Let This Grieving Soul Retire! [Season 1 Episodes 13-24]

Alright, let’s dive into the second half of Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 1—episodes 13 to 24. If you’ve been following Krai and his chaotic crew, you know this show thrives on absurdity, and these episodes don’t hold back. Let’s break down what worked, what didn’t, and why fans are split but still hyped for more.

First off, the setup: Krai’s still trying to retire, but his “Grieving Souls” party—Tino, Sitri, Liz, and the rest—keep dragging him into trouble. The second cour kicks off with a flashback to how Tino joined the team (she was a street rat saved by Krai’s accidental heroics) and then dives into new arcs: debt crises, magical masks, vacation disasters, and even a royal assassination plot.

Let’s start with the humor, because that’s where this show lives or dies. Fans on MyAnimeList had mixed feelings. Some loved the running gags—like Krai’s inability to remember names (calling someone “A” when their name was actually “Arnold” had people laughing out loud). Others found the jokes repetitive, especially the “OPM-style name mix-ups” that felt forced. The mask arc (episodes 12-13) was a highlight for many: Krai finds a face-changing mask, and chaos ensues as everyone from Arnold to a rich girl named Eclair tries to buy it. The auction scene where bids skyrocketed to billions of gil? Pure chaos, and fans ate it up. One user even joked, “He doesn’t even know if the mask works and he’s ready to plunge the city into chaos to get it…”

But not all humor landed. The “relic recharging” bit in episode 10 was a hit (“the best part imo,” said one fan), but later episodes like 14 (the vacation arc) felt slow. “The rest was pretty boring though,” a user commented about episode 10’s latter half. The hot springs episode (18) also disappointed some—no “naked Tino onsen dragon fight” as one fan hoped, which was a letdown.

Character dynamics are another big talking point. Krai’s role as the “only sane man” in a party of lunatics is a fan favorite. “His friends are all Crazy/Evil and he is literally the only thing keeping them in check,” a user summed up. Sitri, Liz, and the others are unhinged—Sitri’s “insane” plans (like the chimera pet named Drink) and Liz’s manipulative schemes keep the energy high. Fans shipped Krai with Sitri (“He should marry Sitri for his own safety…”), but others felt the harem angle weakened his “retire” motivation. “He went from being someone who couldn’t care less to just another harem dude,” a critic noted.

The plot itself? Well, it’s messy. The second cour jumps from debt to dragons to royal intrigue without much cohesion. The assassination arc (episodes 20-23) introduced new characters like Fox and the traitorous Telm, but resolutions felt anticlimactic. “Pretty anticlimactic, at least almost the whole party is finally here,” a user said about episode 19. The dragon egg subplot and the “abyss nabe” metaphor (a dark hot pot of chaos) left some confused—“It isn’t a real thing,” one fan pointed out.

But here’s the thing: fans still enjoyed it. The show’s charm lies in its unapologetic silliness. “Comedy and entertainment-wise, it did provide those well-enough at times,” a user said, giving it an 8/10 for personal enjoyment. The animation, while not groundbreaking, is vibrant, and the character designs are appealing—Tino’s cuteness and Sitri’s eccentricity stand out.

The ending? A mixed bag. Krai’s “retirement” goal is still unfulfilled, but a second season was announced (no date yet), which has fans excited. “Hope that next season, they can execute Krai’s gimmick much better,” a user commented. The final episodes set up more chaos—Fox’s motives, the royal family’s secrets, and Krai’s accidental involvement in the assassination plot—leaving plenty of room for future hijinks.

So, who is this show for? If you love slapstick humor, chaotic harems, and protagonists who stumble into heroism, you’ll have a blast. It’s not deep, but it’s fun. As one fan put it, “It probably didn’t deserve it, but for my personal entertainment value I’ll give it an 8.”

In short, Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 1 (episodes 13-24) is a wild ride—messy, funny, and full of heart. It’s not perfect, but it’s exactly the kind of show you watch when you want to turn off your brain and laugh. With a second season on the horizon, here’s hoping Krai finally gets that retirement… or at least more absurd adventures.

Final Verdict: 7/10. Great for laughs, but don’t expect a tight plot. Perfect for casual viewing with friends or when you need a pick-me-up.

P.S. If you’re a fan of Arnold’s heroic theme music, you’re not alone—it’s a fan favorite! 🎶