The first three episodes of Suicide Squad Isekai gave a strong start to a series that many were both excited and skeptical about. It brought about faith in the idea that DC could pull anime shows just as well as anyone else. With Wit Studios’ support, the animation has been nothing but impressive so far, with all the characters standing out in their own unique way.
From the most renowned DC villains to the newer characters, each and everyone of them have their own look with the perfect anime twist. The latest episode continues their story at a balanced pace. It is evident that they aren’t trying to rush the series, wanting to take their time without the risk of messing up.
Suicide Squad Isekai is in No Rush
The fourth episode of Suicide Squad Isekai is far from perfect. In fact, as compared to the first three, there are many places in which it lacks things. So much so that its pacing could be taken as slow rather than balanced. While there are six more episodes remaining, with the way things are going, it seems more so that they are planning to stretch out the plot rather than progress with it. That is not to say that it isn’t a fun series to watch.
The fourth episode is by far the weakest installment to the lot with the little progress it holds. Moreover, it seems far too much like a filler than an episode that contributes to the story. For a series with only ten episodes, a filler seems more forced and a waste of space than anything else. This episode takes all the progress from the previous episode and throws it aside for the exact same thing.
The goal is to defeat the Ratcatcher, much like it was last episode. The Queen is yet to free them and defeating their old foe (and Deadshot’s old ‘friend’) would buy them their freedom. The episode starts with a flashback of Harley and Joker being chased by some goons as he narrates the tale of what is the most efficient way of killing rats.
Harley and Fione’s Inner Battles
One thing is to definitely be noted and commended, Joker’s voice actor, Yūichirō Umehara has an astonishing way of standing out. He does a splendid job of playing the villain and embodying the fear he exudes so perfectly. As the episode progresses, Fione is shown, as the princess of the land the Suicide Squad is trapped in. She seems to have some sort of a connection with Harley Quinn, one that both of them are actively avoiding.
So much so that Harley, who is mostly irked throughout the episode, calls out Fione for her behavior and subjugation that she silently tolerates. As they convince the Queen to free them, they must figure out a way to defeat the Ratcatcher and his army of beasts. It is then that Harley recalls Joker’s words, claiming that he found a way to exterminate the rats better than anyone else.
While the very trick isn’t revealed until later, the squad somehow convinces the royal army to support them, gathering about a small group of men and the prisoners they also seek to free, the ogres.
The Trojan Horse
As they see the Ratcatcher’s army getting closer, they gather their own defenses, setting up walls and positioning a small army. All the while, Deadshot seems nowhere to be seen with many of them even asking where he is. Later the general seems even more infuriated as none of the members of the Suicide Squad are actually going to participate in the battle, barring from Rick Flag, who will always be a soldier first.
Just as Ratcatcher and his beasts arrive, the Imperial army too takes stance. However, this is when Deadshot strikes. Just like that, the battle comes to an end. Even before it started, it was already concluded. Deadshot aimed at his staff, rendering his ability to control the beasts useless. As a result, his own brainwashed army retaliates and submits to the Imperial army.
Joker’s plan was simple, to pit fire against fire. There is no better way to weak an army than through a civil war. The army set up by the Suicide Squad became a Trojan horse with the actual plan being conducted by Deadshot alone.
The squad is freed and they make their way towards the gate, infuriating the Queen manifolds. However, the sad fact remains that watching and not watching this episode would make no major difference to the story.
Rating: 5/10
Suicide Squad Isekai is available to watch on Max.
