Spider vs Earth Dragon Araba | So I'm a Spider, So What? 

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It’s hard to put into words, but I really got Kumoko’s frustration at the end of the battle. This isn’t a monster that she killed out of self-defense, she purposely went out to hunt Araba. After such a bitter and narrow fight, having Araba calmly accept defeat and death is a bit jarring. She’s reminded that this wasn’t some random monster, this was a noble beast, a creature with intelligence that she killed out of whim, not necessity. Plus, having struggled her entire time in the labyrinth, having an enemy as powerful as Araba give up in the end might have “diminished” Kumoko’s win in her head.

This is kind of like her graduation exam. She went out and picked this fight rather than stumbling across it and scrambling to survive. She made a plan, set the stage, and is giving it her best against one of the monsters that nearly broke her from terror just by being near it. Now she is strong, she is prepared, she is ready to take her place.

I liked it, specially the ending, it captured Kumoko's feelings perfectly, she defeated Araba but it left a bitter taste on her mouth as she realized Araba was the one living with pride, she was just surviving until that fight. As a sign of respect she destroyed the body rather than eat it.

Man her speech after Araba surrendered and accepted his defeat got me emotional also the face Kumoko made when she got caught was so adorable and kinda looked like she was about to cry.

1:14 That moment when Araba realizes his opponent is a psychopath

this is the same spider girl that slayed a dragon. *AND SHE KILLED ANOTHER ONE*

It's really something to only hear one voice being able to move an entire scene along. And up to the final moments of this battle. She single handily moved my emotions with that "What it means to overcome and to survive" monologue. Great voice. Much applause to you.

Araba was really the final hurdle before leaving the Elroe Labyrinth. The two Earth Dragon's Kumoku ran into earlier were actually defense oriented, and the other offense oriented. Alaba was an all rounder who surpassed both Earth Dragons in their specialties, and was also way more intelligent and vicious than he had any right to be [basically a prodigy]. After taking this monster down, Kumoku can now officially call herself OP 🕷️

When ya realize this show got 24 episodes instead of 12. Eyyyy

Is in their most critical moments when the Main Character gain new abilities. Araba, a true MC

Her beating araba was one of my favorite moments while reading. It really shows how strong she's become

This is the best episode to this day. Animation was perfect.

i swear after the fight when kumoko got mad at araba for giving up i was crying for some reason and since today araba got a special place in my heart

So the first time I watched this I was confused at why Kumoko was so frustrated when she beat Araba, but then after the second time through I realized why: Because she's disgusted with herself. Araba lost and died holding on to his dignity and pride. He accepted his defeat willingly. Meanwhile, Kumoko abandoned her pride in the name of survival, struggling against her fate no matter how ugly or underhanded it was because that determination was what kept her alive. She hates that Araba doesn't do the same. She's angry at him for not sinking to her level and all the frustration she's built up against the unjust nature of the world she's found herself in spills out.

She has joined the ranks of the Slime and the Lich. Top Tier Monster Trio

I just want stop by here and appreciate how both Spider and Slime Isekai's have been absolute fire these last few weeks. ^_^

Araba was certainly a dragon worthy of respect. Dude was in a league of his own amongst his kin. (Even though he wasn’t the strongest, but eh small details.)

*Gilgamesh:* “Hey! That’s my move!” *Kumoko:* “What’s yours is mine!” *Gilgamesh:* “The biggest bully in spider history.”

TLDR Its respectable to tryhard just like its respectable to surrender gracefully. Neither Kumoko or Araba were wrong. But Araba made his choices with a sense of peace and Kumoko is overly reliant on other people to give her that peace. See at every point in time, Kumoko had given the battle to Araba. She had given that battle weight, she had given it meaning. If Kumoko hadn't staked so much of her mental health on this fight, it would not have mattered at all that Araba surrendered. It was a good fight and a surrender is a respectable decision. But Kumoko couldn't like it because it didn't give her the catharsis she wanted. It didn't "fix" her the way she wanted But if the only way Kumoko can heal is entirely dependent on how someone else reacts, then she was never going to heal that way. To find inner peace, Kumoko can't be swung around by what other people choose to do. Because she's so messed up, she gets so affected by what others decide for themselves and that's why she's left so bitter

Foxy jumpscare in FNAF 2 be like: 1:11

The CGI actually worked out pretty well for this battle, things were very fluid, and it must have given a few animators at least a week of longevity

Imagine dying to a spider, PFFFF, could never be me. **sees spider next to me and dies of a heart attack**

Despite the CGI this was a really good fight, this anime needs more recognition

This was probably the most emotional I’ve gotten over this episode, probably one of the best I cant wait for the next

Let's admit it, our girl has grown up and earned the title "Dragon Slayer". I honestly believe she's part fairy type (if she were a Pokemon at least).

the CG in this episode was really good not even gonna lie

She's finally gonna be outside next episode

Ah, so that was not a final episode. Quite a relief, I like this spider.

That is one powerful little spider. Peter Parker's got nothing on her.🕷🕸

And yet, This ain’t the final boss of the labyrinth

Bro I'm sure that when this spider reaches her peak or it evolves into her human form...she will be able to destroy counties with a snap of her fingers..

This anime is so underrated I love it .and believe me it will be Better just you wait

When your strategy against a dragon in D&D works flawlessly and the dice gods are on your side.

1:14 So cute, yet somehow deeply terrifying.

Aoi Yuuki is a goddess for her VA work

Its like watching slime but takes long to get out of the cave in first half which is literally so enjoyable for me as a slime fan

1:15 when you finally need to confront the spiders in your attic/basement, but they're expecting you

This anime is literally here to save us from the big tragedy we all experienced yesterday !!!

The revelation was already set up in episode 8, but it made me happy to know for sure who Kumoko actually is in the “present” time.

Whenever I think of CG in anime, the first thing that comes to my mind is the old stuff they did in Yu Gi Oh 5D's While that doesn't sound like a fair comparison between this and a series that is over ten years old now, the basic problem with this kind of CG is still here: I don't know what it is but it has this really stuttery quality where it's almost like some frames are missing and yet you can't actually point to any skips in the motion. Even after all this time, that feeling is still there. But regardless, this series has made very effective use of CG. The closeup shots of Kumoko in particular usually cut into the hand drawn animation and back again without a noticeable transition, the models themselves look impressive and appropriate to the aesthetic as mobs in an MMOJRPG-inspired world, but this fight in particular seals the deal. Not only dos it not feel like a cheap substitute for a hand-drawn fight, but it does things that play to the strengths of CG and would not only be arduous to replicate by hand, but probably not as effective.

And if the dragon isn't dead after that, then she's doing something wrong.

I definitely didn't think Araba was going to be so goddamn colorful. I was imagining a pure brown color since he's and earth dragon.

Feels bad for the Dragons in anime most of the time they gets killed.

The best anime fight of 2021 so far in my opinion.

This show has a great formula because I am genuinely interested in who she’s gonna fight next

I'm in love with the fact that this is Tsuyu's voice actor! She has such talent

Imagine almost dying, but you remember you’re the protagonist(s).

People stop sleeping on this anime and just actually pay attention to the plot you may enjoy it

It was sad to see that araba accepted his lost and was ready to die while she didnt wanted to win like that.

Therapist: Kawaiider isn't real. Kawaiider can't hurt you. Kawaiider: 1:14

Can we yalk about how they made this fight 200x more brutal than in the light novel I just read that part and the part where she kept loosing body part was all anime exclusive yet It did bring the stakes wayyyy higher

Took his defeat like a champ

this fight was awesome 10/10 for me

Amazing fight. I’m so happy seeing that little spider get stronger. 🥲

i feel bad for all the pain she went through. Ow. Just Ow

Kinda feels weird that after beating the most powerful monster in the most dangerous dungeon in the world, she Only went up 5 levels. While yes that is a lot i’d expect closer to at least 8 levels

That was the most epic battle so far !!! And the animation was just fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I honestly liked that dragon's design.

When a Demon Queen was talking about the Earth's dragon, I suspect she remembered her life as a spider !!

Nice catch! 😎

Spider + Saiyan = Kumoko

Now this is pretty cool, i’m loving this anime

me pretending i have any idea what this is about: spider, yes.

I just adore Kumoko.

Imagine losing to a spider, WeirdChamp

1:14 encapsulates the get in spongebob meme lol

I find that Araba knew that She would relish his struggle so my takeaway was that this was a Final Flex before the End.

Love the fight, tear fell after Arabaswas ready to die, i wish Kumo woukd at least bow to him in respect

Battle of Might, wit and mind. Awesome episode can't wait to see her fight Mama

2:12 Unlimited Poison Works

Imagine the slime being here lol

The CG didn't actually bother me at all this episode.

I like it best when she’s 2D animated

I honestly thought that this would be the last episode, but then I googled it and realised there will be 12 more

No gonna lie, I was at the edge of my seat

Spider vs Frog- What the heck am I watching? Spider vs Monkies: What the HECK am I watching? Spider vs Dragon: WHAT THE HECK AM I WATCHING

when you're playing undertale anime version(game of thrones style), but instead of playing as frisk, you play as muffet:

Awesome So I'm a Spider, So What? Video.

When I watched this episode this entire fight scene was cut from the episode on crunchyroll

Is ep 12 the last episode this season? Or next week last episode? And does Kumoko continue in Spring (14th April - June)?

Araba's fate was sad but also good because kumoko gave him a chance to really push his limits and perish with dignity, we all die someday but scarcely few of us get to live

Such a cutie final boss spider ^^

Dude this episode was AWESOME 🤩. How many episodes are there gonna be? I really want to read the light novel now.

This is like monster hunter.

1:15 That’s the face of someone who has lose their mind

As an LR reader this fight was well adapted

She gonna be dinner is served. Today special is earth dragon

first it was the frog, then the fire dragon. now the only earth dragon who survived and encounter with the demon lord. araba was probably the strongest monster in the labyrinth. i am so proud of this spiderling

The best episode so far, really Great battle i must say! I cant wait to see more lore

This fight was everything I hoped it would be and more.

POV: you're not early you're just at the right time

This was a sick fight. They both fought hard and intelligently. Something few newer animes seem to understand. Explosions and insane skills are great but if your idea to use them is stands there take the enemies attacks then shred then its just boring.

Kumo-Chan: GATE OF BABYLON-Poison Infinity prison!

1:15 my reincarnated spider cant be this cute...

those web orbs that she throws kinda reminds me off carol malus dienheim from symphogear

Please tell me there’s a second season or 12 more episodes?

Wow... She slay a earth dragon so nice.

Coolest episode so far

La araña más poderosa a la que nadie se le puede oponer