Drama Digest
So I’m a Spider, So What? is a Japanese novel series of the light fiction genre written by Okina Baba and illustrated by Tsukasa Kiryu. The story is divided into two perspectives, one following the spider girl, and the other following her schoolmates, who have also reincarnated. In this world, there is a constant battle between the heroes and the demons. A fatal error makes the spells come into conflict with a Japanese high school on Earth, attempting to kill everybody in it. All the students are reincarnated in another world. One of the girls reincarnates as a spider of the weakest kind in a dungeon full of vicious creatures and is compelled to survive in such unpredictable conditions. Armed with nothing but human knowledge and overwhelming positivity, she continues to persevere and battle against much stronger creatures. Will she be able to survive the ordeal? Watch the show to find out.
The Feel-Good Part
This series is very creative and exciting. Spectators who appreciate fictional stories and who would like to see something unique, something beyond the conceptions of reality, will genuinely enjoy it. This series is not about a girl, rather it is about her efforts to overcome difficulties and reach her goal. Kumoko not being the only one to reincarnate in another world makes the series a lot more intriguing. Her class is reincarnated, that too in different forms. This anime starts in the classroom but is not confined to it. It’s a complete package of adventure, drama, action, and mystery.
The Disappointing Factor
Strong writing makes the characters, especially Kumoko, very believable despite the unrealistic circumstances they are subjected to. However, some of the characters and plot points that are essential for the progression of the plot might appear to flat and dull. The last few episodes of the show bombard you with background information and cause the storyline to become jumbled. It still has far too many standard isekai moments, which means it’s somewhat dull and predictable.
In-depth Analysis
After the first two episodes, you may fall for such a comedy plotline because the main character is so hilariously entertaining. Even so, the plot is intense, mysterious, and dark. Kumoko’s character and personality are represented as a delighted spider with an optimistic outlook on survival. Yes, she is frightened and overwhelmed at first, but she is also vulnerable to sarcasm. It’s to protect her mindset, but it is one of the more fascinating facts concerning her personality. That is, besides her spider-like appearance, she appears to think like a human and remember helpful information. Kumoko’s main objective is to evacuate the dungeon where she is imprisoned. Regard her situation as also being similar to that of a gameplay narrator desperately trying to finish a level or even just the rest of the game. She’s in is a massive gaming playground, of which the vault is only a tiny part. Kumoko’s growth also translates into an RPG-style approach of developing skills, improving, and learning to level up.
Star Power
Aoi Yuki voices the main character as a spider, and I have to admit that Kumoko (our lead character) seems to be the one having to carry the show with how well the voice leading lady does her job. She also sings both of the ending songs, which are phenomenal (I love the second ending).
Overall Opinion
Some episodes in this season have a lot more density than the regular focus on the cast of characters in order to reach a particular plot point. With either outcome, the two storylines may appear unrelated, but I assure you that this is not the case. The plot, the suspense, and the sense of fun is all part of a beautiful package. It may seem a little confusing at first if you don’t fully understand how the story is written. Still, without going into details, you get answers to the majority of your questions about halfway through the series.
