Much of the tension came from Saitama being elsewhere (and seemingly oblivious) while the City J heroes were being systematically dismantled.
Carlie and Ange noted that while the show has been fun and flashy, this episode marks a moment where things feel genuinely dangerous for the hero association.
Carlie and Ange finally reached the iconic " The Deep Sea King " episode, and the tone shift is real. After the previous episode where Saitama dealt with the meteor and the annoying Tank Top brothers, the stakes have officially spiked.
The duo was instantly struck by how "wild" the character designs are becoming, especially the menacing (and slightly unsettling) transformation of the Deep Sea King .