Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu

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.

So the synopsis drew me in with that twist and I initially liked the first episode because of the twist, but as I chugged along the episode I realized the pacing is very slow and I don't exaggerate because almost nothing happens in the episodes I did watch before I dropped it almost nothing happens.

If this was a slice of life it'd be forgiving but I can't see how a isekai show that has a premise of war with a twist doesn't seem to do well in the fight animations as well. Maybe this show was made for people who don't like shonen heavy ... battles then it's probably fine for them. For me this show didn't deliver on my expectations and I wouldn't recommend this.

*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.

Don't be fooled by the high score this one got, The Saint's Magic Is Omnipotent lacks what makes an anime good, it is a failed slice-of-life hiding under the shell of Shoujo Isekai.

When Sei Takanashi went home after an exhausting day at work, she got summoned to another world by a ritual. Lost and Confused, there's another girl summoned with her. Without knowing anything, she's not considered a Saint and get tossed aside. And there our story of a overpowered saint begins.

To be honest, the anime is pretty boring. Set in an Isekai settings, I expected everything to be more intense than this, ... In fact, the most interesting episode of this anime is episode 7, when we got to see another side of the story. I mean the other girl and the problems she encountered when being summoned. I found it a lot more realistic and heart-warming. But sadly, later she's got fused into the rest of the cast and kinda lost her identity.

There's no stakes going on with Sei, she's loved and adored by everyone around her. She's got amazing power that's seemingly solved every minor problems she has if she has any at all. And for a grown-ass woman, she's extremely annoying, I almost thought I was watching a cringe high-school romance at some point. They could handle her character a bit better than just running away from everything. No one ever questions her or put her in her place so she just keep acting that way through the whole show and never got any character development.

And don't get me started about the male cast, they're so bland that the only thing that stand out about them is their looks. They're there to help the main character feel as ease as possible.

The Animation is nothing special cause this anime don't require it to be. The designs are quite nice. It has alright op and ed. Ost is forgettable.

Overall, not a very interesting show. I don't hate it or anything, it's just not worth the watch.

(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.

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.

This is my first review ever here and it's going to be about The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent. This is an isekai anime but with a different tone than usual because the MC is female that will be involved with a lot of male counterparts.

If you are looking for an anime to watch while you want to relax, not worrying about anything in the world, I think this is the right anime for you.

The main character is Sei Takanashi, a female MC that is summoned to the other world and the majority of the plot will be about determining whether Sei or Aira ... (the other earth female character that got summoned) is the Saint.

The overall plot is rather simple and it revolves around the Saint's magic power and added with a lot of romance vibes into it. The story itself is nothing out of the ordinary and sometimes the pace can be a bit slow but still I am enjoying this anime a lot.

As for the characters of the anime, there are only two characters that really stand out for me:

Sei Takanashi and Albert Hawke

Even though I already watched lots and lots of anime by now, I still find Sei Takanashi character to be really charming, she can be funny and goofy quite naturally in the series and I think she's one of the prettiest anime character out there.

If you are looking for a convoluted story with a lot of plot twist that will keep you guessing and at the edge of your seat, I wouldn't recommend you to watch this.

Instead just prepare yourself to be relaxed and enjoy the story of this anime.

It's just a great Isekai anime with a great female lead, that doesn't overly fan service. Her love interest is handsome and courteous and cute lol. I really love the fact that she didn't take nonsense from that prince guy. We don't know yet how strong she is, but she is overpowered just like I like them. The side characters are really entertaining too, the guards can be pretty interesting too. Lol, it's a fantasy romance anime so don't expect action scenes. It's pure slice of life with magic involved, no real action so far. The anime basically revolves around our female lead and her ... applying her powers little by little to help the country she was summoned to. It starts as a hobby and escalates from there. She's really an impulsive person and it's funny seeing her effortlessly doing things in a more effective way than others. Lol and btw there are 2 otherworlders but we haven't seen much of the 2nd girl, don't even know her name (Aira Misono -- just went back to the anime to find it 😅)

Trust me it's a worthwhile anime.

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.

If you are up for a refreshing isekai, this anime is highly recommended. I just finished watching the latest episode (its an ongoing anime) and I am so very looking forward to the upcoming episodes.
I am not much into isekai, but this one kept me interested throughout. It isn't rushed nor going slow. I usually find isekai being rushed or going too slow (at least the ones I watched are). So this one interested me all well.
I don't think you will hate any of the characters. I loved them all. The art is very good, the story line is great and not so complicated, ... which makes it refreshing to watch. Overall, I really loved it. Its definitely worth a try.

Let me get this out of the way. This can be enjoyed, whether you'll enjoy it or not is not something I can say, however, there ARE better things out there to watch than what I have seen and I hate I continued it for so long and left disappointed. Some spoilers will be mentioned.

First off, I want to say this really isn't anything too different from your standard Isekai SoL anime. However the faults of this one outweigh any chance to truly enjoy it, or for me they did anyway. I've never seen an anime where magic looked so... unmagical. Its next to non ... existent here and by that I mean, people just put their hands over or on something and concentrate with their eyes closed. Thats really it. Healing spells just have them say heal or something along those liens to heal. Lightning attacks were the best since they LOOKED like magic and we saw it like once out of the 9 episodes I saw. Ice magic is also disappointing. Anything else is just them going about their lives touching/making stuff without their eyes closed and somehow the magic is just used...

The setting... not bad, but I find it insulting as a woman to see that Sei and the other girl are basically forced to conform to the living standards where women have to be careful with boys they interact with and have to be polite, and other victory times stuff that women had to put up with. If this were the past that'd be more acceptable (as it was the time but this isn't the past, its a different world they were summoned too! So it comes off pretty insulting especially when one of the girls who may be the Saint is being isolated, shunned and almost picked on by other girls when again, she is being called the Saint and they know this! (They also know she's not from their world)

Let's also address the prince, the jerk who shunned Sei and looked down on her just because of her attire. The anime explains why later so he's not as bad as he initially comes off, but all the same, he is still a jerk for how he treated Sei and he was making the other girl's life harder too even if he thought he was helping her. I also found it offensive he dismissed Sei when he talked so much about wanting to help the other girl. Again, all because he looked down on her for her appearance. Its also this that made Sei very angry at him, however, this gets played off and handled poorly in the 9 episodes I saw... which brings me to another issue I have with the story, any part that COULD be used to make the anime better, gets handled poorly so the anime doesn't get better as it should. Instead am left with disappointment as I said. Lastly, the title is misleading. The Saint's power is not limitless and it certainly isn't god like either.

As I said, this anime can be enjoyed, and it certainly has some episodes where you wanna know how this sitch is handled and what happens next, but it ends in disappointment and I don't need to see the last few episodes to know I won't change my mind. One final thing, Sei looked better WITH her glasses than without. I rate this anime a 6.0 out of 10.0, what an offensive disappointment.

As you can guess from the synopsis,this is your average sol focused isekai.

For the most part is the character getting used to the new world and getting a better variety of skills till a little action happens with occasional focus on romance(also she is surrounded by handsome men),not harem but romance.

The art is good for what its trying to do(the handsome men)but obviously you should not expect anything but mediocrity from the animation considering its sol heavy,the VA's are okay and the music is mostly relaxing and fitting for the slow pace of the show.

The characters are decent,again we learn the essentials mostly about the ... majority of them(1 side character got fleshed out more than you would expect)and thats fine in this case since again it has a mostly relexing tone and not much action.

I found it okay,nothing special,just the kind you would watch to relax a little,if you like your average SOL isekai with a little dose of romance then this is the series for you.

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

Personally, i like this anime because at first it seems similar to tate no yuusha where the mc get summon with other people to another world to solve the other world problem, but they are not acknowledge by the royal family and then they become the most important person in the world and try to help them to solve the problem.

The other things that i like from this anime is there are romance happening in the anime which not a harem and the mc try to explore every kind of things in the other world which makes the story very interesting from the beginning ... to the end. Although the story is good right now, there still some things that is lack, which is more romance scene, even though the mc already has a clear path which one to choose since the middle of the anime, there are less romance scene shown in this season, possibly if there is a second season, this could be another aspect to be improve.

Overall, the story is very interesting and enjoyable for a marathon/ batch watch, and the character design with the sound is very supporting every scene in the anime, it does not feel to rush the story so it is quite enjoyable till the end of the season.

What is love?
Oh baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me
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The extremely cute main character is a saint among saints that posses a power of magic to me this show wouldn't have passed an average score if not for the beautiful saint that is our main character which got transported into another world due to a ritual to aid this world and ensure its prosperity however she was not summoned alone but with another saint who got all the attention the main character was left alone in a state of of shock, she tries to adapt to the new world and relive her new life without ... her past mistakes.

why is this anime good ?

Honestly i just loved the main character passion to learn and undo her mistakes in real life to live life freely and do her own thing it was fun watching her act so elegantly and make men of all kinds fall for her and respect her deeply and that was really enjoyable for me enough to give it this rating which i think is fair to be a low 8 (because the story is weak and cliche).

What is bad with this anime ?

Like i said the story is weak and honestly i wouldn't be able to tell you if it would've been a better anime with 24 episodes.

The main character is cool and all but her lover is not ... ? he's just kinda handsome lol didn't really display any wit or strength so he felt kinda one dimensional.

The monsters (slimes i guess) didn't look that scary and soldiers looked like there were heavily injured by water splashes or something it looked awkward in the beginning but they added a bit of variety at the end which was a nice touch.

So not much to hate on since you wouldn't expect anything crazy from this anime anyways like i wasn't overwhelmed by disappointment or anything so maybe the cuteness and love the main character showed was enough for me i don't really see why would this deserve a bad score i didn't think it was insulting in any way just fun and enjoyable.

I would recommend this if you are in the mood for a light hearted chill anime.

This is the anime I think of whenever i see an awkward scene in a low budget anime. How to make a kinda meh scene feel amazing? Honestly, there's not much to the source material of this. I suppose it's not a generic trope-athon, which is refreshing, but still nothing really happens.

Art's not offensive. It's pretty when it needs to be I guess. I suppose the designs are unique even and it does stand out from the crowd, but being surrounded by shit doesn't mean it stands very tall on its own.

Sound is straightforward. It's blatant. You can feel every crescendo coming before you even ... clicked the play button. But somehow with what I'm assuming is a tiny budget (and all the other stuff "budget" means when talking about anime), it makes you feel the right feels when it needs you to and you even get goosebumps in the right moments.

Just a feels pleasant to watch all around.

REVIEW SUMMARY:

This show has been like a breath of fresh air for the Isekai genre. The art is beautiful, the story is fairly well written, and it's fairly straightforward (i.e. not a convoluted mess of a premise like other Isekai out there). If you're looking for a more relaxed 'summoned to a new world' type of anime, this is definitely for you.

DETAILS:

The real beauty of this show comes in the form of its character-driven focus. Don't come into this show looking for action - the show is very low on that so far. However, the way the show looks at the struggles of its main ... character (and even some of the side characters!) is its main selling point. You really feel the surprise, shock, and other dilemmas of Sei and the supporting cast. One episode goes out of its way to focus on the internal struggle of a side character just to add context and realize that the show's conflict is much more nuanced than you would expect at face value.

The art is gorgeous! The colors are bright and well defined, not falling into the modern Isekai trap of muting many of its colors.

The story is slow paced, and I could see why that would annoy some. However, I like the pacing - it allows for more character development and world building (which the show does a decent job of, as well). Another modern Isekai trap avoided here - a lot of modern shows make their plots rather complicated to differentiate them from others in the Isekai genre, but The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent doesn't need to do that. The story is simple and streamlined but still well-paced enough that it can focus on the characters and their struggles in order to further progress the plot.

Another small nitpick is that I've noticed that the subs don't always match what the characters are saying. The meaning has been changed ever so slightly either to streamline something or provide more context.

CONCLUSION:

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent gracefully dodges the pitfalls of many modern Isekai shows to provide more of a fresh take within the genre. All in all, this is definitely a show worth checking out!

I had some doubts about this anime, but I was pretty much hooked from the first episode. The Saints Magic Power is Omnipotent will probably be in my top 5 spring 2021 animes (stand alones, not including continuation). I'm still yet to get through the ones I want to watch, but it started and ended on such a good note that I wouldn't be surprised if it stayed there.

I knew it had some romance in it, but I didn't expect it to have as much as it did. Obviously it's very different to your standard high school romance plot as it is isekai, but ... I enjoyed it a lot. I'll admit the plot is straight-forward, the enemies are clear cut, no complicated drama or anything like that. In fact, don't expect anything other that a simple storyline. The story and world-building won't wow you, the fighting/action scenes aren't even remotely exciting and honestly, it is a very "feel good" kinda anime. It is of no surprise that it ended the way it did.

But I wouldn't say that's a bad thing. As long as you don't expect too much from it, you won't be disappointed. It's not complex, the characters aren't properly fleshed out or anything and you probably won't be attached to any of them.

That being said, the MC was extremely refreshing. She was, unsurprisingly, kind. But she was also normal? Quite literally average in personality. She had realistic reactions to things, eager to learn and was overall very likable. I've seen a couple animes that have "normal" MC's, mostly males, but I've loved all of them as characters because I'm used to the quirky, problematic (respectfully and lowkey charmingly) ones. She has her moments where she's very OP and again, straight forward story.

I liked how you got to see Aira's POV and her version of things, albeit only for one episode, but still. The secondary female character was never portrayed in a way to make the audience hate her and she was also quite likable too. She's what most female MC's are like in some romances, shy, pretty and the obvious choice among most guys.

Ignoring the extremely handsome love interest, who doesn't need to be written about because he pretty much speaks for himself in the first episode, the prince surprised me. I quite liked how they did his character. They had the potential flesh him out even more but that would've totally flipped the simplicity of the anime because then the MC would be lacking in development.

Characters aside, it is a slow burn pacing wise. Although it takes its time building the story and character relationships, it never really goes beyond the surface. It's slow but also perfect for the 12 episodes it has. I enjoyed every single episode, adored the romance and ngl, was screaming in some moments.

I love my complex shows, I love animes that get me fully attached to the characters and I don't tend to like slow burns (some are exceptions), but The Saints Magic Power is Omnipotent hit all the right places. No attachment to the characters here but my enjoyment of it and the characters was high enough to make up for that. Also, the romance was just *chef's kiss*. No faults on the simple chemistry between those two characters.

I highly recommend watching this with little to no expectations and if you want a break from plot driven animes.

This show is thoroughly inoffensive. It has a good opening, its female characters are fairly cute and charming, and it has a main character that loves pharmaceuticals, much like one of my favorite manga, Akagami no Shirayukihime.

But unlike one of my favorites, which features politics, conflicts of interest, intriguing events and goals, and well written, complex characters... this show seems wholeheartedly dedicated to being about as bland as imaginable.

The prime offenders are in the secondary cast. The protagonist herself seeks out interesting things fairly often and is comprehensible, and is about as flavorless as a protagonist might be expected to be. However, every person she ... comes across is more tasteless than the last. The other summon, Aira, is placed in a perfect position for excellent storytelling, but she is completely marginalized in the show. The love interest for Sei, commander Hawke, is possibly more bland than prince charming himself, a tool to tell the wilting love story the main character needs to use her powers. The institute's director is the most interesting character in terms of complex motivations plays a sort of guardian role for Sei, but even he fades over time as she leans on the commander more and more.

As for the rest... it's safe, and totally forgettable. Somehow making potions and learning magic is instantaneously boring. They just put leaves in water and boil it and put magic in it. The topic that Sei cares most about is simmered down to the complete bare minimum by the writers, lending precisely zero intrigue to the objectives she seeks out every episode, both as an alchemist and even as the saint.

Don't bother. If you want to fall asleep watching an anime, this one might be the ticket. Otherwise, I would say that even the overused isekai genre tag is wasted on this show.

I’ve seen a bunch of isekai genres and while other titles tend to have a summoned OP fighter that blasts everything on its way not really having any character development, this one is focused a “backline support”, immediately bringing some uniqueness. That, along with the slice of life tag, gives a very sweet change of scenery.

I personally enjoyed anime a lot. Storyline is told in an excellent manner and protagonist being a girl gives a more “soft” vibe to it. Characters develop at a normal pace and all the emotions and decisions seem just right, seem realistic. ... All the social interactions take into account the social position of characters and there are no awkward inconsistencies. Everything makes sense.

There is one thing that seems very wrong and does it very consistently, however. Authors made an incredible job making a build up for an intense moment. You feel the drive, the heavy atmosphere, the emotions of the characters. You are hyped up about what comes next, you are waiting for culmination. And then it happens. One frame. Two. Then producer shouts “Ok, that’s enough, cut the tape here” and in a blink of an eye it ends. It’s gone, like it wasn’t there. You didn’t even feel it, you didn’t even have time to comprehend, to enjoy it. “They blew it” – you think, and you aren’t wrong.

Yet, the story continues, and it’s very enjoyable. Though there are some decisions I don’t fully agree, the flow is still taking you on a rollercoaster of emotions that may or may not be the best thing you’ve ever experience.

Second season is coming up and I’m hyped about it. Especially I’m waiting to see the culmination of the romance and hope that this time they won’t blow it. All things considered. Anime is terrific, I loved it, excluding the above stated things, 8 out of 10.