Unnamed Memory

As a young boy, Prince Oscar Lyeth Increatos Loz Farsas was cursed by the Witch of Silence, rendering it all but impossible for any woman to bear him a child. After 15 years of fruitlessly seeking a way to lift the spell, Oscar resorts to enlisting the help of a different witch. To this end, he heads to the Azure Tower, home of the Witch of the Azure Moon. Ascending the tower is no easy task; for decades, no one has overcome the array of traps, puzzles, and enemies designed to repulse any challengers. Oscar, however, easily climbs to the top, where he meets the fabled witch, Tinasha. To the prince's surprise, despite being hundreds of years old, Tinasha looks like a beautiful young woman in her late teens.

Oscar explains his circumstances to the witch, who quickly perceives the true nature of his affliction. Though she claims that undoing the spell would be tremendously difficult, Tinasha proposes a workaround—to find Oscar a partner capable of withstanding the curse's effects.

Realizing that such a woman is right in front of his eyes, Oscar boldly tells the witch to marry him. Though he is promptly rejected, the young prince refuses to back down, and the two eventually reach an agreement: Tinasha will leave the tower and live with Oscar for the next year. As the two continue searching for a way to lift Oscar's curse, word of Tinasha's emergence from isolation spreads, catching the attention of all sorts of old acquaintances.

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Tinasha Main

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Farsas, Oscar Lyeth Increatos Loz Main

Nakajima, Yoshiki Japanese

Nark Supporting

Morinaga, Chitose Japanese

Lucrezia Supporting

Kawasumi, Ayako Japanese

Curve Supporting

Amasaki, Kohei Japanese

Pamyra Supporting

Oonishi, Saori Japanese

Tris Supporting

Hieda, Nene Japanese

Kumu Supporting

Nozawa, Soh Japanese

Cecilia Supporting

Lynn Japanese

Renart Supporting

Ishiya, Haruki Japanese

Usukura, Ryuutarou Producer

Nishimae, Shuka Producer

Andou, Keiichi Producer

Sano, Kouichi Producer

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Apr 29, 2024

Neo_Randomz

Recommended

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Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Unnamed Memory is one of the prime example of "you don't have to be original to be good",this anime used an already mainstream trope and combined it into something enjoyable.

Verily, a cursed nobleman did seek aid from a greater power, this time a witch, fair and beautiful, dwelling in a tower bathed in the silver light of the moon. Those who conquered this tower were granted a single wish. The cursed nobleman conquer the task, and the fair witch, upon seeing his success, did ask, "What is thy wish?"

To this, the nobleman replied, "Pray, lift this wretched curse from me, that I may be able ... to sire offspring." The witch, in her wisdom, replied, "Thy curse seems too burdensome to undo in an instant. Only a strong woman may bear thy child."

The nobleman then inquired, "Would thee perish if thou bear my child?" To which the witch replied, "Nay,i'd get pregnant ." Thus began the nobleman's journey, seeking to rid himself of his curse or to win the heart of the fair witch.

"Unnamed Memory" is a slow-burn romance fantasy action that succeeds in not becoming boring. It doesn't feature overpowered characters, just strong ones who can get hurt, be tricked, and even have their mana sucked while having a wet dream.

The series also manages to portray that the stiff and flat-faced prince doesn't always have to be an arrogant and unfeeling bastard. In every episode, he's eager to marry the heroine despite several rejections.

Moreover, it demonstrates that immortal strong characters don't always have to be stiff, boring, and pessimistic creatures. The witch is friendly and actually acts like a human being; she can blush, get mad, feel sorry, and perhaps even fall in love.

The animation is decent, the fight scenes are well-animated, and the opening song is beautiful.

Overall, if you enjoy fantasy romance slow burns and also enjoy crying yourself to sleep knowing that you can never have an immortal witch wife, give this one a try.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Apr 28, 2024

ShiromaXD

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Until now (ep 3), the pacing feels really rushed, the characters don't have a lot of depth and we are not given a lot of context to the story. This is probably because I read the manga and that I'm mad over the anime skipping the whole Temis plot and this sets a lot of character for Tinasha and why she's so feared as a witch. We also get to see Tinasha and Oscar's relationship develop which is totally lackluster in the anime. I want to emphasize again that the fact that the whole arc is missing is terrible.

In terms of chapters, the moment ... where Tinasha departs for Druza's magical lake in chapter 9 and in the anime, that's in episode 2. Again, Oscar not explaining why he's just blatantly stopping Tinasha just gave me a yucky feeling and then having that assistant explain why tf this place is dangerous feels like lazy writing. And then, if we look at the manga, there was an important part where Tinasha explains that she has a lot piercings to restrict her powers and she has those off in that scene of the manga. She was also carrying a lot more equipment in that scene and we got to see her a lot more in the manga, so we could actually see that something was wrong. On the other hand, we hadn't seen much of Tinasha, so I didn't even notice that she had more equipment and it made me feel unpleasant that Oscar is just overprotective (without knowing the actual reason). We also get to know more about the danger of lake Druza because it relies on the Temis plot as well.

Anyways, I have a lot more things to add but this will be way to long. I stand for Tinasha & Oscar so pls read the manga :9

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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May 14, 2024

TheMageDalamar

Not Recommended

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Amidst the bustling landscape of this season's anime offerings, Unnamed Memory stands out as a beacon of promise, particularly for those seeking a romantic escape into the world of fantasy.

The tale begins with a cursed prince, burdened by an evil enchantment that threatens to shroud his life in perpetual darkness. He embarks on a perilous journey to ascend a foreboding tower to seek reprieve, where the key to lifting his curse supposedly lies. But as fate would have it, his path converges with that of a mysterious witch whose enigmatic presence promises both salvation and uncertainty.

As the prince navigates the trials within the tower, each ... challenge brings him closer to the witch, culminating in a pivotal moment where he extends a proposal unlike any other: to share his life with her for a year. It's a proposition steeped in desperation and hope, setting the stage for a captivating romance transcending fate's boundaries.

While Unnamed Memory leans more towards a serious and romantic tone, it doesn't hesitate to inject moments of fun and humor into the narrative. Amidst the earnest exchanges and heartfelt confessions, there are glimpses of lightheartedness that balance the weight of the character's emotional journey.

Moreover, the anime tantalizes viewers with the promise of intriguing backstories and potential antagonists, hinting at a deeper layer of conflict and action that awaits. The story unfolds deliberately with each episode, allowing for meticulous character development and world-building that lay the foundation for future revelations.

Though Unnamed Memory may not yet claim the title of masterpiece, its measured approach to storytelling and commitment to gradual progression instills a sense of anticipation and curiosity in its audience. As the season unfolds, one can't help but wonder where this enchanting journey will ultimately lead and whether it will emerge as a standout gem among this season's anime lineup.


Update: 6 episodes in, and the allure of a fantastic romance no longer appeals to me. The pacing is terrible. I wish I were exaggerating, but this anime plays like a bunch of fragmented episodes with critical events transpiring between them that we miss.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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