Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu

Do not be fooled by the relatively low score of this anime. I can already classify it as a hidden gem, an underrated masterpiece if you enjoy isekais. In this review I will tell you why.

First off, lets address the low overall score of the general MAL public. At the moment only 4 episodes are out yet there are plenty of ratings given. What I found on the forums the majority of haters give arguments like "The MC is female so I can't relate" or "wow, a reverse-harem". Dismissing an anime because of random shallow reasons and giving a 1 speaks volumes about how you ... shouldn't blindly follow others evaluations and see everything for yourself.

Anyway, about the anime itself. Do you enjoy a stress-free isekai? Do you enjoy watching the main character adapt to their new surroundings and grow as a person? Do you enjoy seeing them discover amazing powers that help everyone around them? Well get ready for a wonderful time.

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent pacing is perfect - there's just enough story and progression that you want to keep binging it, however not to the point that it overwhelms you. You can enjoy seeing cute characters exchange sweet smiles and small talk, yet still sense a goal. A goal of remaining a normal girl in this unusual world, with your powers inevitably getting noticed by more and more people.

If I were to compare the environment and world-building to some other great title, Ascendance of a Bookworm comes into mind. The art is beautiful and the atmosphere is cozy. There's no lurking danger around the corner, however the character's inner thoughts and struggles keep driving the story.

In conclusion, if you like wholesome anime's with a cute and strong MC, if you like putting yourself into their shoes and experiencing the progression together, you are at the right place. Lets cheer on the ordinary girl Sei, who just happened to receive the powers of a Saint and decided to brighten up everyone's world. Yay!

What do you get when you mix the two best genres of anime, shoujo romance and isekai? An amazing experience like Seijo.

I’ll be sweet and short with this one, Seijo was one of the best shows of the season, it’s really a shame it didn’t get much attention. But, for those of us who did get a chance to check it out, week after week we got to see an incredible character driven and grounded fantasy story. Sei’s one of the most loveable characters I’ve come across in an isekai. If you have traditionally struggled to get into isekai because of generic OP MCs ... and a lot of fan service, which are great btw, this is a departure from that norm. Instead, we have a female MC who gradually works her way up the social hierarchy and becomes the “Saint” or highest level magician in the land. It’s a slower paced story, but what it lacks in action, it makes up for in character interactions. The story is written so well that you can’t help but become attached to the characters and want to see them do well. Stories like this, with small character pools, allow you to get an intimate feel with them and I loved that.

If you have ever seen Honzuki, or “Ascendance of a Bookworm”, this is a very similar story and similarly paced. If you enjoyed that, I think you’ll find seijo to be great as well. Myne and Sei have a lot in common as well. I thought the romance was subtle enough to not be overly dramatic, but also obvious enough that you couldn’t miss it. Really nice balance to strike. All the character interactions feel unique and organic which is always a plus in these types of stories.

Obviously, there’s not much action in this show, but there’s a few times, particularly in episode 8 that the staff deliver some phenomenal animation. Character models are really attractive and the background art was gorgeous. No complaints artistically.

I have to say, I knew nothing about this series coming into the anime and instantly fell in love with the world and characters. It’s been such an enjoyable experience over the past few months, I am certainly sad to see it end. I just ordered the first LN recently and am looking forward to diving deeper into this interesting world. Seijo gets 10 spells out of 10.

The low score is based on the lack of: antagonist, plot twists, suspense, character dev, quality dialogue, and etc that a good story should have.

I found this series from recommendations of another shoujo anime that I watched, Akagami no Shirayuki-hime. Some 8 people recommended watching this series... What a mistake! Generally, I enjoy shoujo and the like with sentimental stories even if it's a harem. Sadly, Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu failed my expectations.

Story 2/10: The plot is super basic, predictable, and therefore boring. There is no antagonist in the story, no real conflict or anything that can cause emotions, characters just exist. The ... dialogues are boring. Either character say what will happen next and it happens, or its just a filler talk. I have not seen an anime with filler talk before. Who do they think will like this??

Art 4/10: You can feel the cut corners in the plain basic backgrounds and characters don't carry any unique designs. At least they use a normal modern anime style and it helps to make the story more bearable.

Sound 5/10: No complaints, no annoying music, but no masterpieces or even catchy tunes. Mostly elevator music that is good enough for this show. In some scenes, voice actors were a bit hurried and didn't get enough time to perfect their lines. I attribute that to the low budget.

Character 3/10: Little to no character development, effortless magic. Love from first sight.

Enjoyment 2/10: I would say for a certain demographic (12 and under) this will be an okay show to watch. I did not find it enjoyable at all, it feels like a Disney fairy tale written through the eyes of a Japanese salaryman. Not a true shoujo.

---The review contains spoilers---


[This is pretty similar to my review of the manga. Not much has changed in the anime, but the artwork has gotten worse than the manga.]

This is not like the other isekai because it's not about an OP surrounded by scantily-clad women: TRUE.
This does not play the usual fan-service tropes: FALSE.

The most famous isekai are probably Tensei shitara Slime... and Mushoku Tensei. These two are steeped in seinen/shounen tropes. In contrast, Seijo no Maryoku plays to all the usual josei tropes.

MC is a very introverted woman who gets isekai'd to a world where for very little effort, she gets treated as the ... most important person in the world. She is quite on the short side, and is surrounded by very tall athletic hunks who are all very protective of her and wish to dote on her at every opportunity. She gets her own coterie of maids who derive great joy in stripping her, bathing her, massaging her, putting on her makeup, selecting dresses for her and then dressing her. She gets to take culture classes where she is taught how to dance, how to be more lady-like, etc. She gets pampered by the most eligible bachelor(s) of the kingdom. She gets abilities that let her absent-mindedly make products that would have taken experts of the kingdom several days to make. Everything she cooks is considered innovative and supremely delicious in the kingdom. The cosmetics she makes are so effective that they even fix her eyesight!

The worst person so far is someone who appeared in the first episode. The one who ignores Sei and treats Misono Aira as the real saint. The worst person ever (!) is the one who neglects MC. Talk about shallow storyline and character development! I'm also up-to-date with the manga and LN, and this continues to be the case even much further into the story.

All of this is as much fan-service as manhwas where the MC gets magical powers to service his harem. To anyone who has read a few romance manga or manhwas, this story would come across as too saccharine.

If you're new to this genre (josei wish fulfillment fantasy) you might like it for a while.

"The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent" or "Saint Isekai" (or "Sei Isekai") is definitely the hidden gem of this season.

A show that was rather down in the list of seasonals, I initially just skipped over it, but after hearing a few things about it, I decided to give it a try, and had a HUGE surprise waiting for me. This anime immediately jumped to the top of my seasonal list.

You see, Saint Isekai doesn't do TOO much new in the field. We've seen Isekais before, and we've seen that one fantasy world maybe a bit too much.

But still, it is able to play its cards ... right.

Sei, our main character, voiced by Ishikawa Yui (aka Mikasa from AoT) does an excellent job at giving her a more "chill" and relaxed voice, as opposed to the usual shouting we know she does.

Sei as a character was definitely a fun one. She originally gets summoned to the other world against her will, and cast aside by the summoners, making her feel very annoyed and angry about the situation. But after taking some time she decides to at least make the best of what she has and even make it a better life compared to what she had before at home.

Meeting new people, making new friends, and slowly learning about her own powers, was definitely a treat to watch. On top of that, add the various funny expressions she did, and you've got yourself an extremely adorable, yet human, character.

In addition, we've got some slow-paced romance sprinkled on top of it. It's not exactly THE main theme, but it's definitely there and gives us the spice we need in between.

Unfortunately for Saint Isekai, I felt like the worldbuilding in general was very lacking. Magic boiled down to a few basic elemental spells and the Saint herself can basically just use different degrees of healing abilities.

It also doesn't really help that the fight animations are also pretty non-existent and we mostly have "powerpoint presentations", but since it's not really the focus of the show, I did not feel it was that bad.

Although the art in comparison did feel very off and having half-drawn faces was pretty off-putting.

All in all, Saint Isekai was a fun show to watch. Watching Sei grow as a character alongside her new friends, seeing her experiment with different aspects of her power and having a bit of romance in between.

8/10

After many attempts, Diomedea got it right. Finally we have an anime that we can rate the studio for its progress and execution in adapting a show based on a Light Novel. Honestly, since the demise of Domestic at Kanojo, I've had no hope of a studio that has been known to significantly damage the original material and which has consequently crippled the entire franchise. But now it's an exception, this time we have to recognize a good job!

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu is the kind of show that arrived in 2021 with an idea that was often questioned about its own functionality, even ... more so by those responsible for the show. Diomedéa's staff, as mentioned above, does not have a positive reputation, as their latest projects were weak and didn't even present quality or exclusivity. This is not the case with this anime. Of course, Sei is the protagonist who enters and is summoned into another world, more specifically, the Kingdom of Salutania, along with another character, Aira. One of the two aims to save the kingdom from the evils of a miasma, which strengthens and attracts monsters against unprepared people. Unlike the more common isekais, where the main character automatically fits into a group of strong heroes and mages, Sei starts out in the world as another civilian who is unaware even of the concept of magic and potions.

She, like us, arrives in this world without many expectations of consolidation and positivity, considering that the universe is classic for being boring and uninteresting. Sei even expresses at the beginning of the episodes her breaking of expectations, until curiosity takes her to formidable places. After meeting Jude, one of the employees of the Research Institute, who use herbs and other plants to create medicines and healing potions, Sei becomes interested in a new branch in his life, while his powers and his supposed qualification like Saint are still kept secret and in rumors throughout the kingdom. Sei develops from the beginning the practice and techniques of magic and begins to stand out within the Institute, attracting the interest of Johan, one of those responsible for the place. Along with this, the protagonist begins her shy adventures with responsibility and caution, while she forms good friendships and relationships throughout the kingdom.

Her evolution as an important character is remarkable, in fact, the universe and the natural environment work positively and create a perspective very close to Sei, where she builds strong bonds and wants to help as much as possible. Well, even though Prince Kyle had segregated her and ignored her during her summoning, Sei wasn't shaken at all. In fact, the setbacks made her more mature and decisive in relation to her actions and honors, which made the character popularly known. Even though he had an internal responsibility not to expose himself too much for being the real Saint, if an emergency could be resolved by her, Sei wouldn't hesitate to help. Part of this makes her a miraculous person in the lives of the citizens of Salutania.

But it's not just Sei who stands out during the show. Like Jude and Johan, other characters who come into her life promote her well-being and support her in the simple moments of her research. Ashley, her first friend, sees Sei as a modest girl, but recognizes her incredible potential to save many lives, Drewes is the strongest wizard in the entire kingdom, becoming a teacher and a support for research and improvement. Aira is a character constantly subdued by being considered a farce by the students of the magic school, but Sei supports her, even though the title of Saint has already been used by both of them, by others. Finally, Hawke. He is the head of the third order of knights and is always with Sei, just as a prince accompanies the princess on her tours of the realm (and beyond). I must say that the coolest and most relaxed moments come from their conversations and the relationship that can become a very prosperous love.

Although the show has a greater dedication to the characters, the universe is not harmed during the adventures. Sei is basically the catalyst that promotes future adventures and discovery, like the Klausner region, the herb land of the Kingdom of Salutania. Sei's desire to discover new things during the episodes is conveyed by the audience with competence and dedication. Even though some episodes are sometimes tiring at first glance, episode composition and direction help sustain the show as he connects Sei with his new receptions and events. This promotes a very good show in character and world building. In fact, it's the biggest highlight of the entire show. Without that, we would possibly not have a charming potential within the anime.

Finally, Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu is an anime that really deserves greater prominence, as it consolidated well in 2021. I didn't imagine I would find a strong show that was interesting in so many ways at the same time, especially in the last moments, where good stories are lost, or in shows that dedicate more to the universe and forget to incorporate good characters. Seijo is an example of an anime that did very well and united these two audiovisual construction elements in a dynamic and promising way. It's a show that I look forward to a sequel as soon as possible. And again, congratulations to Estúdio Diomedéa, even with a low expectation about this project, the staff was very important to keep the qualities visibly high. If you haven't seen this show yet, give it a try, it sure is better conducted than countless recent isekais.

This show, put simply, is good. It is not amazing or thrilling, and it definitely isn’t bad or disturbing either. It’s good. It isn’t something you’d watch when you’re looking for your next top anime, but it’s also not something you’d only watch if your desperate for something new either. I’ve been watching this and Yuru camp lately, and both of them are just relaxing and enjoyable.

The story is nothing new, but it’s presented in such a way that it flows nicely and is paced well enough that you’re neither confused nor bored (although episode one was a bit fast paced, but it improves shortly ... after.)

The art style is pretty, and there’s nothing noticeably poor about the animation either. The soundtrack and voice acting are good too, and all get the job done.

The characters aren’t really deep or enticing, but they’re not annoying or overly cliche either. They’re fun to watch and their interactions feel natural.

Overall, this show is a great one to kick back and relax to after work/school. Normally I wouldn’t make a review after only 3 episodes, but because of the nature of this show being slice of life-esque, I don’t see a “bad ending” ruining it, and I don’t see some huge plot point coming that’ll make me want to give it a 10.

The show starts as your standard isekai with the mc being transported to another world. However how the story progresses from there is a little different and quite refreshing.

As the story continues forward it focuses on one of the two girls who were summoned and but wasn't chosen by the hero to party up with. She then continues with her life as a saint, experiencing a different side of the fantasy world, that we don't often get to see, as she develops her magical power and uses them in different ways.

The story is more light hearted and refreshing than most seasonal isekai with it focusing ... more on romance then action leading to a more relaxing an laid back experience which is perfect to unwind with after school/work.

The only thing letting the story down at the moment is the lack of character development and the lack of a more detailed and engaging plot but hopefully these will both be expanded on as more episodes are added.

Overall this anime isn't anything too amazing but is just a nice show to watch and i think that i will really enjoy watching as the story progresses forwards.

4/10 -do not recommend-


I haven't read the manga, so when it was first announced, I was thrilled because isekai is one of my most favourite genre. Looking at the trailer I thought this was gonna be at least enjoyable.

The anime is slow paced. In fact, too slow that I lost interest because there is no progress at all with the development. The thing that drawn me is the magic aspect of the show when it was first announced, but I was truly disappointed with just how much potential they've wasted.

The characters were rather bland, and lacks a resolute to their ambition. Except for ... one character, and it was not the main protagonist T w T

The animation is mediocre, every fight scene were lackluster. The reason I had to finish it because I was kinda waiting for the main character to show growth... But she didn't. Her magic was supposed to be omnipotent, not omniwasted. I was TRULY rooting for her, but why did she have to be so dependent on the men that surrounded her?

The potential for this show was a lot, considering the premise is a lot more tensed and broad. But since I didn't read the manga, I really didn't know what I was expecting. They could have covered the dullness of the animation with outstanding magic system and endearing story. But every aspect of the show was displeasing.

I've gotta pose a question for all of you: If given a choice, what would it take for you to get Isekai-ed to another world? Stabbed or Crushed to Death? Truck-kun? Or in the case of the female MC, 20-year-old Sei Takanashi: a sudden light at her doorstep after a long typical day of the stresses of being a workaholic? Personally, even with the clichés and tropes of the now oversaturated Isekai genre, everyone secretly wants to live a fleeting dream like Sei's, to be suddenly transported into another world, and with the passing of time, slowly get used to the ways of the medieval-like ... fantasy world and imitate Isekai Bookworm's Myne: the passion for books traded in for this series's flowers and herbs potion-making development.

For this to be yet another adaptation of a Syosetu work (along the likes of Mushoku Tensei, not to mention Re:Zero and TenSura), the Isekai influences that are written by novelist Yuka Tachibana are very clear, and her story pens the journey of a wholesome, relaxing, slice-of-life, reverse-harem of an Isekai that doesn't grate on your nerves. All those tropes and clichés you've seen time and time again are non-existent here, and Yuka Tachibana does a very good job subverting and going against the "popular" trend to deliver a story that honestly IMO, is an unique thing, all on its own. Also, like Isekai Bookworm's Myne, female Isekai protagonists are a rarity that you don't see everywhere within the genre's overstretched reaches.

The story goes like this:
The medieval-like world of the Kingdom of Salutania. Since ancient times, the kingdom has been victimized by shrouds of think and heavy miasma, warps the bodies and minds of living creatures, churning out monsters whom are ravaging destruction upon the world. While the Salutania Kingdom's Order of Knights relentlessly fight to quell this uncontrollable "death flag", the miasma sometimes overwhelm to restrict the movements of the monsters. During those periods, a holy maiden will appear in the form of a "Saint", utilize her powers to defeat the monsters, even more befitting, the lifting of the miasma. Her Saintly power and grace is tantamount to the peace of the Salutania Kingdom, and acts like a beacom of hope for people whom live alongside her at a kingdom level, but if the adverse happens, the Kingdom's sages will devise a Saint-summoning ritual to "summon" a woman with the Saint's divine powers...or so their "prophecy" was written to be like.

Here's where the problem lies (and not with the story): where this "Saint-summoning ritual" would cast a light upon the chosen "Delieverer", where the optimal result would've been one sole woman as the Saint, instead, 2 girls are summoned instead, leaving the royalty to wonder who is the real and fake Saint. Alas, as puzzled as Sei is, there isn't much to go on other than hearing the ludicrious story in disbelief. But with much convincing by the Palace's high-ranking Sers (that would go on to become Sei's trusty reverse-harem aides), Sei, having heard enough, without the option to "head home" and the heavy possibility that she would meet her death outside the kingdom walls, she has to get used to her new life in the Salutania Kingdom. And so it is, that both summoned girls: Sei, and 16-year-old Aira Misono, begin their new journey in this fantasy world, unclear and unsure of what to expect going forward.

Let's cover the true Saint first: Sei Takanashi. As mentioned, Sei hasn't had much to go on about other than her presence looming around the Salutania palace, so her only option is to invest her stress-free life in something that is deemed useful, and that leads her to the flower and herb garden outside the palace. Having an in-depth knowledge about the flowers and herbs (that the fantasy world people wouldn't even have dreamt of), Sei slowly develops an interest, starting from making potions (and saving Commander Albert "Ice Knight" Hawke with her high-quality healing potion from an instance of the fight between miasma monsters) to being a researcher at the Kingdom's medicinal institute, helping out the director Johan Valdec and her trainer Jude. NGL, the Ikemen and Bishounens in this show are talented with grace and valour, much less the point that they look handsomely adorable and treat Sei like she's a literal diamond gem (other than treating girls with graceful sincerity). Commander Hawke is one fine Ikemen of a gem, literally always by Sei's side when she tries to request for more things to do and the proceedings thereafter, so much so that he develops a crush for Sei, and she knows it all too well, not just from her "Saintly" powers of love. Both Johan and Jude are also nice guys too, helping Sei at her time in the medicinal research institute. Add an extra Ikemen by the name of Yuri Drewes who acts as the kingdom's Grand Magus, as is with noblewoman Elizabeth "Liz" Ashley for pep talks, and plus the fact that Sei's potions are 50% or 1.5X more effective for the healing treatment of soldiers who went outside the kingdom to fight those miasma monsters, Sei's "Saintly" omnipotent magic power of a mundane life is about to get more hectic, but lovely, and a sense of accomplishment, all at the same time. And Sei is a "law-abiding" person that always treats people with respect, and I find her character quite all the more intriguing in a very good way.

Next, we head onto the fake Saint: Aira Misono. Compared to Sei, Aira's life in the fantasy world is the exact opposite of Sei's, being handled mostly by the Crown Prince of Salutania, Prince Kyle. His behaviour and attitude isn't the best, and he can be arrogant and ignorant of his surroundings, much less of Liz being his fiance to deal with his short-temper attitude that earns the ire of everyone, including his father, the King Siegfried, whom is sympathetic towards Sei. It's honestly sad to see Aira being the outlier, and pair that with Kyle's nonchalant attitude that he swears by his word that he'll help her adjust to a support role, she's been the support character suffering behind the scenes, even if we don't pay a thought about her that much (since Sei is the main MC). It's only through sympathy that Aira soon gets to meet Sei with the help of Liz and confront each other about their own struggles and come with a compromise that sees the 3 ladies have some good time together, chained by heartfelt bonds. As much as I can feel happiness for Sei, Aira is just as important, if not more so.

It's been sometime since Diomedea has made a comeback into seasonal anime production with the sole focus on the year-long Ahiru no Sora for the past 2 years, and I'm glad to say that this studio still hasn't lost their unique mojo ever since. With that said, this anime looks gorgeous and beautiful, and while not outstanding, it's enough to make jaws drop at how the visuals make a reference to the show's simplicity and careful planning of its structure, balancing both happy and (at times) depressing moments so that the audience (and yours truly) stays focused on what's going on within the setup.

Even the OST's visuals look very nice and attractive with the soft motif accompanied by the OP and ED's resepctively soothing and cheerful songs. I have always been a big fan of Aira Yuuki's songs ever since Imouto sae Ireba Ii.'s ED, and her OP song "Blessing" is really, nothing short of a blessing of a soothing song that's as every bit blissful. As a tidbit, there is the usual Japanese version, but there is an English version of the song as well, and it's just as good as the Japanese counterpart to listen on its own. As for the ED, this is the Seiyuu idol group NOW ON AIR's 4th ED song, and given the song calibre in Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro and Muhyo to Rouji Season 2, it's definitely gotten bearable overtime, but I still feel like it's always a hit-or-miss with this girl group. At least for this show alone, the song is a good one that matches up with Aira Yuuki's OP, so suffusive to say that this OST fits perfectly with the anime's themes.

Instead of my usual rantings of recommendations, let me put it this way to you:
Are you looking for an anime where you can just be a couch potato to sit and relax on?
Are you sick of the usual clichés and tropes that the Isekai genre is wrought with?
Most importantly, are you looking for a safe haven to destress at the end of your typical busy day?

Then this show is for you, in all of the perfect ways possible to gush out the winds of kindness and love to brighten your day.

The Saint's show is no masterpiece, but it has its Magic Power that is Omnipotent to attack the heart-strings of people to give the feeling of walking in Heaven. That's how pretty good this show is, and a definite heartfelt recommendation in awe of the great Saint in me.

I did not find this show on my own, nor was it recommended to me by a friend. Instead, an algorithm suggested it based on how I had rated other anime. I was initially skeptical, and the first episode left a weak impression on me. But I quickly grew to love the mature, relatable characters. They behaved appropriately for their age, acting prudently and with the foresight of grown adults. "The Saint's Power" is refreshingly devoid of the childish schemes, emotional immaturity, and rampant miscommunication which characterize mainstream anime. Also, I found all the characters to be really hot. I suppose algorithms actually can tell ... me things about myself that I am not immediately aware of.

Tl:dr: Unless you are part of the targeted audience (i.e a female anime fan, preferably of non adult age), this anime has no redeeming feature

Nothing like an anime with a cute girl on the promotional picture. It's an isekai slice of life? I mean, the competition is big so maybe the author is just that confident in themselves.

Oh, so it was targeted at a female audience and I've been jebaited... Well so be it. Otome game was also aimed at a female audience and I enjoyed it, so really it can't be that bad, right?

Well it was that bad.

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu, ... or the Saint's magical power is omnipotent is, as you may have guessed already, a power fantasy slice of life isekai, with a twist, twist being that female exist and they probably like to have their own self insert power fantasy. Who knows, maybe there's been outcry asking for that and if there was, rejoice woman, you can now also have a mediocre anime to your demographic.

But more actual criticism rather than me just shitting on an anime that was very obviously not made for me.

One big issue I have that may sound like a small nitpick, but the naming convention in the anime, while it wasn't the best, was plenty good enough. Now can someone explain to me

WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOUR EUROPEAN INSPIRED MEDIEVAL FANTASY ALTERNATE WORLD HAVE A CHARACTER NAMED KYLE?! That may not be much, but to me it was extremely painful to hear. Kyle? How the fuck is that a medieval sounding name? Fucking hell he was even one of the two better characters. But whatever, I'll just chalk it up to the author being drunk.

Next, the story, it was shit. It's your classic world ending calamity threatens to take over the world and only your very powerful but very uninteresting self insert protagonist can destroy this menace. Now I'm not the kind of guy to pee in the cum sock, I know it's a slice of life isekai and therefore the story is kind of a lower priority, but it would have been a lot better if you didn't pretend to care by having random uneventful battles where things happen and the protagonist gets some sort of boost. Also, talking about boost, the power of love? This anime is clearly targeted towards teenage girls, or perhaps emotionally immature female adults? Who knows, that's clearly beyond me.

Now, my personal philosophy is that the "It's slice of life, so of course there is no story" excuse is only valid if your characters are good. Is it the case here? Fuck no, or this review would have been a lot nicer to this garbage. The more obvious thing out of the way, this anime has a bad harem vibe to it, as in, every single character interaction revolves around our protagonist. That's a real problem, because it makes the world feel static. One small upside is Aira's small arc in the story, which lifted up this Anime for one second before it fell back down into the crapper, because she took over some of the character interaction before Sei took back the monopoly.

Secondly, the characters are as interesting as a plain wall. You have to watch them, but they are extremely boring, and their purpose is very obviously to support our main character, which is yet again a self insert, meaning that every interaction is boring as shit and very few characters have slightly decent quirks, you've seen them for 10 seconds and they already feel old, and even those with said quirks get boring fast, because that's all they have going for them.

Fuck, now I feel like the anti-moe patrol, this anime was very clearly not for me.

The production was actually alright, hell it even looks good at times, so I can't really deck it on that one. Great going Diomedea, you've carried an irredeemable piece of garbage.

And that's it, this anime doesn't have any good aspect, consumes itself like a bad fanfiction and can only cater to teenage girls, the kind to look for romance in every little interaction. A waste of time but that's what anime is all about.

It's an undoubtable fact that the Isekai genre has grown exponentially within the last decade and Seijo no Maryoku presents the immense potential held within a new type of Isekai which has yet to be explored thoroughly. A light hearted cute wholesome story of the everyday life of a girl who's been summoned to another world, and the beginning of her adorable romance story. This is exactly the type of new refreshing Isekai many of us have been eagerly waiting for!

Our story follows the adventures of Sei Takanashi, and her everyday life as she strives to improve her alchemy and explores the the depths of ... her saintly capabilities. After a faithful encounter with the person who'll soon become her most beloved, he helps her truly begin to love this new world she was brought to, and with his support she is able to move forward and become the beacon of hope she was summoned to be. Could this be the power of love?

The story is very simplistic and enjoyable, the art is average like any other Isekai series, the sound helps create a sense of calmness and relaxation while watching this lighthearted series, and the character's relationships are adorable.

Overall this is a very enjoyable series if you want to just take a step back and relax on a nice calm Sunday evening with a cup of tea~

overall score: -mid seven- (7.5)

This is definitely not a show for everyone. For people that just one to sit back and relax while seeing a OP mc swipe everyones ass but with a little twist and interesting plot every now and then. it can be quite enjoyable even tho it those have PLENTY of cliche moments and scene that can be a real turn off but overall it's calm, cute, entertaining, and wholesome at times. The character is nothing special but in no means being a bad character, what i mean is this show is one of those show that only focuses on MC's chara ... development but tbh the so called "chara development" that sei has been getting through out the season is really just a sei solving more problems and learning more about this world and the magic system. as for the "antagonist" there is none, the thing that sei have to fight though out the series is basically a minecraft mob spawner.

A surprising gem.
Good for those who like a slice of life, romance, but also in comfortable doses.
Not for those who want big action or immediate love.

Okay, personally I don't like romance. However, I found the romance here surprisingly comfortable. Yes, it's a little forced but compared to most anime's, it was quite well done. Maybe it's just that I'm hopeless for the trope where the character is saved by someone and goes from respect to love.

There are certain aspects that are a little cringe such as slightly pushy pickup lines but the MC makes it rather fun by literally pointing it out. She's ... very well done although a little shallow but to be fair, most humans are so she's rather relatable. It makes her a bit different and it's nice to have a refreshing point of view :)

It is above average but not without flaws.

As far as I can tell, this anime is shoujo/josei type, meaning it is targeting female audience, and that affects the story/plot, and might not be everybody's cup of tea.

In general, it is slower paced, calmer, character are typically more life like without exaggerated actions you'd encounter in, say, shounen, and there's focus on relationships, some of which are implied. On other hand it also means that heroine is likely to be shy, act reserved, be somewhat awkward in social situations, get embarassed often and might be wearing glasses. Oh, and there will be a lot of beautiful ... men around the heroine for some reason (It is not bad, mind you. This isn't Saiunkoku Monogatari) .

Basically, what I'm trying to say that this is not a power trip with omnipotent destroyer of worlds as MC, but a more or less lifelike character in not very threatening situation.

Now, this setup can be done poorly (Sainkoku Monogatari comes to mind), or it can be done decently. This is the case of it being decently done.

Now, about those flaws. The animation quality fluctuates. The first episode was visually amazing, with every single thing animated with great care and attention to detail. The opening is the same. However, as the show progresses, the quality gets slightly worse, and only occasionally bounces back to the quality of the intro and first episode. In the worst cases they switch from animated frames to nearly storyboard format (meaning unmoving stills), and in the last episode I've noticed footage review. However, I've seen worse animation than this.

One other thing - I almost got bored with it and almost dropped it at 5th episode, but was amazed by 6th episode, and continued watching because of it. That's something worth bringing up.

Overall, the characters are believable, interactions are sufficiently entertaining, and slower pace is tolerable. It is worth checking out if you want something calmer and are not looking for action packed title.

6/10 story, 5/10 art, 6/10 sound, 6/10 character, 6/10 enjoyment, 6/10 overall.

This anime was very beautiful from start to finish. The characters personality felt really alive, plot maybe simple but the giggles that I felt midway was so insane that after watching it 3 times I lost all sanity. How they showed Sei is like a cupid shooting 1 arrow per episode in your heart. It might be a downside for some that it does not have a proper antagonist but it did not felt rush and in turn, felt really good after and satisfied but wanting more ( at least for me) after watching it.

Uhh, sorry! I felt like I did not write a proper ... review about the anime but just wrote what I felt about Sei in the end. But you know, there are those anime that you really really liked, found really beautiful and cannot compose a decent review.

Simply a lovely watch, always enjoyable to have a show with low stakes, lovable people all around and conflict focused on characters instead of arbitrary threats. With the protagonist's isekai role, the story organically escalates into her growing into her role as a saint.
The story follows a somewhat slow burn, with expected cases of everyone being amazed at the protagonist's capabilities surrounded by her exploration of this new world and its customs.
I love the art direction as well, with warm colours, a consistent setting and reasonably tasteful CGI use. You can sense the love put into the project.
Absolutely recommend this.

Going into it, I was not expecting much from Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu. It seemed like an interesting show and I had nothing else to do at the time, so I thought I would give it a try.

The first episode did not feel really special, and the second, and then the third...and on and on. But for some odd reason, I found myself unable to stop watching. Even as I acknowledged how seemingly "bland" of a story it was in comparison to recent titles of the past decade, I was pulled. I found myself wondering what would happen next while going about my ... day.

And as I slowly became immersed in the small yet sophisticated world of The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent, I realized just how beautiful it really was and why I had been so allured by it. It reminded heavily me of Violet Evergarden and Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii, yet it also had it's own unique charm I couldn't quite wrap my fingers around.

Throughout the entire series, I found myself wondering what this anime was trying to be, especially after that awkward Isekai introduction. But after finishing the series and seeing the characters reach a beautiful conclusion to the very first chapter in their own stories, it hit me. Although this story shared many commonalities with traditional love stories and others more modern stories in the same genre, it still stood out, even after having seen so many of the same style repeated over and over again; and that was exactly why it was so enjoyable.

It felt almost Shakespearean, with how exaggerated yet subtle the story was told. It was a very traditional dynamic, the classic archetype of following a sort of princess in love on her own journey across the kingdom. Combined all together, the art, music, and world building truly brings one back to more simpler times. Times where love stories were just first created.

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu is a simple story, one filled with love and hardships. But that doesn't stop it from being something beautiful. The final conclusion I came to after finishing this anime was that of an important reminder.

Stories and archetypes today were born from mythologies of the past. The simple folklore stories that carried a simple meaning themselves, Hansel and Gretel, Romeo and Juliet, Little Red Riding Hood, Alice In Wonderland, etc. It's easy to forget that there is meaning to the simple in life.

So many critics today are unimpressed by the lack of complexity in a story, and even the average reader as well. However it's important to not forget that what we once considered as masterpieces or classics, started out as simple stories like these.

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu is a simple and short story that perfects all the basics, yet not doing anything drastically above and beyond to make itself "unique"—a gimmick. Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu is simple, and that's what makes it so beautiful and refreshing.

Story: It's ehh. There were some parts in the beginning where I'm like Yeah prove those people wrong! But then after all that was settle like halfway through the series it kinda went stale. Like by no means is it horrible, but it's not that great. Main character seemed more like a Mary sue. It's mainly just a wholesome take in some areas. Like she's just a girl that wants to help, but nothing drastic really happens because she's OP. Couldn't really tell if it was trying to be slice of life or an actual Isekai with a plot to go somewhere, or even world ... building. Maybe theirs more interesting story if they make a season 2. Like it has possible potential to bring the story somewhere, and the excuse as to why this season was so ehh was she was just figuring out her powers. Maybe bring out enemies that want her? I mean she is a powerful being after all.

Art: I mean it's good like any other regular anime. Nothing that stands out, but sometimes that's a good thing

Sound: The OP and ED, don't really bop. They're calm and relaxing which is alright. Though even compared to other anime that have calm and relaxing music, this was more skip able to me.

Character: They're all pretty bland to be honest

Enjoyment: I mean it's cool to see her prove her OP powers, but after she did that it's like well. What now?

Overall: Its eh. Nothing really funny. Nothing really story wise besides proving her OPness but afterwards it doesn't really have anything going for it. I'd say it's not really worth the watch. Probably more or something to play in the background.