ROLL OVER AND DIE [Episode 2]

Roll Over and Die Episode 2: When “Newbie Luck” Is Just Cursed Sword Energy

Let’s cut to the chase: if you thought Episode 1 was messy (and by messy, I mean “hero party kicks out the zero-stat girl and sells her into slavery messy”), Episode 2 doubles down on the chaos—with a side of werewolf blood and a whole lot of “wait, that quest was F-rank?!” energy. Studio A.C.G.T.’s Winter 2026 dark fantasy doesn’t pull punches, and fans on MyAnimeList are split between cringing at the violence and grinning at Flum Apricot’s chaotic glow-up. Let’s break it down like we’re dissecting one of her cursed sword’s victims.

First off, let’s talk about that quest. The guild hands Flum—freshly freed from slavery, still rocking bandages like a fashion statement—an “easy” F-rank mission to clear out a “small beast” in the woods. Spoiler: it’s a werewolf. Not just any werewolf, but one that can take a sword through the chest and still lunge at you like it’s late for a full moon party. As one fan put it, “That quest would’ve killed any other newbie”—and they’re right. But Flum’s got her cursed sword (the one that looks way too big for her tiny frame, classic anime move) and her Reversal ability, which lets her wield deathly weapons without turning into a pile of ash. Watching her hack that werewolf to bits? Equal parts satisfying and “wait, did I just see that?”

But here’s the thing: Episode 2 isn’t all blood and guts. There’s this weirdly sweet moment where Flum meets a fellow adventurer who doesn’t treat her like garbage. After being betrayed by her old party, seeing someone say, “Hey, you did good out there” feels like a warm hug in a world that’s basically a dumpster fire. Fans are calling it an “odd mix of heartwarming and gory,” and yeah—one second you’re watching Flum bandage a stranger’s wound, the next you’re staring at a werewolf’s severed head that… wait, did it just say her name? That final scene had everyone on MyAnimeList losing their minds: “Why did the werewolf head recognize her? Is there more to Flum’s past than we think?”

Now, let’s get real about the flaws. Some fans are side-eyeing the “childish” villains—like the sage guy who’s so obviously evil, you wonder how the hero party ever trusted him. “Why not make him charming?” one user ranted. “Instead, he’s such a conspicuous piece of crap.” And don’t even get started on the worldbuilding. Slavery is everywhere, but the rules make zero sense: nobles can sell peasants like groceries, but slaves can join the adventurer’s guild without their master’s permission? “This world is completely rotten,” another fan sighed. It’s like the writers threw in every dark trope they could think of without asking, “Does this make sense?”

But here’s the tea: we’re still watching. The Reversal ability is cool—Flum can turn cursed weapons into tools of destruction, which is way more interesting than the usual “I have a secret power” trope. And let’s be honest, there’s something weirdly satisfying about seeing a zero-stat underdog kick butt. It’s not Re:Zero levels of deep, but it’s not trying to be. As one fan put it, “It has my attention. It just needs to work a bit to win me over.”

Episode 2 leaves us with more questions than answers: What’s up with the talking werewolf head? Is Flum’s old party going to come back to haunt her? And most importantly, can she keep her cursed sword from eating her soul? We don’t know, but we’re sticking around to find out.

Final verdict? Roll Over and Die Episode 2 is a hot mess with potential. It’s gory, it’s cheesy, and the worldbuilding is a disaster—but Flum’s journey from slave to badass adventurer is weirdly addictive. If you’re into dark fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously (and don’t mind a little blood), give it a shot. Just don’t think too hard about the slavery rules.

P.S. Can we talk about that cursed sword? It’s bigger than Flum’s entire body. How does she even lift it? Asking for a friend.