The Rising of the Shield Hero S4 Ep 9 Review
What can be said about Sadeena? She has a dark and troubled past as the former water miko of Q’ten Lo. She’s Raphtalia’s big sister figure. She’s another one of Naofumi’s unwanted suitors after he beat her in a drinking contest. She’s a fun person to be around, all things considered.
So, who wants to see a mini-Sadeena? Because that’s basically what we get with this episode.
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TVアニメ「盾の勇者の成り上がり」Season 4
第9話『ゾディア』
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Now They’re Gonna Worship Filo, too!
The liberation of Q’ten Lo continues apace as the rebels march towards the old capital. Thanks to Naofumi showing off Raphtalia in her miko outfit and helping everyone, their ranks continue to swell. In an extra stroke of good fortune, Filo is a dead ringer for the country’s national bird, so they have her happily walking around and befriending everyone like the floofy angel she is. Once they get to the old capital, they can perform the succession ceremony that will give Raphtalia the formal, and mystical, powers of the Emperor.
There’s just one problem: the puppet regime has decided to make its stand at the Old Capital. And they’re being led by the Water Dragon Miko.
As Sadeena explains, the role of Water Dragon Miko has always been in her family, and it’s more than just a religious role. The title-bearer also serves as the Emperor’s enforcer and executioner. Basically, Darth Vader without the cybernetics and angst. And Sadeena is unhappy knowing her decision to leave led to another taking up her burden.
As it turns out, though, Naofumi doesn’t have to wait to meet this potential enemy. While he and S’yne are going to meet with Motoyasu II and Elhart, they run into a young girl who’s a dead-ringer for Sadeena.
It’s Mini-Sadeena
The anime doesn’t say that this girl, Zodia, is related to Sadeena. It doesn’t need to; the fact that she looks like a mini-Sadeena is a big enough hint. The fact that she loves drinking alcohol and immediately asks Naofumi to marry her when he shows he can’t get drunk cinches it. This little girl is Sadeena’s little sister, and we all know it. Naofumi may not say anything, but he’s smart enough to put two and two together for himself. And as Sadeena herself states, any little sister she might have would’ve had to take up that role. And Zodia is only a kid.
Let that sink in. The system would have a kid become a religious leader and executioner. That’s messed up. When this is all over, Naofumi is going to have to go and have a talk with Sadeena’s family. Better yet, forget the talking. Make Sadeena the new head and banish the old ones.
In any event, things stop being so easy once the rebels arrive at the old capital. The regime chooses to stand its ground and asks to parley with the rebels. It would also seem that the puppet masters opted to strike at the villages under their control without Zodia’s knowledge. As a result, Naofumi has to send Atla, Fohl, S’yne, and Gaelion away to help. It’s clear that while Zodia is willing to play fair, her superiors have no such desire to play fair.
Time to Fight Dirty
I can’t remember what exactly is going to happen next from the light novel, but I do know that things are only going to get worse before they get better. It doesn’t help that Sadeena is likely going to have to fight the sister that she’s never met before, either. Which is incredibly sad, since Zodia is such a sweet girl. Plus, seeing her get lost so easily reminds me of Zoro from One Piece, so bonus points in my book.
This episode wasn’t that exciting, but to be fair, that seems to be the case for a lot of this season. It’s mostly drama and talking with action in between, and that’s fine. I’m still going to watch it, regardless.
Also, it gets shunted to a smaller scene, but after Raphtalia gives Fohl advice on how he needs to stop spoiling Atla, he starts calling her “big sis.” She has come full circle!
I give Zodia a 3.5/5
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Thanks for reading: Now there are two Sadeena’s, Sorry, my English is bad:)