Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest Season 3 Episode 16 “The Key to the World” premieres on 17 February, 23:30 [22:30 id/th]. Recap and latest episode encores start at Tuesdays 17:00 [16:00 id/th] and Fridays 23:00 [22:00 id/th].
Episode 16 【The Key to the World】
Hajime defeats Koki, who had fused with the his illusion, and reaches the deepest area of the Frost Caverns.
Having obtained all the ancient magics, Hajime and Yue begin creating the magic to return to Hajime’s original world.
Recap the previous episodes below:
Episode 15 【What Makes a Hero】
While the other members conclude their own battles, Koki continues to struggle against his illusion.
Koki, refusing to accept his own weakness, feeds his illusion more strength and is consumed by it when Hajime and Shizuku arrive.
Engulfed in murderous intent and hatred, he swings his blade at Hajime.
Episode 14 【The Overpowered Vampire Princess and the Godlike Rabbit’s Grand Battle】
The other members defeat their illusions one after another, while Yue’s fight remains unsettled.
After being shown an illusion of her past, Yue begins to question her own existence in the midst of her fight.
After defeating her illusion, Yue regroups with Shea and asks Shea to take care of Hajime should anything happen to herself. Hearing that, Shea grows furious…
Episode 13 【Thank God She’s Still a Pervert!】
Hajime continues advancing and meets up with Shizuku, who has lost her will to fight in her battle against her illusion.
She regains strength after realizing that the illusion is nothing but a small part of herself, and the memories dearest to her is within herself.
Meanwhile, the other members continue to fight against their respective illusions…
Episode 12 【True Heart】
The members of the group continue to explore the Frost Caverns, but are separated and transported to different locations.
At his new location, Hajime confronts an imitation of himself.
In the midst of the fight, Hajime wavers when being questioned about whether the people back in his original world would accept the brutal person he has become.
Episode 11 【Charging Emotions】
As the party progresses through the Frost Caverns, the imaginary voices that tormented Koki now reaches everyone.
Even after a short rest, the strange occurrence persists as the attacks meant for their enemies start landing on their allies instead.
Episode 10 【The Final Labyrinth】
While the demon, Freid, and Eri begin making concerning moves, Hajime and party start their conquest of the final great labyrinth, the Frost Caverns, located in the Schnee Snow Fields.
While they progress smoothly through the labyrinth, something begins to seem off with Koki.
Episode 9 【Changing Heart】
Having conquered the sixth great labyrinth, the Haltina Sea of Trees, and obtained one of the ancient magics, Evolution Magic, Hajime and party gain a crucial lead from the Liberator, Lyutillis, on how to return to their original world.
While taking a short rest in Verbergen, Hajime reveals something to Shea.
Episode 8 【Grab Hold of Hope】
Under the influence of magic, Hajime and party’s feelings towards their allies and enemies are reversed.
They come to hate each other and grow affection for the “black shiny thing”, which is supposed to be their enemy.
However, Hajime and Yue’s actions towards their enemy remains unchanged, even though they hate each other…
Episode 7 【A Devilish Trial】
After escaping the dream world filled with ideals, Hajime concludes that the trial of the great labyrinth is to test the bonds and mental resilience within his party.
They finally reach the deepest point of the labyrinth, but what awaits is the “most fearful” existence known to Hajime and friends.
Episode 6 【Haltina’s Labyrinth】
Hajime and party arrive at the sixth great labyrinth, the Haltina Sea of Trees.
Just as they begin their exploration, Hajime suddenly restrains Yue, Tio, and Ryutaro, revealing they were replaced by mimic slimes when entering the labyrinth.
The group progresses while searching for the missing three, then a goblin appears before them.
Episode 5 【The Hero Returns】
The Haulia tribe triumphs over the Empire, securing Gahard’s vow to liberate the demi-human slaves and pledge non-aggression with the Sea of Trees.
While a celebration unfolds in Verbergen, Shea leads Hajime to a large tree deep within the Haulia settlement.
This is where her late mother now rests in peace.
Episode 4 【The Empire VS The Strongest Rabbits】
Hajime and party attend a welcome party that also serves as an engagement celebration for Liliana and Baius.
Behind the scenes, Cam and the Haulia tribe, with Hajime’s support, secretly begin their plans to raid the party.
The battle between the Empire and the strongest rabbits, each fighting for their pride, finally begins.
Episode 3 【The Princess’s Ordeal】
Hajime and party decide to support the Haulia clan in their war against the Empire.
Meanwhile, in the Empire, Liliana requests Emperor Gahard’s cooperation in the restoration of the royal capital. Gahard agrees to help, but only in exchange for a certain condition.
Amid the negotiations, Hajime and party arrive in the capital, catching Gahard’s interest.
Episode 2 【Roar of Revolution】
Aiming to rescue the Haulia Tribe members who have been held captive by Hoelscher Empire, Hajime’s party enter its capital.
To infiltrate the palace where they are imprisoned, Hajime assigns a certain task to the hero’s party.
Episode 1 【Haulias Assemble】
After repelling the demon invasion and defeating the Apostle of God, Noint, Hajime’s party is set to escort Heiligh Kingdom’s Princess Liliana, who is preparing for negotiations with the Hoelscher Empire.
Along the way, they learn that Verbergen has been invaded by the Empire and that Shea’s father, Cam, has been captured.
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