Anime

English Dub Review: Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers “Hiya, Djinn of Light and Darkness”

By David King

May 30, 2024

OverviewHiya, the djinn who commands the origin of light and darkness, appears out of nowhere and attacks Flio. Fenrys is gravely injured protecting him, sending the normally peaceful Flio into a rage as he unleashes his own immense power upon Hiya…Our Take This time around, the new enemy poses a significant threat. And it’s here when the intensity adds to the drama, and we see a new side of the protagonist’s anger, proving he’s not to be trifled with. As Flio’s merciless attack on Hiya for killing Fenrys was easily the most intense moment in the show. Around the same time this is going on, the princess’s involvement adds a layer of intrigue, as she is more reasonable than others, hinting at possible resolutions.And for the blonde hero who indirectly caused chaos with the djinn, it leads to some major twists on his end, along with the revelation that Flio didn’t know what an Infinity symbol looked like, leads to a series of unexpected yet effective tonal shifts that manage to mix humor, suspense, and romance effectively. However, near the end it shockingly works itself out in a very wholesome way with a comedic ending that really knew how to blindside me…Overall, the episode’s development of Flio’s character, particularly his commitment to Rys, was heartwarming and impressively advances the romance, especially near the end which is a rarity in Isekai. And the big reveals from the Djinn in combination with her being added to the dynamic adds a fascinating layer to the proceedings, along with the big reveals on how Flio’s “infinite” powers work. As for the fate of the blonde hero, I’m curious to see where it goes next!