“Honestly, if the show had been like this episode... it would be one of the top shows of the season in my book. Thoughtful, reflective and an emotionally engaging reconstruction of the demon-invasion.” Reddit · r/anime
“This episode provided a significant piece... that solidified Leo's reasoning for living. It also offered important world-building with Eibrad... and explained why demons entered the human world.” YouTube · HERMSAUR Yuusha, Yamemasu - Episode 8
Leo explains that he cannot die naturally and has witnessed humanity repeat its mistakes for millennia. After saving the world from the current Demon Queen, he was exiled by humans who feared his power, leaving him with no purpose—the core reason he sought to "quit" heroing and join the demon army. “Honestly, if the show had been like this episode
Critics from Leisurebyte and Reddit noted that while the animation quality was somewhat underwhelming, the writing provided a significant emotional payoff that finally justified the show's slow start. Community Reception that solidified Leo's reasoning for living