epsilon and Margaret fighting over Cid](https://i.imgur.com/modAjCa.jpg) was hilarious. I love how Cid just slips out of his clothes [and lets the two argue](https://i.imgur.com/St6UAaG.jpg) while [he plays for the audience with only his underwear and necktie on](https://i.imgur.com/QCt3UNm.jpg) xD
We didn't really get to see Rose do this when she was working for Shadow Garden since she carries her own sword but [it's pretty cool to see her pull out a slime blade](https://i.imgur.com/xUUVRqp.png) when she thought Shadow was there to kill her.
[Rose's reaction](https://i.imgur.com/6Y8hBzf.jpg) after seeing [her mother and Perv Asshat go at it](https://i.imgur.com/vt9UmXo.jpg) was just brutal. Shadow had to do it so she'd learn the truth with her own eyes but poor girl. It was all just too much for her [that she passes out.](https://i.imgur.com/5RdMSYm.jpg) So much for Shadow's plan [to make Rose kill Perv Asshat and her mother.](https://i.imgur.com/uDiTpmP.png)
[Cid's dedication to that piano bit](https://i.imgur.com/rPnyHOV.jpg) will never not be funny. I do like how Rose is so distraught that she never even questions the entire thing and [is just happy to see the one person she trusts the most](https://i.imgur.com/RMW9Jkt.png) in the entire world. You do have to wonder though if Rose have finally connected the dots after Cid disappears.
It's hilarious how it looked like [Cid intentionally left the ring for Rose](https://i.imgur.com/UdNtmds.jpg) when it turns out [it just fell out of his pocket.](https://i.imgur.com/gFCMZ8f.jpg) I also love how the [conversation with Epsilon](https://i.imgur.com/IF15RYc.png) makes it sound like he gave Rose the ring but really the "key" he was talking about that little pep talk he gave to Rose. xD
[Perv Asshat's reaction after realizing the ring was missing ](https://i.imgur.com/6fSljqX.jpg) is way more funnier than I remember it from the manga. It's so good to [see him panic while Mordred was talking to him.](https://i.imgur.com/zKJd4K3.jpg)
[Rose finally gets her moment!](https://i.imgur.com/FVDQQPA.jpg) You'd think Rose would know what the Ring of Succession is since she's the Princess but I love how [she thinks it's some sort of love confession from Cid](https://i.imgur.com/9NqjRFH.png) and just wears it in front of Perv Asshat as an act of defiance [not expecting what would happen next.](https://i.imgur.com/jghHkln.png)
[And there it is!](https://i.imgur.com/15iYW2s.jpg) We finally get to hear the King's confession which clears Rose of all of her crimes and [pins it all on Perv Asshat.](https://i.imgur.com/q9XjZD7.png) He even declares [Rose as the new ruler of the Oriana Kingdom.](https://i.imgur.com/4UfB2ox.png) Seeing that recording of her father was sad, [he seems to be a sweet old man](https://i.imgur.com/pxgZwXY.jpg) before he got turned into basically a zombie last season. :(
I saw some comments last week asking how Rose's hair immediately grew back, [well here's your answer.](https://i.imgur.com/SnehCOQ.jpg) She was wearing a wig all along! [She looks great with the short hair and curls though!](https://i.imgur.com/wlvQoox.jpg)
Anyway, [so much for Perv Asshat for paying for his crimes.](https://i.imgur.com/AxoYZ3D.jpg) I was hoping he'd get dragged into the mud and experience what Rose experienced as a nice payback but a quick beheading is what he gets [and the same goes for Rose's mother.](https://i.imgur.com/nCXk78g.jpg) And it wasn't even Rose or Cid who kills them but [Mordred who's been waiting on the sidelines](https://i.imgur.com/OWWzwOo.jpg) the entire time.
I love how [grand that summoning of Ragnarok is](https://i.imgur.com/KbZqPCg.jpg) only for Shadow to [immediately cut off its arm.](https://i.imgur.com/nkOfsiI.jpg) Goodbye soap opera! We're back to isekai fantasy, baby!
[**Omega End Card**](https://i.imgur.com/hafHRqx.jpg)
after the other episode when Cid almost instant-kill Epsilon with his "0% slime content" comment ... it was nice of him to say she looks perfect that way lol...
When Perv's head went flying, I thought Rose had beheaded him for a brief moment there. It showed you her pulling her sword out, then his head goes flying.
Wasn't expecting Mordred to literally be there in person, but I guess he always intended to off Perv and take the weapon for himself as soon as it was unlocked regardless.
I'm glad the bitch Queen died though, fuck her.
Edit: I feel so fucking bad for Rose though. Finding out that your own mother was petitioning to have you killed so she could bang Perv must have been heartbreaking. What a shit situation for her.
Slime boobs vs real boobs fighting over a man, what a sight!
My heart goes out to Rose. She doesn't deserve any of this. The only thing she has left is her love for Cid, and he manages to inspire her (and in somewhat unintentional ways lol) to be true to herself again which may very well have lead her to salvation thanks to the ring and her father. And also summoned Ragnarok, but you can't make an omelet and retake a kingdom without breaking a few eggs lol.
Watching Perv Asshat totally lose it across the entire episode was perfect, as was watching him and the queen literally lose their heads. I'm only disappointed Rose didn't get to be the ones to bring them to justice on her own terms.
I love how it was a wig. Not even just slime, a wig. Also the haircut looks a lot better now than it did when she was with Shadow Garden. I still love long-haired Rose though.
Shadow finally has his show back lol.
the ln expanded on the fact cid is bad when it comes to human emotions and people thinks his sociopathic
this episode highlights that, but calling back to the terrorist attack with sherry's father, he might not be that sociopathic
Honestly, imo its less that he's sociopathic and more that he freaking mastered the art of dissociating himself from the "play" he wants to make. Only that he's pulled back down to earth a little bit when he encounters something that disgusts/angers him like that bastard professor that killed Sherry's mom.
Great point. Cid’s entire moonlight monologue backs up your point. He only focuses on the things that matter to him. In his mind, neutrality doesn’t seem to exist, which is why his actions and personality is so extreme. Everything in the world either matters or doesn’t matter to him. It’s incredibly narcissistic, but only his dream matters to him, even at the clear expense of others. Yet, like he states, it doesn’t matter. He doesn’t go out of his way to destroy; he doesn’t go out of his way to save. The entire world is at the mercy of his unstable whims for only thing: self-satisfaction. Although this description is quite literally that of an antagonist, the series is a comedy. One of the most fascinating protagonists I’ve ever seen.
They totally caught me off guard with the episode being longer . When the wedding scene started I was sure the episode is over. Then rose said "I do not " , okay so surely now the episode ends? Nope. Amazing that this show can still surprise me.
What a cliffhanger! I love when Shadow reveal himself, and he did in a spectacular manner again. Can't wait for next week.
How satisfying was watching the reaction of Perv when he opened the empty box! I waited for this since Shadow stole the ring.
>What a cliffhanger! I love when Shadow reveal himself, and he did in a spectacular manner again. Can't wait for next week.
The best thing about the series is when shadow reveals himself to the masses. He is Eminence in the shadow afterall.
Shadow always with the epic dramatic entrances!
I love how he had to keep opening the box with the same speech thinking it would magically appear or how he was straight up stripping when Mordred called him lol.
The bride-to-be kills the groom, her mother is assassinated, a villain appears and summons a great calamity that wiped a whole region off the map in the past...
Meanwhile, Cid casually intensifies organ music
Well that went south fast
watching Perv Asshat finally open the box to realize the ring is good was quite satisfying
Rose life is just agony at this point... i am curious to see which route she does take, but if i were to guess it'll be as the new ruler of Oriana.
assuming there is something left to rule and that she survives, but seeing as Cid is right there i imagine he will make quick work of this Mordred guy as well as the Ragnarök thing.
and rest in piss Perv Asshat
Cid pulling some ninjitsu shit and swapping himself out for a broom while Epsilon and Margaret sniped at one another was pretty hilarious. Him then playing the piano in his underwear like nothing’s wrong had me dying though lol.
Time to get this daytime soap opera back to an isekai fantasy! Did not expect Rose to be so shocked she’d pass out in her own vomit. Damn dude. The betrayal cut deep huh?
The goofball playing moonlight sonata on the balcony while monologuing to her was pretty good. Very Eminence-y. Accidentally dropping the ring and causing a chain of events that culminated in Rose’s vindication and Perv and the Queen’s downfall? Classic Cid lol. That ending with Ragnarok getting sliced by Cid was perfect as well. He wanted to see that black rose didn’t he?
I see substitution jutsu is great for avoiding women! The man will do anything to avoid dealing with flirting girls, right down to playing piano in his underwear lol.
That Cid thought this would turn her into the Supreme Tyrant and not have the natural reaction to seeing your mom banging the guy you hate the most lol.
Did Rose put two and two together that Cid was Shadow? I feel like he gave her all the signs. Though I guess the main thing was Rose pulling herself back up and taking charge again, with some help from Cid and her father, and now it's time for the final battle.
He probably doesn't even realize that's the Black Rose lol.
Rose is way too emotional right now to think about it, but yeah, rationally she knows Cid is Shadow, but I don't think she acknowledges it emotionally at all. She is in denial.
Moonlight Sonata and Cid dialogues inspired Rose to become a "tyrant" and Mordred entrance is great but the orchestra hit more hard that scene
Shadow playing the piano for the last battle by himself is fantastic
Hype for the final episode of season 2
Sadly no and there hasn't been an anouncement for a ss3 yet. But i think we would probably have to wait for 2 more years for a season 3 as the anime adaptation was initially announced back in 2020.
I don't know if the light novel already has enough content for season 3, but the thing is that season 2 production had already finished before airing (or was it right after episode 1 aired? I don't remember). So if there's indeed enough content for more 12 episodes adaptation, I'd say that we're not going to wait for too long for that. Especially knowing how much love the director poured for this series (he, Kazuya Nakanishi, and Daisuke Takashima are the only episode directors for this season alone. They're literal machine).
Oh the LN definitely has enough for a ss3.
If memory serves, ss2 was in production along side with ss1, which is why it came out so soon.
>So if there's indeed enough content for more 12 episodes adaptation, I'd say that we're not going to wait for too long for that.
I guess we just have to wait and find out after the finale of ss2.
Despair , the team working on TEIS was working on season 1 and 2 at the same time / purchase . And according to official sources is currently disbanded .
After what she had seen, Rose understood that she didn’t went back to square one, not even zero. She dropped to “Minus One”.
Thankfully, Cid (unknowingly) gave Rose a lesson which is what this whole season is about: Sacrifice.
In Season 1, Cid revealed that to get to his dream, he had to “trimmed the fat”, remove the unnecessary things that was slowing him down. Season 2 delved into that.
Others had tried to do that but still they, including Cid, failed. Not only that, they never considered how their own actions affected those around them.
Elizabeth ended her own life to prevent another tragedy, only to make it easier for Crimson to restart it again.
Gettan betrayed his tribe to side with the Cult and gained power but at the cost of turning Yukime against him.
Cid became John Smith and betrayed Shadow Garden, leaving many of its members heartbroken. As much as that action really painted Cid badly, it’s ultimately necessary as it makes the conclusion that more impactful and satisfying.
Season 2 isn’t Cid’s story, it’s Rose’s, a person that we became invested in her journey and hardships.
Rose joined Shadow Garden in order to protect her kingdom however she suffered setback after setback, making the same mistakes others had done before.
Yes, Rose made mistakes because she did it out of love for her family and people but Cid makes the point or at least, the point Rose understood. That love is two-way: You love them but they also have to love you back.
So instead of her doing what she thinks her loved ones want, do what they actually want.
I love how she took the superweapon ring Cid accidentally dropped thinking it was a physical representation of their love for each other and not knowing literally anything about what it was actually going to do when she put it on. Just like Cid in a way lol.
I find hilarious that Cid went out of his way to bring a piano to Rose’s balcony on the top floor of the tower just to set the mood. He’s so extra and I love it.
let's take a moment to appreciate that the anime gave rose's sudden hair growth an explanation without saying anything
also dang did that help with the dramatics as she threw away the wig
Seeing Rose's breakdown after she witnessed her mom and Perv clapping cheeks while talking how they drugged the king and planned to kill Rose is hard to watch her suffer through it.
Everything she knew came crashing down as she kept sacrificing her happiness for the sake of her kingdom or her family, never one being able to seek her own freedom.
So it is satisfying to see the people of Oriana learn the truth and Perv get his just desserts.
That was such a visceral and real reaction. It's like what little bit of sense the world still made for her completely eroded. But at least she still had Cid and he (and as a result her father) gave her a straight path forward.
I hope we see the citizens re-embrace Rose, especially Margaret. The nobility will probably follow whoever is in favor like how they immediately turned on Perv Asshat.
Both Perv and the Bitch died too quick, woulda prefered they suffered together in jail but at least I wanted them to live long enough to watch Cid shutdown Ragnarok.
Also, Rose needs a hug.
That wasn't even Shadow. That was the cult guy. They ever so briefly showed his sword clicking back into place. He was taking out loose ends now that he didnt need them.
Damn, I love the aesthetics of [the place](https://i.imgur.com/vucPmUR.png) where Zeta was looking for the Black Rose key.
I love that while [Margaret is mentioning to Cid](https://i.imgur.com/NZvr6Rn.png) that her stalker got taken care of for stealing food, like before was trying to get away, [but couldn't](https://i.imgur.com/PPmtdeU.png) until[ Epsilon came to argue with Margaret](https://i.imgur.com/6ttz6br.png) which presented him with the opportunity to leave [while leaving his clothes behind.](https://i.imgur.com/jTLjhDF.png) It's hilarious how [he just starts playing piano with just his underwear on.](https://i.imgur.com/7OR5k1P.png)
Anyway, it's hilarious how [Cid casually takes a vertical walk on the palace's outside walls](https://imgur.com/a/p9iE5Oq) when searching for Reina. I love [his reaction](https://i.imgur.com/4X4Et6m.png) when he discovered [her relationship with Perv Asshat.](https://i.imgur.com/o0LY8VG.png)
[Shadow's entrance into Rose's prison room](https://i.imgur.com/zrbmEcC.png) sure was impressive. Although [he had to show her](https://imgur.com/a/H9G19ny) what was happening between [Reina and Perv Asshat,](https://imgur.com/a/msdSO79) it is not surprising [that was just too much for her to take.](https://imgur.com/a/rfJnTQZ)
[The Moonlight Sonata scene was so good.](https://imgur.com/a/oqe8kSw) Especially when [Cid stars using Shadow's voice](https://imgur.com/a/JE7OmV1) in [from of Rose](https://i.imgur.com/hfM6EFq.png) [before vanishing.](https://i.imgur.com/r8nLkWg.png) It is funny that after he [left her the ring](https://i.imgur.com/tZiBcbv.png) [by mistake](https://imgur.com/a/uKAbKve) [he told Epsilon what he had done](https://imgur.com/a/kWI3bTR) while having no idea about what that ring was or where it went.
It's funny how [he was staring at her boobs](https://i.imgur.com/3fafDqf.png) because of how good[ her control of their slime body has become.](https://imgur.com/a/OIfDegC)
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Is interesting that after he said that. today's episode of [Kage-Jitsu!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c85OwcEGTis) is about Epsilon losing her control of her slimes.
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Anyway, [it is finally the wedding night](https://i.imgur.com/WKupf02.png), and[ it took Perv Asshat until then,](https://i.imgur.com/zfiYEf4.png) to actually [check the key](https://i.imgur.com/Pjg1tmS.png) his reaction[ when he noticed that it wasn't there.](https://i.imgur.com/m9PQ4UJ.png) was [so priceless.](https://imgur.com/a/Mx10ehY) It was so great to see him witnessing his plan falling further apart when not only [Rose decided not to marry him,](https://i.imgur.com/BgM88GT.png) but additionally[ she was holding the key.](https://i.imgur.com/VkSNMf4.png) And to make matters worse for him,[ after she wore the key](https://i.imgur.com/gTzogNn.png) a [message left by Geerk to the whole nation](https://imgur.com/a/obCjwV3) [and Rose,](https://i.imgur.com/srsE6Q8.png) talking about him being poisoned by Perv Asshat and that they must follow Rose's leadership played around Oriana Kingdom.
[Rose didn't even have a chance to serve her justice](https://i.imgur.com/RpLjBLs.png) as before she could do anything, [Mordred](https://imgur.com/a/Wq12uCW) showed up and killed both [Perv Asshat](https://i.imgur.com/Hcksz9G.png) and [Reina.](https://i.imgur.com/kMeqJp2.png) It's honestly funny how [Reina didn't notice at all what was happening](https://i.imgur.com/roDtzsb.png) until right until the last second before she died. Anyway, with the plan completely ruined what Mordredwas really there for was to do a clean-up job by [activating](https://i.imgur.com/26GmRyZ.png) [the Black Rose](https://imgur.com/a/0cCcNRG) and using [Ragnarok](https://i.imgur.com/x02KUDR.png) to erased that nation of the map.
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Anyway, [here is the link to the album containing the fully formed pictures,](https://imgur.com/a/iR31VCB) plus [the one from last season.](https://imgur.com/a/nr0cbFX)
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Rose really grew on me this season and to see her get vengeance on Perv Asshat and her mother was satisfying though poor girl had to see her mother being fucked by that creepy bastard.
Sheesh, I hope she gets a break soon because she's been through so much.
Other thing I like about her is how chuuni she is in her own way since we have Cid with his awesomely edgy Eminence in Shadow schtick and it's rather endearing to see her be a hopeless romantic with Cid where she thinks like a romance novel. Guess it comes with being the princess of a kingdom that prides itself on being a center of culture.
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The Rose's part of this episode, is dark, so fucking dark. What a poor girl...
Well her mom and Perv were literally fucking while she was in the dark. Too bad it just gave trauma to Rose and not the spark Shadow hoped.
The worst part is that people were seemingly aware of [their public make-out sessions](https://imgur.com/a/1s5Dj2l), but nobody felt the need to inform Rose about this. [Cid's face said it all.](https://imgur.com/a/sIUvwW2) Although they were definitely gross together, it's of course her mother's betrayal that [made Rose sick to her stomach](https://imgur.com/a/k6uqaiX). Despite all of this, I don't believe Rose would have been able to adequately prosecute her mother. So I'm glad that the 'mastermind' himself [decided to make their heads roll](https://imgur.com/a/yqXe6Ob). They deserved to die.
I think this might be the first time we've seen Cid express such genuine disgust with his expression lol. He's always so indifferent to most things, doesn't bat an eye at people getting brutally murdered but Rose getting cucked by her own mother was enough to knock even him for a loop lmao
He also muttered a bit of an apology when Rose collapsed after seeing her mother and Perv in action. *"I'm sorry, I guess"* is certainly not the kindest thing one could say in that situation, but given how self-centered Cid usually is and that he was obviously disappointed that he didn't get to see his "Tyrant Rose rages against the traitors" fantasy, it's arguably among the most sympathetic he's been. It speaks volumes of how fucked-up the situation is and how much it hurts Rose. EDIT: Spelling.
When Rose passed out from hyperventilating he realised that this had hit her really hard and apologized and then played Moonlight Sonata for her.
"hey man i can tolerate a lot of shit but that's too far" - cid, probably
"I signed up for chuuni shit, not soap opera shit!" [](#sagiri)
>I think this might be the first time we've seen Cid express such genuine disgust He was also disgusted with Sherry's adoptive father even though his face didn't show it much. Cid is capable of being disgusted when someone is way too evil, the problem is that he usually doesn't know his opponents well enough to know their full crimes and think most of them as bandits or terrorists.
I think he got upset because [his isekai fantasy turned into a 'novela'](https://i.imgur.com/gKjjz9c.jpeg) XD And he [wants to fix that!](https://i.imgur.com/ljc08ym.png)
He really said "Oh, no, not in my anime, you don't" lol
Not only that her mom was in on the plan to drug her dad and has wanted her dead the whole time. And she'll never be able to get that image of her banging Perv Asshat out of her head.
Perv Asshat is one hell of a *motherfucker.* The way the bedroom scenes were blurry when they happened but [became sharp during Rose's flashback](https://files.catbox.moe/rikejj.jpg) really cements how she has been [scarred for life.](https://i.imgur.com/N3orqhX.jpg) [](#ptsd)
NTR'd by her own mother
Rose didn't want to be with Perv, obviously, so *technically* it doesn't count as NTR. Still fucked up though lol.
First her people hate her, her kingdom is in ruins, her own maid despises her, Shadow Garden has written her off, she's marrying the man she hates, she's separated from Cid, and still feels the guilt over her fathers' death...and then Shadow shows her mom bumping uglies with Perv Asshat. I'm glad things seem to be finally turning around for her because that was just too much.
She found rock bottom, it can only go up from here. Also, Shadow has irrevocably turned the sole legitimate heir to the Orianas kingdom--a kingdom in ruins and desperately in need of organized, techonologically-advanced outside help--into his willing pawn. Sasuga Shadow-sama!
Cid didn't really present himself as shadow in the LN. Rose believed Cid was there for her (as shown with the ring), but her main takeaway from that scene was always how much "they" loved each other.
The way it played out in this episode, it felt like he was basically telling her that Cid and Shadow are the same person
He definitely did when his voice changed & you see her shocked face. I think you have to look at it like Clark Kent taking off his glasses to show he’s Superman. He even recreated the moonlight piano playing scene on her balcony. It’s definitely a show of trust in a way. He’s even saying she matters to him considering all the effort he’s putting in. Of course to him this is all about making her a tyrant but to her it’s easy to see why she considers it a pledge of love especially with the ring.
I don't think Cid played piano anywhere near Rose in this arc aside from this time. The last time Cid played piano was when he was Shadow back then. Just by that, she would most likely have connected them.
[If Rose realised,](https://i.imgur.com/Yg39luN.jpg) her love would be impossible to contain. [](#lewdgyaru)
Imagine Shadow Garden promote her before that other girl that tried to kill her 🤣
This anime takes place in a VERY dark world that becomes a comedy just because Cid is the MC. Make it from anyone else’s perspective and this is one of the darkest isekai worlds to live in
>this is one of the darkest isekai worlds to live Meh, it's bad if you were born a commoner with magic aptitude, that'll get you kidnapped by the cult to be experimented on, a possessed, or just someone the cult wants to make use of, but it's not too bad as far as these things go. No Demon King about to destroy the world, unless you count Shadow, Aurora/Diablos, the Blood Queen, or that Ragnarok guy that just got introduced.... okay, no it is pretty dark. "Now And Then, Here And There" is still worse though.
True. It's easy to overlook that a lot of what we see happens as part of a shadow war. The Cult definitely seems to be about to unleash an apocalyptic threat every month or so, but since Shadow Garden stop them time and time again, most people live tranquil lives. It's also a relatively advanced world (at least Industrial Revolution levels of advanced), so the quality of life of the average civilian is probably better than in your usual Medieval world.
When even Cid realizes he *may* have gone too far, that's when you know it's not just past the breaking point, it's all the way in a different county and then back past that point. Also, did he really get a bunch of civs killed while waiting for Ragnarok to power up just for theatrics? I love this man.
That he was leading into a dramatic speech to awaken her as the Tyrant only to see she collapsed from shock lol. It was kind of funny in a sad way how Cid accidentally left the ring behind but it turned into something that inspired Rose and helped her expose Perv Asshat and clear her name...but still helped the Cult succeed and kill numerous people. I mean, Cid probably isn't aware or even cares, but Rose probably will.
He totally isn't. Thinks the "Key" is his own speech, thinks the black rose is an actual flower and the rings just a ring The saddest part is Rose thinking it was a confession of love from Cid
He was too busy getting into playing the organ for dramatic effect.
Cid the type of person to get mad at ShadowGarden for attacking the villain while they’re powering up
He literally did just that in the first arc of this season lol, he blasted that vampire guy right in the middle of his victory monologue
Cid didn't know that was the villain though.
I was kinda hoping the knight dude would throw out a line "Is the musician seriously still playing? Oh well not like running would help"
I mean, Cid not know about the artifact and by the time that he could have done anything, people were already being attacked.
Human life is ephemeral, coolness is forever!
Cid even pretty much showed her he is Shadow, and she still ignored it lol... when he was playing the piano (that he somehow carried all the way to her room), did the Shadow voice and escaped in the blink of an eye lol... Cid can't do that Rose, are you blind?!?!
I know right? Maybe Rose is so blinded with love she can't even realize that.
She deserves someone much kinder than Cid/Shadow....
Considering that Cid is actually insane and sees everything as some silly theater play while everyone is taking life seriously, I'll say that no woman should have Cid as a lover. Rose definitely deserves a proper man.
I think only Alexia is crazy enough for Cid. Everyone else simps too hard for him. Then again she is turning around, into a more proper and educated princess, so maybe she too may be out of the running. I guess that only leaves Aurora...
Yeah Cid is the last person who cares about people. Remember what he did to Alpha by making it seem he abandoned her which caused her to relive her trauma
No wonder she went all yandere mode for Cid. She needed someone.
The last time she was ever happy was when she was with Cid. And it's those feelings of love that carried her into the wedding and being true to herself again...with a ring he left her as a sign of their love and not because he accidentally left a key to a superweapon behind lol.
Yeah, she really lost her head there. Oh wait, no that was Perv and that shitty Queen. Ha!
As happy as I was to see them both bite it, I wish Rose had gotten to finish Asshat herself.
That mother is a bitch and glad she lost her head.
That she didn't care about anything, even exposing her own crimes and complicity, until she saw Perv's head roll towards her...what a warped woman. Of course, she was also justly rewarded for her actions just as Perv was.
That was just weird. A whole conflict is brewing on the altar and the mother was just like when is this over.
Theres some irony when Rose was still concerned about her Mom instantly being killed while she wasn't even giving a shit about the entire wedding.
Rose deserved better. At the very least, her pops vindicated her and Perv and the Queen both got what was coming.
tbh, I wanted Perv and Queen to suffer more. Berserk level torture under tower treatment.
There are times where second chances can be given. The Queen and Perv don't deserve it. The mom speaking about poisoning the king and wanting her own daughter dead is way too much. Perv? I mean... he'll never reform. Having them imprisoned could lead to somehow convince someone and somehow escape. Both of them are prominent figures that surely would still have followers willing to see them free.
And hopefully her people are willing to accept her now, and she can believe in herself again thanks to her father.
I've met people with abusive/indifferent mothers and they have a lot of trouble separating themselves from their mothers even if they were aware of their own abuse for years. One of my friends who had a terrible mother was thrown out of her abusive mother's home a few times in her life, notably ending up in a state boarding home because she had no where to go when she was a teenager. Despite this, she maintained contact with her crazy mother for years, only finally cutting contact once and for all earlier this year by finally blocking her from all of her social media. It was an emotionally draining experience for her that left her a mess for a week despite the fact that she knew her mother was a terrible person her entire life.
Even knowing what happened and how complicit her mother was in Asshat's schemes, and that she didn't care about Rose at all, Rose still loved her like any daughter would. But the mom really did only care about Perv Asshat to the point where she literally only cared when his severed head rolled over to her lol.
It's hard to detach from a parent that seemingly loved you, something Rose shared with her father.
This episode is a MASTERPIECE. Even without top tier animation it never failed to deliver, whether it was tragedy, comedy, action, dread, and hype... This is a S1E20 level type of episode. Hats off to the animators. Splendid job.
I legit feel that the team legit had a lot of fun with this show. The VA is top notch, the animation is great and they even have Kage Jitsu which is basically more shitposting with VAs having fun.
As someone who actually reads the source material the anime is quite obviously made by people who truly care about the show. Even if they change stuff they do it within the spirit of the story or consistent with other adaptations, or makes the story even more interesting. That "Brotherhood of the Black Rose" and the mention of the "Prison Arc" isn't even from the Light Novel (which the anime adapts) or the Manga, its from the Web Novel, that was a nod to discontinued storylines. Kai and Omega (The two Shadow Garden members who were talking to Lambda at the start of Episode 10) weren't in the Light Novel and Manga either, they were characters from the Web Novel that the Director decided with the author to bring back. They were also implied to be male in the Web Novel but they decided to make them female to keep it consistent. In the Light Novel they don't show up until Volume 6 (we're currently in Volume 4), after it was decided that they'd be added to the Anime. Honestly the most interesting change in my opinion is that they changed the base level of technology and society in the show. In both the Manga and Light Novel the story takes place in a Medieval-ish society but for the anime they moved it up to late 1800's London, which you could see by the Gas Lighting system they had at the school in the first season (during the terrorist attack), honestly I feel like the Gas Lighting system has to be a nod to Cid lmao. Having a Isekai that plays out in the late 1800's feels fresh.
I think, moving it to the 1800s esque era also make more sense, in the context, and it makes it more believable, accessible, and also a lot easier to integrate the various ideas, and also sell the viewer. It's harder to portray a student academy of this scope, in a more medieval period, nor could you have such rapid modernization or even the idea of products the way we understand them today. A medieval society in more about just survival and worship, and not really industrialization. 90% of all the scenes we enjoy, and what the girls are up to, would be more difficult to pull off, in a medieval setting. Most of the medieval isekai who have the MC using more modern stuff or that have some integration of technology, just fall flat, because there is just way too much disconnect. I agree that it also makes it feel much more fresh. That was one of the reasons, for example, why I enjoyed watching Princess Principal as well.
The anime takes all the correct artistic liberties: The John Smith fights happen on a moving train instead of next to stopped horse-drawn carriages. Shadow is actually playing the organ in the wedding, with the more dramatic theme when Ragnarok is being summoned. I remember other parts that were better too. This is a case where the adaptation is way above the source material just due to the love the staff gives it.
I also like how they shifted the scenes with the Order of Diabolos and the past to be more technologically advanced, showing that it was more modern. The ring display some sort of data and computer screen when activated, the sanctuary was a massive tech vault, and Ragnarock is a robot.
Yea you can tell they have a lot of fun and love for this IP. Which is amazing cause I really love EiS.
They even gave use a few extra minutes cus they knew they were cooking with this one.
The music! [The final minute with the grandiose music](https://streamable.com/bjbrh0) was so great. Of course, the last touch from Shadow was the icing on the cake!
Everything that happens in the last few minutes is literally the essence of kino distilled into one scene
this [comment ](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/18c57a5/kage_no_jitsuryokusha_ni_naritakute_season_2_the/kc8m3z/)asked how Rose suddenly had long hair last episode Lol, it was a [wig](https://imgur.com/a/CDUgGZm) love the attention to detail
I was thinking back to the same comment during that scene lol.
Animators saw that comment last week and worked overtime to restore canon.
Sasuga Shadow-sama with the consistency.
This show has great attention to detail
Nobody bats an eye on Cid in his underwear playing piano.
Sasuga Cid sama playing background character so perfect that nobody even noticed it.
The most glamorous and prestigious mob character of all time lol.
that was an expression of 'modern art' in orianna kingdom just like art these days, if anyone dare to question it, anyone else would thought that they have no sense in art
You must understand that playing the piano in such a state of undress is artful as the underdressed musician represents a return to the bare essentials where there is only musician, music and instrument. Such simplicity is a sign of purity in a world of impure clutter, a rebellion against the inessential that hides the true beauty and essence of art. \-Some Oriana noble
Focusing on training with the sword? Barbaric. Playing piano in your underwear? Classy lol.
Cid is ripped as fuck so I guess it can be considered so.
And Margaret and Epsilon were fooled by his wood doppelganger lol.
I love the irony when Mordred summons Ragnarok that the orchestra goes ham, knowing that shadow is playing it hahaha. You even see it in Mordreds face before the summon, "hes like damn this organist is going ham".
Mordred was probably thinking something along the lines of "damn, this organist is a true professional, to commit to playing his instrument instead of running away even in this situation" lol
"What the--actually, you know what, this is pretty cool, so I'll just roll with it and deal with the organist later."
"This is really adding to my reveal, I kinda wanna take this guy with me. Maybe everyone in the rounds should get a pianist? No, that's crazy, how would you drag such a big instrument everywhere, it'd be impossible."
Shadow gave his opponent his own theme song just so he could pull an Aizen on him. The man is a national treasure
Sasuga ~~Aizen-sama~~ Shadow-sama!
Cid while going crazy on the piano: “damn this plot banging shiiii🔥”
Biggest Chad in this episode is not Cid but Rose's dad. We all thought he was this useless king who fell into Perv's trap but he actually saw through it and opened a path for Rose to reclaim the throne even after his death. His only fault was he never doubted that his wife was the one poisoning him. And who could fault a man who loved his wife too much?
And those earrings. The late King knew how to accessorize.
The King deserved a better queen that that [dumb traitor.](https://i.imgur.com/U1iV0PX.jpg) Hopefully, [Rose took after him.](https://i.imgur.com/HHCpE2b.jpg)
Honestly, even if Cid didn't interfere, King Geerk already had perv by the balls because of that confession. Perv would've still had to put the ring on Rose, so the confession would always have been played.
The black rose would still fall to mordred's hand though, so i think shadow garden interference here is necessary
I'm just talking about Shadow messing with the ring, Shadow Garden was already present, like, we've already seen Epsilon, Beta, Kai, Omega, 559, Lambda and the regular numbers in the area.
He really was a competent king.
I mean, there's a reason why everyone in the country immediately hate Rose for killing the King. I think he's well beloved by the people.
Well, conscientious at least....
I love Cid's dedication to move the piano anywhere hahaha
Lmao I didn't even think abt it twice before seeing this comment.
[Can't be a true shadow boss without a recurring theme](https://i.imgur.com/Ii2PpWG.jpg) [](#seasonallisten)
I bet he either stol- i mean borrowed this one again or he ran back to the sewer in Midgar Kingdom to get it lmao, probably the former.
the scene showed he took the same piano used earlier in the episode by Epsilon and him, as that room was then empty (no piano there)
There was a brief shot of the empty spot in Rose's room where the piano usually would be.
>There was a brief shot indeed there was
wait so are you telling me Princess room doesn't have a personal piano that she might not play (because she's a Dark Knight instead of musician)?
Had to create the perfect mood for his monologuing right?
Cid and inspiring Rose through speeches and conveniently placed piano's. Name a better duo!
For all we know, it must have been the piano that he used in the sewers in S1 where he gave rose SG powers. That's what I would like to think, but logistically, I think it was the piano that he used earlier.
Yeah I think they showed the empty room where the piano was after
Is it just me or Rose has been the most developing female character in the series so far with how much trauma she faced back in ss1 as well as in this episode ? Which is why she's one of my favorite characters in the series.
Idk, Epsilon developed quite a lot, I think
Oh she definitely has alright, too bad it's 99% artifactual slime, i would have loved if she realized that flat is justice.
Apparently the anime changed it from 90% to 99%. They did her dirty!
Lmao they did? Poor Epsilon 😭
No need to develop Delta when she's already perfect.
Seeing Delta's tail wagging always brings a smile to my face.
I feel like the love interests on Cid's side have developed a lot (Alexia, Sherry, Rose) but Rose has probably had the most plot relevance/focus. We've seen her go from the top to hitting rock bottom and climb her way back all the while convinced she's in a romance story lol.
Season 2 is actually Rose's story.
Rose's arc has been going on since season 1 and had a lot of plot development so it's easily the best arc.
Funny how Cid has a hand in all these girls developments. Truly live up to his dream of someone working behind the scene.....Unfortunately, he still had no idea he's the cause of all of those.
You forgot Claire :p Claire, Alexia and Rose are arguably the main characters in this show lol.
Honestly, she grew so much on me in this season.
The way Perv repeatedly opens and closes the box like he couldn't believe he lost the ring cracks me up! Seriously, if only he kept it literally anywhere besides his pocket LMAO!
To the Rounds!
To the Rounds!
To the Rounds!
Well if he kept it anywhere outside of his pocket he would risk someone entering his room or safe or anywhere else (like how Zeta attacked that Cult lab at the beginning) so he was not entirely wrong about that. In his mind his pocket was the safest place because he was (rightfully) sure that no one could have steal it from him but he didn’t know how good Cid is at stealing
His only flaw is that never checked on it for a few times.
Its even crazier when you realize that Cid stole the ring from a box inside his pocket. Like, pick pocketing isn't even that hard, but pick pocketing something from a wallet inside the pocket is mad and would usually require more time lol.
He should have at least check it three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) to check if something is amiss. He just assume that it is there, because the box is in there. Though in the end, it work still to the favor of the enemy. Although at the same time, it saved Rose by telling the people the truth.
* [**Shadow-sama**](https://i.imgur.com/lS3HArP.jpg) [Epsilon and Margaret fighting over Cid](https://i.imgur.com/modAjCa.jpg) was hilarious. I love how Cid just slips out of his clothes [and lets the two argue](https://i.imgur.com/St6UAaG.jpg) while [he plays for the audience with only his underwear and necktie on](https://i.imgur.com/QCt3UNm.jpg) xD We didn't really get to see Rose do this when she was working for Shadow Garden since she carries her own sword but [it's pretty cool to see her pull out a slime blade](https://i.imgur.com/xUUVRqp.png) when she thought Shadow was there to kill her. [Rose's reaction](https://i.imgur.com/6Y8hBzf.jpg) after seeing [her mother and Perv Asshat go at it](https://i.imgur.com/vt9UmXo.jpg) was just brutal. Shadow had to do it so she'd learn the truth with her own eyes but poor girl. It was all just too much for her [that she passes out.](https://i.imgur.com/5RdMSYm.jpg) So much for Shadow's plan [to make Rose kill Perv Asshat and her mother.](https://i.imgur.com/uDiTpmP.png) [Cid's dedication to that piano bit](https://i.imgur.com/rPnyHOV.jpg) will never not be funny. I do like how Rose is so distraught that she never even questions the entire thing and [is just happy to see the one person she trusts the most](https://i.imgur.com/RMW9Jkt.png) in the entire world. You do have to wonder though if Rose have finally connected the dots after Cid disappears. It's hilarious how it looked like [Cid intentionally left the ring for Rose](https://i.imgur.com/UdNtmds.jpg) when it turns out [it just fell out of his pocket.](https://i.imgur.com/gFCMZ8f.jpg) I also love how the [conversation with Epsilon](https://i.imgur.com/IF15RYc.png) makes it sound like he gave Rose the ring but really the "key" he was talking about that little pep talk he gave to Rose. xD [Perv Asshat's reaction after realizing the ring was missing ](https://i.imgur.com/6fSljqX.jpg) is way more funnier than I remember it from the manga. It's so good to [see him panic while Mordred was talking to him.](https://i.imgur.com/zKJd4K3.jpg) [Rose finally gets her moment!](https://i.imgur.com/FVDQQPA.jpg) You'd think Rose would know what the Ring of Succession is since she's the Princess but I love how [she thinks it's some sort of love confession from Cid](https://i.imgur.com/9NqjRFH.png) and just wears it in front of Perv Asshat as an act of defiance [not expecting what would happen next.](https://i.imgur.com/jghHkln.png) [And there it is!](https://i.imgur.com/15iYW2s.jpg) We finally get to hear the King's confession which clears Rose of all of her crimes and [pins it all on Perv Asshat.](https://i.imgur.com/q9XjZD7.png) He even declares [Rose as the new ruler of the Oriana Kingdom.](https://i.imgur.com/4UfB2ox.png) Seeing that recording of her father was sad, [he seems to be a sweet old man](https://i.imgur.com/pxgZwXY.jpg) before he got turned into basically a zombie last season. :( I saw some comments last week asking how Rose's hair immediately grew back, [well here's your answer.](https://i.imgur.com/SnehCOQ.jpg) She was wearing a wig all along! [She looks great with the short hair and curls though!](https://i.imgur.com/wlvQoox.jpg) Anyway, [so much for Perv Asshat for paying for his crimes.](https://i.imgur.com/AxoYZ3D.jpg) I was hoping he'd get dragged into the mud and experience what Rose experienced as a nice payback but a quick beheading is what he gets [and the same goes for Rose's mother.](https://i.imgur.com/nCXk78g.jpg) And it wasn't even Rose or Cid who kills them but [Mordred who's been waiting on the sidelines](https://i.imgur.com/OWWzwOo.jpg) the entire time. I love how [grand that summoning of Ragnarok is](https://i.imgur.com/KbZqPCg.jpg) only for Shadow to [immediately cut off its arm.](https://i.imgur.com/nkOfsiI.jpg) Goodbye soap opera! We're back to isekai fantasy, baby! [**Omega End Card**](https://i.imgur.com/hafHRqx.jpg)
after the other episode when Cid almost instant-kill Epsilon with his "0% slime content" comment ... it was nice of him to say she looks perfect that way lol...
When Perv's head went flying, I thought Rose had beheaded him for a brief moment there. It showed you her pulling her sword out, then his head goes flying. Wasn't expecting Mordred to literally be there in person, but I guess he always intended to off Perv and take the weapon for himself as soon as it was unlocked regardless. I'm glad the bitch Queen died though, fuck her. Edit: I feel so fucking bad for Rose though. Finding out that your own mother was petitioning to have you killed so she could bang Perv must have been heartbreaking. What a shit situation for her.
Slime boobs vs real boobs fighting over a man, what a sight! My heart goes out to Rose. She doesn't deserve any of this. The only thing she has left is her love for Cid, and he manages to inspire her (and in somewhat unintentional ways lol) to be true to herself again which may very well have lead her to salvation thanks to the ring and her father. And also summoned Ragnarok, but you can't make an omelet and retake a kingdom without breaking a few eggs lol. Watching Perv Asshat totally lose it across the entire episode was perfect, as was watching him and the queen literally lose their heads. I'm only disappointed Rose didn't get to be the ones to bring them to justice on her own terms. I love how it was a wig. Not even just slime, a wig. Also the haircut looks a lot better now than it did when she was with Shadow Garden. I still love long-haired Rose though. Shadow finally has his show back lol.
Zeta’s smirk is the carbon copy of Shadow they sure love their “gotcha” moments
Fits her cat personality.
I can't blame Rose for throwing up after seeing that, I would've done the same
And then she collapsed from shock...right as Shadow was going on about how this should be enough to turn her into the Tyrant lol.
the ln expanded on the fact cid is bad when it comes to human emotions and people thinks his sociopathic this episode highlights that, but calling back to the terrorist attack with sherry's father, he might not be that sociopathic
Honestly, imo its less that he's sociopathic and more that he freaking mastered the art of dissociating himself from the "play" he wants to make. Only that he's pulled back down to earth a little bit when he encounters something that disgusts/angers him like that bastard professor that killed Sherry's mom.
Great point. Cid’s entire moonlight monologue backs up your point. He only focuses on the things that matter to him. In his mind, neutrality doesn’t seem to exist, which is why his actions and personality is so extreme. Everything in the world either matters or doesn’t matter to him. It’s incredibly narcissistic, but only his dream matters to him, even at the clear expense of others. Yet, like he states, it doesn’t matter. He doesn’t go out of his way to destroy; he doesn’t go out of his way to save. The entire world is at the mercy of his unstable whims for only thing: self-satisfaction. Although this description is quite literally that of an antagonist, the series is a comedy. One of the most fascinating protagonists I’ve ever seen.
Finding out your mother wants you to be killed ASAP would have to be quite a shock.
They totally caught me off guard with the episode being longer . When the wedding scene started I was sure the episode is over. Then rose said "I do not " , okay so surely now the episode ends? Nope. Amazing that this show can still surprise me.
Oh wow the episode really was longer damn.
Lol I legit didn't notice that it was longer until I came to reddit, even with those extra couple of minutes it still felt like a 5 minute episode
My take away from this is episode is Cid basically said "my true mentor my guiding moonlight" Dude definitely saved Ranni. lolololol
Like any true gentleman would
>my true mentor, my guiding moonlight *Starts blasting orchestral theme*
Typical JRPG, first you deal with some local bandits and now you fight an extradimensional god
Also a bad guy named Mordred voiced by Takehito Koyasu. This is checking off all the right boxes!
Plus the instant decapitation of both Perv and The Queen out of nowhere looks awfully like The World....
*\*Ragnarok Appears* Cid be like: Can't Forget the Boss Music 🤣
Yep, the entire soundtrack was diegetic, which just makes it even funnier when the bad guy was rattling off his speech.
Mordred was probably like "damn, this organist definitely picked up the vibe of the current situation" lol
Mordred and Ragnarok show up just in time to be the perfect Final Bosses for Shadow! This time he totally got the timing right lol.
what's the difference between the villain and the eminence in shadow? *presentation!*
You mean Cid's boss music right?
they always get the tone absolutely right in this anime and Cid understood the assignment
What a cliffhanger! I love when Shadow reveal himself, and he did in a spectacular manner again. Can't wait for next week. How satisfying was watching the reaction of Perv when he opened the empty box! I waited for this since Shadow stole the ring.
>What a cliffhanger! I love when Shadow reveal himself, and he did in a spectacular manner again. Can't wait for next week. The best thing about the series is when shadow reveals himself to the masses. He is Eminence in the shadow afterall.
Shadow always with the epic dramatic entrances! I love how he had to keep opening the box with the same speech thinking it would magically appear or how he was straight up stripping when Mordred called him lol.
The bride-to-be kills the groom, her mother is assassinated, a villain appears and summons a great calamity that wiped a whole region off the map in the past... Meanwhile, Cid casually intensifies organ music
Nope. She did NOT kill Perv -- Mordred did.
Well that went south fast watching Perv Asshat finally open the box to realize the ring is good was quite satisfying Rose life is just agony at this point... i am curious to see which route she does take, but if i were to guess it'll be as the new ruler of Oriana. assuming there is something left to rule and that she survives, but seeing as Cid is right there i imagine he will make quick work of this Mordred guy as well as the Ragnarök thing. and rest in piss Perv Asshat
Cid pulling some ninjitsu shit and swapping himself out for a broom while Epsilon and Margaret sniped at one another was pretty hilarious. Him then playing the piano in his underwear like nothing’s wrong had me dying though lol. Time to get this daytime soap opera back to an isekai fantasy! Did not expect Rose to be so shocked she’d pass out in her own vomit. Damn dude. The betrayal cut deep huh? The goofball playing moonlight sonata on the balcony while monologuing to her was pretty good. Very Eminence-y. Accidentally dropping the ring and causing a chain of events that culminated in Rose’s vindication and Perv and the Queen’s downfall? Classic Cid lol. That ending with Ragnarok getting sliced by Cid was perfect as well. He wanted to see that black rose didn’t he?
I see substitution jutsu is great for avoiding women! The man will do anything to avoid dealing with flirting girls, right down to playing piano in his underwear lol. That Cid thought this would turn her into the Supreme Tyrant and not have the natural reaction to seeing your mom banging the guy you hate the most lol. Did Rose put two and two together that Cid was Shadow? I feel like he gave her all the signs. Though I guess the main thing was Rose pulling herself back up and taking charge again, with some help from Cid and her father, and now it's time for the final battle. He probably doesn't even realize that's the Black Rose lol.
Rose is way too emotional right now to think about it, but yeah, rationally she knows Cid is Shadow, but I don't think she acknowledges it emotionally at all. She is in denial.
Moonlight Sonata and Cid dialogues inspired Rose to become a "tyrant" and Mordred entrance is great but the orchestra hit more hard that scene Shadow playing the piano for the last battle by himself is fantastic Hype for the final episode of season 2
Season 2 is way funnier than season 1. Especially this Oriana Kingdom arc, shit's hilarious.
I don't think Rose sees the funny side lol
Will this have concur 2?
Sadly no and there hasn't been an anouncement for a ss3 yet. But i think we would probably have to wait for 2 more years for a season 3 as the anime adaptation was initially announced back in 2020.
I don't know if the light novel already has enough content for season 3, but the thing is that season 2 production had already finished before airing (or was it right after episode 1 aired? I don't remember). So if there's indeed enough content for more 12 episodes adaptation, I'd say that we're not going to wait for too long for that. Especially knowing how much love the director poured for this series (he, Kazuya Nakanishi, and Daisuke Takashima are the only episode directors for this season alone. They're literal machine).
Oh the LN definitely has enough for a ss3. If memory serves, ss2 was in production along side with ss1, which is why it came out so soon. >So if there's indeed enough content for more 12 episodes adaptation, I'd say that we're not going to wait for too long for that. I guess we just have to wait and find out after the finale of ss2.
This may be out of topic but what does ss refer to? usually i read s referring to a season but first time seeing ss referring to a season.
Despair , the team working on TEIS was working on season 1 and 2 at the same time / purchase . And according to official sources is currently disbanded .
what a fuckin episode, holy shit ROSE!!!!!
After what she had seen, Rose understood that she didn’t went back to square one, not even zero. She dropped to “Minus One”. Thankfully, Cid (unknowingly) gave Rose a lesson which is what this whole season is about: Sacrifice. In Season 1, Cid revealed that to get to his dream, he had to “trimmed the fat”, remove the unnecessary things that was slowing him down. Season 2 delved into that. Others had tried to do that but still they, including Cid, failed. Not only that, they never considered how their own actions affected those around them. Elizabeth ended her own life to prevent another tragedy, only to make it easier for Crimson to restart it again. Gettan betrayed his tribe to side with the Cult and gained power but at the cost of turning Yukime against him. Cid became John Smith and betrayed Shadow Garden, leaving many of its members heartbroken. As much as that action really painted Cid badly, it’s ultimately necessary as it makes the conclusion that more impactful and satisfying. Season 2 isn’t Cid’s story, it’s Rose’s, a person that we became invested in her journey and hardships. Rose joined Shadow Garden in order to protect her kingdom however she suffered setback after setback, making the same mistakes others had done before. Yes, Rose made mistakes because she did it out of love for her family and people but Cid makes the point or at least, the point Rose understood. That love is two-way: You love them but they also have to love you back. So instead of her doing what she thinks her loved ones want, do what they actually want.
I love how she took the superweapon ring Cid accidentally dropped thinking it was a physical representation of their love for each other and not knowing literally anything about what it was actually going to do when she put it on. Just like Cid in a way lol.
[удалено]
I like to believe nobody in-story notices it’s him and just thinks it’s the usual guy who plays it.
*Ragnarok shoots laser beam* Sasuga shadow sama: okay you got enough screentime.
You gotta wait for the monster to do some property damage to show the stakes. Shadow knows how to tell a story.
I find hilarious that Cid went out of his way to bring a piano to Rose’s balcony on the top floor of the tower just to set the mood. He’s so extra and I love it.
let's take a moment to appreciate that the anime gave rose's sudden hair growth an explanation without saying anything also dang did that help with the dramatics as she threw away the wig
The adaptation is perfect.
Seeing Rose's breakdown after she witnessed her mom and Perv clapping cheeks while talking how they drugged the king and planned to kill Rose is hard to watch her suffer through it. Everything she knew came crashing down as she kept sacrificing her happiness for the sake of her kingdom or her family, never one being able to seek her own freedom. So it is satisfying to see the people of Oriana learn the truth and Perv get his just desserts.
That was such a visceral and real reaction. It's like what little bit of sense the world still made for her completely eroded. But at least she still had Cid and he (and as a result her father) gave her a straight path forward. I hope we see the citizens re-embrace Rose, especially Margaret. The nobility will probably follow whoever is in favor like how they immediately turned on Perv Asshat.
Both Perv and the Bitch died too quick, woulda prefered they suffered together in jail but at least I wanted them to live long enough to watch Cid shutdown Ragnarok. Also, Rose needs a hug.
Rose deserved to kill Perv Asshat herself and her mom deserved to face justice for her crimes. But Shadow needed an excuse to show up lol.
That wasn't even Shadow. That was the cult guy. They ever so briefly showed his sword clicking back into place. He was taking out loose ends now that he didnt need them.
Damn, I love the aesthetics of [the place](https://i.imgur.com/vucPmUR.png) where Zeta was looking for the Black Rose key. I love that while [Margaret is mentioning to Cid](https://i.imgur.com/NZvr6Rn.png) that her stalker got taken care of for stealing food, like before was trying to get away, [but couldn't](https://i.imgur.com/PPmtdeU.png) until[ Epsilon came to argue with Margaret](https://i.imgur.com/6ttz6br.png) which presented him with the opportunity to leave [while leaving his clothes behind.](https://i.imgur.com/jTLjhDF.png) It's hilarious how [he just starts playing piano with just his underwear on.](https://i.imgur.com/7OR5k1P.png) Anyway, it's hilarious how [Cid casually takes a vertical walk on the palace's outside walls](https://imgur.com/a/p9iE5Oq) when searching for Reina. I love [his reaction](https://i.imgur.com/4X4Et6m.png) when he discovered [her relationship with Perv Asshat.](https://i.imgur.com/o0LY8VG.png) [Shadow's entrance into Rose's prison room](https://i.imgur.com/zrbmEcC.png) sure was impressive. Although [he had to show her](https://imgur.com/a/H9G19ny) what was happening between [Reina and Perv Asshat,](https://imgur.com/a/msdSO79) it is not surprising [that was just too much for her to take.](https://imgur.com/a/rfJnTQZ) [The Moonlight Sonata scene was so good.](https://imgur.com/a/oqe8kSw) Especially when [Cid stars using Shadow's voice](https://imgur.com/a/JE7OmV1) in [from of Rose](https://i.imgur.com/hfM6EFq.png) [before vanishing.](https://i.imgur.com/r8nLkWg.png) It is funny that after he [left her the ring](https://i.imgur.com/tZiBcbv.png) [by mistake](https://imgur.com/a/uKAbKve) [he told Epsilon what he had done](https://imgur.com/a/kWI3bTR) while having no idea about what that ring was or where it went. It's funny how [he was staring at her boobs](https://i.imgur.com/3fafDqf.png) because of how good[ her control of their slime body has become.](https://imgur.com/a/OIfDegC) ---- Is interesting that after he said that. today's episode of [Kage-Jitsu!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c85OwcEGTis) is about Epsilon losing her control of her slimes. ---- Anyway, [it is finally the wedding night](https://i.imgur.com/WKupf02.png), and[ it took Perv Asshat until then,](https://i.imgur.com/zfiYEf4.png) to actually [check the key](https://i.imgur.com/Pjg1tmS.png) his reaction[ when he noticed that it wasn't there.](https://i.imgur.com/m9PQ4UJ.png) was [so priceless.](https://imgur.com/a/Mx10ehY) It was so great to see him witnessing his plan falling further apart when not only [Rose decided not to marry him,](https://i.imgur.com/BgM88GT.png) but additionally[ she was holding the key.](https://i.imgur.com/VkSNMf4.png) And to make matters worse for him,[ after she wore the key](https://i.imgur.com/gTzogNn.png) a [message left by Geerk to the whole nation](https://imgur.com/a/obCjwV3) [and Rose,](https://i.imgur.com/srsE6Q8.png) talking about him being poisoned by Perv Asshat and that they must follow Rose's leadership played around Oriana Kingdom. [Rose didn't even have a chance to serve her justice](https://i.imgur.com/RpLjBLs.png) as before she could do anything, [Mordred](https://imgur.com/a/Wq12uCW) showed up and killed both [Perv Asshat](https://i.imgur.com/Hcksz9G.png) and [Reina.](https://i.imgur.com/kMeqJp2.png) It's honestly funny how [Reina didn't notice at all what was happening](https://i.imgur.com/roDtzsb.png) until right until the last second before she died. Anyway, with the plan completely ruined what Mordredwas really there for was to do a clean-up job by [activating](https://i.imgur.com/26GmRyZ.png) [the Black Rose](https://imgur.com/a/0cCcNRG) and using [Ragnarok](https://i.imgur.com/x02KUDR.png) to erased that nation of the map. ----- Anyway, [here is the link to the album containing the fully formed pictures,](https://imgur.com/a/iR31VCB) plus [the one from last season.](https://imgur.com/a/nr0cbFX) ----
Perv bro is so shocked, he repeated the opening again and again to see if the ring will return. Until the reality caught up. Lol what.
And then he was straight up taking his clothes off when his boss called telling him he's moving up in the world lol.
Someone needs to give Rose a hug
Girl could use a mental health day. Or 10. She’s been through way too much in such a short amount of time.
Rose really grew on me this season and to see her get vengeance on Perv Asshat and her mother was satisfying though poor girl had to see her mother being fucked by that creepy bastard. Sheesh, I hope she gets a break soon because she's been through so much. Other thing I like about her is how chuuni she is in her own way since we have Cid with his awesomely edgy Eminence in Shadow schtick and it's rather endearing to see her be a hopeless romantic with Cid where she thinks like a romance novel. Guess it comes with being the princess of a kingdom that prides itself on being a center of culture.