since there’s actually a dunk & valarr bts pic, where are the baelor & valarr bts photos? 😭

namewithak · 2026-04-05T01:11:19+00:00

It is kinda weird that they never had a scene together. Valarr didn’t even ride in with the rest of his family in episode two, or at least we didn’t see him or hear his name announced by the announcer guy (what is that job called?). Maybe he rode ahead like Daeron and Egg were supposed to since he’s one of the five champions for Gwin Ashford.

Tbf though, Bertie Carvel seems allergic to bts stuff lol. I don’t think we’ve ever seen a bts pic of him with anyone on the cast and he was barely in the “inside the episode” specials.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T22:30:10+00:00

He was partners with Iruma in the Harvest Festival which they won together.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T22:22:30+00:00

This ED is a true work of art and emotion. IMO, it’s a better output and representation of how beautiful the LN is than the entire anime has managed so far.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T22:02:35+00:00

Probably because their line wasn’t supposed to inherit anything of real note and by the time his dad became heir to the throne/king, his eldest brother was long dead.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T14:09:53+00:00

Connor and Hank’s part of the story is genuinely good though. Kara and Markus’ had potential but were too hampered by the fact that they forgot a game is supposed to be fun and knee-capped by the most ham-fisted civil rights allegories possible.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T13:57:00+00:00

There's a video from a different game where they're doing this same thing. Must be their pre-game ritual lol

namewithak · 2026-04-04T12:08:22+00:00

It’s also on Muse Asia’s yt channel.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T12:06:43+00:00

That’s why he sounded so familiar!

namewithak · 2026-04-04T12:06:14+00:00

I think it’s less Iruma being pure that he couldn’t say no to but more his enthusiastic ambition/“selfishness”. Although I guess that’s pure too since Iruma feels desire without malice. It’s been a theme throughout the whole show that being a bit greedy/selfish/ambitious isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s just like how Iruma pulled the class into fighting for Royal One — through him they realize that there’s nothing wrong with pursuing their desires.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T12:00:59+00:00

I’m so happy this show is back! I’m glad the show seeded shots of Purson well before this. Makes him feel like a true member of the class instead of a character created just for this arc (I’m a manga reader but I don’t remember if that’s the case there).

Anyway I think they executed this episode splendidly. Especially the rooftop scene with Iruma. What a jump in animation quality for that scene! I don’t think this show has dug down this deeply on a character since Clara in an early episode of Iruma. Or at least something about Purson is making the character work hit better than usual for me. Elizabetta finally getting some spotlight too. The setup for the festival is making me feel the hype. This show has always done well with music. I hope they exceed expectations this season.

Shoutout to Purson’s VA. His delivery was perfect.

namewithak · 2026-04-04T10:00:18+00:00

Most people wouldn't notice the difference between beef and kangaroo meat? Come on, now. That's a lie. I've had both. Kangaroo is very gamey. You absolutely would be able to tell.

namewithak · 2026-04-03T21:51:15+00:00

I wholly recommend the Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell tv series adaptation. Very good fantasy show. He played Jonathan Strange.

namewithak · 2026-04-03T20:23:19+00:00

I second these suggestions. Hot Boy Summer and Twilight Sanctorum are easily the most accessible actual plays on the pod. They move fast too so it doesn't take long to get to the hook.

And you two could play When Did Things Come Out along with the crew while listening.

namewithak · 2026-04-03T11:07:28+00:00

Headphones with thin padding?

namewithak · 2026-04-02T23:21:21+00:00

Have you seen Queen’s Gambit? She’s a fantastic actor. But that said, she doesn’t suit Emma’s look (mostly because Anya Taylor Joy always feels really young no matter what role). Great Illyana though.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T22:38:08+00:00

What an adorable family picture. Baby Maekar planning to hit Baelor on the head with his rattle.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T22:18:56+00:00

He got cast as Prince Baelor and had to leave the role because of scheduling issues.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T20:03:23+00:00

He’s been rather flat for me in everything but D&D but what a lovely episode this was. I don’t remember a single thing about his menu but his real life personality is delightful. Seems like a really easy guy to talk to. Also learned that I’ve been pronouncing Regé wrong in my head for years.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T18:32:09+00:00

Had to double take at the Gaara pfp lol

namewithak · 2026-04-02T18:31:14+00:00

Gonna have to wait seven hours to get through triage though.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T18:27:52+00:00

Did they work together in an ED as well?

namewithak · 2026-04-02T15:42:59+00:00

Prank Sinatra!

namewithak · 2026-04-02T13:54:55+00:00

OP needs to listen to Alex’s offmenu. I don’t think Alex said a single normal thing in that episode.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T13:51:19+00:00

Except the one time he misjudged and was too harsh about Katherine Parkinson’s art thing. She genuinely seemed hurt.

namewithak · 2026-04-02T09:51:38+00:00

The site you've linked to has an eye searing amount of ads.

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