Episode 13 — Plunderer

: While the animation consistency was praised by some, others noted that the series still struggled to balance its ecchi roots with its darker post-apocalyptic narrative. Viewer Perspectives

: This episode reveals the brutal foundation of Alcia's social structure. In the past, students at the 13th Special Military Forces School must collect ten stars to graduate; if they fail or lose them all, they are expelled or worse. Plunderer Episode 13

“The beginning of this episode was really fun... It's nice to see Licht's serious face. [Amauri14 on Reddit]” Reddit · r/anime · 6 years ago : While the animation consistency was praised by

I find it especially humorous that Jail is here too... a fully grown man there too who's already more than qualified for the military. It's just funny. Jail's great. [ cats _____ on Reddit, 0.5.1] “The beginning of this episode was really fun

Community members on Reddit shared mixed but engaged reactions:

: A recurring criticism is the jarring jump between heavy themes (murder and military discipline) and forced fanservice. Some viewers found the "sexual harassment" comedy to be a distraction from the increasingly interesting plot.

: The headmaster, Major Schmelman, makes a chilling entrance. His bizarre demeanor—reading a children's storybook during a military ceremony—contrasts sharply with the sudden violence when his subordinate, Alan, executes students for laughing at him.