Anime

English Dub Review: Quality Assurance in Another World “Akira Kagami”

By David King

September 02, 2024

Overview Haga and the crew meet a new friend and a very unusual boy…Our Take This time around, We’re introduced to Akira Kagami, a debugger from Entermation Inc., who officially joins Haga’s party. In a nutshell, Akira’s a free-spirited and lively individual who adds a new dynamic to the group. Later on, the cook-off between Haga and Akira showcases her adaptability in the game world, hinting at her deeper capabilities.The story takes a darker turn as the party faces a sudden attack by giants and a titan, who is also revealed to be a Seeker. The unsettling atmosphere in the Moravi Settlement pushes Haga and Akira to investigate further, leading to the discovery of Gaydle, an NPC Seeker who has been transformed by unknown forces. The situation escalates, leaving Gaydle in a perilous state and raising questions about the true nature of this NPC-turned-Seeker and the mysterious Yamanaka.Overall, the episode proved that as a compelling character, Akira is a fun and energetic addition to the party while deepening the plot with new threats and mysteries. Hints about the recent reveal on the manipulation of NPCs, along with the consequences of what the console command ability can do which added tension to the proceedings, the real question is, will the object Akira gave Haga have a payoff later on?