So I'm a Spider, So What? (2021– ) User Reviews

So underrated

[dkawashima · 8/10 · 7 February 2021]

I've read both the novel for reincarnated as a slime and so in a spider so what but I think they did a better job animating it in this one.

By the way most isekai anime comes from a free novel site where normal people can publish their stories so it is normal most is them have a lot in common.

Pretty good but...

[kayptorzi · 7/10 · 20 June 2021]

I really like this anime. Its just a ton of fun and all the openings are absolute bangers. My only complaints about this anime so far are the CGI in the later episodes (especially the most recent one as of writing this) and the lack of Kumoko in the later episodes. I'm watching this anime for Kumoko and not the other "main" characters. They aren't very interesting in my opinion so when we get to their parts in the anime, its not as good and gets kinda slow at times. But I do understand why there isn't as much Kumoko considering that the Voice Actor Aoi Yuki, is also working on 'I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level' at the same exact time as this anime so huge probs to her lol. Other than that, I think this anime is a pretty fun watch so far and I can't wait for the newest episodes.

This is so much fun!

[will_toase · 8/10 · 28 January 2021]

I really enjoyed the first 3 episodes. Yeah the cgi isn't the best. But its pretty funny.

REMOVE THE CGI EFFECT

[SeNiOrGuStAvO · 7/10 · 30 August 2021]

Fun to watch, interesting fight scenes - with the Spider. Last 5 episodes though kinda off, the CGI just makes it so hard to watch, it's frustrating - that nearly made me stop and discontinue watching.

If you like reincarnated as a slime, then you'll like this

[txftw · 9/10 · 24 April 2021]

It's what the title says. Normally don't rate shows underway (14 episodes in), but so far a 9 is is the enjoyment I got out of it.

Wonder if it can possibly get better this season...

Animation is not bad. Similar to reincarnated as a slime.

[jshadey01 · 7/10 · 1 February 2021]

Finished episode 4. Animation is not so bad as the reviews make it out to be. Definitely have seen worse.

It so far is pretty similar to Reincarnated as a slime and isekai, were mc gets reincarnated as a weak monster and the world is video-game like. Looking to see how mc progresses, and hopefully becomes op.

Great, But needs a little work

[peaceandlove801 · 8/10 · 4 July 2021]

I really love the series. I just think the episodes that don't focus on Wakaba as the the main character are very boring and make no sense. Its called so im a spider... the story should be focusing on the spider. Seeing wakaba's struggle and journey is very interesting, but seeing the other reincarnated's stories that are associated directly with wakaba are not interested at all. Like Shun's story is so baseless and weird. While wakaba is being more of a realist, Shun basically thrives on the power of friendship. Which gets old after a while.

Better Than Average Isekai

[keikoyoshikawa · 6/10 · 19 July 2021]

This anime has potential. Season 1 is overall somewhat entertaining. Not having read the manga, I'm hoping Season 2 will get better.

The good: It has moments that are not your typical isekai trope, which I liked.

The bad: It still has too many moments that are your standard fare isekai stuff - that is to say, it's a bit predictable and boring.

Entertaining and Funny

[rivera-irving01 · 8/10 · 6 February 2021]

As I read on a previous review. I don't think is as bad as the IMDB score make it out to be . As up to now on the 4 episode the IMDB score was 7.1, I personally gave it an 8, is funny and a little weird, but is entertaining. Without going into any spoiler, love the spider character, fast talker, fast thinker and funny. Estrange, but also love the end credit animation especially the punk rock part. I use IMDB a lot, usually I rank about the same as IMDB users, that's why I thrust it so much, but once in a wile I have to disagree and this is one of those times. Just finished episode 5, I'm still holding on to my 8 rate.

Great anime, at first. Too much character and the story too slow

[hajimearata · 7/10 · 23 October 2022]

I was gonna give this a perfect 10 at first, but it gets boring and they neglect the MC since the middle in season 1, and it started getting bad.

How come they leave the MC in some of the episodes, and there's too many character that they change scenes between 25 characters like a dozens times in each episode.

In the middle of the season, they started to neglect the MC, too slow on story, and the MC too much talking and thinking that giving me a headache every second, and the MC began to underestimate her enemy and too careless and too dumb, and her friends is too childish and dumb and have a big ego.

THE WORST PART IS, why it took 4 episodes of fighting scenes between a country, and the MC friends, it should took 1 episode, oh and btw the MC get reincarnated with 25 of her friends, but she never reunited with her friends across all 24 episodes (the whole season), even though her friends already reunited with other friends since episode 1.

Carried by Aoi Yuki

[nodlimax · 8/10 · 26 October 2021]

I really enjoyed this show and honestly I wasn't bothered to much by the CGI as it was good for the most part.

The premise of the show is really simple. You have a group of students that are reborn into a new world as different people/creatures. The main character becomes a spider voiced by Aoi Yuki.

And I really have to say that Kumoko (our main character) is the one carrying the show because of how good the voice actress does her job. She also is the singer of both ending songs and they are both also amazing (I really love the second ending).

The writing is pretty solid when it comes down to what Kumoko does. Unfortunately the other characters and stories are a bit boring but they are necessary for world building and to drive the story forward. This show has 24 episodes in season one and I had a lot of fun watching them even with the weaker episodes that centered around the side characters.

I'd really love to see a season 2 as season 1 left us on a big cliffhanger.

One thing I need to mention is that towards the last few episodes there are some issues with pacing and the animation. My guess is that they ran into budget issues. Still in my opinion it doesn't damage the overall experience and that is a pretty wild ride...

pretty good, has pacing issues

[amblilful · 7/10 · 15 December 2023]

Overall, not bad! Totally watchable. And pretty interesting premise considering all the other isekai animes out there. The animation is good too with a good bit of action.

The main problem i've seen is pacing. I have found myself fast forwarding multiple times to get past boring, unnecessary scenes, or even something that they already mentioned previously but brought up again.

I also have one more complaint, if you watch the japanese version, the MC (spider) has a really shrill voice that gets annoying. She's constantly squealing. There are also episodes that barely mention whats going on with the spider.

But overall, pretty fun watch, with a handful of episodes which is nice when most anime out there are only 12 episodes.

Only worth watching the first half

[LeArgonaut · 5/10 · 19 June 2021]

The first half of this season was very well made, with a protagonist that is enjoyable to watch slowly grow to be incredibly strong. It seems sort of similar to the reincarnated as a slime. This is my favorite type of anime so I may be a little bias, but it is still fun all the same. Very much enjoyed seeing the mc acquire ludicrous skills and use them to conquer and escape the dungeon. Was excited for every episode to air to see where her story progressed on the surface.

Flash forward to the second half of the season, where it all goes downhill. In the first half there is a side story regarding her other classmates that, frankly, I did not really care for. I was okay with it because I figured it would set some plot up for our mc in the future, but the characters are very lame and overly serious all the time. However, the writers seemed to forget what the show title was and pretty much removed the mc the second half of the season. Most episodes only show her doing basically nothing for a few minutes, and two episodes don't show her AT ALL. This would be fine if the first half of the season didn't have you so heavily invested in her story, just to pull the rug out from under you and show a bunch of people you don't care about. It effectively makes half of the series feel like filler episodes.

Essentially, the writers are milking this show as much as they can and seemingly waiting for a second season to even get into her story. The last 10 episodes could be condensed into 2 and it would get the same point across. While there is still one episode left to be aired, I find it hard to believe that it will erase my thoughts on the previous mc-less 10 episodes. I will update my review if that happens.

Very sad to see because this was turning to be my favorite anime of the season. If you are a fan of filler episodes you will more than likely enjoy the second half more than I did.

A mesmerizing journey

[piccostefano · 7/10 · 27 July 2023]

"Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?" is a captivating isekai anime that follows the reincarnation of a high school girl into a tiny, spider-like creature in a fantasy world. With its unique premise and entertaining plot, the anime manages to keep viewers engaged throughout its episodes. The main character's struggle to survive in her new form and her journey to gain strength is both endearing and intriguing to watch.

The series successfully blends humor and action, making it a delightful watch for fans of isekai and fantasy genres. The spider's growth and development, coupled with her witty and sarcastic inner monologues, add depth to the story and offer a refreshing take on the isekai genre.

However, despite its strengths, "Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?" does suffer from some pacing issues. At times, the story can feel slow, and certain plotlines may seem less engaging compared to others. Additionally, the sheer number of characters and the complexity of the world-building might be overwhelming for some viewers, making it harder to connect with all the different aspects of the story.

Overall, "Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?" is an enjoyable anime that offers a fresh perspective on the isekai genre. While it has its flaws, its humor, action, and character development make it worth a watch for fans of fantasy and adventure.

Do not get fooled by the comical storyline

[kwesib-32179 · 9/10 · 13 September 2021]

This anime begins like your usual isekai anime. The only difference is that; after the first 2 episodes, you might fall for the comedy story line since the main character is very funny and hilarious. But the story is very deep, very mysterious, and dark. Is been a while since I saw an isekai anime with a well written plot. However, the storyline of the humans in the anime was poorly written. It was a little boring and full of clichés. I believe if that part of the storyline was written much better, it would have sent the anime past a milestone. According to light novel readers, many important aspects of the original light novel were removed from the anime and this affected the human storyline. Also, the animation regresses after episode 14. Personally, I did not have a problem with that.

Love this anime

[dalidoruk · 7/10 · 8 August 2021]

I like this anime. Its fun to watch !! Can't wait for the season 2.

The Spider is Best!

[Xyler852 · 8/10 · 17 July 2023]

So, I'm a Spider, So What? (anime series 24 episodes.) A classroom full of high school students are killed by a bomb and reincarnated into another world. All are reincarnated as humans except for a dragon, an elf, and a big Spider who is the main character. The spider begins in a labyrinth while the others find themselves in a kingdom that looks to be from the middle ages.

The show is best when focused on the adventures of the spider who is hilarious, and less so when focused on the others who are being trained for conflict. In the final episodes, the show takes the course of all-out war and a final conflict. Though not a cliffhanger, it does setup future adventures. The end theme for the first dozen shows is a hoot!

Great anime!

[axelguzman-34421 · 7/10 · 10 November 2022]

It's a great anime, but it strikes me more as a joking/goofy anime more than anything. It would fit well with Saiki. K, and One Punch Man. The main character is a spider, whose name when she was a human was Wakaba. Wakaba and 11 others died and were reincarnated, however none only she was turned into a "monster". Although she doesn't know how she died, or how she was reincarnated, she figures she better just try to adapt to her new abilities. Whilst doing this she exhausts herself, nearly dying, but with pure willpower she overcomes her fear and disgust of eating what she brought "just in case". As she bites what she brought she gained more strength.

thrilling, creative, engaging, cute, hilarious, zero-to-hero isekai

[akomapochuff · 8/10 · 24 February 2021]

Honetly, imdb has this show at a 6.7 and I am confused.

Sure, Isekai's are being churned out at an alarming rate, sure, there's at least several coming out at the same time, sure, the anime isn't as good as the manga, (ill get back to this)

but really though this show is delightful. Its thrilling, creative, engaging, cute and hilarious. Its the only show I managed to even find a will to actually follow this season (aside from attack on titan), but not only did I follow this one, I went off and read the manga.

I gave it an 8. but I enjoy it like a 9.

back to the manga, which is important because the anime took a different route and added all this content about the other characters aside from the protagonist and well its dreadful. I get why they are doing it, but honestly I would rather watch a stripped version of the show without them. Its stealing time from the main character who is a precious sparkling gem.

This show reminds me of "Bofuri: I dont want to get hurt...", its cute and charming, zero-to-hero isekai power gaming. Though obviously there are difference but I love them both so much so.

I could go off about some later spoilers to help sell it which would be worth it, but ill say instead, the game mechanics are more than just cool (and broken) but very interesting, they lead to truly fascinating ideas and concepts. The show also has a few philosophical elements.

Enjoy : )

Imitation

[wisdomkorrie · 6/10 · 10 November 2022]

"So I'm a Spider" is much like reincarnated a slime, in fact the whole first episode is almost parallel down to the last detail. The only thing that differs the two from one another is that this anime is about a spider and the other is about a slime. Other than that it's a pretty interesting anime and I'm curious to see how the story develops over time. This is one of those relaxing anime's that you can watch to either pass time or take a break from what you normally watch. The main character can be a little annoying though, the voice acting could definitely be a lot better but overall it's a good anime and would recommend.

So I'm a Spider, So What?

[Tweekums · 9/10 · 4 July 2021]

This anime series opens in a high school classroom but doesn't stay there long; something happens killing those inside and they are reincarnated in another world. Most of them find themselves together but one girl finds herself deep in a dangerous dungeon layer; she isn't even human anymore... she is a spider. She quickly learns that for her it is a spider eat spider world, quite literally. If she is turn survive she must rapidly learn skill and raise her level. She defeats a variety of creatures and gradually evolves from one of the weakest creatures in this world to something really powerful. Most of the series is centred on her but it occasionally shows us what is happening to the other characters as they face their own dangers, sometimes from their former classmates.

I really enjoyed this series; there have been a load of series about characters reincarnated into video game like worlds lately but this shows there is still room for more; I'd rate this amongst the most fun in the genre. Our protagonist is a lot of fun and her endless monologues are rather funny. Her various conflicts also provide some great action scenes. This unfortunately makes things seem less fun when the focus shifts to other characters, even though their story isn't boring I kept wanting the action to return to the spider. There have been complaints about the animation quality; while it might fall off in some episodes it was never bad enough to distract me from my enjoyment. Overall I'd definitely recommend this series to anime fans; I hope we get another season.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

Bad animations, bad story writing, bad everything

[danielcavaiani · 1/10 · 25 December 2021]

Don't waste your time watching this. For most adults, this show would be too childish to watch. It wasn't intended for a mature audience, but instead for young children.

Much better than I expected

[danteshamest · 9/10 · 15 July 2021]

I expected a comedy anime with a simple plot. And while the first few episodes start out like most other isekai, the story suddenly grows in complexity and begins to be presented in a non-linear way. If Game of Thrones and Westworld mated and had a child anime, this would be it.

I just love the pink spider

[dorcasgracealonzo · 9/10 · 19 August 2021]

I know her name was Wakaba in her past life and now i have just known that her name currently in that world is Kumoko. You know i just love her, her character and everything. Like the others the reason I watched this was Kumoko cuz I saw this one beautiful edit of her on tiktok and i got interested in it quickly. It is true tho that at some episodes the kumoko contents were like lacking but i just love it. And i am looking forward to future seasons so i left 1 star.

Great Show

[naasirbrown · 8/10 · 10 November 2022]

I enjoyed this show, this show was a fun show to watch and made since. The music in the background matched the show and I would recommend someone to watch this. This show just came out last year so it's still in the making, but if this show were to blow up it could be very great. The title(So i'm a Spider, So what?) is basically telling you what it is, it has spiders in it. It's a goofy show and if you love anime, you should give this anime a try, it has laughter in it but if you have a fear of spiders, beware. I rated this show an 8 because it's better than majority of anime's but still could use some work.