Druaga no Tou: The Aegis of Uruk

It is said that every few years, there is what's known as the "Summer of Anu." During that summer, thanks to the divine protection of the sky-god Anu, all of the demons in the tower lose their power. The country of Uruk has begun an invasion of the tower in order to suppress the demons. They've built up positions inside the tower, with their sights set on getting to the upper levels. The Uruk army knows that this is the third Summer of Anu-a perfect time to launch a mission to suppress the monster Druaga once and for all. The army soldiers aren't the only ones in the tower, though. An enitre city called Meskia has formed inside the tower's first floor. It plays host not just to soldiers, but also to adventurers who have heard rumors about a legendary treasure called the Blue Crystal Rod, which is said to rest at the very top of the tower. With all these different groups in the mix, each with its own agenda, one can only guess how things will play out during this unusual summer.

(Source: Newtype Magazine)

Jil Main

KENN Japanese

Coopa Main

Chihara, Minori Japanese

Melt Main

Gouda, Hozumi Japanese

Ahmey Main

Hayamizu, Risa Japanese

Kaaya Main

Orikasa, Fumiko Japanese

Fatina Supporting

Horie, Yui Japanese

Utu Supporting

Yasumoto, Hiroki Japanese

King Gilgamesh Supporting

Hashi, Takaya Japanese

Neeba Supporting

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Kai Supporting

Uechi, Aki Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Hashimoto, Taichi Producer

Nanba, Hideyuki Producer

Yoshizawa, Takashi Assistant Producer

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Feb 19, 2024

MizuhoKamui

Recommended

Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk draws its inspiration from a beloved Japanese video game. The narrative follows a band of adventurers as they endeavor to ascend a towering edifice in pursuit of untold treasures, navigating through perilous encounters with monsters and traps strewn throughout its labyrinthine depths.

Set in the aftermath of protagonist Gilgamesh's triumph over the malevolent deity Druaga, now reigning as the King of Uruk, the resurgence of the tower once inhabited by Druaga presents a formidable challenge. Towering even higher than before, it beckons countless adventurers and Urukian soldiers alike, driven by the allure of its fabled riches. Yet, amidst the ... allure lie countless perils, courtesy of the lurking monsters and treacherous traps that infest its halls.

Embarking on their quest during the Summer of Anu, a season when the tower's denizens are at their weakest, young adventurer Jil and his comrades set out to conquer the tower and vanquish Druaga. Their journey is not without contention, as rival groups vie for supremacy in a race to claim the summit.

While the characters may not immediately distinguish themselves, their development unfolds with surprising depth, enriching the narrative and adding layers of intrigue. Tower of Druaga offers a delightful blend of action and humor, punctuated by moments of genuine wit, making it an engaging watch for enthusiasts of Japanese RPGs.

The series boasts impressive animation, particularly showcased in its thrilling combat sequences. Accompanied by a captivating musical score that enhances the overall ambiance, Tower of Druaga immerses viewers in its fantastical world.

With its initial episodes delivering comedic satire on RPG tropes, the series gradually evolves into a more intricate and compelling tale. Tower of Druaga strikes a harmonious balance between entertainment and substance, making it a worthwhile addition to any viewing list.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Nov 27, 2017

nokinoks

Mixed Feelings

Well it started out really great! It parodied the whole shounen genre and it was really funny, end of the episode it went 180. It didn't go bad, not really, I still had high hopes though. I thought that since it was aware of the tropes of a shounen then maybe it could break away from them. Too much hope it seems. Well watch the first episode. Everything else is just meh.

If you have watched shounen before, then you've watched this show. Something like Rage of Bahamut is a better fantasy (as bad as the game that show is based on, the anime ... was superb). The characters here enter stereotypes the moment the 2nd episode hits and even if there are a few curve balls here and there that might keep you engaged, you can just watch something else.

Watch HxH or Rage of Bahamut, Log Horizon and World Trigger (WT is a bit slow but with 50+ characters, that's quite understandable). But this is for someone to watch if you absolutely have nothing else in your life.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Jun 18, 2021

Black_Lily

Not Recommended

Starts very good.
The first episode is practically a sarcastic comedy of every "ganbare" type shounen.
The second episode convinces you that in this anime the characters will act as normal people do, and the ganbare type MC is practically just a dumb kid who has to grow up to live in this world. At this point, this anime was very promising, at last something new, something cliché-breaking.
But it betrays you. The longer I watched, the more evident it became that despite the prelude, this really is just one of those fantasy shounens that you can find on every corner.
Boring story if there is any, ... one-trait characters, no character development, undetailed world.
But in one aspect, this anime is worse than your run-off-the-mill fantasy:
The characters are not only stereotypical, but most of them are unbelievably, utterly stupid, so much that it is irritating. Others want to convince you that they have some kind of personality, some kind of purpose, but they don't. The rest are just pure evil, because something something dark side - you won't get to know really.
The same goes for the second season, just even more so.
It's a pity.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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