I’d say that this episode was pretty good. There wasn’t anything groundbreaking although it did follow the usual SNS formula which was good enough for me for the most parts. There were quite a few good laughs to be had in this episode too for additional bonus points. I had seriously thought that Shana would’ve made a real lunch (even if it was all just eggs like Nerine from Shuffle!)…but I guess not.

Being true to the Shana formula, the fights weren’t anything to call home about. However, the training bit with Wilhelmina was quite cool if you ask me. I don’t know if that’s sad or not, having the “fake” fighting be cooler than the actual fighting. ;) Let’s hope the opening sequence isn’t a total fake and that there’ll be some decent action scenes when Pheles shows up.

From this episode’s preview, it seems that the series is still not changing course to align itself back with the novels. I really don’t know what they’re planning to pull here but I guess I’m cool with it as long as they get back on course later.