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[Muse Asia's thumbnail person knows what some of you want, and will give it to you.](https://i.imgur.com/Lrldnov.png) There. Happy?

But first: I know what the rest of us want. With that, please form an orderly queue for [the Methode hugging booth.](https://i.imgur.com/c4zZt9Z.png) Frieren gets to go first, then Fern, then the other mages. Back of the line for you, lurker, go behind me.

1. Thus begins Übel's first chance to flex her chops a bit against [a perfect replica of herself](https://i.imgur.com/qKZtEZB.png). Well, "perfect" relative to the nature of this clone. But the fact that we get to see otherwise static panels move to the degree that they do in the anime is such a sight to behold. Not just for Little Miss Sukuna over here, but for Team Edel and Team Wirbel (the latter is an anime-original!) too. It's so easy to take the easy route here, but that's precisely why a growing number of people are recommending the anime more: the manga simply doesn't \*move* like this.

2. It also means we get to see one ship sail afterward. Not that it hasn't already sailed; more like [the winds have only blown stronger.](https://i.imgur.com/kSYcXXK.png)

3. Remember that guy from last episode who wanted to go solo because he had (initially well-founded) distrust? [Well he's TURBOFUCKED himself over now.](https://i.imgur.com/OWQp9Wz.png) Mans not him. He can't solo this dungeon, much less [her](https://i.imgur.com/mHyz5bv.png).

4. The only real critique I can level is the [color of the clones.](https://i.imgur.com/1jFnPEw.png) They blend in with the background's coloring and makes them harder to "see" if you know what I mean. If they were textured more like ivory or marble or porcelain, it'd look more readable and be treated as more like the programmed automatons/magic AI that they are rather than a mud golem-y thing.

5. Speaking of golems: the [guardians-in-a-bottle](https://i.imgur.com/rt28mNZ.png) are apparently inflatable. Neat.

6. Overall, what a stellar episode. This team continues to make a case for itself as one of the best in the business, taking a great read into a truly enriched audiovisual experience. Remember where you stood/sat when you fist watched this anime.

25 = 52-53 (we're currently here)
26 = 54-55
27 = 56-58
28 = 59-60

As I see it, the perfect endpoint for this adaptation is [Chapter 60], >!as that's the one with a very explicit "goodbye" structure.!< Would my estimates above work for the last three episodes?

I'm charging one US dollar for every Cleave or Dismantle or any Sukuna-related joke that shall be made in this thread. What? It's a fair trade, you have to admit.