Yuusha no Kuzu • Scum of the Brave

Yuusha no Kuzu • Scum of the Brave - Episode 2 discussion

*Yuusha no Kuzu*, episode 2

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AnimeMod2026-01-17 17:33

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Aerodynamic412026-01-17 17:56

Dude is basically Max Payne.

diacewrb2026-01-17 18:30

E3 is Valkyr then.

Lock3down2212026-01-17 20:19

The Max Payne anime we needed.

KumaKumaGambler2026-01-17 18:08

I can't stop laughing at Aki wearing that robber mask and pouting.

I can't decide whether this is a title with a cute girl (Aki) and then lots of blood, or one with lots of blood with a cute girl included.

mekerpan2026-01-17 20:38

Definitely an odd little show. The body count was over the top -- but then all this silly cuteness mixed in.

aquaticshrimp2026-01-18 07:04

she was not ready to be cheeki breeki yet.

Morgc2026-01-18 15:59

Not ready for Garbage.

alotmorealots2026-01-18 15:03

In some ways it sits in a similar sort of space to *NinKoro*, although perhaps only because both are quite unusual blends of violence, death and comedic elements.

MousLS2026-01-20 22:48

And hearing Akarin pouting is the cherry in the top.

TyraniTEMPESTar2026-01-17 18:08

Guess Aki's resolve to try and stop Yashiro from killing went right out the door when she found out Yukine is a killing machine too lol.

diacewrb2026-01-17 18:33

Yet she took the bad guy alive.

Classic trope of killing all the henchmen but letting the main villain live.

Lunarpeers2026-01-17 19:38

Well in this case the demon lord was spouting some unknown things, so would be useful for them to learn more about it

RodediahK2026-01-18 00:26

is it really unknown though? we know, from the hallway ambush, if you take too much E3 you'll lose control and go crazy like a dark lords. seems perfectly in line that it would corrupt their bodies, they're already growing horns.

Edit: I'm out of it I took spout in the literal, yellow bile, sense of it.

Hartzilla20072026-01-18 00:42

Yeah but he was sounding like he somehow pissed off some in the shadows villain and was expecting the protagonists to be the guys they sent to kill him.

Etiennera2026-01-18 00:54

The logical conclusion is that the main character's master actually turned dark lord from too much E3 and is at the top.

Also this villain took whatever drug which caused his independent arm.

And I suppose the former master is distributing the drug or something.

Hopefully the series is not *this* tropey but it feels like we're going this way.

alotmorealots2026-01-18 15:07

I got the impression that Yukine's lethality wasn't news to her, because of her response to Yoshiro's comment on all the carnage was "her background is ... complicated".

Indeed, I think there's more to things that Aki having a unnuanced no-kill policy - as it turns out she can hear everyone's thoughts, so she knows what it means to them kill and knows what sort of person they are like on the inside.

If anything, I feel like she might have had a shift towards Yashiro after hearing his thoughts on how the E3 impacted him. However I only got that because I rewatched the episode to see what she might have heard from internal thoughts after her power was revealed.

ObvsThrowaway51202026-01-17 18:09

So these dudes juicin on E3 makes ‘em all crazy with bloodlust? Seems like it’s not something you wanna be using long term…

Jogamine’s powers sure left our boy speechless lol. She really showed up at the perfect time. Guy looked to be a goner there. I wonder what’s up with that Demon Lord and his arm. Something ain’t right there.

Hartzilla20072026-01-17 21:44

>I wonder what’s up with that Demon Lord and his arm. Something ain’t right there.

Well he was going on about what sounded like a big bad in the shadows kind of thing.

Se7en_Sinner2026-01-17 18:18

Yashiro's E3 powers are similar to using a Sandevistan complete with the possibility of Cyberpsychosis.

darthvall2026-01-18 16:14

So true! The thing is, his body is not fully chromed so he still can't keep up with the speed.

Burnouts3s32026-01-17 18:20

"Pizza, Beer and Card Games." Now you're speaking my language!

zannus2026-01-17 19:16

I'm really enjoying this so far.

I assume based on Yashiro's master design he is probably Jogamine's father.

xolon62026-01-17 19:45

Yeah, the eyes are a dead giveaway.

NanDemoKnaives2026-01-17 20:38

And the highlights in his hair.

Hartzilla20072026-01-18 00:43

That might explain the scene in the op that looks like a younger Yashiro and Jogamine.

pandavova2026-01-17 19:19

This is cooler then I thought it would be.

alotmorealots2026-01-18 15:10

For me it took a bit of getting used to how it deliberately undercuts things by switching to chibi mode, but I think this helps give the show a very particular identity and flavor. It's dark, but not grim, or something.

NK13372026-01-19 16:01

The contrast is jarring but I don’t hate it? Like it’s a bit funny going from the main dude talking about how there’s worse ways to die to suddenly chibi mode bulling the dark lord complete with the street fighter “You Win!”

CrasianLe2026-01-17 19:23

That ending was so anticlimactic. So everything he was thinking, and he was thinking to himself a LOT, she heard every single thing. I guess it all works out. The way she came in and saved him was so cool for like a second, then she just started kicking and bonking the demon lord on the head in a very kiddy funny way lol

LeonKevlar2026-01-17 19:33

Considering that [Jogamine has a no-kill rule](https://i.imgur.com/JmHrbMu.jpeg), I'm surprised her teammate Indo [is so fucking bloodthirsty.](https://i.imgur.com/yilmR2n.jpeg) She pretty much has cleared that building all on her own [with the number of corpses she left behind.](https://i.imgur.com/7t0DUZf.jpeg) Also, this show is more brutal than I expected. I didn't think [Yashiro would immediately go for the throat cut](https://i.imgur.com/TfzKVcU.jpeg) at the start. O_O

Despite how he acts, [Yashiro is still plenty heroic for protecting those girls](https://i.imgur.com/uNfGXhC.jpeg) from being pulverized by Amber Thorn. I'm honestly surprised at how [easy Jogamine took Amber Thorn down tho.](https://i.imgur.com/9kvPTZr.jpeg) Looks like she's way stronger than Yashiro gives her credit for. Also, [she can apparently read people's thoughts!](https://i.imgur.com/oQCnIxQ.jpeg) No wonder she was able to call out Yashiro's lies back in Episode 1 so quickly.

m3m3y_2026-01-17 19:35

Does Aki hear all his bullet time thoughts in a high-pitched chipmunk voice?

Xray77452026-01-17 22:13

I don't know, but I definitely chose to believe this is the case now

tarutaru992026-01-17 23:34

Canon.

BosuW2026-01-18 00:01

2X YT video ahh

AceSoldia2026-01-17 19:42

man i havent been that annoyed at narration/inner thoughts during a fight since Chimera Ant arc, but i ended up loving that so hopefully its the same here.

I wonder how his thoughts come through to her, wouldnt they either be really slow..or really fast?

Shmappii2026-01-17 19:48

You gotta be kidding me, there's an in-universe justification for the main character's internal monologue saving the studio's resources? That's hilarious even if it's a bit boring as a viewer.

NanDemoKnaives2026-01-17 20:37

That explains why Jougamine doesn't want Yashiro to kill people, she likely can hear their thoughts before and whilst they're dying and I'm sure it's not pleasant.

I do wonder how it works with Yashiro, if she can she keep up with the speed of his thoughts since time is slowed down as he uses his ability. Though I'm sure he'll be embarrassed since she would have at least heard his thoughts when he stopped using his ability, thinking he was going to finally die.

I did like finding out that overusing one's ability can take them to the darker side, people like Yashiro have an inner battle with themselves to make sure they don't become Demon Lords.

alotmorealots2026-01-18 15:09

> That explains why Jougamine doesn't want Yashiro to kill people

On top of that she can hear *his* thoughts too, and up until his monologue about how E3 impacts him, seems to have thought that his killing was excessive in comparison to whatever he was thinking at the time.

FLorianGran2026-01-17 20:46

This show looks rough. Was it a rush job just so it could air along with Sentenced to be a Hero by the same author?

Jmills19992026-01-17 21:07

most likely, yeah, because while the animation isn't one punch s3 bad it's still extremely rough around the edges

tripleaamin2026-01-17 22:19

It's watchable, and it isn't a complete slideshow. The action looks rough and more so awkward.

Though the characters are fun enough to make up for it.

Tplayere2026-01-18 16:50

It's honestly interesting to me, because while it does look rough, there are very decent pieces of animation there. The scene where Yashiro is dodging bullets for example was pretty decent, and didn't look as rough in comparison to the demon lord fight. Same with Indo's ambushes, they looked pretty clean.

It feels like there are good people working on it, but they simply had a bit too little time or budget to work with.

thatNEET_2026-01-22 05:10

Did you also notice it when Aki got cut off by Yashiro when she was about to reveal her ability... except there was a pause between her line and his, so it sounds like she just stopped talking for no reason. I went back to that scene when it was revealed that her ability is mind reading to see if that was a subtle hint that she got cut off by his thoughts, but it doesn't makes sense that he'd be thinking something just before he starts speaking. It really just seems like the director couldn't be bothered to make that dialog sound organic while concealing the reveal for the end of the episode.

Also, the first disappointing sign I saw was the mark on Yashiro's neck and face was apparently drawn on a different layer that his face, so when he tilts his head back slightly, it looks like it moves across his neck rather than deforming to match the neck movement.

In any case, I still am enjoying the show. Hopefully the quality gets better, but it's not going to disappoint me for a third time because I've already lowered my standards.

Queue_Jumping_Quack2026-01-17 20:47

For this sort of comedic odd couple show, it sure doesn't shy back from the violence. There is nothing slapstick about the way that thug guarding the door died.

The main attraction for now is our jaded lead and his interactions with Aki and others of the trio of would be braves. He is a pretty canny combatant though. Scratch one dark lord, though kudos for Aki hilariously finishing him.

I'm enjoying watching this... it's pretty damn fun.

PerfectBeige2026-01-17 21:06

> There is nothing slapstick about the way that thug guarding the door died.

Maybe for ER doctors. "Haha, the way the blood spurted out is so unrealistic haha! The carotid would never spray in that direction haha!"

SYZekrom2026-01-17 20:51

Lmao that funny walk she's doing in the large room

If I suddenly learned there was a mind reader in the room even if I wasn't thinking the most stupid inappropriate thoughts possible whenever they were around before I would be now no matter how hard I tried not to

PerfectBeige2026-01-17 21:08

It's fine, Aki's probably heard every intrusive thought imaginable by now. The fact that she is still a ball of positivity and idealism is kind of incredible given her ability.

alotmorealots2026-01-18 15:13

After the episode I was wondering if she's the way she is *because* she can hear everyone's thoughts. Knowing what people are like on the inside perhaps gave her the freedom to really just be her self at maximum all the time or something. Be interesting to see how this pans out in the series, it certainly feels like it's not the sort of show to neglect character exploration, even if it's going to do it through comedic beats and the combat narrative (honestly that's how I'd prefer it too, rather than having it slapped on the table artlessly).

thatNEET_2026-01-22 05:20

She does go to an all girls school though. It's safe to assume her exposure to men is limited.

thatNEET_2026-01-22 05:19

Oh, if I found out Aki was a mind reader, I'd immediately start thinking the most inappropriate things just to fuck with her. Seems like she'd be fun to mess with. That would also give me an excuse whenever accidental inappropriate thoughts slip out.

NekoCatSidhe2026-01-17 21:04

I thought Yashiro was bloodthirsty, but it turns out that the drug he takes to gain superspeed and durability also drives him berserk. That may explain why he is so cynical. I wonder he could permanently go mad if he takes too much of it ?

I also wonder if the drug the teleporter girl takes as the same side effects, because she is even more bloodthirsty than Yashiro, who at least tries to avoid unnecessary fights.

I really did not expect Jogamine to be a mind reader. What an interesting power for a fighter to have. She actually seems good at using it too, since she beat the Dark Lord in the end. I love her enthusiam, but I get why Yashiro would find it painful.

I wonder what is the power of the last girl in that trio ? And what was up with the Dark Lord’s mutant arm ? Another side effect of whatever weird stuff he takes to gain his powers ?

tripleaamin2026-01-17 22:26

>I thought Yashiro was bloodthirsty, but it turns out that the drug he takes to gain superspeed and durability also drives him berserk. That may explain why he is so cynical. I wonder he could permanently go mad if he takes too much of it ?

This would make how they use their powers more interesting. There is a cost to it. Common theme with both of the author's series.

Muffin-zetta2026-01-17 21:13

Pretty good show

Joji10002026-01-17 21:32

Called it!

ThousandYearOldLoli2026-01-17 21:38

I bloody knew it! She's a mind reader!

Hartzilla20072026-01-17 21:46

I figured Aki was going to have something to do with defeating the demon lord since nobody was paying attention to her still being in the room, which is not really a good idea with a person that has a sword.

tripleaamin2026-01-17 22:27

It will be interesting how each character's ether perceptron is.

* For Yukine she can teleport.
* For Yashiro his perception of time slows down when it activates.
* For Aki she can read minds.

I think for Aki to just be reading minds makes all the monologues hilarious in hindsight. Though it is funny, her comment is when Yashiro considers herself an imbecile because it is obvious she looks down on her.

I wonder if there is more to Aki though.

Eckish2026-01-18 08:18

I wonder how much they can use when they aren't doped up? She might not have heard all of his inner monologues.

djthomp2026-01-17 22:33

Man, nobody told the teleporter girl about the no kill rule. Then again I expect teleporter girls to be kind of terrifying so it checks out.

Hopefully they don't do the slow motion combat with internal monologue explaining it too many more times.

Aki is fun at least.

psyclical2026-01-18 02:42

Considering how this show isn't shy about violence, I'm waiting for teleporter girl pulling someone's arm, or their body partway through and then closing the teleportation circle.

sir_darthcyan2026-01-17 22:54

Even though the show is bloodier than expected, it’s not appalling.

Other than that Aki has powers like professor X; yeah that explains much.

asap_munem2026-01-17 23:29

Kinda has some Lycoris Recoil vibes

tarutaru992026-01-17 23:33

I know it's because of his powers' gimmick but having that fight scene play out in 0.5x speed for about 5 minutes was certainly a choice.

Jougamine made me realize that I really enjoy the airhead/dumbass honor student archetype. Now I need more of it.

thatNEET_2026-01-22 05:21

Oh yeah, I just zoned out and forgot that happened.

Southern-Ebb-82292026-01-17 23:51

Suprisingly pretty fun, I do love these cynical mentors teaching hopeful naive kids. It's a fun dynamic.

brodred2026-01-18 00:00

I think this may be the underdog of this season, the premise is kinda original and interesting, specially since this is not a "demon lord and hero isekai to future setting", but modenr days humans that gained magic, and both criminals and goberment, are into rpg

BosuW2026-01-18 00:08

I wonder if Aki is actually a bit more shrewd than appears on first impression. She has to know this dude actually couldn't resist helping her if she took the right approach.

Also he figured out whole Demon Lord's power and she just had to hear it lol

tempoltone2026-01-18 00:42

Can we have a POV of the Aki(mind reader girl) while Yashiro guy is using his ability?

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Panikkrazy2026-01-18 02:37

Okay, I take it back. This show is great. I laughed so hard when Aki whacked Thorn in the head with her sword that my mom had to come check on me. I need so much more of this

Kokoro642026-01-18 05:06

Jogamine can read thoughts? Master and apprentice combo? Lowkey Reminds me Shin from Sakamoto Days.

Muzzy-chan2026-01-18 06:13

Hah, I knew it 😂 She’s too reckless and loud to be too sharp-minded. Well, the way she seems to know everything is also a hint to that.

I’m actually not that much looking forward to this, I’m just bored, so yeah, maybe I’ll keep watching this.

AUAAUH2026-01-18 07:36

What's up with the cards? They're always so much more detailed compared to everything else on-screen.

0______62026-01-18 13:26

jogamine my goat that's an amazing ability haven't seen that since saiki k

CheesY-onioN2026-01-18 22:23

I really love the ED

Thomas_JCG2026-01-19 12:40

Surprisingly bloody episode. It was what I expected from the title but the first episode made me think things would be more comedy or slice of life.

Equivalent_Ask_37422026-01-20 20:30

It’s a drop for me. It’s too ridiculous that he didn’t go the demon lords head and then just stood there for god knows how long just inner monologuing instead of going to slice off either the demon lords head or his arm again. He also allowed himself to get hit not once but three times with that arm. I despise when they do this to MCs, especially since he was hyped up.

thatNEET_2026-01-22 04:54

Why does Aki stop talking when she is talking about her ether perception, as if she got cut off by Yashiro, but half a second before he actually speaks? After the twist at the end of the episode, I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and say she might have gotten cut off by Yashiro's thoughts, but there was no indication to suggest that she was reading his thoughts. Given the somewhat poor direction of the rest of the show, I'm not convinced that it wasn't just a mistake, and they actually just inserted a pause between the two voice lines when they should have overlapped each other. It reminded me that that's the sort of mistake that bugged me when I watched high school theater club, which is more forgivable when it's a live performance. It's crazy to think that they couldn't make it sound more organic when Yashiro cuts Aki off both times she's about to reveal her ether perception ability. I thought this anime was going to be really good when I saw the first episode, but then I started to notice the poor animation in episode 2, like the mark appearing on Yashiro's neck and face while he's using the E3 being a transparent PNG, so it doesn't move with his neck while he tilts his head back.