A short discussion about Ore dake Level Up na Ken Episode 6. The topics include the symbolism of the sunset and anime-added content.
Symbolic Sunset
The first time we see the use of a sunset is in the opening the second time is in the penalty zone and the third is at the end of this episode. I think that the sunset is used as a metaphor for the sun setting on who Sung Jinwoo was and the Night contrast in the intro is who he is becoming. The reason I think the penalty zone used the same colours is because until he has conquered it he has not set the sun on his weak self.
In the end, Sung Jinwoo said he is glad he gave her the umbrella when it started raining referring to his sister. Sung Jinwoo just killed human beings for the first time he has to be wondering where his own humanity is but with that sentimental line about his sister, he confirms that he still cares for humanity and not turning into a psychopathic false ranker. A welcome scene to show Sung Jinwoo's mind state.
Do you agree with my take on the symbolism?
We get some clarity on the viper and the golem's strength they were a high D rank and a low D rank. I thought the Viper was a low C rank for some reason.
Yoo Jinhoo's armour cost more than he probably expected to make in the raid. Remember that Sung Jinwoo bought a weapon when he was an e rank but after it broke he did not make enough to cover the cost. Yoo Jinhoo is not in this for this raid's money it does not add up. To anime-only viewers what do you think motivated him to go on a raid?
Rank Matters And Added Content
Time and time again we are told of the disparity between ranks. This episode added some content that I thought was amazing for context. The added content of the chairman first talks about what could happen in the dungeon and how human nature could rear its ugly head. Interesting choice words considering this is the first time Jinwoo has killed humans.
Secondly, the S rank added content. According to him when he was active he was stronger but even with that, he could easily overpower a lower rank in a spar. Cha Hae-in easily defeated an A-rank monster that a group of lesser ranks were struggling against.
This coincides with the theme of the episode. The murderous hunters first assume that Jinwoo and Yoo Jinhoo can do nothing against the spider because of the disparity in rank. Sung Jinwoo being able to take on a stronger opponent and win is a huge deal in this world and completely unexpected.
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