Let This Grieving Soul Retire! [Season 1 Episode 17]

Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Episode 17: Nezuko Tino and the Monster Mash

If you thought Krai’s life couldn’t get more chaotic, Episode 17 of Let This Grieving Soul Retire! cranks the absurdity to 11—and honestly? It’s exactly the kind of mess we signed up for. From lake monsters to a “monsterized” Arnold (yes, really) and a side of Super Saiyan Tino, this episode is a wild ride that leaves you cackling even when you’re not sure what’s happening.

First off, let’s talk about the setup: The Grieving Souls (or “Grivers,” as the subs love to butcher) are chilling at a lake when Arnold and his Foggers crew crash the party. Liz, ever the instigator, taunted Arnold last episode, so now he’s hot on their trail like a golden retriever with a bone. But instead of a straightforward fight, we get… a monster version of Arnold? The show doesn’t explain it, and honestly, it doesn’t need to. This is the kind of anime where logic takes a backseat to “wouldn’t this be funny?”

And funny it is—especially when Tino steals the spotlight. Remember that creepy mask from earlier episodes? Yeah, she puts it on and transforms into what fans are calling “Nezuko Tino”: horn, glowing eyes, and all. She’s strong—like, “one-punch monster” strong—but her tiny body can’t handle the power. Cue her collapsing after the fight, which is equal parts hilarious and low-key sad (poor Tino!). As one fan put it, “Nezuko Tino is pretty hot… though I still prefer cute Tino.” Same, friend. Same.

But let’s not forget the real star of the show: the chaos. Krai’s friends are still unhinged (shoutout to Comment 1 calling them “Hannibal Lectors”), and Sitri’s plan? Yeah, no one followed that. But who cares? The best part of this episode is the “recharging the relics” bit—you know, where the gang uses… unconventional methods to power up their gear. It’s the kind of raunchy-yet-silly humor that makes this show work, even when it’s being dumb.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: Arnold. Dude’s been chasing Krai for episodes and still can’t catch him. It’s like watching Wile E. Coyote go after the Road Runner—except Krai’s just trying to nap. As Comment 37 joked, “Krai living rent free in everyone’s head for no reason is still funny for me.” Preach.

The ending? Classic Let This Grieving Soul Retire!: The Grivers dip out before Arnold can catch them and head to a hot springs town. Cue fans losing their minds over the promise of onsen hijinks (Comment 37: “Hopefully the hot springs ep is worth the wait”). Fingers crossed for some chaotic Tino moments—though let’s be real, knowing this show, it’ll be 50% fanservice and 50% “why is there a dragon here?”

Is this episode perfect? No. The pacing’s all over the place, Sitri’s plan is a mess, and don’t even get me started on the “monsterized Arnold” plot hole. But does it matter? For fans of the show’s brand of chaos, Episode 17 delivers exactly what we want: laughs, Tino being adorable (and occasionally badass), and Krai just trying to survive another day.

As one fan summed it up: “Well that was probably the funniest episode. The thing with the recharging the relics was the best part imo.” And honestly? They’re right. This episode isn’t here to win awards—it’s here to make you snort-laugh at 2 AM, and for that, it deserves a solid 8/10.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to rewatch the Nezuko Tino scene. Horn and all.

Let This Grieving Soul Retire! streams weekly—catch it if you need a break from serious anime!