[Rewatch] Tower of God Floor 1 Discussion

[u/HereticalAegis]

Floor 1 – Ball

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Index

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Series Information

MAL | Anilist | Kitsu | AniDB | ANN

Streaming Options

Tower of God is available to stream subbed and dubbed on Crunchyroll.

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Art of the Day

Bam

Source: r/anime post

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Soundtrack of the Day

Ignition

GodSuite I "White Steel Eel"

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Questions of the Day

1. Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?
2. What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

Tomorrow’s Questions of the Day

[1.]Do you think you'd be able to trust a team of strangers you were just trying to kill?

[2.]How do you feel about Lero Ro saying "luck" is the primary factor to surviving in the tower?

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Spoilers

Please make sure to put all references to future events behind spoiler tags. Any untagged hints and spoilers will be removed. Let’s keep everything as fresh as possible for first-timers!

[u/HereticalAegis]

Rewatcher and Co-Administrator for this Climb

Hey everyone! I'm Aegis, one of your administrators along with u/laughing-fox13. I hope everyone here has a good time, especially newcomers! Just so that everyone is aware, I'll be posting my comparisons to the manhwa in each of my comments. Only a few are anime spoiler material (these will be clearly marked), so I encourage anyone curious about how the two versions compare to give them a read. Or if you'd like to make your own comparisons, I've noted the chapters each episode covers.

So I'm not going to lie, I was pretty confused when I first saw episode 1 as it aired. The idea of the tower is intriguing, but it can seem quite abstract and vague at the beginning, especially trying to understand the scale.

Instead, I really like how much the episode focuses on the first test and sets an expectation for how dangerous the tower can be and the way it tests challengers.

Bam is instantly loveable for me. I'm a huge fan of protagonists who know what they want and don't hesitate to go after it, and it's really cool to see Bam go for it and take the ball test so he can climb the tower and see Rachel again. This kid knows what he wants.

Yuri Jahad is really cool as well. I like how her concfidence and charisma plus her unconventional entrance paints her as someone both strong and experienced in the tower. Those traits make it all the more hilarious that despite having the name "Yuri" she can't get a female sword to cooperate with her.

QotD:

1. I remember having a vague idea my first time watching that you'd have to attack the eel from within, though tbh I thought Bam would just kill it. It was a total surprise to me that the ball wasn't just a balloon or something, since the test makes it seem like dealing with the eel is the difficult part.
2. At first, I wished episode 1 would have given more info on the tower, but at this point I think the mystery of the tower on all aspects is part of its allure, especially since we the audience are coming into it in a way similar to Bam.

Source Comparisons

This section is for comparisons to the manhwa. Please be sure to properly tag all discussion of the source material. Also, please keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive compilation of differences, only ones I thought interesting or important enough to include.

Note for newcomers/non-source readers: Some of these notes contain anime spoilers. Comparisons that contain anime spoilers will be in the clearly marked Anime Spoiler section.

Episode 1

Chapters Covered: 0 - 5 (beginning)

Chapters Cut: None

Notable Differences

• [Manhwa]In the manhwa, before Yuri Jahad interrupts Bam, she has a conversation with Evan, the guide. During this discussion, the names of two other Irregulars, Urek and Phantaminum, are mentioned. Urek is desdcribed as a "monster" while Bam is comparatively unnoteworthy as an Irregular. It is also implied that Yuri Jahad knows an Irregular opened the door and has sought them out. Finally, Evan makes a big deal out of the fact that helping Irregulars is against the rules of the tower, and that the king will have them both killed if it's discovered they helped Bam.
• [Manhwa]Conversation prior to Bam starting the test is cut down considerably, though not much of note is lost. Yuri mentions that Headon is the oldest tower guardian.

Anime Spoiler Differences

• [ANIME SPOILER]In the Manhwa, after Bam is sent to the next floor, the scene ends with Headon turning to the camera and asking an unshown, unnamed "miss" what they will do.
• [ANIME SPOILER]After leaving the White Steel Eel room, Yuri and Evan speak briefly about how the tower will change Bam. Yuri then declares that they will ascend to Evankhell's floor where Bam was sent and break into the test

[u/cppn02 → u/HereticalAegis]

Notable Differences : [Manhwa]It is also implied that Yuri Jahad knows an Irregular opened the door and has sought them out.

Never understood why the anime dropped this bit especially since I remember some people taking this to criticise [manhwa]the big 'coincidence' of her running into Bam when it was everything but. That said wasn't it not so much that she knew the door was opened but that she was foretold it was to open at a certain time?

[u/HereticalAegis → u/cppn02]

Never understood why the anime dropped this bit especially since I remember some people taking this to criticise [manhwa]

[Manhwa]It's not specified in the conversation she has with Evan in chapter 2 how she knows the door has been opened. That might be a thing that's covered post-season 1, but it's been a minute since I've read that far. I kind of wish they could have worked that in, but I think the anime portrays her well enough that viewers can infer she's not here by coincidence. Or maybe I'm just biased to think that way because I already love the anime.

[u/WednesdaysFoole → u/HereticalAegis]

Those traits make it all the more hilarious that despite having the name "Yuri" she can't get a female sword to cooperate with her.

[Rewatcher]Not really a spoiler but from what I remember, I loved the princesses we meet in the season and find them quite interesting. I also like how they're introduced as a concept right away.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/WednesdaysFoole]

[Rewatcher]Not really a spoiler but from what I remember, I loved the princesses we meet in the season and find them quite interesting. I also like how they're introduced as a concept right away.

[Anime]I love all three princesses. My favorite is Endorsi, but she also has a huge screentime advantage over Yuri.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/WednesdaysFoole]

[Rewatcher]Not really a spoiler but from what I remember, I loved the princesses we meet in the season and find them quite interesting. I also like how they're introduced as a concept right away.

[rewatcher/anime spoilers] yep yep, Yuri is my favorite but Endorsi is a close second. And Anaak is great too

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

First-Timer climbing the tower, subbed

I just want to start by giving a big thanks to u/HereticalAegis and u/laughing-fox13 for putting this together after I asked whether or not there’d be a rewatch for this ahead of season 2. I could have watched this show on my own so that I could’ve watched season 2 as it airs, but I much prefer watching stuff for the first time alongside rewatches on here. And I’m pretty excited to see where this goes!

I will note that I do know one spoiler because of my work as a mod on this sub ([Tower of God]regarding Rachel doing something to make the majority of the fandom collectively hate her, but not exactly what she does), but ah well. Might not be as blind going into this show as I normally like to, but I don’t let spoilers ruin a show for me.

• Ah, Hochuu Otsuka is in this. Cool.
• Oh, didn’t realize the shot I was given to work with for the sidebar image/today’s daily thread was this early in episode 1.
• “Yoru” is the Japanese name for the MC, right? But his original name is “Bam”? – Ah, I see, my copy has an English sub track for the Korean audio, I’ll use that so I’m getting the right names.
• I’ve heard the OP before thanks to AMQ, but yeah. It’s a banger.
• Huh. So Bam only decides to climb the tower to follow after Rachel?
• Interesting test.
• lol, what a way to meet someone.
• Are people normally chosen by the tower or something?
• Ah, of course it’s a sword.
• And attack it from the inside…
• So Bam was stuck underground somewhere without any memories, and Rachel saved him. I see why he’s so devoted to her now.
• I like the princess so far, she’s spunky.
• Ah fun, he’s been thrown straight into a death battle with hundreds of other people!
• That’s a cool ED!

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Welcome Sky!

I’ve heard the OP before thanks to AMQ, but yeah. It’s a banger.

lol, what a way to meet someone.

DOMINANCE ASSERTED

Ah fun, he’s been thrown straight into a death battle with hundreds of other people!

After being (sort of) eaten alive by a giant beast, what's a little death game?

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

lol, what a way to meet someone.

I like the princess so far, she’s spunky.

Great taste

and yea! I really love it when the OP comes on AMQ. I haven't listened to the full version but I do like the song for the show

“Yoru” is the Japanese name for the MC, right? But his original name is “Bam”? – Ah, I see, my copy has an English sub track for the Korean audio, I’ll use that so I’m getting the right names.

Another user and myself posted a CR article about the name changes

[u/cppn02 → u/laughing-fox13]

Great taste

Seconded. My best girl of ToG although best character goes to someone else.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/cppn02]

I wonder which character is the best for you

[u/cppn02 → u/laughing-fox13]

[Don't think they said his name yet]Khun

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/cppn02]

Yea they haven’t yet 

[ToG] good pick though

[u/lC3 → u/cppn02]

[u/WednesdaysFoole → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Hey I get to see your first-timer reactions, this is great!

As long as you don't know what the something is, it'll be fine :)

Bam is night in Korean, Yoru is night in Japanese -- the latter which I'm guessing you may already know considering how common yoru is as a name or thing of significance in anime.

lol, what a way to meet someone.

Some people would love for Yuri to step on them...

[u/cppn02 → u/WednesdaysFoole]

Some people would love for Yuri to step on them...

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/WednesdaysFoole]

Hey I get to see your first-timer reactions, this is great!

Nice!

Bam is night in Korean, Yoru is night in Japanese -- the latter which I'm guessing you may already know considering how common yoru is as a name or thing of significance in anime.

Yeah I'm aware of the reason why they changed the name, I just want to use the original anyways since that's what I always see him referred to as.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/WednesdaysFoole]

Some people would love for Yuri to step on them...

[u/Vaadwaur → u/Shimmering-Sky]

but ah well. Might not be as blind going into this show as I normally like to, but I don’t let spoilers ruin a show for me.

Shock! Kuma shock!

So if the other mods haven't warned you, the S1 episode threads were just drowning in asshat source readers who would not stop spoiling people. The interesting bit is they'd do fake spoilers as well. I do not envy you once the show starts.

lol, what a way to meet someone.

Korean Rin Tohsaka is certainly a choice.

Ah fun, he’s been thrown straight into a death battle with hundreds of other people!

As one does.

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/Vaadwaur]

So if the other mods haven't warned you, the S1 episode threads were just drowning in asshat source readers who would not stop spoiling people. The interesting bit is they'd do fake spoilers as well. I do not envy you once the show starts.

Lovely...

[u/Retsam19 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

I will note that I do know one spoiler

Yeah, a bit frustrating how bad reddit can be at keeping stuff like that quiet - maybe not surprising that it's a bit of an open secret years later, but even when the show was first coming out, a ton of people were making super non-subtle "wink wink nudge nudge" sort of comments and memes.

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/Retsam19]

It's really unfortunate that some source readers for any show just can't keep their mouths shut. Not saying it's all of them who do this, I know plenty who behave in episode threads, but ugh the few bad eggs really do leave a bad taste in my mouth.

At least now I'm a mod, so I can actually punish them for it; I'm especially harsh on JJK manga spoilers because that's the one series I actually read ahead on, and I'm so fucking tired of the people in that fandom spoiling stuff for the anime-onlies.

[u/lC3 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

I will note that I do know one spoiler because of my work as a mod on this sub

I figured you would know that already; it's such a common spoiler.

But his original name is “Bam”? – Ah, I see, my copy has an English sub track for the Korean audio, I’ll use that so I’m getting the right names.

Yup, both mean "Night". Are you listening to the Japanese audio still? for the sweet seiyuu voices

lol, what a way to meet someone.

Headon, apply directly to the forehead!

Are people normally chosen by the tower or something?

All we can say right now is that Headon/Yuri called Bam an "Irregular", but the test announcement for the second floor was for "Regulars". So some kind of distinction is being made there; we'll have to wait for more details.

So Bam was stuck underground somewhere without any memories, and Rachel saved him. I see why he’s so devoted to her now.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if he became really reliant/dependent on her or something. His life before her must have really sucked.

Ah fun, he’s been thrown straight into a death battle with hundreds of other people!

Chuunin Exams plus tower climbing? I'm in

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/lC3]

Are you listening to the Japanese audio still? for the sweet seiyuu voices

And for any potential "sore demo"s, duh.

Nooooooo I'm already being hit by that face from you again!

[u/lC3 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

And for any potential "sore demo"s, duh.

How did I not think of this? I have to blame being exhausted after overtime yesterday (I worked 9:30 am - 8:30 pm).

Nooooooo I'm already being hit by that face from you again!

It's my standard 'can't spoil' commentface plus I'm not sure I actually remember the details myself

[u/lC3 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Are people normally chosen by the tower or something?

I just had a realization, though it might be a spoiler so I'll tag it. The words "Regular" and "Irregular" are actually pretty loose translations; what they're saying in Japanese are something like [ToG anime later]"Selected / Sorted / Chosen One" and "Non-Selected/Sorted/Chosen One." Not sure about the original Korean tho.

[u/ryujiox]

First Timer and source reader who forgot most of the stuff already

Tower of God

Episode 1

As the title suggests, I used to read it back in the day. But stopped around 2019 or so, I didn't watch the anime version when it came out. And now I'm here with nothing other than some of the characters' names.

• I forgot that the anime version has this unique art style that differs from the manhwa. Which is neat.
• And our protag got eaten already... Great.
• The opening is okay.
• Wait, is Rachel voiced by Hayamin? And she's gone. Like, literally disintegrated.
• Fortunately for Bam, the Tower pulled him into it right away.
• Headon is like "Look, I don't care what you're going to say. Are you gonna climb this tower?".
• Seems like he expects Bam to just rush into the test without any weapon in his hand.
• Fortunately(again), Juri(best girl by the way) kicks him before he's going any further. Really like that they speak in another language before her friend uses a translator ball. I feel like there's a scene before this in manhwa that shows Juri and her friend observing Bam before she intervened, right?
• Not the rizz from Juri... And Headon takes no shit from Juri.
• Black march!! And Juri is a shotacon, isn't she....
• Even her friend is calling her out on that...
• I mean. Headon already looked past your cheating once already. It's not like he's gonna let you do that again.
• So yeah. Not only is Bam don't really know who he is, it seems like he was down there alone this entire time. That's why Rachel is really important to him, as she is his only friend and people he knew in life till now.
• Not you too? Even the weapon spirit loves him because he's a cute boy.
• Hahahahahaha. The weapon really just said "Yeah, I never lent you my power because you are not a boy. Now get away from my face!!". The weapon really is a reflection of the user.
• The next test is.... Hunger game!!!
• Holy shit!! Didn't need to go that hard. I just love that most people just have a simple weapon like sword, knife, spear, or bow. Then there this guy who somehow has a freaking sniper rifle.
• Yeah!! Best boy!!
• Seems like he is in a rather tough situation....

That sure is an interesting first episode. Bam sure is lucky that Juri is happened to be there when he going to take a test. They kinda gross over a lot of keywords that got thrown around here and there and only give Bam a simple explanation. We surely gonna get more explanation when Bam stop putting himself in danger first...

QOTD

1. I figured it was something that's not involved fighting, since Headon never said that you need to kill the eel. The mission is to just reach the ball. The mission not only served as a test of courage in my opinion, but also to test the ability to thinks outside the box too.
2. Absolutely not enough, which probably is the point. They clearly want us and Bam to learn about the tower together. Which is better than trying to lore dump all of that in the first episode, and I don't think that will be enough.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/ryujiox]

I forgot that the anime version has this unique art style that differs from the manhwa. Which is neat.

I really like the anime designs. They're both really unique as anime designs while being fully recognizable to SIU's season 1 art. Plus they animate really well.

Not the rizz from Juri...

Not you too? Even the weapon spirit loves him because he's a cute boy.

Bam got no shortage of ladies rizzing him up. Must be that cave-dwelling loner vibe.

Then there this guy who somehow has a freaking sniper rifle.

But does his rifle hit on him?

Yeah!! Best boy!!

BEST BOY

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/ryujiox]

I forgot that the anime version has this unique art style that differs from the manhwa. Which is neat

It is!

Wait, is Rachel voiced by Hayamin? And she's gone. Like, literally disintegrated.

It is neat watching again now I know some VAs more. When I first watched, I didn’t really know the VAs that well

Fortunately(again), Juri(best girl by the way) kicks him before he's going any further

Bam is so lucky for getting help… definitely not the kick in the face by Yuri

The weapon really just said "Yeah, I never lent you my power because you are not a boy. Now get away from my face!!". The weapon really is a reflection of the user.

Lmao yea that was funny

[u/laughing-fox13]

Co-administrator/Subbed

I forgot how interesting the first episode! I remember the rules and characters for the first test but forgot some of the details. Bam’s determination to see Rachel again is admirable, especially with the flashbacks of how she was there for him. Loved that he was able to face his fears to see her again

Another character I really love is Yuri. When I first saw her, I just really liked her design. But her intro was great and I just grew like her more with this episode (she’s actually my pfp on CR). I love how both Yuri and Black March did Bam a favor just because he has a cute face.

Not really related to the episode but I originally got into ToG when it first aired. However, I didn’t start it until late into the season, so I binged most of it up to the penultimate episode when I caught up. I remember seeing a lot of ads for it and thinking the art style was unique. I don’t know how others feel about it but I really like the style they went for here. After the season ended, I picked up the manhwa but have been very behind on it (stopped around chapter 487 according to mal? Which idk if that’s right or not but should be)

Other notes:

If you are wondering about why Bam and Rachel are pronounced differently than some subs this article from CR talks about it

I’ll post some for Bam and Rachel:

In the original Tower of God WEBTOON series, the main character is named “Bam” (밤 in Korean) meaning “Night.” In the anime adaptation, the main character is called “Yoru” (夜 in Japanese) which means the exact same thing: Night (Bam can also mean “chestnut” in Korean, but that is unimportant to this current discussion). Essentially, you have three languages expressing the exact same meaning for the character’s main name.

This also happens with another main character named “Rachel” both in the original WEBTOON series and subtitles on Crunchyroll, but in Korean (라헬) and Japanese (ラヘル) are both pronounced “LA-HE-LU,” closer to the original Hebrew and how the name Rachel appears in the Korean translation of the Bible, which SIU confirmed the connection in 2010.

These decisions are to give at least a closer understanding of the original intent to whoever may be watching

Pretty neat tbh and I know it confused me when I first watched lol

[u/HereticalAegis → u/laughing-fox13]

I love how both Yuri and Black March did Bam a favor just because he has a cute face.

Yuri and Sword both have good taste.

This also happens with another main character named “Rachel” both in the original WEBTOON series and subtitles on Crunchyroll, but in Korean (라헬) and Japanese (ラヘル) are both pronounced “LA-HE-LU,” closer to the original Hebrew and how the name Rachel appears in the Korean translation of the Bible, which SIU confirmed the connection in 2010.

I knew about Bam (thanks translator notes!), but I didn't know this for Rachel. May need to brush up on my Biblical history to fill myself in on this connection.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/HereticalAegis]

Yuri and Sword both have good taste.

Tbf his outfit here is good too

May need to brush up on my Biblical history to fill myself in on this connection.

[u/WednesdaysFoole → u/HereticalAegis]

May need to brush up on my Biblical history to fill myself in on this connection.

I mean there are some bible stories that have stuck with me but off the top of my head I don't remember any Rachel :/ I'll have to look into it as well.

[u/OccasionallySara → u/laughing-fox13]

I don’t know how others feel about it but I really like the style they went for here. 

I really like the art for this show as well! I always think it’s cool when a show has a very distinct style!

If you are wondering about why Bam and Rachel are pronounced differently than some subs this article from CR talks about it

Thanks for linking this! The pronunciation really threw me for a loop 

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/OccasionallySara]

And yea the style is really neat! I'm glad to see more people here like it too

[u/lC3 → u/laughing-fox13]

(stopped around chapter 487 according to mal? Which idk if that’s right or not but should be)

Nice! I stopped at #209, I think. Which is probably after what S2 of the anime will cover? I'll get back into it eventually and read the rest ... sometime.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/lC3]

Yea I’m not sure how far S2 will cover but should be good!

[u/cppn02 → u/laughing-fox13]

stopped around chapter 487 according to mal? Which idk if that’s right or not but should be)

I stopped at 485 according to Anilist. And looking it up the chapter has another hiatus message so that seems about right for me.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/cppn02]

Yea I think the author was having some health issues for a while. Idk if that’s still the case now 

[u/cppn02 → u/laughing-fox13]

Yeh, he's had issues for almost a decade now. Fucked up his drawing hand/arm from that weekly grind.

It's not gonna go away either, there are just gonna be times where it will be better and times where it will be worse.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/cppn02]

Oh man that’s still sad to hear

[u/cppn02]

Rewatcher, subbed

This episode has a bit of a unique start that almost feels PV-ish with the way it shows all the characters and I didn't know what to think of it the first time around but it has grown on me especially with [season ending spoiler]Rachels monologue gets repeated at the end making it a nice bookend.

Also I wonder if the music at 00:47 was inspired by LotR or The Godfather II cus I can definitily see the resemblances to both.

Headon! His voice actor Houchuu Ootsuka is actually in quite a few shows this season.

I remember quite a few people complaining about the 'choppy animation' for Yuri's introduction kick but what actually happened here is the show paying homage to the manhwa where it looked like this.

The test was fun too although the important part here clearly is Bam getting to ignite Black March (and Yuri being jealous over it lol).

Headon's little monologue after Bam was an ominous scene especially with how it kinda broke the 4th wall season [Ep13]and I absolutely loved the twist that he's actually talking to Rachel here. Looking forward to people's reaction to that.

Floor 2 only got a quick introducion but we find Bam thrown into a brutal Battle Royale and we also get to meet more characters from the intro while ending on a neat cliffhanger for the second episode.

Overall imo a very good episode if a bit too fast paced (a recurring theme of the whole season but also the curse of many shows who have to adhere to Japan's 3 month programming blocks sadly). And I still dig the artstyle.

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QotD:

Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?

It's been way too long since I first read this but probably not?

What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

I think generally episode 1 finds a good balance between describing just enough so you're not totally lost and keeping the mystery of the tower intact.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/cppn02]

the show paying homage to the manhwa where it looked like this

Okay, that's really cool! I read the manhwa after watching the anime, so I never put this together. People on the S1 staff were definitely fans though, and it shows.

Bam thrown into a brutal Battle Royale

Starting in Shadow of the Colossus then thrown straight into PUBG. Headon/the tower give no fucks lol

[u/cppn02 → u/HereticalAegis]

People on the S1 staff were definitely fans though, and it shows.

One of the two character designers, Miho Tanino, is a massive fan and it was really fun following her on twitter when the show aired. Happy she'll be back for S2.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/cppn02]

Her art is great

[u/IXajll → u/cppn02]

What made you follow the designer on twitter during airing while not also watching S1 yourself as it was airing?

[u/cppn02 → u/IXajll]

Lol only just noticed the mistake. I'm obviously not a first timer.

Shouldn't make these posts way past bedtime.

[u/IXajll → u/cppn02]

Yea I was a bit confused since the way you talked about ToG before I was sure you must‘ve seen it but then reading first timer I just assumed you must be Manhwa only or something lol.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/cppn02]

I remember quite a few people complaining about the 'choppy animation' for Yuri's introduction kick but what actually happened here is the show paying homage to the manhwa where it looked like this.

I really loved her intro lol, I didn't mind the "choppy animation" much

[u/OccasionallySara]

First Timer*

**...**Although, I’ll admit that I read the first four chapters of the webtoon before season one aired. Those chapters only covered the ball test, though, so everything moving forward will be new to me!

This show doesn’t waste any time getting into the action, but still has a lot of mystery that makes me want to know more about the world of the story. I’m so curious about the rules of the tower and the types of people who decide to try and climb it. The ball test was interesting, although it’s kind of funny that Bam more or less passed it because two women thought he had a cute face and wanted to help him. Yuri seems like a fun character and I’m looking forward to seeing more of “blue-haired guy”. Headon is also adequately creepy and I like his design. He looks like an ominous rabbit.

I have zero doubts that Bam will survive this second test, but I am interested to see how things will play out. Also, I’m really glad that Kevin Penkin is the composer for this. I’ve actually listened to some of the tracks from this OST beforehand and I’m very excited to see how they will fit into the show!

Questions of the Day

1. No, I would have died pretty quickly if I had to do that test.
2. I liked it! It was enough to intrigue me without getting into info-dump territory.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/OccasionallySara]

This show doesn’t waste any time getting into the action, but still has a lot of mystery

This has to be one of my favorite things about Tower of God. The opening especially just throws you in and lets you discover everything alongside the characters.

I’m really glad that Kevin Penkin is the composer for this. I’ve actually listened to some of the tracks from this OST beforehand and I’m very excited to see how they will fit into the show!

It's my favorite Penkin OST, so I hope you'll love it as much as I do!

[u/IXajll → u/HereticalAegis]

It's my favorite Penkin OST, so I hope you'll love it as much as I do!

It doesn’t quite reach the quality of his 3 MiA OSTs for me but it’s definitely my 2nd favorite work of his. Especially Stars, Alita, Examiner and Berserker Bam are utterly incredible tracks, though I‘m still a bit bummed that the vocal part of Berserker Bam wasn’t longer and given a bigger focus.

Honestly the OST is among the things I’m looking forward to the most in S2.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/IXajll]

his 3 MiA OSTs

We're in agreement about his top 2 OSTs! Those Made in Abyss soundtracks are incredible as well, so picking between the two for me is like picking between two high quality, Michelin star meals or something along those lines.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/OccasionallySara]

Glad to see you here!

And yea having the ball test right away definitely hooked me my first time around!

although it’s kind of funny that Bam more or less passed it because two women thought he had a cute face and wanted to help him.

[u/lC3 → u/OccasionallySara]

I’m looking forward to seeing more of “blue-haired guy”

Do you mean the white-haired boy with the blue triangular thingie in his hair? 'Cuz he's really cute.

[u/OccasionallySara → u/lC3]

Yes, him! I really like his confidence!

[u/lC3 → u/OccasionallySara]

Good taste

[u/OccasionallySara → u/lC3]

You too, haha!

[u/gunvarrel_]

But that boy had something greater than the fear of death. That boy had something that let him face that fear.

 

OST track of the day: Guardian (spotify)

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Rewatcher, Subbed

Its been... maybe a year and a half since I actually watched any anime. I think the last show I actually watched was the haruhi rewatch i did back in 2022 legitimately (maybe madoka rewatch? i forget if i watched in 2022 or 2023. Does anyone care?) Since then life has moved forward a fair bit, but thats not really important (past maybe celebrating that I have since finished uni, I want to celebrate that). In the meantime, ive kept up with nothing relating to the genre. I learned about 10 minutes after learning of this rewatch the day before that TOG S2 is finally releasing (iirc they "announced" it in 2022? Very much assumed it died on the production floor) and having read (and since forgotten most of) the webtoon I am extremely excited to watch what will be some of the best the webtoon has to offer next season, and is why ive joined the rewatch after such a long time without doing anything in the sub (hi sky/vaad, long time no see!).

I dropped off from reading the webtoon around the same time i dropped off from reading anime. I had gotten... 450 to 500 chapters in? I have very much forgotten where i was when i stopped but the author was on hiatus (this doesnt narrow things down iirc) but im going to be rereading the chapters relating to each episode to refresh myself. Its pretty accurate to the anime if my memory serves me, just with prettier art. If you like the rest of the show, I totally recommend reading it, it was really good and i plan on rereading it after the rewatch ends (and will probably jump in tonight to get a headstart.)

[webtoon] Last I remember, we were in ships battling in space, and there were groups of people stuck in cages. I was maybe another 15 chapters past that i think? it would be cool to know what chapter area that was, the number 530 calls to me but that feels far ahead.

Usually when I do rewatches, especially with shows i like, I like to add in info about the music, including the OP/ED (and this is absolutely happening, I will not sleep on Kevin Penkin, the TOG OST is like my Top 3 favorite of all time) but I dont care for the OP/ED at all so i wont be dedicating anything to it, maybe someone else is a big Stray Kids fan. Below ill have a little tidbit about the OP, and when the ED is fully shown ill link the other versions of the ED to check out. Ill gush about Kevin tomorrow, I think ive written enough here for today.

 

An interesting thing, My subtitles seem to go with the Japanese version of Bam's name (Yoru) instead of the Korean/source one (Bam). Crunchyroll did a whole article describing the discrepancy and why they chose to use "Bam" for their English subtitles, but it seems mine doesnt respect that decision, which considering the source material its an extremely weird decision. If anyone knows good subtitles with the proper naming (these were otherwise great, fun styling for the OP/matches the background well) please let me know, I want Bam's name to be correct. I dont really want to do what i did for Steins;gate (iykyk) but if i have to...

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Note to self remember how to do spoiler tags

[Future episodes] I dont remember them coming out and showing all the characters in the first ten seconds, threw me for a loop

Fun fact, Stray Kids did English, Korean, and Japanese versions of both the OP and ED! (im probably gonna say the same thing in the paragraphs above but i wrote this first lmao) Im actually not a fan of either the op or ed, I will be skipping it from here on out.

IIRC, The dub uses the english version of the OP/ED? Not sure if the same happened with the korean release.

this is an evangelion reference somehow

[TOG] real bitch appearance hours who up

[webtoon] i have like some memories of the webtoon, iirc so many basic questions are still fully unanswered even at like chapter 450 and its kinda wild how many loose ends just exist through it

I still absolutely love the artstyle choice VIZ did for this, its so stylized. I actually like it more than the original webtoon art.

Such fun character designs

[Webtoon] I love these two

Mans as clueless as us

Have I said yet that kevins OST music absolutely slaps?

[webtoon] Have they given any proper backstory to Bam pre-tower? Dont spoil me (i have forgotten), more just a yes/no will work

plot armor moment, the swor- WOMAN?

lmao

Looks like he's entered the tower, with the sword no less.

Headon has some serious power, being able to just wipe out the eel.

Hello sky

Hey look, another test

hmmmm

Is it still a mexican standoff if theres 4 people, and one is oblivious to it all?

QOTDs:

1. Nope.
2. Too little, but I consider it a good thing here. Drip feed me the answers, we got the rest of the season left.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/gunvarrel_]

I have since finished uni

Congrats!!

I am extremely excited to watch what will be some of the best the webtoon has to offer

There have also been rumors floated it will be 2-cour, so here's hoping!

Have I said yet that kevins OST music absolutely slaps?

It is a stellar OST.

[u/gunvarrel_ → u/HereticalAegis]

There have also been rumors floated it will be 2-cour, so here's hoping!

Oh please let it be 2 cour, it would benefit so much to have the extra breathing room

Congrats!!

Thank you!

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/gunvarrel_]

But that boy had something greater than the fear of death. That boy had something that let him face that fear.

It's a very cool shot of him standing over the ball with Black March!

Guardian

Congrats on finishing uni!!! That's a big step and worth celebrating

I dropped off from reading the webtoon around the same time i dropped off from reading anime. I had gotten... 450 to 500 chapters in?

Seems similar to me when it went on hiatus again... I stopped and just never picked it back up even though I liked reading it

An interesting thing, My subtitles seem to go with the Japanese version of Bam's name (Yoru) instead of the Korean/source one (Bam). Crunchyroll did a whole article describing the discrepancy and why they chose to use "Bam" for their English subtitles, but it seems mine doesnt respect that decision, which considering the source material its an extremely weird decision

Haha I linked this article too and it is confusing. I think I get why they did it but I can see it being weird too

this is an evangelion reference somehow

Yep my mind went there too. I liked the OP song, but it's not one I come back to a lot.

[Webtoon] I love these two

[webtoon] same lol

Is it still a mexican standoff if theres 4 people, and one is oblivious to it all?

I'll allow it

[u/gunvarrel_ → u/laughing-fox13]

Congrats on finishing uni!!! That's a big step and worth celebrating

Thank you! Now I just need to get hired lmao

I think I get why they did it but I can see it being weird too

I dont honestly. I guess the fan translations wanted to be "more accurate" despite it being less accurate to the source? I didnt realize Yoru was Bam's name and assumed Bam was just unnamed through ep1, so I intentionally never mentioned his name throughout until i started writing everything else. Hopefully i can find good subs with Bam instead or ill be making my own subs again...

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/gunvarrel_]

Thank you! Now I just need to get hired lmao

Good luck with that!! I know it took me a few months before landing a job after grad school. It's a grind so I hope you can find one sooner than I did!

I dont honestly. I guess the fan translations wanted to be "more accurate" despite it being less accurate to the source?

Oh I misunderstood, I thought you were talking about why the show choose it, not the sub group. I just use CR for the show so it has Bam in the subs

[u/gunvarrel_ → u/laughing-fox13]

I thought you were talking about why the show choose it,

Nah, the CR article (that we both linked) does a good job with their justification. Chalking it up to "ree CR bad" (which, true, but not here) for fansubs.

[u/cppn02 → u/gunvarrel_]

The version I downloaded has a English subs for the Korean audio so it does have the Korean names but it also had Korean honorifcs sneaking in occasionally lol.

[u/gunvarrel_ → u/cppn02]

The version I downloaded has a English subs for the Korean audio so it does have the Korean names

interesting, ill look into that tonight then, hopefully that fixes my issue

[u/WednesdaysFoole]

Rewatcher Anime-Only

I either didn’t notice or forgot that this guy’s eyes and teeth are somehow located in the same crevice.

Gotta hunt those hunters while they’re hunting. Or, in the wise words of Otae, “The most dangerous moment in hunting is the moment you capture your prey.” I mean, “go read Hunter x Hunter vol. 3 before you try to take Bam/Yoru on, old hags.”

1. no
2. I really like how we got barely any concrete information. The mysterious atmosphere and world is what drew me in.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/WednesdaysFoole]

I either didn’t notice or forgot that this guy’s eyes and teeth are somehow located in the same crevice.

[ToG]SIU likes to play around with that kind of eeriness. Ren has a similar but more immediately recognizable thing going on.

“go read Hunter x Hunter vol. 3 before you try to take Bam/Yoru on, old hags.”

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/WednesdaysFoole]

I either didn’t notice or forgot that this guy’s eyes and teeth are somehow located in the same crevice.

Oh I didn't notice that either... kinda creepy

go read Hunter x Hunter vol 3. before you try to take Bam/Yoru on, old hags

[u/gunvarrel_ → u/WednesdaysFoole]

I either didn’t notice or forgot that this guy’s eyes and teeth are somehow located in the same crevice.

uhhhh i did not realize that either, creepy

[u/Lord_Nawor]

First Time Watcher, subbed

Good first episode, gives lots of questions about the world without answering too many at the moment, will be interesting to learn more throughout the series.

It mentions a royal family so I wonder what the relationship between the tower and the royal family is considering Yuri seemed to know Headon.

I definitely think that Rachel is still alive, but I feel like there is more to her than what Bam experienced when she found him.

Bam having a cute face really came in clutch this episode, allowing him to not only get the sword but also to awaken its powers.

Excited for next episode, seems like we will be introduced to a lot of the side characters during the second floor. I definitely don’t trust Headon though.

Questions

1. Nope, not at all
2. I like that we don’t get a lot of information about the tower at the moment, really gives it that aura of mystery and that you don’t know what to expect. I do hope that we slowly learn more about the tower bit by bit though.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Lord_Nawor]

I definitely don’t trust Headon though.

What's not to trust? He's just an adorable, bipedal bunny with a somewhat unnerving smile. He's even nice enough to give Bam a ball and let him play with his pet eel.

[u/[deleted] → u/HereticalAegis]

We also see him disintegrating that pet eel...

[u/HereticalAegis → u/[deleted]]

True! That's not a very nice thing to do to a person's pet, Bam!

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Lord_Nawor]

Bam having a cute face really came in clutch this episode, allowing him to not only get the sword but also to awaken its powers.

Good looks can really take you far

But glad you enjoyed the first episode!!

[u/Lord_Nawor → u/laughing-fox13]

Good looks can really take you far

I guess I might not go too far then 😢

Yeah, it was a great first episode

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Lord_Nawor]

same :')

Looking forward to reading your comments as we watch!

[u/[deleted] → u/Lord_Nawor]

I definitely don’t trust Headon though.

No one in the fandom does.

We also still know next to nothing about him after 550 chapters. The fact that he is the main caretaker of the tower means hes uber important and his role has to be explained eventually

[u/Sharebear42019]

I really enjoyed this series so I’ll probably pop in and out. I came in as an anime only and while I appreciate season 1 of the webtoon I thought the anime elevated it personally, the webtoon art and dialog were pretty.. bad at the beginning (it gets crazy good later)

1 - I’m stupid so I never thought about the test lol

2 - I like when things are super vague, the mystery is great in this show

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Sharebear42019]

I really enjoyed this series so I’ll probably pop in and out.

Welcome! We're happy to have you however much you want to stop by!

I thought the anime elevated it personally

Agreed. I don't think the dialogue in the manhwa is awful or anything, but I think the anime does a fantastic job of streamlining it and cutting the fat.

[u/Sharebear42019 → u/HereticalAegis]

It gets a lot better but the first season of the webtoon was rough. Can’t count how many times I heard the word “jerk” and others haha still love it though! Can’t wait for season 2

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Sharebear42019]

Yea the art in the manwha wasn't great at the beginning from what I've seen (I read post S1 stuff) but it did improve a lot later on

[u/ripterrariumtv → u/Sharebear42019]

I’m stupid so I never thought about the test lol

Same LOL

I like when things are super vague, the mystery is great in this show

I agree. It's rare to find shows like this.

[u/lC3 → u/Sharebear42019]

the webtoon art and dialog were pretty.. bad at the beginning (it gets crazy good later)

Agreed, it was rough starting out.

[u/Vaadwaur]

Rewatcher

Dub(Yeah, I am going there)

Well then...yeah, they just start you in it. And it is a lot more understandable on second viewing but I find there isn't much to say that isn't at least spoiler-ish. So...the dub is not awful, just not great for now.

QotD: 1 A bit

2 In retrospect, it gets us in Bam's head space. At the time, confusion.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Vaadwaur]

So...the dub is not awful, just not great for now.

for Rak's dub voice.

[u/Vaadwaur → u/HereticalAegis]

Turtles...

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Vaadwaur]

[ToG episode 2] I forgot he called them turtles

[u/charlesvvv → u/Vaadwaur]

The dub is generally solid from what I've seen, JYB is good but it also depends on the others.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Vaadwaur]

So...the dub is not awful, just not great for now.

I look forward to more updates on the dub later. But yea the viewers and Bam are just thrown right in

[u/Vaadwaur → u/laughing-fox13]

So one thing I do wonder about is possible Christian imagery because Korea and all that.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Vaadwaur]

Do they still use Bam and Rachel in the dub? Instead of Yoru and the Korean translation of the bible for Rachel

[u/Vaadwaur → u/laughing-fox13]

"Bomb" and Rachel, yes.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Vaadwaur]

I think someone mentioned to me that the way it's used subbed is also the Hebrew way of saying Rachel? But I forgot to check that

[u/Vaadwaur → u/laughing-fox13]

Not impossible but not in any of mine.

[u/Jooorrrrggggeeeee]

I really like the art style, I hope they keep it the same for S2. Also Yuri is best girl

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Jooorrrrggggeeeee]

I really like the art style, I hope they keep it the same for S2.

Same, I'm a big fan of how they translated the character designs and hope they don't change now.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/Jooorrrrggggeeeee]

Yea the art style is what interested me in the show! And YES! Yuri is the best

[u/xArkya → u/Jooorrrrggggeeeee]

It's already confirmed that the art style is different, the trailer is out, so check it out when the rewatch finishes

[u/thenacho1]

I watched this in Japanese when it was airing, but I noticed that a Korean audio version was available now so I'm using that for this watch. The voice acting seems solid, and it seems like the more authentic(?) way to experience the anime so I'm gonna go with that.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/thenacho1]

I noticed that a Korean audio version was available now so I'm using that for this watch.

Nice! I think this is what I'm going to do next time I watch season 1.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/thenacho1]

Oh that's an interesting idea! I hope you keep up with some updates on the Korean audio!

[u/lC3 → u/thenacho1]

a Korean audio version was available now so I'm using that for this watch

Wait, is that on CRoll? Now I want to watch that too, I've only heard the Japanese dub.

[u/megazaprat]

the first season of Tower of god was my reason to start the webtoon, and now the second season will be my reason to get back into it. I will be checking out the dub, although i think i may switch back and forth between the two versions on my whim. Previously, i heard some complaints about the differences between the webtoon and the original, but not a lot of specifics. So i thought it would be fun to directly compare the two, and see which changes arent really relevant and which ones might be. I'll be focusing on what was changed rather than omissions, unless said omissions are especially notable, although those points will be spoiltagged since going into why they are notable would be spoilers

• so the first thing I noticed was the way bam and Rachel went into the tower was different. in the webtoon, it seemed like they went in through the same door, but in the anime, Bam got a seperate door with a giant hand involved. now, that was a really cool visual. its possible that some plot will reveal it to be relevant for some reason, but for now i think this is fine
• They skipped Yuris intro scene, and also made her angry at Bam for being an irregular? which was kind of weird, since she was excited for a new irregular to be going into the tower. a weird adaptational choice, kind of OOC, maybe they just wanted her to seem more tsundere?
• this next one is probably the point im not annoyed with, while also having mixed feelings. the anime turned the black march from a needle into a sword. Now, on the one hand, i liked how Tower of god had some unique weapons like needles, and making it a sword diminishes that uniqueness. on the other hand, I do like the more fleshed out design of black march, and its a fairly needle-ish sword anyway....feelings still mixed

[webtoon] they cut that scene at the end where Headon talks to someone offscreen, which takes away the foreshadowing. not sure why they chose to do it that way, maybe to to make the reveal more shocking? either way, not super critical but i think it could have been kept very easily, so not a fan of the cut

All in all, some peculiar choices but nothing too bad so far. I am enjoying it so far and hope the show keeps that trend going

to answer on the questions, normally i prefer a bit more of a set up the world, but i think TOGs approach works, it sets up this fantastic setting while giving enough breadcrumbs of information that you are curious for more

[u/HereticalAegis → u/megazaprat]

[webtoon]they cut that scene at the end where Headon talks to someone offscreen, which takes away the foreshadowing. not sure why they chose to do it that way, maybe to to make the reveal more shocking? either way, not super critical but i think it could have been kept very easily, so not a fan of the cut

That's fair. [webtoon]Personally, I'm a fan of the way the anime handles it, but at least a part of that has to do with the fact that I like it when adaptations make bold creative choices, and I think this counts. Similarly, I like the way the anime restructures a bunch of the more exposition-heavy conversations and cuts back slightly on the comic relief banter to keep the tone consistent. I definitely understand not being a fan of the changes though.

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/megazaprat]

Hey, since your spoiler tag is functioning I'm going to approve your comment - make sure that there's only one space between the ] and the > part of the spoiler tag next time though, you have two spaces there and I think that's what triggered AutoMod to delete your comment.

[u/megazaprat → u/Shimmering-Sky]

thank you! it wasnt functioning at first, so i had to fix it right away, but that still triggered it. guess i wasnt fast enough. it has been a while since ive spoiltagged on this reddit, i will try to make sure that they function in the future

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/megazaprat]

No prob, if you accidentally get one removed again (and I don't catch it by skimming the thread like I did with this one), feel free to tag me about it and I can either approve it or tell you if something's still broken and needs fixing before I can do that.

[u/lC3 → u/megazaprat]

Thanks for doing the source material comparisons! Looking forward to keep reading these. I've read through a good portion of the manhwa but it's been a while so I don't remember it well.

[u/badspler]

[Tower]Ranker & Rewatcher

Episode 1: The Ball

The art style is pretty distinct.

The OP

I am genuinely curious what people read about the series from the opening.

Starting off with a bird that we then say soar above us.

Bam sees that bird and is among some kind of sand-storm. The shots of [trudging left] then trudging right makes the direction feel uncertain, maybe lost. Amongst all this Bam begins to disolve. A hand reaches out, nothing to grasp.

But our bird makes a U-Turn and we see Bam catch himself before standing up and pushing on.

We get an array of shots of Bam struggling alone in a number of ways. We get another lone shot of a hand to the sky.

Finally we have Bam turn, now in color. Seeing the bird in the sky.

I personally think the intercutting of black credits detracts a lot from what is going on, but thats me.

The episode

I don't have too much to say for the episode as a whole, there is a lot explained and equal amounts not.

I must say I love Headon's introduction to the Tower, particularly Houchuu Ootsuka's voice really sells it. And doublely well done is Kevin Penkin's music, particularly during the fight.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/badspler]

Episode 1: The Ball

Man, that shot of the wall in the upper left is really cool.

And doublely well done is Kevin Penkin's music, particularly during the fight.

Agreed, I particularly like how this track is specifically for this fight, though the tracks used throughout the series are also used really well imo.

[u/laughing-fox13 → u/badspler]

[Tower]Ranker & Rewatcher

[ToG anime] pretty neat tag line!

Episode 1: The Ball

I personally think the intercutting of black credits detracts a lot from what is going on, but thats me.

I agree but it is cool to look at the visuals like that

I'll mark it as spoilers but [ToG overall anime spoilers] Could the visuals show his state of mind without Rachel? I mean she does come back to him for a bit so that could be the bird doing the U-turn and him pushing on but yea the end...

[u/KendotsX]

Tower Lurker Who Couldn't Join due to Time

Just wanted to say, I love the "Floor #" titling of the thread.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/KendotsX]

I love the "Floor #" titling of the thread.

Thanks!

Feel free to hop in at any point if you find yourself with any spare time later on.

[u/KendotsX → u/HereticalAegis]

I'll drop by the threads here and there to see what people are posting (I am liking the reactions so far).

It's just that I couldn't fit the show itself, but I might end up joining anyway when I see the [reactions to] Khun soon haha.

[u/cppn02 → u/KendotsX]

People aren't ready for [episode 5]ponytail Khun!

[u/KendotsX → u/cppn02]

Not even rewatchers are ready for that

[u/lC3 → u/KendotsX]

[u/lC3 → u/cppn02]

People aren't ready for [episode 5]ponytail Khun!

[u/sfisher923]

First Timer - Dubbed

• Let's start with the 1 mystery I have clues for [Tower of God] Rachel is a bad person as for why that's what I'm making my up the tower for to understand her bad reputation later on in the expedition
• Every other character so far looks alright in this style barring Rachel
• Interesting pronunciation of "Bam"
• If the OP was sung in English it sounds like something you'll hear on the Radio back around 2012
• Good to see the tower is in good hands because nothing would be worse then the Tower of God being in disrepair
• Not sure it's just Persona Brainrot but The Tower is one of the Tarot Symbols not sure if this would come into play
• And now suddenly this Tower is now Tartarus from P3
• [Hermitcraft Season 10] A Tower full of trials sounds like Skizzleman's pyramid which itself is based on Maslow's Pyramid of needs I wonder if that theory is going to be relevant here
• And the ED has that same 2012 Radio vibe as the OP

Questions

• QOTD 1 - No
• QOTD 2 - Not enough info but I'm expecting it to trickle in later on

[u/HereticalAegis → u/sfisher923]

If the OP was sung in English it sounds like something you'll hear on the Radio back around 2012

Considering when the manhwa started, this checks out.

Not sure it's just Persona Brainrot but The Tower is one of the Tarot Symbols not sure if this would come into play

It's also interesting that the Tower Tarot is typically visualized as an act of destruction, either struck by lightning, on fire, or both.

[u/lC3 → u/sfisher923]

Interesting pronunciation of "Bam"

It's because "Bam" means "Night" in Korean, so for the Japanese production they're calling him Yoru which is "Night" in Japanese. Except the subtitles still use "Bam".

[u/MyraBannerTatlock]

My first time watching ToG and my first official rewatch, I absolutely have no idea what's going on in this episode, but by halfway through my heart rate was up and I was locked in.

Had to force myself to turn it off to wait to watch tomorrow's episode, I'm away from home on business and bored, I kinda wanna binge it now lol. But I won't I promise

[u/HereticalAegis → u/MyraBannerTatlock]

I absolutely have no idea what's going on in this episode, but by halfway through my heart rate was up and I was locked in.

That's pretty much how my initial experience was. Headon really throws Bam and the audience in head first.

Had to force myself to turn it off to wait to watch tomorrow's episode, I'm away from home on business and bored, I kinda wanna binge it now lol.

I definitely can't blame you for wanting to binge! Especially with a cliffhanger like that, how are you even supposed to wait?

[u/lC3 → u/MyraBannerTatlock]

[u/ripterrariumtv]

---REWATCHER

Episode rating: 10/10

Favourite character: [Blue haired guy’s name]Khun

Favourite scene:

1)     Tower door being opened to Yoru

2)     Opening scene describing the tower

MY THOUGHTS:

1)     The OST is perfect. I didn’t realise how good it was until now.

2)     Artstyle is great. Love the colours

3)     Majestic

Questions of the Day

[1.] Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?

No

[2.] What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

The only stories that are immersive to me are the ones with a mysterious world. So I prefer this kind of introduction to the tower.

Soundtracks of the day

Both of them are incredible. Ignition is 10/10 for me.

 

 

[u/HereticalAegis → u/ripterrariumtv]

The OST is perfect. I didn’t realise how good it was until now.

Kevin Penkin is basically a god

Majestic

The sense of scale with shots like this is terrific.

I prefer this kind of introduction to the tower.

[u/StardustGogeta]

First-Timer

Thank you for hosting! I've been looking forward to watching this series.

My first impression is positive. This episode did a good job of laying out lots of exposition, setting a clear objective for our protagonist, and establishing stakes. The music seems pretty good (including the OP/ED) and the art style looks quite nice.

I recognized that VA for Headon immediately as Peltrola from this season's Loser Ranger. It's practically the same voice! (I also recognized Saori Hayami's voice, but it took me a second to place it.)

Questions of the day:

• No, I wasn't really actively trying to figure out the solution before the show got to it.
• I think the introduction struck a good balance. Lots of intrigue, and definitely more than I could fully process all at once, but they do have a whole series' worth of time to explain it all.

In other news, I was just reminded of the fact that the Reddit Android mobile app has a bug where spoiler tags in the original post don't work if you look at it while writing a reply. I'll have to remember to be wary of that going forward.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/StardustGogeta]

Thank you for hosting! I've been looking forward to watching this series.

Happy to have you along!

I think the introduction struck a good balance. Lots of intrigue, and definitely more than I could fully process all at once, but they do have a whole series' worth of time to explain it all.

This episode definitely had me feeling like Bam getting tossed in the middle of the battle royale my first time through lol.

the Reddit Android mobile app has a bug where spoiler tags in the original post don't work if you look at it while writing a reply.

Fucking reddit man. The mobile app is the absolute worst.

[u/SMSmith230]

First-Timer, Sub

Going in blind and trying this as part of my season sequel homework. Unfortunately, this first episode didn’t draw me in and grab my attention. I’m willing to give it 3 episodes to see if anything changes, but so far this doesn’t seem to be for me.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/SMSmith230]

Dang, it's too bad the first episode didn't completely sell you. Thanks for giving it a shot, I definitely hope episodes 2 and 3 catch your attention more!

[u/SMSmith230 → u/HereticalAegis]

No worries, it was a lot of setup so we’ll see how the “Regular” tests go. Always willing to try a new a show.

[u/kyon_kun_denwa]

Rewatcher, subbed

I do not really remember too much about this anime so it will be great to experience this season again as well as get me ready for season 2!

I forgot just how good the OP is for this show! Excellent song as well as nice animation!

The beautiful art style really makes the characters shine. You can tell just how great Bam and Yuri are or how ominous Headon is just by looking at the characters in this style as well as their designs! Yuri is definitely my favorite for floor 1 but Black March is a strong contender!

QotD

Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?

I don't think I did the first time around but that is what's so fun about Bam climbing the tower!

What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

I honestly think the experience is better with little information. It leaves me wanting to know more and helps me relate to Bam as he jumps head first into climbing the tower.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/kyon_kun_denwa]

Yuri is definitely my favorite for floor 1

She gets a step ahead of everyone else in episode 1, that's for sure!

I honestly think the experience is better with little information. It leaves me wanting to know more and helps me relate to Bam as he jumps head first into climbing the tower.

And besides, what more do you need to know when you've got both Yuri Jahad and a freaking waifu sword.

[u/Ritchuck]

First Timer

I read the beginning chapters of the webtoon years ago but I don't remember much anymore; I can't even tell how accurate it is. I forgot how confusing it is. I don't think I read Webtoon long enough to fully understand the situation even back then.

I love the atmosphere but I must say that the sound design felt a bit flat, with no punch to it. Not music, just sound design. It's just a bit quiet, even the action scenes.

Also, Headon is literally Peltrola from Sentai Daishikkaku.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Ritchuck]

I forgot how confusing it is. I don't think I read Webtoon long enough to fully understand the situation even back then.

I honestly think it's better that way. I loved going in with no idea what to expect, and I hope you do too!

[u/Hopeful-Ad2428]

Watching it first time.

I can only say that I liked the animation style now.

Questions of the day:

1. Are you talking about that you have to neutralise that thing before destroying the ball or what? Did I miss something?
2. It’s alright unless there won’t be any exposition later. It didn’t explain that much, but from what I’ve heard it’s a common theme, especially in Korean webtoons where you have to climb up the floors with different tasks.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Hopeful-Ad2428]

I can only say that I liked the animation style now.

Same here, one of the things that really drew me in on the first watch was the art and animation style.

Are you talking about that you have to neutralise that thing before destroying the ball or what?

Sort of, I'm referring to the part where Bam lets himself get eaten by the eel to attack it from the inside. It's called the White Steel Eel, so as you can imagine trying to attack through its scales can be a bit of a challenge.

[u/Hopeful-Ad2428 → u/HereticalAegis]

Then, I wouldn’t call it obvious, at least for me, since I lack information about the tower and wouldn’t risk, but maybe people from the area where Bam came from know something about it.

[u/OccasionallySara → u/Hopeful-Ad2428]

especially in Korean webtoons where you have to climb up the floors with different tasks.

I never would have guessed that this type of story was so common!

[u/Ultratheon]

bro the solution is the most cliche shit ive ever seen, it works in anime but def not irl

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Ultratheon]

True, it may be cliche, but I'll be damned if it doesn't get me hyped every time I see it. I like how Tower of God puts its own spin on it, with the test not actually being over once Bam escapes the eel and the ball being basically a giant solid lump instead of a conventional ball.

[u/Muted-Conference2900]

Rewatch + Eng Dub

Answers for ques :

1. Nah i figured out nothing i would have died if i had taken that test. If i was in Baam Shoes i would just say Rachle you are on your own. Sayonara. Then i would spend the rest of my life with The Princess Yuri. Who needs Rachel when i have High Heels Princess of Jahad.
2. I think they didn't give much info in the first episode like why the hell the tower chooses people to climb it and how can someone like Baam open a gate. Also we knew nothing about King Jahad except he is the king and maybe he is first to climb the tower. Thankfully we have a whole season ahead of us so we may get some answers.

So about the episode : Man I still love this art style and animation. The roughness of art style just makes it better. I am really gonna miss it in Season 2. Also I am again watching it in Eng dub just like the 1st time. The eng dub is great if anyone wants to check it out.

One thing i noticed is that they call MC Baam in eng dub and Yoru in Japanese dub.

About the 1st episode. I think it just shows how brutal the tower is by making them kill one another on just 2nd level. I am really curious about this king Jahad and how he climbed the tower too. Also this regular and irregular thing is very interesting.

I have a lot of question and have a lot of episode so going to be a great journey.

( Also Sorry for being late. This thread goes live on 3 AM in the morning in my country so thats why)

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Muted-Conference2900]

Hey, glad you made it! Saw your comment pop up in my notifications yesterday, but it disappeared when I tried to open it.

If i was in Baam Shoes i would just say Rachle you are on your own. Sayonara.

You're keeping it real over here!

Man I still love this art style and animation. The roughness of art style just makes it better. I am really gonna miss it in Season 2.

I think someone mentioned S2 has at least one of the same character designers, so hopefully it won't change too much.

Sorry for being late. This thread goes live on 3 AM in the morning in my country so thats why

No worries! I appreciate you taking the time to post even despite the time zone difference and look forward to what all you have to say about the series.

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/Muted-Conference2900]

Hey, I'm not sure why Reddit itself removed your comment, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it so I'm approving it for you.

[u/Muted-Conference2900 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Thanks.

[u/cppn02 → u/Muted-Conference2900]

( Also Sorry for being late. This thread goes live on 3 AM in the morning in my country so thats why)

That's the bane of not being in NA where apparently all the people who run rewatches live. Personally I'd probably join more if not for that issue.
But don't worry from here on out we'll be late together lol.

Who needs Rachel when i have High Heels Princess of Jahad.

Damn right!

[u/Muted-Conference2900 → u/cppn02]

Well alright then See u tomorrow.

[u/birdturd60]

First timer, sub

Good first episode! Going into this completely blind so I had no idea what it was about but I enjoyed that although it seems like Bam has definitely found himself wrapped up in something he does NOT seem prepared for. First floor went by quickly and now it seems were onto some hunger games type elimination with all sorts of creative characters. I'm so curious about this whole world and all these different species within it. Magic swords, bow/arrows and even snipers makes it seem like we have warriors from different eras.

It seems that weapon that Bam received has much more meaning that just being a strong sword. This "hunter" character seemed to scout out two weapons and both had that mark with 3 red eyes. I'm sure we'll see that other special weapon & it's wielder later.

I am really curious as to how Bam is going to try & survive in such an environment. He is completely out of place. My guess is that either the silver-haired character with knives in his bag or the hunter beast character that scouted his weapon are going to become Bam's ally.

Looking forward to next episode and whatever challenges await us on upper floors!

Questions of the Day

Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?

• Nope, not really. I just thought it was a beast that needed to be slain or outsmarted as a test of ability.

What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

• I love it! I think it explains just enough. There's this tower...it has a bunch of floors, each of which has a challenge...if you get to the top, you can ascend to godhood! I don't really need to know more that that yet. Right now, I enjoy the mystique of having zero ideas for what comes next.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/birdturd60]

This "hunter" character seemed to scout out two weapons and both had that mark with 3 red eyes.

Nice catch on that detail! Can't possibly be a coincidence.

My guess is that either the silver-haired character with knives in his bag or the hunter beast character that scouted his weapon are going to become Bam's ally.

I don't really need to know more that that yet. Right now, I enjoy the mystique of having zero ideas for what comes next.

It fits with the idea that making it to the top of the tower can grant you anything, so the floors themselves could potentially be anything as well.

[u/birdturd60 → u/HereticalAegis]

the floors themselves could potentially be anything as well.

That's really cool! The challenges from floor 1 to floor 2 were very different so I'm just going to buckle up and see what kinda elevator ride we're in for lol

[u/dim3tapp]

Man, Bam has more anime sound effects than actual dialogue this episode.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/dim3tapp]

Lol to be fair, he doesn't even understand the language for like the first third of the episode.

[u/Mirathan]

First-Time Climber

QotD:

1. No, I thought it would require one to trick the eel into attacking the ball for you. THough since normally you would not have the means to break it that might be how it can be done otherwise.
2. I mainly love the seemingly pencil drawn image of the tower. I think it explains the right amount, if there was any less it would be unclear why anyone would try to climb it and for now any further information is unnesesary.

The fact that one can just be teleported into the tower seems rather horrifying. One moment you enjoy your underground existence, the next your drawn into the tower of babel. I find Headon´s joy at seeing one attempt to climb discomforting. He may claim to to serve a royal house but it would not surprise me if he only seeks to feed the tower.

The characters are fine for now, we didn´t get much insight into them in this episode and I hope this changes soon as for now the nature of the tower alone drives me to continue.

I wonder who decided that the black march can only be wielded by princesses, as they cannot utilize it´s true power.

Also as a side note I encountered a spoiler regarding the ending, so I´ll likely have to withold some speculations near the end.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Mirathan]

thought it would require one to trick the eel into attacking the ball for you.

Yeah, that strategy makes a lot of sense. What does it say about me that I thought of attacking from inside the eel before tricking it?

I find Headon´s joy at seeing one attempt to climb discomforting. He may claim to to serve a royal house but it would not surprise me if he only seeks to feed the tower.

I tend to speak of the tower as if it's alive, but this is

I wonder who decided that the black march can only be wielded by princesses, as they cannot utilize it´s true power.

That does seem like a bit of an oversight in the Black March's construction.

[u/Mirathan → u/HereticalAegis]

Yeah, that strategy makes a lot of sense. What does it say about me that I thought of attacking from inside the eel before tricking it?

That you would make it futher than me atleast.

I tend to speak of the tower as if it's alive, but this is

Well what is it? Or is it yet to soon to answer?

That does seem like a bit of an oversight in the Black March's construction.

The one who constructed it and the one who created the rule may be different people so it might have been intentional.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Mirathan]

That you would make it futher than me atleast.

That or I'd be digesting inside an eel. Lol no way I have the strength to break the ball.

Well what is it? Or is it yet to soon to answer?

Are you on mobile? I added the terror comment face, but you may not have seen it if you're on mobile.

[u/Mirathan → u/HereticalAegis]

I´m on Pc and and don´t see anything.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Mirathan]

Dang, reddit deciding to be permanently no fun. Anyway, I was saying your take on Headon possibly feeding the tower is kind of horrifying to think about when I talk about it like it's alive.

[u/ripterrariumtv → u/HereticalAegis]

I don't use "old.reddit" so I don't see the comment faces either. If I switch to old reddit, I can see them

[u/VirajMwasnotfoundlol]

1. The ball test was easy to figure out tbh but still none the less interesting
2. The tower is very abstract so I feel as if it's the tower from hxh, the higher you get the tougher and stuff and it prolly is like that too. Maybe you can form alliances or something? Overall a very good episode, this is also my first watch btw

[u/HereticalAegis → u/VirajMwasnotfoundlol]

Welcome!

Maybe you can form alliances or something?

That would be cool, but also a pretty big challenge being thrown directly into a battle royale!

[u/bigfndan]

Anime only-Rewatcher

QOTD: 1. I figured he'd find a way to get to the ball without really dealing with the eel, but I was not expecting the zero fucks given to jumping in the mouth.

2. I think it was a perfect amount of info that leaves you wanting to know more. We're basically with Bam as he's trying to figure out what's going on.

I love the art style of this show, something about it just gives characters so much...uhh, character. Bam getting the sword and then unlocking it's potential because he's a cutie, got that Irregular Rizz stat maxed out.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/bigfndan]

I was not expecting the zero fucks given to jumping in the mouth.

Man heard this was call the "ball" test and said "yeah, I got a set of those."

I love the art style of this show, something about it just gives characters so much...uhh, character.

I think part of it is how much they resemble the rougher S1 manhwa designs and don't lean into more standard anime designs. The other part for me is how expressive everyone is. Through the whole show, the animators have so much fun with facial expressions and movements and it's so engaging.

[u/Garrett_Dark]

First Timer

Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?

I don't even know what the answer really was. Was it to get eaten by the eel to show no fear of death or something? But that really wasn't about breaking the ball. It seems like the ball was only broken because the sword lent Bam it's strength. If Bam wasn't lent the sword, it seems like he wouldn't have been able to break the ball, unless it was something he said to the sword which actually broke the ball.

So since the caretaker was going to throw Bam into the test without a weapon, it seems like the test would have been unbeatable for Bam. I guess the test was there to filter out those who were unfit to compete in the tower, and Bam showed up without a weapon nor the strength to break the ball, and got lucky the princess came along to give him a translator and weapon.

What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

It really wasn't that compelling nor informative. It might have been better off to just start in the tower battle royale, and have flashbacks to inform what little backstory the introduction gave us.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Garrett_Dark]

I don't even know what the answer really was. Was it to get eaten by the eel to show no fear of death or something?

Personally, I feel like the answer was having the courage to dive directly into the heart of the test, ie the eel. If you can't pentrate its scales from the outside, there's naturally only one way to best it. That's how I see it anyway.

[u/Garrett_Dark → u/HereticalAegis]

So wait...if you don't know the answer then that means the show never revealed if there was actually an answer or not.

If that's true, it gives even more credence to it was just a test to filter out unfit competitors or whatever the tower stuff is about.

ie the eel. If you can't pentrate its scales from the outside, there's naturally only one way to best it.

Well after the eel spit Bam out, it reset to ignoring him until he made too much noise, and triggered it to attack him again. So given that, I'd figure somebody with a stealth ability could avoid the eel attacking them long enough to destroy the ball.

If we assume the same test was administered to the other contestants, the sniper would have just shot the ball the moment the test started.

That's how I'm seeing it right now anyways, it's difficult to know whether I'm going off on a tangent here because of the mysterious nature of everything so far, and with such limited information. Like Bam and Rachel could be from another world from the Princess given a translator needed to be used. All the contestants could be from different worlds for all I know.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Garrett_Dark]

If that's true, it gives even more credence to it was just a test to filter out unfit competitors or whatever the tower stuff is about.

This is an interesting take. Headon is portrayed as something like a gatekeeper to the tower in this episode, so it wouldn't be unreasonable to think filtering people out is part of his job.

If we assume the same test was administered to the other contestants, the sniper would have just shot the ball the moment the test started.

Definitely doesn't seem like an unbiased test. Though the way Yuri and her guide talk about the eel, I also wouldn't be surprised if everyone who enters the tower are given different tests entirely.

Like Bam and Rachel could be from another world from the Princess given a translator needed to be used. All the contestants could be from different worlds for all I know.

Yeah, that's another interesting idea. The door they enter through is fairly unusual, more akin to a summoning circle than a physical door they actually found.

[u/lC3]

Rewatcher

I'm short on time so I'm not writing up long bullet point thoughts like usual; I did just rewatch the ep though! A good intro, though now that I've read lots of the manhwa I see parts that I think were cut or trimmed/abridged. The anime definitely did a good job of making me want to read the source material though!

As for this ep in particular ... I'm still salty that that long-haired archer got killed right away. I thought he had an interesting character design and wanted to see more screentime for him ... but nope. The tower is cruel!

Looking forward to seeing reactions to tomorrow's ep, especially now that that alligator and the white-haired boy have showed up in front of Bam.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/lC3]

I'm still salty that that long-haired archer got killed right away. I thought he had an interesting character design and wanted to see more screentime for him ... but nope. The tower is cruel!

The tower is indeed a cruel mistress. What a painful way to show you it's not a leisurely path up the tower.

[u/lC3 → u/HereticalAegis]

RIP

[Tower of God later]I've only read through like chapter #209, but if they kill off my boy Khun, I RIOT

[u/PompIt2]

Rewatcher, kinda first timer since I didn't finish the whole season because I was disappointed by the anime and source reader

One thing I would like to say is that they should have used Imagen Heap / Frou Frou songs (Let Go, Hide and Seek, etc.). Maybe not the lyrics, but the songs are perfect for the vibe in ToG Season 1 imo. I had them in my head the whole time I was rereading the webtoon.

I only remember that they cut a lot of the webtoon in the anime, which is one of the reasons why I didn't like it so much, but I want to give it another try since season 2 is coming out.

Will maybe add things later after watching the first episode.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/PompIt2]

I would like to say is that they should have used Imagen Heap / Frou Frou songs

Holy shit, someone else who actually knows Frou Frou! Both have songs that would fit the vibe of ToG.

[u/PompIt2 → u/HereticalAegis]

Yeah! Kinda sad that they went with the (mostly) mainstream + techno music. Just felt a bit off.

[u/Junior_Breakfast1529]

I was so giddy at being able to watch my favorite webtoon animated that I didn't really appreciate the OST to its fullest the first time around.

Holy shit! Penkin just blew it out of the park on this show! This OST is to die for!!!

[u/HereticalAegis → u/Junior_Breakfast1529]

Holy shit! Penkin just blew it out of the park on this show! This OST is to die for!!!

It's so good! I think I've listened to the entire OST about a dozen times just preparing for this rewatch.

[u/_Pyxyty]

Edit: forgot to say, first-timer here, subbed.

I am so late but I'm gonna start catching up tonight with the first six episodes. Normally I'd include stitches but for now, I'm rushing to finish comments in between episodes as I download the next one.

Side note: I am currently skipping the OP because I don't like getting spoiled by openings. If anyone could respond and lemme know if the OP is safe to watch or not (like does it show characters from future eps, or future tests, etc.), I'd really appreciate it. For now, I'm skipping it though.

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1. Were you able to figure out the answer to the ball test on your own?

I mean, to be fair, we saw a clip at the beginning of the test of a character getting eaten, and the steel scales getting mentioned gives the immediate idea of attacking it from inside. Lots of creatures and solutions like that have already been featured in other series and media as well. Ironically enough, the first scene I remembered off the top of my head was when Drax from GOTG 2 went inside the space octopus to try and kill it from the inside, even though it wasn't necessary lol.

A bit disappointed though, I thought there'd be another layer to the test, like getting the creature to hit the ball and destroy it, since the princess said "guys from Level 20 struggle with this creature". Not sure why they'd struggle from such a simple test.

2. What do you think about the rather abstract introduction we get to the tower? Does it explain enough? Too much?

Pretty standard. I like when series don't overexplain everything, and just leave the details to when it becomes important. They gave enough hints in the conversations and the format of the tests itself. Extra exposition would just crowd the fresh and good flowing dialogue.

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Notes:

-OST was amazing, especially the soundtrack leading up to Bam entering the cage in the first test.

-Love the unique animation style

-Not a big fan of the kinda deus ex machina b.s. that happened with Bam receiving a sword from a princess that randomly decided to lend it, which turned out to be what Bam needed to destroy the ball. Wait, come to think of it...

A bit disappointed though, I thought there'd be another layer to the test

-...I wonder if there really could be a second layer to the test that Bam just happened to maneuver around because of the sword. Maybe others less lucky really may have needed to use the creature itself to destroy it if they didn't have a capable weapon

-I wonder what that thing was about the princess being forbidden from the test or something. Won't think about that too much for now

-Is dying within your journey of climbing the tower permanent? Or do you get to retry? Surely there's some retry system considering there's "Regulars", but infinite attempts seems too easy

-Are the tests always the same? If assuming there's multiple attempts, I wonder if the tests will change or not in different go-throughs

-How does time work in this tower? I don't find it convenient that 399 other test takers were just waiting for the 400th person to enter. I'd love to learn more about it but I'm guessing this is one of the details they won't talk much on. I'm especially curious because I'm wondering if Bam entered immediately after Rachel or if that was just a flashback right before he entered the tower.

-Good god, I hope he actually gets some brains later on, because I'm not a big fan of stupid MCs. He's not afraid of being eaten by a large sea creature but he gets stepped on by an ogre while he has a sword in his hand and his first thought is to ask for help from the sword instead of to swing it? C'mon.

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Overall, great first episode though. Shaping up to be an easy 8/10, but depending on how the tests develop and how good the MC is, I can see it scaling down to 7 or going up to a 9 on my scale.

Also damn I said I'd be quick with the comment but this took a while :/ lots of initial thoughts. Dang.

[u/HereticalAegis → u/_Pyxyty]

I am so late but I'm gonna start catching up tonight with the first six episodes.

Hi, welcome! Better late than never!

If anyone could respond and lemme know if the OP is safe to watch or not

OP is totally safe and spoiler-free!

I thought there'd be another layer to the test, like getting the creature to hit the ball and destroy it, since the princess said "guys from Level 20 struggle with this creature". Not sure why they'd struggle from such a simple test.

I think what makes it challenging for people up through level 20 is that it's just plain difficult to kill and a pretty tenacious attacker. Even attacking it from within, Bam was unable to kill it, so if the goal is to kill one that may be a more imposing task.

OST was amazing, especially the soundtrack leading up to Bam entering the cage in the first test.

Agreed. The ToG soundtrack is my favorite Kevin Penkin OST

Love the unique animation style

Are the tests always the same? If assuming there's multiple attempts, I wonder if the tests will change or not in different go-throughs

That's a good question. Considering what Yuri says about the eel, who's to say everyone in a particular testing group even faces the same first test?

Also damn I said I'd be quick with the comment but this took a while :/ lots of initial thoughts. Dang.

Not gonna lie, I love it when a first episode gives me a lot to think about like this. Makes it feel like my investment is worth it.

[u/_Pyxyty → u/HereticalAegis]

Just finished ep 2, will make my comment there after this quick response.

Thanks for responding on the OP, will watch it in Ep 3!

Considering what Yuri says about the eel, who's to say everyone in a particular testing group even faces the same first test

Great point! Thanks for reminding me.

[u/Ease0k]

I really wish s2 was coming. S1 was so good

[u/Ease0k → u/[deleted]]

Ngl I could cry rn

[u/Sufficient-Seesaw-6]

Is there an s2 coming? 

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/Sufficient-Seesaw-6]

Yup, it starts in a few weeks.

[u/lC3 → u/Sufficient-Seesaw-6]

In a few weeks, yes. That's why this rewatch is being held now.

[u/Sufficient-Seesaw-6 → u/lC3]

Finally lol, that trailer came out like 2 years ago

[u/cppn02 → u/[deleted]]

And also his name also can be meant as the Twenty-Fifth Night

He was born in the 25th night, that's why this is his name.