Hedin Selland kidnaps and threatens Bell Cranel to accept Syr’s date proposal. He then puts Bell through rigorous training in order to transform him into the ideal gentleman.
Following Hedin’s instructions, Bell Cranel leads Syr on the date at the Goddess Festival, where Bell’s new attitude impresses Syr, but she feels conflicted about his unexpected change.
Here are the latest updates.
1. Episode 2 Release Date
Episode 2 of ‘DanMachi’ will be released on Thursday, October 17, 2024. It is a weekly anime, and new episodes are released every Thursday. Watch ‘DanMachi’ on Crunchyroll.
I. Is DanMachi on a break this week?
No, ‘DanMachi is not on a break this week. Episode 2 is not delayed and will be released on the above-stated date.
2. Episode 2 Speculation:
DanMachi Season 5, Episode 3, titled “Odr,” is expected to pick up right where the last episode left off—continuing Bell Cranel’s eventful and slightly awkward date with Syr. Now that Syr has made her bold request, we’ll likely see Bell wrestling with the idea of helping her escape the watchful eyes of the Freya Familia so she can finally explore and do what she wants without being held back.
Meanwhile, we can also expect Goddess Hestia and Ais Wallenstein to be hot on Bell’s trail. Having been kicked out of the tavern in the last episode, Hestia will likely be even more determined to find Bell, especially knowing he’s on a date with Syr. Ais, who had already shown some jealousy at seeing Bell with Syr, might join Hestia in the search, creating an amusing team-up that could lead to some fun interactions between the two as they try to “rescue” Bell from his situation.
All of this is sure to unfold with the underlying tension of Freya’s continued involvement. With everyone in the mix—Bell, Syr, Hestia, Ais, and the looming presence of the Freya Familia—episode 3 is shaping up to be another tense and exciting chapter.
3. Recap of Episode 1
DanMachi season 5 episode 2, titled “Master,” kicks off with Ottarl asking Goddess Freya about the rumors swirling around her competition with Syr to win Bell Cranel’s heart. Freya confirms she’s giving Syr a chance, especially since Syr has openly admitted her feelings for Bell. Freya knows it’s a big gamble for Syr, but she finds it fair to let her try. Ottarl, ever loyal, affirms that everything he does is for his goddess.
After the opening credits, the scene shifts to Bell and Hedin Selland, the elven adventurer who drags Bell to a cafe. Hedin immediately interrogates Bell about his intentions with Syr. He makes it abundantly clear that Bell doesn’t have the luxury to refuse Syr’s date proposal. In fact, he threatens to kill Bell and every member of the Hestia Familia if he dares decline.
Hedin gives Bell two choices: either make Syr the happiest woman in the world or bring her joy every day for the rest of her life. Even when Bell protests that he loves someone else, Hedin shuts him down, saying Bell only needs his eyes for Syr.
With no other choice, Bell accepts the date proposal. But Hedin isn’t satisfied with Bell’s current state, deeming him unfit to date Syr. He decides to put Bell through intense training, a total overhaul, to mold him into the perfect gentleman by the time the Goddess Festival arrives. This kicks off Bell’s personal nightmare, as Hedin’s torturous training regime goes on day and night with no breaks.
Meanwhile, Hestia and her familia receive a letter from Bell explaining that he’s agreed to go on the date with Syr, mostly to keep them safe. At the end of the letter, Bell hilariously sneaks in a desperate “help me,” leaving Hestia fuming as she imagines what horrors Bell must be going through.
During Bell’s rigorous training, Hedin fixes everything from Bell’s posture to his eloquence, slowly turning him into a suave gentleman. Bell even starts calling Hedin “Master,” which, for Bell, is both a sign of submission and survival. The training is brutal, with Hedin electrocuting Bell whenever he slips up, but Bell’s progress is evident.
At one point, Bell’s new charms impress Cassandra when they team up to buy a Hyper Dungeon Tapioca Deluxe Sandwich. Cassandra, overwhelmed by the new and improved Bell, blushes and faints. Despite this success, Hedin remains unsatisfied, believing there’s still room for improvement.
Elsewhere, Ryu is distracted at work, while Anya, Chloe, and Lunor plot to escape their duties and enjoy the Goddess Festival. They trick Hestia and her familia into covering their shifts at the tavern, leaving Hestia in the unfortunate position of smashing dishes and causing chaos.
The Goddess Festival, led by Goddess Demeter, begins with a bang. Bell arrives looking handsome, while Syr shows up in a beautiful white dress. Bell leads the date flawlessly, thanks to Hedin’s grueling training, leaving Syr pleasantly embarrassed but slightly conflicted. She loves how Bell has changed but also misses his goofy side.
During their date, the pair runs into Ais Wallenstein, who becomes visibly jealous of seeing them together. Shortly afterward, Hestia, clad in an apron, teams up with Ais to bring Bell back. Meanwhile, in a narrow alley, Syr learns about Bell’s training under Hedin and grows angry.
However, she promises to forgive him if he fulfills one of her dreams—Syr wants Bell to abduct her like a knight from a fairy tale, to give her the freedom to explore and be herself, away from the watchful eyes of the Freya Familia. The episode ends with Syr asking Bell if he can make this dream come true.
About Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon, also known as DanMachi for short, is a Japanese light novel series written by Fujino Ōmori and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda.
The story follows the exploits of Bell Cranel, a 14-year-old solo adventurer under the Goddess Hestia. As the only member of the Hestia Familia, he works hard every day in the dungeon to make ends meet while seeking to improve himself.
He looks up to Ais Wallenstein, a famous and powerful swordswoman who once saved his life and fell in love with him.
He is unaware that several other girls, deities and mortals alike, also develop affections towards him, most notably Hestia herself. He also gains allies and improves himself with each new challenge he faces.
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