Reikenzan: Eichi e no Shikaku

Only those who read the source or watch the anime can read this review.
This will be my overall feelings for the series animated.

The 1st season was certainly a good way to let loose and take me to another world, I thought this would be like an Isekai genre that will be an OP MC, but later on, I can see him getting beat up even though he achieved the 9th Armophic Bones Stage (I forgot the correct term) in the 1st Season but became an idiot at a later stage... I mean, WTF? His ingenuity became idiocy? I'm gonna puke, he became something more of ... a politician than a fighter. The story really became unnecessary confusing unlike the 1st Season.

Still an interesting anime to watch but as I said before, this anime gives many terms that I need to watch a good subtitles. So many jargons from budism or whatever religion they took it from that they didn't even bother to give meaning to it. I simply just watched and did not understand a single thing.

The girl or 200 year old woman and our Male Main Character on the thumbnail or even in the theme songs were portrayed in S1-S2 was that of a lover but aren't even developed to be like that or even close. I am quite astounded to so many turn of events even yaoi relationship was there (ending of S1) that I just laughed at, sigh, I thought that prince (whoever he is) just wants to break their relationship as a man and servant.

Anyways, the plot of S1 was going smoothly like Naruto's Anime (best waifu was Rei-chan) because of some fanservice they did with her. The S2 really became a huge mess a made and made a huge jump and I can clearly say that the storyline was messed up and they don't even focused on what they really want to portray. I really liked the plot, story and its characters (the half-assed confession was too much for me, I dislike our MC kissing a babe just for fun and the prince RAN like he was FKIN REJECTED, LOL!?, YAOI REFERENCE AGAIN) but the animation really ruins it for me even though its interesting and confusing to watch. Not recommended for those who are gungho to the plot. S2 already finished the story (rushedly) and I hope S3 never comes... XD

Even if I scored this Animation, I was really entertained and dejected.
I remembered our MC talked to Rei-chan that he will do his best to be in her company in many years to come was quite awesome, I love that part. I was actually looking forward to some romance but hmmm, that didn't end well. My review is pretty much not aligned and I just rushed this.

P.S. So many adulterated jokes and then adding more Yaoi that was so unnecessary.

REIKENZAN (2nd season) :

The show gives me spiritual vibes, well, that's because 'spirituality' is one of the core theme of this show. I've never found a show where the protagonist wants to be a...

May sound hypocritic coming from me (I watch 'ecchi' shows), this show is very special to me. It motivates (one of several emotions) me to move towards spirituality, which I've always been inclined to. The protagonist [Ouriku] reminds me of myself (although he isn't a degenerate). This show shows the realistic approach towards spirituality, especially the one we see in most eastern countries.

It seem to me as another anime ... with your typical protagonist who wants to achieve something & he is the great in whatever he does. This may be true, but...


Why you should watch REIKENZAN (1+2 seasons) :
- Ideal Protagonist (~closer to my ideal) (gave 10 because of MC).
- Playful protagonist (plays tricks ; his conversations with other characters) :D
- Adventure and Comedy
- Concepts on getting strong/powerful
- No sloppy dialogues
- A bit of fan service


CHARACTERS :- As a character, ORIKU's development was superior throughout the episodes. ORIKU is definitely a man one should aspire to be. BUNHOU & REI who are supposedly the other (main/side) characters who are fun to watch & most comedy takes place among these characters. Other characters are good too. watch it, it won't disappoint. Even without OUBU, this is as same enjoyable as the first season.

I'd rather not mention this, but someone uninterested in spirituality (less/no knowledge of spirituality ; can't tolerate topics like isolation and death) may not like this show, but I hope everyone give this show a try, cuz every show brings some emotion out of the audience.

This show shouldn't be underestimated for its rating. I dare say this show deserves more than 8 rating on MAL. This show for me is a hidden gem. Well, that's my opinion. :D

(10/10) for the protagonist.


Thank You!

This is much weaker than the first season and has a different feel. I debated giving it less than 3 stars, but my enjoyment of the characters from the first season carried over and persuaded me to keep it at 3 stars. However, there were several enjoyable characters from the first season that don't appear or have very minimal roles. There are character relationship changes that are unexplained and a departure from Oriku's typical behavior. Maybe the creators tried to rush things, but too much is unxplained. The whole season feels more like a side story, rather than a continuation ... of the first season.

If you enjoyed the first season then this is worth a watch, but if you thought the first season was blah, then you'll hate this.