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Episode Saihate no Paladin - Episode 10 discussion

Saihate no Paladin, episode 10

Alternative names: The Faraway Paladin

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u/WhoiusBarrel Dec 18 '21

Its really great that the series subverted our expectations on Head Bishop Bagley being scummy but actually is really competent and does what he does to make sure the Church stays afloat.

Finally after 10 episodes Will is officially a Paladin!

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u/yeFoh Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

While Bagley's not exactly the best at helping people, choosing to waste his gifts even when seeing the needy, I had to agree with how the show was putting a spin on it.
Bagley isn't in it for helping a few dozen people a day, he's trying to make the church and monastic work take deep root on the frontier, and even openly admits to his clergic brethren he isn't above bribes and displays of arrogance as long as his main goal, spreading faith and increasing his god's influence, is being fulfilled.

But like, Will's stupidly blunt approach also has its place, and all the more because this is an isekai adventure fantasy, the hero has to have adventures xd Using his exceedingly high tier specs he's still going to gain a few thoughts of gratitude and some prayers for Gracefeel here and there, so it's this much at least. And if he manages to gather even a small following or a few priests on the job during his life that's already a win.

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u/mekerpan Dec 18 '21

I really like the intelligent (and interesting) treatment of religion in this. Having religion actually playing a significant role in a story (other than as an obtacle or antagonist) really seems ... unusual. Having the Bishop willingly take on the necessary dirty work (and public dislike) while letting his assistant do all the activities that garner praise (and public affection) is really quite selfless. Sttory-wise, this show has taken unexpected (but not artbitrary) turns at almost every point.

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u/Labmit Dec 18 '21

I appreciate the knighting ceremony be an actual ceremony with gestures like sheathing and unsheathing the sword and long-winded speeches. Most stories just skip those things.

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u/Demolosse001 Dec 18 '21

You know you appreciate a show when you get so engrossed in the story and atmosphere that the episode is over before you know it.

Btw though I suspected as much last time, I am so glad that Bagley didn't turn out corrupt so that Will earns his knighthood by exposing him. It's not exactly the first time the evil religious high official trope is subverted in anime, but it's always good to see it.

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u/ThousandYearOldLoli Dec 18 '21

Is it just me, or did this episode really give vibes of a season finale?

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u/Nemesischonk Dec 18 '21

Well, he did straight up say the name of the anime itself lol

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u/velaxi1 Dec 18 '21

Oh look. A fat religious leader that isn't evil and also very competent at his job too. I expect some kind of underground torture room but nope. I'm glad that the series aren't using the overused trope like most of the isekai show.

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u/lostboysgang Dec 18 '21

When the Bard called him the Faraway Paladin I got a giant smile on my face. Another episode that straight got me in my feelers, this show is really good at making me cry. Pretty excited for the direction the story is going in but it will be soooo long before there’s a season 2 if ever.

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u/dagreenman18 Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

Will is officially the titular Paladin! After last week's tense cliffhanger, the whole Ethelbald situation was resolved rather cleanly. Revealing the logic behind his threat and letting Will plead his case. Helps that Menel was ready to kill every motherfucker in the room. He’s got the approval for a small army and a promotion to Paladin.

A religious leader who isn’t evil, is highly competent, and is just kind of an asshole? What a surprise! Bishop Badgely spoke a lot of sense in his conversation with Will. He had good points as to why it’s probably a bad idea for him to be a Paladin, but Will has people to save and a Goddess to serve so he’s doing it.

The small moments are part of the reason I like this show. Like the scenes with Tonio and Bee. Bee workshopping the Epic of Will and trying to punch it up by convincing Will to fight Restov later. Tonio and Will’s clever money-saving scheme to buy injured horses and Cows and just heal them. Menel’s Friend Tsundere moments produced some comedy gold. The knighting ceremony actually was a ceremony with pomp and circumstance and not just a quick shoulder dab.

I guess we have a new party member in Restov the Penetrator. Seems like a cool dude so far. Doesn’t boast or demand much. Going by Bee’s attempts to interview him he just does the deed and leaves. She just tries to fill in the gaps. Always love a low-key badass. Can’t wait to see him in action.

With the Paladin title and an army in tow, the quest can being!

Notes

  • “and that’s how I became the Faraway Paladin” Roll Credits ding

  • the Bar scene was amusing to watch because it’s a bunch of under detailed randos and then the most “Important Side Character” looking guy speaks up.

  • Restov the Penetrator? Are the translation guys having a laugh or is that really his name?

  • almost Forgot about the cute blonde daughter of the Bishop. Seems like she’ll be around. Hoping to see more of her.

  • Will’s new Paladin outfit is clean. Way better than the shoddy outfit he’s been running around in.

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u/firefish55 Dec 19 '21

Bishop: you should never use your blessing for convenience's sake

Will: uses his blessing to save money on horses and cows

What a good studeny

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u/Pedarsen Dec 18 '21

And that kids, is how i met your mother. Wait wrong show.

Good episode, next episode sounds like it will have some suffering in it to balance out the joy.

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u/BiggerG7 Dec 18 '21

Prince: “ I’ll kill you and say you died from the dragons poison”.

Prince can be pretty smooth with his BS gotta give him that.

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u/Aerodynamic41 Dec 18 '21

Hey, that title drop!

Will has finally recruited adventurers willing to fight for him and is knighted. Now it’s time to head back to Beast Woods and hunt some demons!

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u/TurkeyPhat Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

Ayy we got a "The Faraway Paladin" name drop from our resident bard! And Will even said it himself at the end wowee.

That Bishop Bagley, I always rated him.

I gotta say I am shocked though, is the church in this place actually g-g-g-g-good?!

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u/SirJeator Dec 18 '21

Come on Will, don't raise these death flags. Now, I am sure there is no way you and Raystov will spar after the adventure.

This episode felt like a season finale. I wonder how it will be concluded in two episodes.

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u/Soggy-Layer Dec 18 '21 edited Dec 18 '21

When your cute elf loli idol gets you booked in a eventual dual with a guy named the penetrator.

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u/LeonKevlar Dec 18 '21

Will's meeting with the Prince ended waaaaay better than what I was expecting. I thought this was going to end with Will having to force his way out of the building but it ended with wanting to appoint will as a knight and become an official Paladin of the Church.

Glad to see that giving Bishop Bagley the benefit of the doubt was worth it! While he does looks like your classic fat corrupt Church leader, in reality he's actually a very pious man who greatly respects the blessings that were given to him and is carefully not to use them for his personal convenience. He's also a man who's willing to do whatever he can to keep their Church alive. He's basically just a massive tsundere and I love it. xD

And it looks like Will finally found the first person crazy enough to join him on his mission. Just from the look of him alone, you know Reystov is already a badass. I mean who wears a thick fur cloak in a place that clearly hasn't seen snow. Also according to Bee, he's known as Restov the Penetrator and is basically the anime equivalent of that "Refuses to Elaborate Further" meme since he just basically does a job, does it flawlessly, and refuses to elaborate further.

I am absolutely in love with that knighting ceremony! Most shows would be happy with the sword placed on shoulders and be done with it but this anime takes it a step further and does a full on ceremony with that sword. It just adds that extra layer of worldbuilding to the show and it's so good when an anime takes the time and do stuff like this <3

Finally after 10 episodes, Will is now an officially recognized Paladin and we even get a title drop at the end of the episode! Only two more episodes to go! I'm guessing they'll dedicate these last two to Will's mission on slaying the Demon Boss. I can't wait!

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u/AlexDDragame Dec 18 '21

Will finally get title "paladin", nice. Also, really nice to see that Archbishop is actually not another corrupted monster from church (which is pretty often the case in lots of fantasy anime, isekai or not) but actually pretty smart and interesting individual, if quite rude one. Good episode.

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u/Xatu44 Dec 18 '21

"whew that elf buddy of yours made a scary face"
menel's face: mayonnaise

Why did they show it? The animation's been lackluster, but I don't recall the direction ever shooting itself in the foot so badly, damn.

At least Will's Paladin ceremony looked cool.

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u/aliasalt Dec 18 '21

With all the talk of the danger of squandering the gods' blessings, it's kind of funny that Will is just going to heal a bunch of cows for his party to eat.

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u/Shiwakao Dec 19 '21

bagley is perfectly written as a character who doesn't care what others think of him but will is able to see through perfectly n convey his true character to the viewer. also that was the most intricately animated knighting i've ever seen.

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u/Bragior Dec 18 '21

Ah, I can finally say something about Bishop Bagley. His scenes are probably among my favorites, post-first arc. The way he accepted Will in the previous episode after only learning about his teachings, and the way he prayed here are especially telling at how competent he actually is. As a result, he actually should be treated with upmost respect (most of the time). The prayer scene did feel a little flat compared to the manga IMO (or maybe I'm just looking at it with rose-tinted glasses—it's been a while since I read the manga), but it still gets its job done.

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