My Gift Lvl9999 Unlimited Gacha Episode4: Revenge or Filler? Fans Spill the Tea

If you’ve been sticking with My Gift Lvl9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, Episode4 is where the “revenge tour” finally… kind of… takes a tiny step forward? But let’s be real—fans are split on whether this episode was worth the wait. Let’s cut to the chase and break down all the hot takes from Reddit and MyAnimeList.

First, what actually goes down in Episode4? Our betrayed protagonist Light is still plotting payback against the friends who left him for dead. But instead of charging in with his army of Level9999 maids (led by the badass Mei), he decides to lay low. He registers as an adventurer named “Dark” in a new town, rents the entire top floor of an inn with his endless gold (because why not?), and starts gathering intel on nations that might oppose him. Smart move? Maybe—but fans are losing their cool over how long he’s taking to act.

One Reddit user summed it up perfectly: “Ugh, he’s been talking about revenge for three episodes now, and all he’s doing is playing adventurer and wasting time. When is he gonna actually do something?” Another MyAnimeList commenter echoed that frustration: “While he’s screwing around raising his adventurer rank, people are getting slaughtered. It’s like he forgot why he’s even here.”

Then there’s the elf villain subplot—oh, the elf. This guy is running around the dungeon killing kids, and the episode spends way too much time on him. Fans hated this part: it was not only disturbing but also felt like a cheap way to make us hate him. “Edgy for the sake of edgy,” one fan called it. “Completely unneeded.” And don’t even get them started on his outfit: “The fantasy elf bad guy is in khaki slacks with a belt—who dresses like that in a dungeon? It’s so ridiculous I couldn’t stop laughing.”

Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: Light’s family. Remember how they were wiped out while he was busy building his maid harem and playing Magic The Gathering (yes, really)? Fans are still salty. “I used to feel bad for Light, but now I just think he’s selfish,” a fan wrote. “He’s as bad as the people who betrayed him—he’s only thinking about his own revenge, not the family he lost.”

On the bright side, the animation by J.C. Staff is pretty solid. Some fans even noted it’s better than their recent work on One Punch Man. The fight scenes (when they actually happen) are flashy and fun—especially when Mei is on screen, dishing out damage like it’s nothing. But let’s be real: there’s not enough action to save this episode.

The biggest complaint from fans? The lack of payoff and endless filler. When Light finally gets a chance to take revenge on one of his betrayers, it happens offscreen. “We waited three episodes for this, and it’s over in two seconds? No oomph at all,” a fan ranted. And don’t even get fans started on the flashback: one commenter said it was “twice as long as it needed to be—maybe even four times.” It’s just more of the same: Light being betrayed, his family dying, and him vowing revenge. We get it—we don’t need to see it again for 10 minutes.

So, is Episode4 worth watching? If you’re here for mindless fantasy action and don’t care about pacing or character development, you might enjoy the few fight scenes. But if you’re looking for a tight, satisfying revenge story—you’ll probably be scrolling through your phone halfway through.

Final verdict: Episode4 is a filler-heavy mess that’s stalling the main plot. It has its funny moments (thanks to the elf’s weird pants) and some cool animation, but it’s not enough to make up for the slow pace, lack of progress, and unnecessary edgy scenes. Let’s hope Episode5 finally gives us the revenge we’ve been craving—otherwise, a lot of fans might drop this show for good.

P.S. If you’re here just for Mei? She’s still the best part. Keep that maid army coming.
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Word count: ~850
Tone: Casual, relatable for under 20s
References: Fan comments on pacing, elf’s outfit, family neglect, filler flashbacks, offscreen revenge
Animation note: J.C. Staff’s solid work vs. slow plot progression
Verdict: Mixed bag for revenge fans, skip if you hate filler
Perfect for: Mindless fantasy lovers; skip if you want tight storytelling
Final take: Episode4 is a detour—let’s hope Episode5 gets back on track.
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