It's Going to Get Even More Intense

Beru is the strongest ant and fighting them with the coolest song ✨🎵 literally make me feel like awsome. The opening theme song is "Reawaker" performed by Lisa (feat. Felix of Stray Kids), while the ending theme song is "Un-Apex" performed by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. Crunchyroll licensed the season outside of Asia. Medialink licensed the season in Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand).

Min Byunggu's Death is Gut-Wrenching in the Best Way

After setting up Cha Haein as the strongest of the S-Ranks whom her teammates relied on to defeat the Queen, the Ant King immediately swatting her away from the start of the fight sets a terrifying precedent.

The episode is praised for its ability to deliver intense action sequences coupled with genuine horror. The introduction of the Ant King is particularly highlighted, with its brutal display of power. The anime doesn't shy away from depicting the graphic nature of the battles, emphasizing the overwhelming strength of the Ant King.

The episode effectively conveys the emotional weight of the situation, especially with the deaths of key characters like Min Byunggu. The anime's portrayal of his death is described as particularly impactful, exceeding the emotional depth of the manhwa. The sense of hopelessness that the S-rank hunters feel is very well conveyed.

Critics have noted that the episode remains remarkably faithful to the source material, particularly in its action sequences. Iconic panels from the manhwa are brought to life with impressive animation. However, there are some small changes made to character portrayals, that in some cases enhance the anime version.

The animation quality is highly praised, especially during the intense fight scenes. The portrayal of the Ant King and Beru is noted for its exceptional detail and fluidity. The soundtrack, particularly Hiroyuki Sawano's score, effectively enhances the emotional impact of the episode.

The Ant King is ruthless and unrelentless. His diabolical nature is unerving. He does not think he just does. He has an singular purpose and that is to kill. His origin looks to be half man and half ant. Probably the S level hunter that was left behind on the island in the first raid. He is Definitely a powerful hybrid hunter himself. I can't wait until he squares off wit Jinwoo. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. It is time King Ant gets a taste of his own medicine. Then we will see, truly how powerful he may be. Not knowing the entire King Ant arc, I wonder how many S level Hunters will left after this battle?

The episode is perfectly structured, so the 20 minutes fly by in the blink of an eye. Every moment feels well-paced and thought out, making the time pass quickly but leaving a lasting impact. The animation is beautiful, especially the colors, which I've admired since episode 1. They were very well chosen and have now become a defining feature of the anime, especially in the fights. The color palette brings each scene to life, making the action sequences even more intense. The choreography of the battles is impressive and fluid, with each movement feeling deliberate and adding to the tension. The antagonist receives a powerful and intimidating introduction, especially through the interplay of the sound design. This immediately reminded me of Meruem from Hunter x Hunter and his haunting presence. Season 2 turns out to be much better than I expected, and even better than the outstanding first season, surpassing all my expectations in terms of storytelling, animation, and character development.

From start to finish, this episode was intense. Every scene had me on edge. The pacing, the animation, the action, the suspense, everything was so perfectly executed that I kept checking the time, hoping it wouldn't end. (I'm sure everyone does that since every episode feels like it ends in a second or less.) This episode is just one of the best of the season, so you better give it the time it deserves. I might as well keep rewatching it to see if it feels any longer. BUT I won't forget to mention that they did us really, REALLY bad at the end, and everybody is so thirsty for the next episode... Now I'll just sleep until next Saturday. Like frfr...