In the latest installment of Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2, Episode 8, titled “Grillin’ and Chillin’,” protagonist Mukoda Tsuyoshi embarks on a delectable mission to acquire the ultimate grilling utensils. The episode, which premiered on November 25, 2025, continues to deliver the series’ signature blend of everyday cooking in a fantastical setting, enhanced by Mukoda’s unique “Online Supermarket” skill.
The Pursuit of Professional Grilling Gear
Mukoda, accustomed to his rudimentary cooking setup, expresses a desire for more sophisticated grilling tools, a change of pace from his usual “sad little metal grates.” His ambition leads him to a town renowned for its master metalcraft, hoping to commission a dwarf blacksmith for a custom grill.
Dwarven Pride Meets Modern Indulgence
The initial encounter with the dwarven blacksmiths proves challenging. Known for their immense pride and dedication to crafting only the finest weaponry for monster slaying, the idea of forging a mere cooking tool is met with disdain. However, Mukoda, ever resourceful, discovers that dwarven resolve can be swayed by a different kind of “gold”—specifically, high-quality Japanese whiskey.
Presented with premium Suntory whiskey, a master blacksmith is deeply moved by the offering and agrees to craft the grill. This unexpected exchange highlights the series’ ongoing humor and Mukoda’s clever use of his modern-world items to navigate the fantastical realm. The blacksmith, fueled by the “liquid gold,” even utilizes expensive materials, making the custom grill a truly luxurious item.
Divine Demands and Mukoda’s Growing Confidence
The episode also features the ever-present, food-loving deities who regularly beseech Mukoda for offerings from his Online Supermarket. In a slight deviation from their usual appearance at the end of episodes, the goddesses and gods make their demands midway through this installment, seeking sugary sweets.
Mukoda, having leveled up to an A-rank adventurer, demonstrates a subtle but noticeable increase in snark and defiance towards the deities’ gluttonous requests. This growing confidence adds a layer of character development to the otherwise mild-mannered salaryman, showcasing his evolving comfort and assertiveness in his new world. He even delivers a “divine threat of the century” to curb their constant interruptions, prompting the gods to “forcefully” bless him with a double experience skill while he sleeps to secure new “snack subscriptions.”
Testing the New Grill and Culinary Delights
The freshly forged grill is put to the test with an array of gourmet monster meats, including roast and grilled sausages. The episode culminates in a satisfying barbecue session, emphasizing the show’s core theme of delicious food and good company. The focus on “barbecuing” as explicitly mentioned in the episode’s title serves as a central “MacGuffin,” building anticipation for the final culinary reveal.
Episode 8, “Grillin’ and Chillin’,” effectively lives up to the series’ premise, delivering another wholesome and mouth-watering adventure for Mukoda and his familiars, Fel and Sui. Fans can continue to catch new episodes of Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 weekly on Crunchyroll, with both English subtitles and dubs available on the same day.
