S1e01 - The Wrong Way To Use Healing Magic - Hi... Upd «FULL ⚡»

The single greatest decision in S1E01 is the introduction of Rose, the leader of the Rescue Squad. If you thought healing magic was for the back line, think again. Rose is a muscle-bound, red-haired woman with the face of a drill sergeant and the aura of a final boss.

The episode begins with a trope that is instantly recognizable to any seasoned anime viewer: the Summoning Circle. We are introduced to Ken Usato, a seemingly average high school student who finds himself caught in a magical phenomenon while attempting to help two other students, the Student Council President Kazuki and the Vice-President Amako. S1E01 - The Wrong Way To Use Healing Magic - Hi...

But here is where Episode 1 earns its stripes. Instead of Usato moping about being the sidekick, the story pivots hard. The single greatest decision in S1E01 is the

Usato doesn't win because he is special. He wins because Rose literally beats the weakness out of him. Episode 1 sets up a brutal, funny, and oddly inspiring premise: The episode begins with a trope that is

He has a rare, dangerous variant. In this world, healing magic usually accelerates natural regeneration. Usato's magic works by It’s painful. It’s loud. And it’s effective.

And the only way to master that magic?

But wait—there is a third person lying on the floor.