Kenja no Mago

"Oh boy! I can't wait for the next anime isekai!" -Trash taste Weeb.

I've seen pretty much every isekai that anime has to offer, and meanwhile some of them were not that great, I believe that I'm in the minority that truly enjoys most isekais.

Kenja no Mago follows the typical isekai storyline of being reborn in another world as an OP MC. While I personally enjoy these types of anime, I understand why the majority of weebs out there are sick of this non-unique and generic concept with only slight differences in the story. I'll say upfront that if you are one of the people that ... despises isekais, then this is without a doubt not the anime for you.

The art for this anime is pretty generic and there isn't really anything in particular that stands out, as far as the art style goes. I don't really mind it, but I know that other people out there will believe the contrary.
The soundtrack isn't anything special either and the characters are as generic as an isekai anime could get.

Even with all these flaws, I for some reason really enjoy watching Kenja no Mago, and while I must admit that I have a "shit-taste" in anime, I believe that Kenja no Mago is a good anime.
Overall, I'm giving this anime a solid 7/10. <3

Before we get started, I know what you're thinking. 8? You're giving this absolute cliche an 8 out of 10? Yes. Yes I am. I'll also have you know that I dropped both "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" and "Overlord"! *horrified, distant shrieking*

Here's why:

Kenja no Mago knows what it is— an unoriginal story filled with one-dimensional characters told through average animation, sound, etc. That being said, it does an unexpectedly great job of not annoying me. Our hero Shin is a bit dense, but not excessively so. It has its uncomfortable, ecchi moments (looking at you, bidet scene), but it's no Hajimete ... no Gal. It even briefly features gore and horror elements, but its overall tone is lighthearted. You'll get one scene setting up for a serious crisis, immediately followed by a PowerPoint transition with sparkly SFX into the next scene. Hell, the OP is straight out of a slice of life, yet the ED is edgy shonen all the way.

"So then it's all over the place! What's it trying to be?"

That's exactly right! It's all over the place, it's awkward, and it's stupid as hell, but it's really, truly fun to watch. If you're looking for the perfect isekai that breaks the mold, run away and never look back.
But where Re:Creators, Slime, and Overlord tried something new and lost my attention, Kenja no Mago is the definition of generic and I'm loving every second of it.

It's a guilty pleasure show. Just kick back, grab some popcorn, and don't think too hard. Maybe take a drink every time someone says how goddamn amazing Shin is.

Oh no! Another isekai harem show that does not bring anything new to the table and is just lost in the sea of all the other isekai harem shows that the industry is already pumping out! That was definitely what I was thinking when I saw the genre, poster, and synopsis. But this anime proved itself otherwise. Do not come into this anime expecting for a complex plot with heavily fleshed out characters. This show was designed to fool you into thinking that it follows the usual anime tropes but suddenly it pulls out something totally unconventional. It's not exactly ... a parody of the isekai genre, to me it's better than that. This is a show that initially pokes fun at the very overpowered MC showing it's prowess at comedy but suddenly dives into romance, drama, and action at such an incredible pace that it actually does not destroy the comedy built at the start.

Definitely try this anime if you're looking to just relax and watch a show that is not only very funny, but having an MC that's dense and not that dense at the same time; coupled with a cast that may be a bit shallow but definitely enriches the anime.

"Ah shit, here we go again."
A spoiler-free review, by the way.

Another isekai anime with a generic plot to satiate our trashy isekai desires. After watching its first four episodes, I can already tell that Kenja no Mago, in spite of the show being a mediocre, is trying hard to be something in the realm of the isekai genre but still indeed entertaining to watch.

The first episodes of Kenja no Mago has demonstrated the capabilities of the protagonist, Shin Walford, and how broken and overpowered he is—a cheap trick to hype up the viewers but can be seen as dull and uninteresting by many. He is ... surrounded with peers which are inferior to him that shows high regards to his prowess, only making him look more powerful, yet ironically lacks common sense. These kind of concept has become way too overused, mostly in the isekai genre, which can be questioned for its ingenuity. Heck, even how the protagonist has died in the accident as shown in the first episode is so cliché to the point that it has become iconic to the anime community.

But what makes Kenja no Mago still worthy to watch is how enjoyable the show is. Its generic plot aside, thinking of Shin as yourself, dying in an accident and getting reincarnated into another world and then becoming an overpowered protagonist, is a pretty cool thing for me. The concept of escapism which has got nothing to do with the anime itself is what making me enjoy watching Kenja no Mago—putting yourself in the shoes of the protagonist where you are capable of being anything you want to be with your own power in the new world no matter how repetitious this idea becomes.

Kenja no Mago is not for everyone who does not like the repetitiveness of the concept of an overpowered protagonist and generic plot. I do suggest, though, to watch the show and at least give it a try (three episode rule) to see if it comes within your liking.


To sum up the quality of the show:

Story - 5
Some of the scenes are not narrated well and cliché.

Art - 6
Art style seems average and the animations are not even that good enough for an action anime.

Sound - 6
Soundtracks are quite average as well.

Character - 6
Generic characterization; inferior supporting characters that makes the main character look more powerful.

Enjoyment - 10
Although with its quality, the show itself is enjoyable for my part. No further explanation needed.

Overall - 7

Just to start this off, I, no matter how many I watch, truly enjoy isekai anime. Additionally, I watched the first 4 episodes of Kenja no Mago and then put it on hold. I thought it was kinda boring and cliche, but yesterday I told myself I was gonna finish it and I am glad I did. Kenja no Mago is not the best isekai, but still enjoyable for someone interested in the genre or just looking for something kinda fun with bits of seriousness sprinkled in every few episodes.

The story is similar, if not almost identical, to many isekai anime. Guy dies and ... is reincarnated in another world where he is super super powerful and has to save the world. However, the characters and their quirky personalities make the anime stand out a little bit. The art style and animation are very nice and easy to follow. The characters are likable and distinct.

Overall, this anime is relatively enjoyable and has its good moments. If you are just looking for something to watch casually with no super deep plot or anything like that, give Kenja no Mago a try.

I'm gonna write a review as human as possible. I won't make any arguments just opinion.

Story 7/10: Is my score too high? I can understand that there are so many cliche and predictable event. The story is simple yet enjoyable. One person died then being reincarnated in another world as a baby who grow up to be such a talented and strong Majo. It was pretty basic and straight story yet enjoyable, nothing complicated. If I am being reincarnated to another world, this is my basic ideal story.

Art & Sound 7/10: I have no problem.

Character 7/10: Maybe I'll explain why I kinda like of this ... anime character;
1. MC doesn't give any shit. You are strong then you can fight the stronger enemy, you love a woman then confess (no need for too much drama, go straight is not bad).
2. All the side character was well balanced, I know there's not much story about them, but more importantly, I can easily recognize all of them and their skill in my memory.
3. The main enemy was so smart. You are not strong enough then you'll be come with another plan (I bet he still got something behind), I like that kind of enemy. Plus, he has the reason to become an evil.

Enjoyment 8/10: Is my score too high? Anyway, enjoyment is number one for me.

It's worth to watch, just don't think too much about such a long and complicated opinion around it. Many people do some unnecessary debates then shaming each other due to any unacceptable score of their anime. Please, stop it already.

What is the reason to hate an anime as long as it enjoyable?!
Wasting time? Who is actually wasting their time more than someone who still keep up with an anime despite they don't like it just to speak up their dissatisfaction after the last episode? Just drop it sooner, so you'll not waste your pricey time.

LIKE: I like the concept of having ability to die in one world and be reborn in another with memory in tack, thus giving an advantage

DISLIKE: I like how the MC has knowledge of science he learned here on earth and use it to enhance his magic in the new world, but I DISLIKE how MC seems to forget how to handle certain social situations. (MC was a grown up, young adult, lets say 25 years old on earth, plus 15 years in new world) MC has 40 years of living experience yet he still acts like a kid that is only 15 years old...

Overall 8/10
There’s a lot of undeserved shitting on this anime gets; we’ll go over this as the review continues.

Story 7/10
Nothing special here, generic isekai beginning, not anything super crazy. There are moments of seriousness, but they are rare, and it could not be noted for its extreme creativity.

Art 7/10
Nothing crazy here either, there are moments when the animation definitely lacks, but there are some cool details in other areas that even it out a little.

Sound 8/10
The OP was not good whatsoever, copy and paste Japanese idol culture, meaningless song meant for mindless enjoyment. The second song was actually pretty good to me, the lyrics were ... lacking, and the 3D performance of the virtual idol in the sixth episode was terrible, but I don’t think either of these things were really on the makers of the show, it was mostly marketing for this new Japanese virtual idol they were basically plugging in their show. However, it redeems itself with some really great guitar riffs, and noticeably good drums as well. Overall the soundtrack of the show during emotional moments was nothing special, they added a little tingle of emotion here and there, but the ED put it up an extra notch.

Characters 8/10
Actually pretty decent characters. The trope of “lack of social skills” is not overdone, and used to pretty good comedic value without being corny. The cast of surrounding characters was also pretty good, some stereotypes were used but none overly so, the romantic interest is cute but also independent to an extent, instead of the ridiculous over dependence usually seen. The main characters friends are all pretty enjoyable, and the female cast aren’t all attracted to him as they usually would be. There is a little fan service, but mostly for comedic value, or alternatively to show the good character traits of the MC, who isn’t just ok with it like is shown often in the isekai genre.

Enjoyment 10/10
This more than anything is the redeeming quality of the show. It fits the stereotypes that are usually used, but not overly so as to be annoying, and the MC is actually a decent human being. The main enjoyment factor is how funny the show is. I was genuinely laughing for a good portion of this show. The humor isn’t too terribly shallow, but it’s pretty mindless. A guilty pleasure maybe, but this show was very enjoyable for me.

Overall this show pokes a little fun at itself and is pretty lighthearted, even in the darker story driven moments, which are few and far between. Don’t come in expecting to be blown away by twists and turns in character development and plot, but if you want something to watch simply for the sake of a laugh, I think it’s worth your time.

While the first episode could come off as generic, the latter ones were really great, which is why I think this might be the hidden gem of the season.

The side characters are the best thing about this.
Even though the main character is obviously op as hell, he doesn't overshadow the sthem. The grandpa and grandma are both very important to the story and often give Shin the guidance he needs. You can often see him coming to them for advice, which is quite rare in anime.

Let me tell you that this show IS NOT A HAREM. We're at episode 4 right now, and we ... have already met have around 8 classmates, half of them being male. Most of them still get plenty of attention and there is even a couple there!

Now my favourite part - the villains. I won't spoil anything, but you can clearly see everyone's motivation and damn me if you're not going to be cheering for them a few episodes later. Much better than something like shield hero's bad guys being bad for the sake of being bad.

Now, parents being useful, side characters dating instead of wanting to shag the MC, and "villains" not really being villains already breaks 3 tropes and we're 4 episodes in, so it's not THAT generic is it.

I won't lie, it isn't anything unique either, but it's very fun and makes you feel good.

(Mostly Spoiler-Free Review)

Yeah, I'm giving this a decent rating. I’m really not sure why people don’t like it much. I mean, perhaps there are better, more interesting isekais out there, but if you let this one sit by itself, it’s a pretty darn enjoyable series.

Why is it enjoyable? It doesn’t take itself to seriously, it flows like a slice-of-life, and the character chemistry is enjoyable and it’s easy to watch.

Are there issues? Sure. Him being from Earth originally isn’t really mentioned later on in the story. They kind of glaze over this part, but in the beginning of the first episode we see ... that he's a scientist or just some other very intelligent dude. Because of his intellect and the fact that he lived on Earth is what has given him a greater understanding of magic, and therefore how to utilize it. Once you understand this, it’s less of that “generic MC is OP for no reason” trope.

I really enjoyed the character chemistry even though it doesn’t have tremendous depth. Frankly, this show, so far, doesn’t have much depth either. To be honest, the first season really just felt like an origin story for the group of magicians the MC makes and it really felt like the plot was starting to get moving by the end.

In dark times when your watch list is full of intense serious anime, or plain trope-filled comedic anime, this one kind of stands alone. It’s especially easy to watch after a busy day at work.

Another thing I personally enjoyed was the progression of the MC romance. In itself, the romance is very shounen, but it actually moves along and evolves as the series progresses, which you rarely see in a lot of these anime.

But seriously, don’t compare it the other isekai stories out there, and just enjoy it for what it is. It’s fun.

Kenja no Mago is the seasonal isekai like any other of any past season.
Have a good story, nice to see and follow. A decent art with some flat scenes.

I'm disappointed with the opening, I know it's an isekai anime but looks more serious than any other to have an opening like this.

Cool characters specially Shin, the main, with powerful magical spells and his characteristic common sense. His friends just follow him like a flock of sheeps because of his magical ability.

This anime is enjoyable of course, but the way it develops makes me feel that will end up being one of the bunch of isekais.

I see everyone is trashing this one real hard, but tbh its only fault is that it came late to the isekai party. Yes, it's rather run of the mill and "safe", but that doesn't make it bad. It's still very much enjoyable. Objectively speaking, the only area where it's truly lacking is the animation. At times it's very easy to tell that this one didn't get a big budget.

Without spoiling much, a former chemistry/physics professor becomes an archmage in a world where magic mostly abides the rule of physics - this right here is the key part which makes it somewhat captivating. It's just ... a shame it doesn't dive deep enough into science for all the spells.

was reading the reviews about smartphone saying its a copy of wise man even tho wise man came out this year and smartphone came out like 6 yrs ago oh and on top of that they are 2 different unfinished anime that are criticized by people who dont know what a author does......... writes what they want there story to be? easy now stop writing crappy reviews when you all have it in you favorites like annoying to read complaints because it didn't satisfy the ending you wanted ugh disgusting both wise man and smartphone best isekai ive probably watched to date. Read some more ... and people still talk shit about isekai because its not there genre like im checking accounts and like hero academy, clannad and fate like non of those are closely even related to isekai why would you watch something thats not recommended by your favs a bunch of dumb people who dont know what a recommendation is.

Spoiler free review

So if you happen to be one of those intellectuals who watch anime to reach a higher state of consciousness, basing their life on the morals and lessons learned from anime, picking girls by learning pickup lines from One Piece, then sorry this seriously ain't for you

This is a decent show, If you're okay with the fact that not every show will be a onepunch man or hero academia then you can give it a watch.

Now I don't mean that it's a great show, it's just an okay show. The story is simply a bare-bones isekai, if you've watched enough isekai (read ... as "over 3-4 isekai titles") then you pretty much know the whole plot. A guy dies, reincarnated in anther world, there are demons and stuff, protagonist blasts everything out of the way, yada yada yada. The twist they've added in their iteration of isekai is MC going to school. The characters cover all the tropes needed for school anime. You can call it a isekai'ed Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei.

Having read till here if you think that there's nothing for you to watch then its okay, but if you feel the need for a simple no-brainer show you can watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon then give it a try.

Despite being a generic show, it delivers itself well enough that although not reaching the levels of Overlord and Slime it's much more enjoyable than Death March and Smartphone tomo ni. Having read it's manga too (yeah I had nothing better to do), I believe that if the producers work it out well, it would be a 7-7.5 for most people.

Coming to the ratings:

Story: 6.5/10
Like I said it's pretty generic so don't expect much

Art: 7.5/10
Its pretty good, I won't complaint about it, It doesn't have flashy scenes or breathtaking CGI but whatever they've done is done decently enough.

Sound: 7/10
Again, not amazing but well enough that I can't complaint.

Characters: 6/10
Generic characters, don't expect much

Enjoyment: 7.5/10
Maybe because I watched it without any expectations but I enjoyed it enough to check out it's manga (which is the main goal of such anime adaptations)
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Overall: 7.5/10
If I were to nitpick then I sure would find many flaws but that's not the point of this. Every title isn't out there to take down One Piece, it's a pretty watchable show so give it a try. If you like it then continue else move on.

Before we begin, I wish to point out this is my first review!

To start I personally enjoyed the Anime thus far and would love to see a renewal for a second season!

The anime is a fun one to watch, the characters are simple and easy to like, the world is very well put together as well as the sound quality and voice acting.

Many may disagree with this statement but when I personally watch an Anime I tend to not dig too deep into the specifics, the show is enjoyable and that is what I believe should make a great Anime!

I absolutely love the comedy ... in the show, it is simple. fun and cheesy. It could be more thought out but I believe the Anime does fine on that point. The romantic aspect is also nice it is an fast moving relationship the characters have with one another! Although it does take a few episodes to get there.
The plot is very nice and easy to grasp the concept of what is going on as well which is always a good thing for a show that I watched for just a time passer!
Throughout the Anime you see many characters grow and get stronger as it progresses which is always nice.

In the end, the Anime is very fun and enjoyable to watch as long as you don't delve too deep into the specifics of each little detail. Sure, it isn't perfect, nothing is but as a Show to watch to pass time it is an amazing show to watch and very enjoyable! I would recommend anyone who enjoys shows such as Sword Art Online, Log Horizon, Shield Hero or really any anime like those to watch this! Short, sweet and simple. ;P

Hope this was helpful! <3

I don't really like to write reviews but seeing all those pompous 1-2 ratings after watching this anime really compelled me to do this. First of all i'm sorry for text quality but English is not my first language. I don't want to make you lose too much time so i'll just go straight to the point and say that you should only be watching this if you're looking for some lighthearted magic romcom with nice and light comedy and some really sweet and lovey-dovey moments without Harem-like settings like most other romcom shows. Basically you should watch it for the fun of it and ... not for finding some deep meaning to life, as to why a person should die and be reincarnated in a OP MC in a world in danger of extinction in order to save it. It's really a light and fun ride if you want to enjoy some time just watching anime without forcing yourself too much.
Really, this anime doesn't take itself too seriously and I wouldnt want to spend too much time explaining why I think the creators of this well-thinked romcon were quite smart in pulling it off without spending too much screen time on the story and more on the comedy part of it.
Please keep in mind,This is a PG-13 Show so if you're 18yo or more and already gave up on the child that resides inside of you and think highly of yourself, probably you shouldn't even be here in the first place. That being said,I really think this should be enough for you to decide if you should watch this or not without spoiling any further. Still, I'll try to explain,without really spoiling main plot points, the aspects of this show that I saw as very clever given the type of anime it is and why I think is really worth watching (Once again, if this it the kind of show you're looking for). To easy the reading on those of you kind enough to still be here, I'll make a list:

-- ROMANCE : this is what i enjoyed the most about this show. The way it's made is definitely not original nor makes it better than other romance anime but given the type and genre of this show it's very worth noticing it even gets to show some really lovey-dovey stuff in the first place.
Like most rom-coms of this kind, the MC is thick from the start BUT he's, at one point, able to step forward (with all the comedic moments that come along) and actually do something love related, unlike most MC. This is something worth praising since it's unexplicably quite difficult to find anime that get to show some kind of real development so early in the story.
Some would probably argue that's due to poor story telling but, once again, this is a romcom and we all know how most shows (even very good ones) never got, and never will, a second season so that you'll never see your favorite heroine even hold hands with Mc and, in harem-like settings , you wont even know if she was chosen or not.
This anime gets rid of half of these gimmicks and you get to see some love development at the very least. This itself makes for a 8/10 in the romcom scenery.

-- Mc dies and get isekaied in a new world without any further explanation as to why: this could be seen as a bad thing to new viewers of the genre but as i've said before, if you unsterstand that this is basically a romantic comedy(which i was looking for) i felt relieved that they didnt deprived me of an entire episode just to entroduce a god-like being that for some reason had to choose this very ordinary guy that happens to be our MC to be the savior of the day. Instead we find this very normal guy to die and be reborn as a baby in this new world and not just teleported with OP abilities. It's stated that he still has memories of his past life which felt the only bad part to me but this gimmic it's what keeps everything working and also the very base to what his NOT SO OP power really comes from. I suggest you bare with it because i think this is really what someone wouldnt get from this anime and dislike it for. Also people should always remind themself that fantasy as well as fairy tales and legends need extraordinary settings to happen, that's why most MC in this genre are so vague and lack of originality. In this particular case this is exactly why any human with his circumstances would problably have shared his same path to glory.


-- as a baby he's found and taken in by (one of) the most powerful magician in this world and raised by him, his also very powerful ex wife and a bunch of others important characters. I wont spoil anything for you, but this again was quite clever to me cause it's the very root as to why the mc gets too be powerful as he is. Being raised and trained by these famous people also will make it easy to set his future relationships so, again, we don't have to lose that much viewing time for useless developments of characters that we already know are needed for comic relief since this is, yet again,a rom-com isekai and not a ReZero-like isekai.

-- The world-saving story itself doesnt get too much screentime. As a matter of fact, that's why we don't really need for a reason as to why the mc got isekaied in the first place, why he didnt get extraordinary power from a Higher being and why there seems to be no big conspiracy nor a Maou-sama trying to destroy the world. The Mc was reborn in this new magic world and growing up he got so powerful just because they tried to give a meaning to magic itself as a if it was really linked to science.
People from this world can use magic but know little about physics and science in general so they use magic in the usual way we are accustomed to in other animes. Our MC though still has knowledge from being a human in our world (i think high school knowledge would be enough for this but he also probably went to college, not really important anyway) this effects his way of understanding and using magic hence his strenght, this memory stuff is also used for comedic relief along the way.
--> thats why MC is special and powerful yes, but not really this super OP god-tier being. As of matter of fact this makes it possible for him to teach and make his group of peers strong enough to not just sit on the bench but gets them on the comedy-trunk. This can be the very reason for him to get isekaied and as to why you needed a generic character in the first place, cause anyone in the same circumstances could have problably got the same level.


In the end, I really want to make people understand that this is not a show good for its story, well written mc, background conspiracies or a big evil plan. You should really just sit back and enjoy it for the fun interactions between characters and the sweet love story that for once is taken forward. It is a lighthearted ride but its fun and enjoyable if you really understand what kind of show you're watching instead of putting yourself on a pedestal thinking you're some kind of art critic and this is some kind of ReZero-wannabe show (which definetely is not).
For those of you that got here, thank you for reading and i'm really sorry both for my english and this kind of analysis which really shouldn't even be done since this show its not really about that, yet the story is not half as bad as it is being described.
I really enjoyed watching this show and that's why I tried to give readers a different point of view,cause i think a lot of people would like this show too but are compelled to not take it up by 1-2 rated unobjective reviews. Opinions are all fair but rating 1-2 any show (not only this) in most cases means that you were not part of the audience ment for it. So you're unrightly just ruining someone elses work. People, if you're reading this,please, be careful when judging something and know when probably you shouldnt even be doing it in the first place.

Here we have another isekai anime, if you know anything about this particular genre then you shouldn't really be expecting anything new. Despite this, Kenja no Mago is still a great show to watch.

Story: 6
Like I said before, if you know anything about isekai anime then you probably shouldn't be expecting anything new. Yes, the story is generic and there really isn't anything else to say about it. So why give it a 6? In my opinion the only reason as to why you would rate any story a 5 (or below) is because you have found it boring, uninteresting and a 'drag' to ... watch (or read). I have personally found Kenja no Mago to be anything but boring, its pretty frickin entertaining. Yeah, it has your classic anime tropes but here it comes across as charming.

Art: 7
The art is good, nothing amazing or anything but solid. One of the things that makes this show shine is the animation, it's no Kakashi vs Obito or One Punch Man season 1 but solid nonetheless. Fights are fluid and engaging, nothing bad to say in this department.

Sound: 6
I don't know too much about sound and stuff but the sound effects in the show sounded pretty good, everything from the simple things to the magic attacks. The voice acting is also pretty good, the voices matched the characters and performances were overall good.

Characters: 6
Come on, what kind of isekai would it be without your good ol' OP MC. Shin Wolford is your pretty standard isekai protagonist, I don't know what else to say other than he is a pretty cool dude. Shin's pals are there to back him up (not that he ever needs it but they are there), the chemistry between all of them is fun to watch. I have found the villain to be quite enjoyable as well.

Enjoyment: 8
The show was entertaining, plain and simple.

Overall score: 7
I'm sure there is some math behind overall scores but I don't know any of that. 7 just seems right. There are good isekais and there are bad ones, this is a good one. If you are just looking for a fun watch then I highly recommend that you give kenja no Mago a go.

Thanks for reading my review,

Until the next one.

Since I'm not a writer and I'm not very good at writing in English, I'll sum it up quickly.

I didn't notice anything that would bother me in this anime, except that Sicily and Shin did kiss but it was shown after the ending of the episode which i never check so i was thinking for like month they never kissed.

I understand that there are a lot of people who condemn this anime, but sometimes it is necessary to just get over it. But everyone has a different taste and everyone likes a different types of anime.

For me it is one of the best anime I've ... ever seen.

''get hit by a truck, and become the new hero of the kingdom''
-Summary of Kenja no mago.

--WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!!--

Kenja no mago is another isekai anime where the MC gets killed in a traffic accident and is sent to another world,
however tough, instead of being transported to another world, he gets ''reborn'' in another world, where we, the viewers, watch a bit as shin grows up, to become a young teen..
when I started watching the series, the fact that shin got reincarnated to another world was not very relevant in my opinion, why not just cut the reincarnation instead? tough in later episodes, he uses his ... knowledge about his former life, so it becomes a bit relevant.
to add to the overpowered MC, shin is raised by the grand wise man, giving shin even more fame.

overal, the story is not very unique in my opinion, just standard isekai anime where the MC is overpowered, tough I do not dislike the story,

overal, if you like generic isekai animes, and your tolerance for rip-offs isn't too high, I would reccomend giving kenja no mago a try!

While I am surprised by how many negative reviews this series has got it doesn't shock me. The isekai genre has been flooded with content over the last couple years and leading to many people being dissatisfied with the state the genre is in. And perhaps that is Kenjas' weakness being in this genre, if it had the plain fantasy tag with a little less fan service it likely wouldn't of had such a rough time.

The story revolves around Shin being reincarnated in a new world after dying on Earth. Unfortunately this is very sudden and nearly irrelevant to what plot does exist, we ... have nearly no insight on who he is other than generic Japanese salary man. While in this other world he is adopted by Merlin (a wizard, who would have thought) that raises him and trains him in magic. And people complain often about overpowered protaganists that break a series, but when you are dealing with a 12 episode series it is tempting to bypass progression. The main plot of this series is no weaker than any other harem/isekai suffering from rushed villains, short acts, and fan service filler. There are plenty of busty and flat breasted jokes being put front and center. However even though the story is perhaps sub par there is some touching dialogue between Shin and Merlin especially even if it is a little superficial.

Art is perhaps where the series is strongest, it is able to present magic in a visually appealing way. Explosions are cool looking and not fuzzy, grainy, or streaky. There is the odd cut to chibi style artwork sometimes when characters are making fun of one another which is not the best. If it is not better than some current releases it is atleast on par with quality.

The characters in an isekai will always be the weakest. The lead Shin is not particularilly interesting aside from his overwhelming power. His character is what is called flat or static, he remains the same through the whole series without buidling growth. The side characters are mostlly just as weak being either forgettable or uninteresting. Mostly the backups just exist to tell jokes and prevent empty air time. Shins' adoptive grandparents are also just as barren of development and remain static the whole time as just comic relief. The relationship between Shin and Sizillen is actually refreshing for an isekai, even though he develops a harem there is no romantic interest. Usually the lead is just bombarded with women who love him but in this case only one does. It really pushes away from the norm where the women are just flaunting on the lead to be swatted away for some other lady. Unfortunately the lucky harem ladies are mostly for fan service but not to the extent of Picking up Girls in a Dungeon. Its mostly tasteful with only two egregious breast groping scenes, and the outfits were for the most part not revealing. Fanservice wise it is actually quite tame.

Now whether or not you would enjoy this is up to you. For the everyday isekai viewer this would be a necessity to add to your viewing collection. But as I saw from plenty of other reviews this series use of standard cliches and common tropes along with a generally weak story will be off putting for the casual and critic alike. This series while not amazing by any means is able to provide a decent laugh and enough action to be worth killing time.

TLDR a generic isekai with weak character development and lackluster story doesn't have much to differentiate it from a prolific market, but manages to present a overall enjoyable way to burn a couple hours.