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 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

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.

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.

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~

And another Isekai! But, lo and behold, this time it was very good, and even, surprise, original because here we have an anime that combines Isekai and Josei-type romance.

In summary: In the fantastic world of this Isekai, the regions are semi-wild and humans live in cities that are constantly under pressure from monsters and an evil mist from the outside. Occasionally, a saint appears, who has the power to repel monsters and mist and bring many other blessings.

Unfortunately, it's been a long time since a saint has appeared, and the country is in difficulty and decides to resort to a ritual to summon one. It's ... our heroine, a young Japanese woman, who gets chosen along with another Japanese girl she doesn't know. Since the prince of the country expects only one saint, he chooses the young girl, and our heroine finds herself relegated to the status of a prestigious guest, but not too much, and ends up delving into herbology and potion-making.

Of course, the situation will evolve, but I don't want to spoil, so I won't say more.

The big strength of the anime is to set up a romance that will be the heart of the story. Unlike some Josei, the anime avoids the pitfall of the stagnant reverse harem, and here it's really focused on a single, very sweet romance. Another strength of the anime is that our heroine is of a certain age and is not a middle or high school student. And that's already quite rare in normal times, but in an Isekai/Romance, it's a bonus.

And well, it was cute, the heroine is adorable, and everything is very well put together. It's not perfect-perfect either: it could have been longer, had a better soundtrack, been a bit more original in the universe, which is just another medieval fantasy world without much character. But it's already very good as it is. I recommend it. Oh, and even though I would be happy to have a Season 2, Season 1 is self-sufficient and doesn't end with unanswered questions or any cliffhanger. So you can go ahead and watch it with your eyes closed.

For me, it's a solid 9/10.

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 :)

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.

a lot of people are giving this a low score cause its boring which is understandable its not an Isekai with an op MC whose gonna go blow up a bunch of stuff and kill a bunch of things its more of a romance, slice of life kind of thing Imo its a nice relaxing anime with a great pace. The art is amazing, easily one of the best i've seen and the music is very well done as well. The MC is pretty cool as well and its cool watching her grow and get use to everything in the new world. Over all ... this is a hidden gem and worth the watch

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.

I understand that people have different opinions, but lol at some of the lower scored reviews...

I think it did its job well, in what it wanted to be, with a similar feel to Arte, & Parallel World Pharmacy, it was captivating in its genre, no it wasn't action packed, but it wasn't an action... it was well written & endearing.

It's not even my preferred genre, though I wholeheartedly enjoyed it & would definitely recommend it, it was heart warming, it made me chuckle at times, a little teary at times, I have no real criticisms to speak of.

Like, this is not a "butt hurt" reactionary ... review written by a fanboy, I also very much appreciate negative & highly critical reviews, but they need to be well written, they need to come from a place of critical thought, the negative reviews here are very poorly considered & should very much be ignored by anyone who is considering watching this anime.

*Slight spoiler warnings for romance*

On Muse Asia's most recent showing of this anime (in dec 2022), there is a comment that perfectly encapsulates what I felt. It reads: "The first time I watched this, I was so wary that something terrible might happen to the fl or they were being kind and then betray her after but lo and behold it was just a wholesome anime, I was so uncomfortable that everyone (except for the prince of course) was so kind to her. You know when a highly influential person is clearly ignoring your existence you'd be expecting everyone to follow suit but everyone was ... kind and welcoming to our fl that I can't believe while watching, damn I've been clearly traumatised by the previous anime I've watched." This anime is definitely one of the most peaceful ones I've seen. While presenting an interesting concept, it elevates that to a different level by executing it very well. It is certified wholesomeness, without any of the dramatic things that plagues recent adaptations. Now, one thing to note is that this is not a reverse harem, like many people think (at least for the first season of the anime, idk about manga). There is the main couple, and the other male characters are not in love with the fl. This, personally is also one of the strong points of this peaceful isekai: It does not contain a obnoxious harem trope like most recent adaptations. Another strong point is the fact that it feels completed, even though there is supposedly a season 2 in the works, set to release this year. Overall a very fun watch, and I would recommend it if you like chill and tranquil anime like this, with a relaxing pace. I will rate this anime a solid 8.0 out of 10.

I know you must be thinking it's a bit early to review a show that only has 5 episodes out at the moment, but I think it is a work of art. Usually in iseki shows the protagonist (main character) is fighting with a sword or magic, but in this show it's not like that. Sei (the main character) isn't even on the battle field, and I kind of love that cause it kind of explores what an iseki anime might be like if the protagonist never went into battle. Sei, is instead enjoying her life at a institute that makes potions out ... of herbs. This show in my opinion is so far the best anime of the season.

(Minor spoilers ahead)

The Saint’s Magical Power is Lov-I mean-Omnipotent, is yet another isekai in the world of anime. It wouldn’t be a regular broadcasting year without em, and I don’t watch many of them since they end up being the same thing (except shield hero, I don’t care what the critics say about it, but I’ll stop there). However, I found that I really enjoyed this one for some reason.

The story was pretty familiar… protagonist gets teleported to another world because it is in some kind of danger and now they have god-level powers. In this one specifically, the protagonist isn’t given a warm ... welcome at first. (I got real excited ‘cause I thought maybe this would be the female version of shield hero, but alas it is not like that) Not to worry though, she eventually gets pampered and even has the liberty of choosing what she wants to do with her new life. So, through the rest of the story you watch as the protagonist tries to lead a normal-ish life with as little attention drawn to herself as possible. Overtime though, the plot will thicken and (somewhat expected) big revelations will occur.
I kind of liked that the story went down that route. I like that the MC didn’t desire the limelight; because of that, you get to see an interesting method of character development. The only thing I will never like about isekai, including this one, is how the protagonist(s) are rarely ever sad about being basically kidnapped from their life and home. The creators use excuses like, “Their life sucked anyway!” but you’re telling me that the protagonist here didn’t at least feel one bit of sorrow? What about her family and/or friends (this anime paints her as an introvert but there’s gotta be someone out there worried about her) that are panicking about her disappearance? But I mean, I get it… it’s anime… it’s far from the real world, so I’ll try not to let it taint anything.
Other than the MC, the other characters are pretty entertaining in their interactions and I would genuinely smile when something funny or cute happened. The way the MC is able to cast her god-like magic is kind of… what do I say… cliché?… stupid?… *searches google* VAPID?… but it was still cute to watch her process of casting despite it being redundant.

The other thing that made it enjoyable for me was just how easy it was to watch. I could relax and get an entertaining story without thinking too hard or wondering what’s gonna happen. Don’t get me wrong, that excitement is why I like some animes more than others, but a chill anime like this one is nice too (will never be as chill as Yuru Camp tho). Sure, there is some fighting in it, but it’s not a spectacle, and surprise! It’s not a shōnen… in case you were wondering…

So, if you want a chill, easy-to-watch isekai, with a pretty cute protagonist who may or may not have magic of a god… then Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu, is a watch for you.

Honestly, all the criticism this show gets is pretty much valid. This is a very basic, josei power fantasy – basically a female-oriented counterpart to the trashy shounen isekais that flood the market for years now. Whether that's a bad thing though... Depends mostly on your taste and expectations, particularly because unlike the typical harem isekai, this formula is hardly overdone, or even common in anime.

Like it should be in every trashy isekai, this is a show where the protagonist is bestowed with immense power, high standing, a perfect love interest and minor obstacles she can easily overcome with her gifts. The two things that ... make her stand out a little bit is that she's a woman rather than a girl and her academic interests which give her a calling in the new world (alchemy) that isn't just about her inherent magic abilities (although still very much boosted by them).

The plot is barely there. There is no real antagonist, aside from minor annoyances from a prince that makes a major error at the beginning and tries to salvage the situation in most asinine ways (which also involves being rude to the protagonist, but without real detriment to her). Probably the most interesting/emotional parts are not even connected to the protagonist, but rather the "fake" saint – a younger girl from our world that gets accidentally sucked into the summoning ritual, but doesn't receive the powers that should result from it.

If you're going to like this show at all, you have to treat it as a healing anime, just enjoying the slow journey, the pleasant vibe and the decent production quality of it all. It's obvious that the plague affecting the land will be pushed back, the love story will have a happy conclusion and the saint will fulfill her destiny... But it's just nice to see all the wholesomeness play out on the screen. Still, there's also a good chance you'll find the utter lack of meaningful conflict and weak character progression extremely dull.

In the end, it's a nice-looking, nice-sounding and heartwarming show that you'll either love or hate, depending on how you take in its tropes and peculiar pacing. Personally, I've found it quite satisfying – while by no means an emotional masterpiece, like for example Violet Evergarden I've seen people comparing it to, it was a nice change of pace. And I definitely wouldn't mind more shows like this at all, with female-centric isekai plots.