Link Click Bridon Arc Review & Christian Perspective

In this review of Link Click Bridon Arc, we will explore the Link Click prequel from a Christian perspective. Includes a content guide/parent guide for Link Click Bridon Arc.

For our review of Season 1 of Link Click, click here, and for our review of Season 2 of Link Click, click here.

Link Click: The Bridon Arc – Synopsis

Please note that this entire post will contain spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Link Click, which should be viewed prior to watching the Bridon Arc. As always, my entire review will contain spoilers, but I will tag any major ones.

In this prequel to the events of Link Click Season 1, Cheng Xiaoshi’s life is in danger—and this time, it’s Lu Guang who must dive into the past to save him. Usually the one guiding Cheng through time, Lu becomes the traveler himself, breaking his own rule that the past must remain untouched. As the stakes grow higher than ever before, Lu must stay on track to save his best friend—or risk losing him forever.

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Christian Review of Link Click: The Bridon Arc

Link Click: The Bridon Arc is technically a prequel to the first two seasons; however, since it’s the third installment in the series, some people may refer to it as Link Click Season 3. This short season has one story arc that takes place over the course of six episodes, making it significantly shorter than the previous two seasons.

Unlike Season 2, The Bridon Arc leans less into the thriller genre.

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The Voice Actors of Link Click: The Bridon Arc English Dub

Alejandro Saab (Miyamura in Horimiya) and Zeno Robinson (Ishikawa in Horimiya) return as Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, respectively. Suzie Yeung reprises her role as Qiao Ling.

Several other voice actors include Celeste Perez (Anne in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale) as Vivian, Emi Lo (Motoko Iura in Horimiya) as  Female Artist, and Kent Williams (Lovro in Assassination Classroom) as Xiang. For a full list of The Bridon Arc cast, click here.

Disclaimer: When I highlight certain voice actors in my posts, it isn’t meant as a ranking or judgment of who did the “best” job. I usually point out actors I personally recognize from other series, or those who connect to shows I’ve already covered on Renewed Mind Reviews. Sometimes that means I’ll mention a side character over a secondary one, or get excited about a VA with just one line while skipping others I’ve written about before. That doesn’t mean I don’t like or respect them—it’s simply a random, not-at-all-formulaic process based on what comes to mind while I’m writing.

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Where Does The Bridon Arc Fit in the Link Click Timeline? Link Click: The Bridon Arc Explained

At first, I didn’t understand how The Bridon Arc fit within the Link Click franchise. I thought it was a direct sequel to Season 2, and at one point, believed it was a prequel to the series. The connection can be confusing, but I came across a Reddit post explaining the connection, which I will link below:

Link click Bridon arc timeline and explanation
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To summarize my current understanding of the timeline (assisted immensely by the Reddit post above), the first few episodes of Season 1 occur very close together. Then, there’s a gap in the timeline. During this gap, Cheng is murdered, and Lu dives back in time to save Cheng. But how far back does Lu go in The Bridon Arc? Several years into the past.

The Bridon Arc is technically pre-Season 1, since Lu goes back several years. However, his decision to time travel is triggered by Cheng’s death, which occurs between episodes 2 and 3 of Season 1.

I made a graphic to explain this too; it’s heavily influenced by the Reddit post I mentioned previously and linked above.

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Lu Guang and Cheng Xiaoshi’s Evolving Dynamic in The Bridon Arc

The dynamic between the two best friends is different in this season.

At the beginning of The Bridon Arc, Cheng Xiaoshi doesn’t fully understand his powers (this is because The Bridon Arc takes place in the past). Lu Guang, since he traveled to Bridon from the future, understands Cheng’s powers. Instead of immediately telling Cheng about their powers, Lu lets him experience things firsthand. Because Lu doesn’t give a quick explanation immediately, Cheng makes dangerous decisions because he doesn’t understand his powers.

*Spoiler Alert* For example, Cheng dives into a photo taken outside of a burning building. Without fully understanding the consequences of his actions, he rushes into the fire while possessing another man’s body, causing harm to this person and ultimately failing to save anyone. If Cheng had understood his powers prior, his choices likely would have been different, and he potentially could have avoided harming his host’s body. He learns some key information from the event, but he still causes harm to the man. Thankfully, after this experience, Lu explains everything to Cheng and helps him understand his powers.

Lu Guang is the one who not only knows the full story (per usual), but he is the one diving into the past as well. He tries to manipulate events with one goal in mind: save Cheng’s life. However, he is often dishonest with Cheng and withholds information, creating an imbalance as he tries to control the outcomes all by himself.

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Cheng Xiaoshi’s Compassion in The Bridon Arc

Although Cheng is often a victim of circumstance in this season, he makes many positive choices. One standout example occurs when he interacts with a con artist. He wonders, “Maybe a little empathy will give her the strength to turn her life around.” This quote reveals Cheng’s heart for others, and his belief that people can change and leave behind their problematic pasts for a better future.

Though compassionate, Cheng experiences a lot in the short season, which, in consistent manner with the first two seasons, often involves trauma.

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Cheng Xiaoshi’s Parents and Childhood Trauma in The Bridon Arc *Spoiler Alert*

From past seasons, we know that Cheng’s parents disappeared. This season focuses not only on saving Cheng’s life, but also uncovering the truth about his parents’ disappearance. Cheng’s dad, Cheng Weimin, in particular, appears as a teacher for the school that ends up burning down. Why he was there remains to be seen, but Cheng photo dives and poses as one of his father’s students, who is the sole survivor of the upcoming fire.

While Cheng Weimin is clearly trying to be kind to the girl his son poses as, he inadvertently triggers Cheng’s long-held irritation, leading Cheng to slap his father, knock things off a table, and verbally lash out. Cheng clearly holds a lot of resentment towards his father for not being around while he grew up, and while posing as one of his father’s students, he makes that extremely clear.

The Link Click wiki gives additional information on Cheng Weimin and notes the “resentment” Cheng feels towards his father.

*Major Spoiler Alert* Then, we have the unexpected appearance of Shao Yuanyuan, Cheng’s mother. Like her husband, we know very little about her. However, her motivations parallel Lu Guang’s, as she is allegedly trying to save her husband by time traveling.

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Lu Guang’s Morality and Hidden Powers in Link Click

One of the biggest surprises in this arc is Lu Guang’s (apparent) willingness to try to alter a “fixed node” (i.e. something that has to happen in the past regardless of how horrible it is) in order to save Cheng. He always reminds Cheng that the past must remain untouched; yet, after losing Cheng, he seemingly changes his mind.

Then, there’s the unanswered question concerning the extent of Lu’s powers. In Seasons 1 and 2, it is Cheng, and not Lu, who dives into the photos. Lu simply offers guidance. However, in the Bridon Arc, Lu has the ability to dive into photos himself, leaving us to wonder: Who exactly is Lu Guang—and how powerful is he, really?

And, finally, there’s the question concerning the ending of the Bridon Arc, so here’s your spoiler alert. Fans theorize about what exactly happened in the final moments of the final episode, and interpretations are mixed. Some theorize that Lu Guang planned for Vein, one of the villains, to die at the end of the season. Others suggest Lu wasn’t planning Vein’s death. Here’s a theory laid out by a fan:

I think we misunderstood Lu Guang's intentions
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I bring this up because it’s possible that Lu had something to do (indirectly, but intentionally) with Vein’s death. He’s not portrayed as homicidal, but he likely wanted Vein to die, and as fans theorize, may have taken steps to do so. However, only time will reveal the truth.

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Unintentional Villains: Felix and Vivian *Spoiler Alert*

Link Click: The Bridon Arc introduces a new character named Xia Fei, also known as Felix, who is paid to spy on Cheng and Lu by an antagonist.

I’m personally not sure that Felix understood he was working for a villain, but regardless, he spies on Lu and Cheng. However, as Felix spends time with Cheng and Lu, his perspective shifts. The Link Click wiki describes it this way:

 he [Felix] began to see them [Cheng and Lu] as his friends…This led to Xia Fei feeling conflicted over the fact that he was still being paid to spy on them. Later, once Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang were leaving Bridon, Xia Fei went with them to the airport and saw them off, wishing them the best.

It’s not quite clear what Felix’s role will be in future episodes; at the end of the Bridon Arc, he makes a promise that suggests his story isn’t over. He doesn’t seem to know why he is spying; and although spying is a breach of privacy, he doesn’t seem to desire evil. However, after *Major Spoiler* the alleged death of his boss, he promises to avenge whoever killed him, which suggests that his heart isn’t fully pure.

Then, we have our other reluctant villain, Vivian. She is a reluctant con artist, driven by desperation rather than desire. She resorted to it out of desperation, but ultimately strives to leave the con game behind. She’s a sympathetic villain who, by the end of her story, fights against her employer and risks everything to do the right thing, losing her life in the process.

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Biblical Reflection: Redemption and The Thief on the Cross *Spoiler Alert*

Vivian’s transformation reminded me of the thief on the cross in Luke 23 (NIV), which shares the story of two criminals were being crucified next to Jesus:

³⁹ One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

⁴⁰ But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? ⁴¹ We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

⁴² Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

⁴³ Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Just before the criminal died, he cried out to Jesus & repented—and Jesus saved Him.

Although Vivian’s situation doesn’t involve anything spiritual, she repents of her mistakes and tries to do better—she puts others first and helps Cheng escape captivity, losing her life in the process.

I always want to be careful when comparing the Bible to secular media—because although there are often situations that remind me of Biblical truth in anime or other media, it doesn’t replace the Bible. I’m merely drawing a comparison that I hope makes you think about how Jesus wants to save us all, and that He is kind, just, and merciful—even to criminals and con artists.

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Unexpected Subplots: Male Modeling and Cosplay

Male models appear throughout this arc. Felix is a male model and works for a man named Vein, who takes an interest in Lu and Cheng (especially Cheng) and has them model for him.

Additionally, in the first episode, Qiao Ling enlists Cheng to help take photos for an anime club, and the model, a cosplayer, is well-known.

*Mild Spoiler Alert* The cosplayer and model is Lu.

The presence of male modeling adds a bit of comedy to the seriousness of the arc; however, it’s a very random addition to Link Click.

Cheng, Lu, and Qiao Ling also attend an anime convention where there are many cosplayers, including crossdressers.

Why is this relevant? It seems random, but it provides comedic relief and introduces a new side of Lu, who is usually rather serious. He’s still serious as a model, but the fact that he’s even willing to take part in frivolity shows that he isn’t always serious.

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Bullying in The Bridon Arc Episode 5

Episode 5 features graphic bullying. The bullies abuse their classmate, Wang Qing, both verbally and physically. Grabbing her by the hair, throwing her into the sink, and stepping on her head are just a few of the ways the bullies assert their power. In this instance, Cheng is actually possessing Wang Qing, and though he is tempted to fight back, he listens to Lu, who encourages him not to fight back. It’s graphic and uncomfortable to watch.

Bullying is a terrible reality, and it’s often difficult to know the best way to deal with bullies. Do we turn the other cheek, or do we fight back? GotQuestions has a fantastic article about the Christian response to bullying and the answer to this question, and I recommend checking it out.

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Russian Roulette and Liu Xiao’s Role

One of the oddest scenes in the season involves a game of Russian Roulette in Episode 2. The scene seems a bit out of place at first because it’s a massive shift from the events of Episode 1 (where Cheng and Lu go to a cosplay convention and assist a friend who is involved with a con artist), but the Russian Roulette scene, albeit jarring, establishes Liu Xiao’s recklessness and his connection with Cheng Weimin, his superpowers, and his familial ties.

The first time I watched the episode, it felt out of place. Liu Xiao appears throughout The Bridon Arc, but he doesn’t do much. He clearly has impure motives and intentions, but the full extent isn’t revealed in the arc, so the scene felt a bit jarring and a bit out of place at first. I’m looking forward to when everything falls into place and Liu Xiao’s motives are perfectly clear.

However, just having him present in this scene helps introduce his character and encourage the audience to keep their eye on him.

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Vein: The Main Villain of Link Click Bridon Arc

Vein is very clearly the villain of the season, or at least one of them, and this is clear from the very beginning. His character design is very discomforting; he wears all red and has an almost demonlike quality to him. His necklace resembles a crescent moon, which, along with the rest of his appearance, feels unsettling. For the vast majority of the season, he even helps Cheng and Lu.

From the beginning, we know he’s evil and the reason Cheng is dead, but the full extent of his motives aren’t completely clear, either.

Vein is also unsettling in his behavior. At one point, he calls Cheng “a scrumptious morsel”—a bizarre, out-of-place line.

Alejandro Saab, the voice of Cheng, shared a fan’s tweet about the line on X. In the original language, it looks like the exchange is “you look tasty” as opposed to the English dub’s choice of “a scrumptious morsel,” but regardless, it’s considered an iconic line and honestly it’s very humorous.

Still wished we kept “you look tasty” but couldn’t due to flaps 😭 https://t.co/I9cxcaZQBU

— Alejandro Saab | DEADPOOL | Marvel Rivals (@KaggyFilms) March 13, 2025

As if this exchange isn’t weird enough, Vein also says that he will only help Cheng and Lu if Cheng gives him his body, which sounds disturbingly suggestive. He only means that he wants Cheng to model for him, but that’s not immediately clear based on his choice of wording, and it further adds to the discomfort surrounding his character. Regardless, I still have a lot of questions related to Vein, his motivations, and his connection to Cheng.

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FAQs for Link Click: The Bridon Arc

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Conclusion: Should Christians Watch Link Click: The Bridon Arc?

What’s sad about original animations like Link Click is there isn’t a source material. Many Japanese anime are based on manga or light novels that expand beyond the adaptation; with Link Click, however, there is no source material. The next season (technically Link Click Season 3 since The Bridon Arc is more of a prequel) is coming in 2026.

Do we recommend Link Click: The Bridon Arc to Christian viewers? Potentially. We have freedom in Christ, so we have the choice of whether or not something is worth watching; however, not everything is always going to be healthy for us to watch, which is why it’s imperative to make wise decisions led by The Holy Spirit when navigating all media, including anime and donghua.

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Content Guide for Link Click: The Bridon Arc

Violence and Gore in Link Click Bridon Arc

• The intro shows a character with blood on his hands.
• A character is murdered and bleeds a lot.
• Multiple characters are wounded and bleed.
• Someone imagines their opponent getting shot and bleeding.
• Fighting on multiple occasions
• A character is attacked.
• A character likes the air because it smells delicious “like rotten flesh” or something like that.
• Characters get chased by guys from a bar who throw bottles at them.
• A character wakes up from a dream which features a bloody character.

Frightening and Intense Scenes in Link Click Bridon Arc

• A mom yells.
• A woman is abused.
• Characters play Russian Roulette.
• There’s a creepy guy with red eyes. He sorta seems possessed.
•  Two beloved characters are involved in a disturbing scene: One is shot at. Creepy ghost hands try to grab him; he falls down an elevator shaft that has blood at the bottom, which gets on his hands. We see the dead body of another beloved character lying next to him. He tries to yell and a hand with red thread covers his mouth.
• Some bullies try to drown someone.
• A character rushes into a school that’s on fire and tries to help. A beam falls on the person he is trying to save. There is blood, and the entire fire scene is intense.
• A girl bullies another girl and beats her until she is bruised. Dragging her by the hair, the bully smashes the girl’s head on the sink until she bleeds. Then the bully steps on the girl’s head, resulting in a nose bleed.
• A bad character shoots a good character with a dart.
• A character attacks a villain. Blood.
• A character dies somewhat randomly.

Sex and Nudity in Link Click Bridon Arc

• A guy tries to photograph under a girl’s skirt.
• A girl’s outfit is so short so she can’t bend down.
• A girl wears a crop top.
• Cheng mentions he thinks the male models are attractive.
• Male modeling occurs.
• A girl fawns over Lu Guang, touching his shoulders and enthusiastically shaking Cheng’s hand.
• A character grabs someone’s face and says, “If only I was as handsome as you, I wouldn‘t be a loser. Hotties like you.” (Guys find him attractive).
• Vein says Cheng is a “scrumptious morsel,” and later they call each other “frosty bevs.”
• A character says that they want Cheng’s body (for modeling), or else they will charge for their assistance.
• Mention of someone’s taste in bods.
• “If you got it, then flaunt it.”
• A dress has a high slit.
• A character allegedly mooned people for 6 months.

Language in Link Click Bridon Arc

• “H*ll” / “What the h*ll” x9
•  “P*ssed” / “P*ss off”
• “Crap” x3
• “Brat” x2
• “Punk”
•  “P*tsy”
• “H*ssy”
• “Fr*ck”
• “Idiot” x4
• “Stupid cow”
• “I swear”
• “Stupid”
•  “J**z” x3
• “D*mn it” / “D*mn” x3
• “Stupid liar”
• “Speak of the devil”
• Jerk x2
• Stupid b*st*rd
• “Stupid lions”
• “Stupid jerk” or similar
• Blasphemous terms
• “Freak” / “Control freak”
• “Trash”
• “Shut up”
• Hoodlums”
• “Are you sh*tting me right now” (its bleeped out).
• “Dirty cheater”
• “Coward”
• “Hypocrite”
• “Weirdo”
• “Uncultured swine”

Substance Abuse in Link Click Bridon Arc

• Wine drinking at meals.
• Playing poker at a bar.
• Drinking.
• Beer in a bar.
• A character’s roommate seems drunk.
• A character opened a pub.

Religious Concerns in Link Click Bridon Arc

• Mention of divination and fortune tellers.
• Cheng doesn’t understand Lu’s powers and seems to attribute them to spirituality.
• A word in a foreign language is used, and it means something like luck.
• A character has a crescent moon necklace.
• A character (Vein) says that he will only help Cheng and Lu if Cheng says he will serve him, which feels spiritually uncomfortable because Vein gives off a creepy, evil vibe.
•  A character says “I can‘t stop destiny, but I can delay it.”

Other Concerns in Link Click Bridon Arc

• A guy cosplays as a girl.
• A character is a top earner for con artists.
• A character cheats on a test & gets caught. The teacher tries to befriend her and make her feel comfortable, opening his hand to her. This seems kinda nice, but it’s also a bit concerning because of the potential for grooming. Knowing the character, this is unlikely, but it’s still worth noting.

Cover Photo Credit: Cropped screenshot from the official Link Click: Bridon Arc trailer from Crunchyroll. Used under fair use for commentary and review. All rights belong to the respective owners.