Let This Grieving Soul Retire [Season 1 Episode 15]

Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Episode 15: The Sand Rabbit Fiasco That Broke Krai’s Quota

If you’ve ever wanted to see a guy’s retirement dreams crumble faster than a sandcastle in a hurricane, Episode 15 of Let This Grieving Soul Retire! is your vibe. Krai Andrey—Zebrudia’s most reluctant level 8 treasure hunter—just can’t catch a break, and this episode leans into that chaos so hard it’s basically a comedy of errors wrapped in a fantasy quest.

First off, the premise: Krai’s party, Grieving Souls, is sent on a quest to hunt sand rabbits… specifically the giant Arena Rex. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. As one fan put it, “That quest didn’t exactly go well”—and that’s putting it lightly. Krai’s already drowning under the pressure of being the “strongest” (even though he’s just the only non-crazy one in his crew), and failing this quest pushes him to the edge of getting kicked out of the guild. Imagine working your whole life to retire early, only to flop at a bunny hunt. Relatable? Maybe not, but hilarious? Absolutely.

The real chaos kicks in when Krai runs into Arnold, the level 7 hunter who’s been nipping at his heels since Episode 11. Arnold’s got a chip on his shoulder bigger than his ego—he thinks Krai’s level 8 status is a fraud, and he’s here to prove it. Their scuffle is equal parts cringey and funny: Krai tries to weasel out of fighting by sending Tino (his tiny, adorable sidekick) first, but she gets demolished. Then Krai steps in with one of his “Thousand Tricks” to pin Arnold down, which works… but only because Arnold’s too busy yelling about “earning his rank the old-fashioned way” to notice he’s being played. As a viewer noted, “Krai living rent free in everyone’s head for no reason is still funny for me.” Preach.

But let’s talk about the real stars of the show: Krai’s friends. They’re not just “quirky”—they’re full-on chaotic. Sitri, the party’s resident mad scientist, is still up to her weird experiments (remember that chimera she adopted named Drink? Yeah, she’s probably still feeding it weird potions). Liz, the elf-like trickster, is low-key pulling strings behind the scenes—fans suspect she knew Sitri’s insane plan all along. And don’t even get started on Tino, who’s equal parts cute and deadly (one fan gushed, “Tino and the ED were super cute”).

What makes this episode work is how it leans into Krai’s “accidental hero” schtick. He doesn’t want glory—he just wants to sip tea and retire. But every time he opens his mouth, his words accidentally become prophetic, and suddenly he’s leading a revolution or saving the day. As one commenter pointed out, “Krai’s just the leader by default because he’s not crazy.” It’s a running gag that never gets old, even if some fans wish they’d dial back his internal monologue (“At least that way there’d be some mystery about whether he’s really smart or not”).

The animation, by Zero-G, keeps things bright and bouncy—perfect for the show’s slapstick humor. The fight scenes are over-the-top (sand rabbits turning into giant beasts? Sure, why not) and the character designs are distinct enough that you never mix up the crazy crew. Plus, the 4:3 ratio flashback to Tino’s origin story adds a nostalgic touch, reminding us how far this ragtag group has come.

Now, let’s be real: this episode isn’t groundbreaking. The humor is hit-or-miss (some jokes about misremembering names fall flat), and the plot is basically “Krai tries to retire, fails, repeats.” But for what it is—a lighthearted fantasy comedy—it’s fun. As one fan put it, “It probably didn’t deserve an 8/10, but for my personal entertainment value, I’ll give it that.” And honestly? Same. Sometimes you just need a show where the stakes are low, the jokes are silly, and the main character’s biggest goal is to stop being a hero.

The end of the episode leaves us hanging: Krai’s quota is still unmet, Arnold’s out for revenge, and the guild is breathing down his neck. But with a second season already announced, there’s plenty more chaos to come. Will Krai ever retire? Probably not. But will we keep watching him fail? Absolutely.

In short, Episode 15 is a solid addition to Let This Grieving Soul Retire! It’s funny, it’s chaotic, and it reminds us why we love this ragtag group of misfits. If you’re into fantasy comedies that don’t take themselves too seriously, this one’s for you. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself rooting for the guy who just wants to nap.

Final Verdict: 7/10. It’s not perfect, but it’s fun—and sometimes that’s all you need.

P.S. Can we talk about the fact that Arnold’s theme music is “pure hero fanfare”? Chef’s kiss.