Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu [Season 1 Episode 3]

Episode 3 Review: Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! – The Unintentional Hero Strikes Again

If you’re into anime where the protagonist tries (and fails) to be the ultimate villain, Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! (I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!) is the show for you. Episode 3, titled “Justice Served Cold”, delivers a mix of dark humor, unexpected heroics, and a whole lot of Liam being hilariously bad at being evil.

The Plot So Far

Liam, our reincarnated anti-hero, was once a morally upright man who died betrayed and in debt. Now reborn into an interstellar empire, he’s determined to live selfishly—except fate keeps turning his villainous deeds into acts of benevolence. In Episode 3, we see Liam dealing with the fallout of his actions, including a two-year time skip (yes, two years), the introduction of a shady swordmaster, and the brutal execution of a corrupt noble.

Fans have been buzzing about the pacing, with some loving the rapid progression and others feeling whiplash from the sudden jumps. One Reddit user put it perfectly: “I thought we’d get a six-month time skip, but damn—a whole two years!”

The Highlights

1. Liam’s “Evil” Streak Continues… Sort Of
   Liam’s attempt to be ruthless backfires—again. When he executes a corrupt noble who framed an innocent subordinate, the galaxy sees it as a bold stand against injustice. Fans are divided: some cheer for his “accidental heroism,” while others wonder if he’ll ever embrace his dark side fully. As one MyAnimeList commenter noted: “Liam didn’t care as much about the actual fraud as that he pinned it on his subordinate & had him executed. Instant Karma.”

2. The Swordmaster Scam
   Enter Yasushi, a self-proclaimed master swordsman who’s clearly a fraud. The irony? Liam knows he’s a con artist but keeps him around anyway. The dynamic between them is pure gold, with Yasushi’s lies unintentionally pushing Liam to become stronger. One fan joked: “Yasushi got to be the best master ever lol. I read the LN so I can’t spoil it.”

3. Amagi, the MVP
   Liam’s robot maid, Amagi, steals the show once again. She’s the brains behind his empire’s growth, managing everything while Liam stumbles into heroics. Fans adore her, with one saying: “Amagi is such a good maid.”

4. The Sci-Fi Twist
   The episode teases future mecha battles, with Liam piloting a “mobile knight” (basically a Gundam). Some fans are excited (“Will it be something like Gurren Lagann or Code Geass?”), while others are skeptical about the show’s loose approach to sci-fi realism (“They clearly don’t care about realism or science, but I think I’ll be able to overlook that if the show keeps being so interesting.”).

Fan Reactions: Love It or Hate It?

The episode has sparked lively debates:
– The Good:
– “3rd episode already?! Holy 🤣 way ahead of everything else.”
– “Damn, this anime is moving fast. We’re already at episode 3 with a great start.”
– “Liam fixing his domain with maid robots is a plan I am here for.”

• The Not-So-Good:
• “Again, another average episode. I thought they’d be improving but I simply find myself not as drawn into the story as I should be.”

• “The premise these people live hundreds upon hundreds of years is not working out for me.”

• The Confused:

• “3 eps in, I still can’t figure out if this is going to end up being good, bad, or ugly.”

Final Thoughts

Episode 3 solidifies Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! as a wild ride—one where the protagonist’s attempts at villainy keep backfiring in the best way possible. Whether you’re here for Liam’s accidental heroics, Amagi’s brilliance, or the promise of mecha battles, this show has something for everyone.

As one fan perfectly summed it up: “This is entertaining so far! I like the generally light-hearted tone of the show, but they spice it up with some more serious moments as well.”

If you haven’t jumped on this interstellar train yet, now’s the time. Just don’t expect Liam to stay evil for long—he’s too good at being bad at it.

Rating: 8/10 – A chaotic, fun episode that keeps the momentum going.

What did you think of Episode 3? Let us know in the comments! 🚀