Ryza no Atelier: Tokoyami no Joou to Himitsu no Kakurega

Let’s be real, you’re probably here because of Ryza’s thighs. I know I was. But, I stayed because Atelier Ryza is a genuinely fun and cute watch that properly captures the essence of a JRPG in a way few other anime adaptations have.

Japanese Role Playing Games can be hard to transfer to the animated medium. They usually consist of a lot of side quests and character dynamic/bonding moments that really help you connect with the characters and immerse yourself in the world. Most adaptations skip that, instead opting for the big action scenes and set pieces to get you to go out and buy the ... game. Acting as a highlight reel of sorts for the story. I really appreciate that LIDENFILMS recognised the significance of character interactions to the Atelier Ryza story and focused on the friendship between Ryza and her childhood friends. By the end of it, I really felt like I had gone on a journey with these kids and grew up a bit myself. You know the feeling when you do a side quest in a game and it sheds light on a character, making you more attached to them? Most of the episodes of this show are like that. So that should give you a little insight into the pacing and type of story here.

The anime is a slow burn, not a lot of action. But what it lacks in sakuga, it makes up for in emotional development between the characters. If you’re someone who needs a lot happening in a story to enjoy it, you’re not going to have fun with this one. Ryza is very much a slice of life fantasy show about small island kids trying to find their way in a world that’s much bigger than they could have ever imagined.

Like the game, there is a big emphasis on crafting and synthesizing in the anime. Over the course of the show, Ryza develops as an alchemist and it never feels overly convenient or contrived. There are trials and tribulations along the way. She stumbles, falls and thanks to her friends, is able to get up stronger than ever. The alchemy scenes are very well done and have a nice magical vibe to them. If you’ve played the games, they are very much true to the spirit of the game and seeing Ryza craft something never fails to satisfy.

I’ve talked about Ryza a lot since she’s the protagonist, but the other characters are great in this as well. No one is insignificant. They all play really important roles and Ryza would be lost without every single person in the cast. They all have satisfactory growth arcs where they get individual moments of brilliance, and I like how they all compliment each other’s strengths and weaknesses. If you like good characters, this show’s got them in spades. The writing is not the best, in terms of overarching narratives, or villains, it’s much more self contained and more about adolescent development than taking down a big bad. But, again, it is a slice of life style story and a very well done one at that.

There’s a lot more to the Ryza anime and games than just thighs, and while it’s ok if that’s your initial entry into the series I think you’ll find a lot more here. This show is a no brainer for any JRPG fan or just slice of life enthusiast. I think it didn’t land that well with many people because well, JRPGS are still relatively niche outside of Japan. There’s a lot of dialogue, takes a while to get going etc etc., and the Ryza anime has a lot of that in it. It is a very fun watch, though.

Atelier Ryza gets 7 out of 10.

Atelier Ryza the anime served its purpose well – that is to promote the game the anime's based on. The creators also understand what their target audience likes – which is Ryza’s heavenly, succulent, and plump thighs. I'm not gonna lie, it was the thighs that initially got my attention. But as I watched the anime I thought that there was a bit excessive amount of Ryza’s hams, even though I really love them.

The anime itself was not bad – it follows the beginning of Ryza and her gang's adventurous lives and Ryza's introduction to alchemy. I think the animated version made Ryza even ... more likeable than she is in the game. I absolutely adored her in the anime. She is such an adorable ball of energy, and the anime captured her character so well – she may have become one of my favorite anime girls. Her whole personality brings smile on my face. She is one of those characters that infect you with their personality (in a good way). The other characters were also nice, but I don't want to spend time talking about every character.

Plotwise this is a nice relaxing adventure focused story that gets more serious as it progresses. Though I must say that the pacing of the anime was not the best. My biggest complaint is that it wasted too much time on side quests. I wanted to see progress in the main story, and I expected the anime to cover the whole first game. I'd be really happy if there was a second season to conclude the first game and maybe even introduced us to the beginning of the second game. Though I don't think an adaptation of the 2nd (or even the 3rd) game will be made, because the anime serves to promote the games. And as I already said, it's done it's job well (at least in my case).

Overall, I enjoyed the anime, but I enjoyed playing the game more. If you've got the time and you want to play some nice and relaxing game, I really recommend it. Thought be warned that if you want to play the first game with keyboard and mouse, you will spend some good amount of time rebinding the keys.

In the end, I think I can give Ryza the anime – 7/10.

The feeling of adventure!

We all get that feeling at times, wanting to escape the world we are in, and explore a totally new one. Wishing to find that excitement in your boring life, and make it more fulfilling in your eyes, but to also take your childhood friends with you to boot. ere is the cute tale, of Ryza's adventures!

Story and characters: 8
There is certainly something to really adore when it comes to this. It also feels like a breath of fresh air, compared to usual shows that give the protags easy wins, and they overcome anything in their path with brute force. For once, ... in this show, the characters actually do something SMART, when faced with a big and 'terrifying' beats that comes across their path. Which is different, and certainly does not only bring a chuckle, but is nice to see.

Ryza has a colourful cast of characters, that feel really well written and realistic, and not pushed to the max for unrealistic situations. You've got your main cast, who are starting from the ground up, learning on the job, you've got the already established faces and heroes, among a good bunch of villagers, to really make this area feel more alive. It all blends super well together, to make for an enjoyable watch, and an enjoyable experience. It won't be amazing, but it certainly doesn't have to be.If you like characters developing, and really given time to. You'll love this.


Art and sound: 8
I do have to give a massive credit here, as I really do love the style. The way the characters are drawn and look, to how pretty much everything really blends in well, to even how te sunset really shines on the characters perfectly. It's really well done, and lovely on the eyes. Not to mention a real good and easy on the ears sound track to go along with it.

Ryza feels like we're watching newbies enjoy their adventure, writing the storyof their adventure, and where it takes them. Afterall, adventures will have all kinds of twists and turns, and this one, will only grow as it goes along. It's like Pokemon, you've sent your kid off on their journey with their starter, and we're seeing that through Ryza and her friends,seeing where their goal of 'adventure' takes them, and is written.

Atelier Ryza is an adaptation of the eponymous game in the flavour of Anime.

Plot: The plot is described really well in the synopsis, as such it merits little to repeat that again. Having said that, if you're well versed with the world of these kind of games, it should come as a neat experience to you. It would take you on an adventure, not dissimilar to something like Princess Connect or Grand Blue Fantasy, and follow the antics of a group of people you'd encounter in such a fantasy setting.

Character: The characters are your typical types that you'd meet everytime you sally forth ... on a game, Anime or story of this type. There is really nothing much to talk about the characters, at least not yet.

Animation: Not to jump the gun here, but the animation can certainly pick up a little. The individual frames are pretty, but it seems that is all that was achieved with care, as it lacks a sense of flow and fluidity.

Music: The music used is decent for the kind of Anime it is, and does the job well enough.

Enjoyment: If you have nothing better to do, perhaps this could turn out to be a decent watch.
As far as game adaptations go, this one could have been a lot better in terms of execution. Though, if game adaptations of late have told us anything than it is certainly to not expect much. At times it could be surprisingly decent with a neat story, interesting characters and decent production values, such as the charming Princess Connect series. While at other times it could go wrong in more ways than one. If your craving is to subject yourself to such sincere ways of torture, you can always check out the Final Fantasy or the Devil May Cry Animes. And at times we could be left hanging, case in point Nier...

Having said that, it is yet to be seen how Ryza turns out, but let's not hold our breath for something extraordinary.

Atelier Thighza.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout The Animation adapts the JRPG of the same name—a slice-of-life sim with adventuring elements boosting an in-depth alchemy system used for crafting items. I’ve never played the games myself, but from what I’ve heard from people I know who have played them they’re pretty chill JRPG experiences. That can be said for the anime too. A very chill experience… and that's the anime’s biggest problem.

Focusing on the positives, the anime is very pretty. There’s a lot of really lovely animation, background artwork and thighs… Jesus Christ in heaven above, those juicy thighs…
When I and ... the show aren't hyper-focusing on thighs, I like the homely atmosphere the show has going for it. The island town is a close-knitted community where everyone knows and looks out for each other, and Reisalin, Lent and Tao's wide-eyed troublesome trio dynamic is endearing.

Unfortunately, like 99% of video game adaptions, this is another one where you feel like you’re just watching someone play the video game instead of experiencing it for yourself. The first episode is a fifty-minute premier that tries to get the viewer invested by introducing the world and the characters in laborious detail but by the end of it, all I could wonder was why the episode even needed to be fifty minutes long when it had so little to say for itself. If an anime is asking me to invest more than twenty minutes into its first episode then that first episode better be hype as fuck, and unfortunately, Atelier Ryza doesn’t deliver.
That can be said for the show on the whole. It doesn’t deliver. When each episode consists of our main characters going on what feels like video game side quests -and not even good ones, I’m talking about the level of “Collect 10 Wacko Weeds for Bertie’s butt plug” or something trivial- I can’t help but feel disappointed. Well, I guess in that sense it is literally delivering, but my point still stands.

Atelier Ryza has its charms and delicious anime thighs, but ultimately I think it’s boring. I know that's not a helpful critique to make, but I don't know how else to describe it. It honestly doesn't even make me want to play the game it’s adapting and that is probably its biggest failure. It reminds me of another Lidenfilms video game adaptation and one of my favourite reviews I’ve ever published, 2022’s Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation and when your anime shows similarities to that, you’ve done something wrong. I’ll end with a quote from my Arsnotoria review which is relevant here.

“Unfortunately, all of the production values are wasted when the script is about as interesting as a lukewarm bowl of oatmeal.”

4/10 Disappointment.

The feeling of adventuristic fantasy: alchemy, mystery...and thighs, unapologetically THICC, everywhere.

Ask yourself this question: When was the last time that anime had rather good adaptations of video games? And no, I do not mean mobage games like Princess Connect or Uma Musume, I mean, ACTUAL video games like Danganronpa or even the Persona series. The general answer is going to be the majority option, though the lesser will appreciate them quite a fair bit. This then, brings us to the Gust Corporation's Atelier series, specifically Ryza no Atelier: Tokoyami no Joou to Himitsu no Kakurega a.k.a Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.

Interestingly enough, ... Atelier Ryza is NOT the first anime adaptation of the series, that lowly award goes to Escha & Logy no Atelier: Tasogare no Sora no Renkinjutsushi a.k.a Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, which is the 2nd game of the Atelier Dusk series back in Spring 2014 almost a full decade before, that people didn't really fondly remember because of the haphazard decision to have an anime adaptation of a game that assumes that you have played the 1st game in the series. And that's probably for a very good reason why when Atelier Ryza had the anime adaptation announcement, it would start from the very beginning, that is this show, which is the 1st game in the Secret series.

Anyone whom has played or seen even an ounce of the Atelier series, would know that alchemy is front and center of the franchise since its inception in 1997 with Atelier Marie in the Salburg series, and that has remained the core focus of the now 20+ games (and still growing) of the franchise overall. And this is spoken true through its double-length premiere episode (which I thought was truly amazing for a start), which is essentially the main plot of the Atelier Ryza game, introducing the THICC thigh protagonist of Reisalin "Ryza" Stout. Together with her "Happy Three Friends" of Lent Marslink and Tao Mongarten on Kurken Island to explore out of their comfort zones, have a clutch with the forever beigning childhood friend of Bos Brunnen and his follower of Lumbar Dorn (that never seems to end), encounter the Valentz family of merchants with father Lubart and daughter Klaudia (which like Ryza and Co. will eventually branch out like them), and meet the capable alchemist Empel Vollmer and his bodyguard Lila Decyrus, to begin the ever-so-changing journey of a lifetime doing the things that they're interested and/or piqued on: Ryza on alchemy and Tao on his studies (taught by Empel) and Lent on his combat training (taught by Lila).

Obviously, like all other video game adaptations, Atelier Ryza is forced to be tied with the plot that series composer Yashichiro Takahashi had planned from the start, though he is the main person who wrote the 1st and 3rd games (Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key), along with this show's scenario. For the anime, Takahashi mentioned that "the arrangement of the main and sub-episodes was a matter of trial and error, but I do not feel that they are lacking in any way. However, due to the structure of the story, Bos in the anime is still in the early stages, so I was not able to include him in the daily life of Ryza and the other characters. If there is another opportunity, I would like to depict that as well." In regards to depicting the game in anime form, Takahashi decided to accurately reproduce the game's original story, but felt that "it would not work as an animation if we simply replayed scenes that had been seen in the game. Therefore, to create an atmosphere in which Ryza and her friends are living in those scenes, it was necessary to add various elements to flesh out the animation. I believe that these natural additions and depictions, which are not overly flashy, are the elements that are unique to anime and that will be enjoyed by the audience who is drawn into Ryza and her friends." And however take that as you will, because while anime cannot properly define the charateristics of a game, it should also not be taken as a pinch of salt, despite its shortcomings to fulfill some semblance of an original story with plot progression that only suits best for anime, which has been the ire for fans, no matter the games because of the difference in interaction.

That said, I must say that I really enjoyed the accompaniment of Ryza and her friends, watching them grow from their days of lazing, and making eponymous names for themselves once the going gets done. Ryza, Lent and Tao are not your typical characters who are the usual "know it all" snobs, thinking that their ways are absolute. They do have adults in the form of parents (and even looking out for them in their failings and insecurities, and friends earned along the way (Klaudia, Empel and Lila) that keep them in check of their progress. Even if they missed a beat whatsoever, they're sure to go back to the source of the issues and find solutions for them, working together like true friends who have your very back. And this being a journey, the Happy Three Friends are tested time and time again, ensuring the adage of the Chinese proverb "Failure is the mother of success", until they get the teachings and put them into full use. This IS character growth, albeit for both the best and worst as how the anime chooses to take liberties with the main character cast that makes sense sometimes and not. But the main points are there, and I'll gladly take this either way.

I'm surprised that Liden Films was chosen to produce the anime adaptation for Atelier Ryza, but also not, since in this season, both this show and the Rurouni Kenshin reboot are tied to Aniplex for their involvements in their respective productions. This is not the first instance as many other shows from before, like the anime adaptation of Aniplex's new mobage Build Divide last year, was literally a no-show for the Western audience. This time, the Atelier series have breached Western territory, so there is a level of expectation, and as much as the show looked inconsistent at times, generally, it delivered what it was supposed to do. I know, I know, Ryza's THICC thighs are always the main allure, and yes, it's has the feeling of being "plastered" in your face. Otherwise, the studio's production is decent at best, being bright, colourful and pleasant to the eyes.

The choice of OST is by far the most interesting aspect to me. The whimsicalities of adventure have their own stories to tell, and I think that the anime nails this succinctly, almost perfectly to the T. Sangatsu no Phantasia's OP song "Golden Ray", literally, is one of the best OP songs of the season for me, simply put that I really love how uplifting this song is, and that it encompasses that excitement you feel when you're about to explore a land unfamiliar. It's the same with Awkmiu's ED song "Arrow", which carries similar feelings of encouragement to reach for your dreams.

Despite having a rather bad record for game adaptations, Atelier Ryza can be a rather interesting experience to be had, be it the choice to try out the game for yourself or just give a heck care about it. I, for one, do have some qualms about the anime's judgments along the way, but generally, while this might not come close to what fans were expecting, as an anime-only, this is still a mixed-to-good decent showing of what the game is all about.

Maybe I should try out the game someday...

"Ryza's Adventure: A Hidden Gem Worth Discovering! 🌟

This anime's unique blend of a deliberate pace and breathtaking animation quality is a breath of fresh air in the adventure genre. It's a rare treat to embark on Ryza's journey, a wannabe adventurer who gradually evolves into a skilled leader.

Despite receiving some perplexing low ratings, this show has carved a special place in my heart, akin to the comforting embrace of Bofuri. Ryza herself is a character you can't help but root for, and the consistently high-quality visuals are a visual feast.

Let's hope this hidden gem gets the recognition it deserves. With the promise of more seasons, ... Ryza's Adventure is a heartwarming, visually stunning experience that's well worth your time. And yes, bonus points for Ryza's captivating character design! 💖✨ #AnimeReview #Ryza #HiddenGem"

3 eps in. So far the story is following the game very closely and the animations are pretty well done aswell. if you are a fan of the games you most likely will enjoy this show aswell from what i have seen.
for people new to this series; Its a simple adventure/fantasy story, something that you would expect when you play a typical JRPG. Its About a few friends that live in a remote village that find something that they wanna pursue in their life after having a certain encounter and it features the beginnings of their adventure. The pacing starts of quite slow, so ... i could see why this might be offputting to some people. personally i think its a pretty chill and simple to watch show as of right now. It should get more interesting after the characters personalities have been introdruced and established. currently the focus is mainly on the characters and not much on the story itself, it should get more story focused somewhat soon. And i think people will find the show more enjoyable by than.

Out of any JRPG franchise in this generation, the Atelier series has been a bit of a niche title aimed at specific audiences. Despite this, the Atelier Ryza trilogy became one of the most successful collection of games in their franchise history. And no doubt, this anime adaptation was not a matter of if but when. Yet, the anime wore its magic off quickly when we realize it's just a very loose adaptation, one that tries to appeal to the audience, but struggles every step along the way.

First, I want to get the big question out of the way. Do you need to play the ... games to enjoy the anime? The easy answer is no because it became painfully obvious upon the first few episodes that this is a very loose adaptation of the game. And I should also mention, it's focused on elements of the first game only because game mechanics from the second and third games are absent in this show. Even the new characters were omitted. What we do get is a focus on Ryza and her adventures with her friends.

With a full hour premiere, the show initially makes an impression at establishing the principal cast along with its world setting. For those who are unfamilar with the Atelier series, a major focus involves alchemy and how alchemists can make objects, remake them, and even enhance them to make them stronger. While the show introduces these concepts, it's only vaguely explained. Instead, the show takes on a hybrid of adventure, slice of life, and fantasy all stuffed up together. As mentioned before, the anime accepts the main mechanics from the first game but ultimately walks a path of its own. Starting with Ryza, she is an inspiring alchemist and adventurer with an immense curiousity about the world. In the show, she is protrayed as a friendly girl and mostly similar to her in-game character. Her best friend Klaudia makes an appearance and we do see some minor character connection between the duo. Unfortunately, the anime lacks the emotional appeal or moments from the game so it only scratches the surface of their relationship. Other important characters such as Lent and Tao also make appearances although I am rather disappointed by both of their roles. For instance, Lent serves mainly as the 'muscle' of the group but lacks any form of characterization or development. Because of the absence of character segments and stories, we only see what his fighting skills are capable of and barely any personality elements from him. On the other hand, Tao is protrayed as a weaker version compared to his in game character. The anime actually waters down on his combat abilities especially early on in the series. To add to the disappointment, his personality doesn't improve much either and is easily the most dull character in the show.

However, I do want to talk a bit more about Klaudia because there's some levels to her character. Her strict father has high expectations for her and in one of the later episodes, she's able to bring her colorful personality in display. It's one of the more pivotal moments in the show that gives us a better insight about herself. But beyond that, Klaudia suffers from a similar fate to the others: a watered down version of her in-game character. Comparing anime and game adaptations aren't always fair but in this case, the Atelier Ryza games series does a much better job at capturing the cast's personalities. In this adaptation, you're not getting that.

Speaking as someone that has experience with the games, the anime adaptation loosely focuses on its alchemy and synthesis elements. We get the most basic form of alchemy in the form of making bombs and weapons. The complex nature of the alchemy system is mainly thrown out the window and you'd probably get a better idea understanding it reading off of a wiki than this show. And finally, I do want to say that the plot can be a rather mixed reception. It has a slice of life tone that doesn't really have a direction. To call the anime slow paced would be an understatement. We don't get to see a "boss battle" until the final few episodes and even then, it's disappointing. Why? The game uses an action orders system while the anime just throws in some action moves and calls it a day. Ryza's potential is shown but it became clear the anime isn't about fighting in the first place. But at the end of the day, the show truly doesn't know what it's even about.

Liden Films put their work into the adaptation had by some standards, it's acceptable. The character models are consistent and if you've done some research around, you'd know about the 'thicc thighs' memes around the Internet. Here, the anime doesn't really give off fan service although we still get a beach style episode, something that was absent from the first game. On other hand, I do give praise on the studio for crafting the environments. It does stand out to make the anime look like a JRPG setting with that mixture of alchemy, fantasy, and slice of life. Beyond that, don't expect groundbreaking cinematics or next-gen animation quality. The Atelier series has never truly been about how great it looks.


Ulimately, the anime adaptation of Atelier Ryza serves more or less like a celebration of the trilogy. They achieved success through advertising and sales, and perhaps the show may draw in some new people to the franchise. However, this is still a niche show and unfortunately, the anime really didn't put enough effort to give us what we want.

I wouldn’t recommend this to someone who enjoys deep thought provoking or hard hitting anime with intense fight scenes but if you like cozy games or anime you might really enjoy this.

It’s got a good set of characters, each with their own desire to find their own place and leave behind their own little legacy. It’s a relatable feeling which makes the development of the characters heartwarming to see. The main character however does have her annoying moments but it’s ok when you remember it’s like watching a fresh level 1 in a video game.

I wouldn’t say this show has any deep plot but ... it does leave some questions to be answered, so you do feel as though there may be merit in seeing where it goes. You know it won’t be ground breaking, but at the very least it’s something.

The show is light and cute but paced quite strangely - overall it feels slow but at the same time you look back and it’s progressing quite quickly. The characters are decent and so is the art and music.

So essentially, this anime is pretty much by definition ‘a fine watch’ It’s hard to really dislike but also not something you are going to be telling all your friends about.

Have I played the game for this one? No, I have not. But this anime is pretty fine on most aspects. Just some friends who want to become adventurers and that's pretty much all that is needed to be said. There are some characters that I completely dislike. You'll know them by how much they complain about doing stuff and how much they just won't accept their fellow peers. Now the main character is doing most of the heavy lifting here. And the animators love to emphasize or empa-thighs a certain body part of hers. She and another character get along pretty well and actually ... so well that I think there might be something romantic about it, but that's just what I'm thinking based on the amount of effort they put into staying together. This is an anime that I consider a nice way to kill time. By the way, this is a fantasy not an isekai. I got into a lot of intense arguments with people who just doesn't seem to get it.

It is difficult to understand what Koei Tecmo's goal was when they funded this anime. I would like to assume that the idea was to promote and boost the extraordinary Atelier Ryza franchise.

If that was the idea, then we have to ask ourselves: what was going through their heads when they were developing the story?
Koei Tecmo had the opportunity to create a great story, to take advantage of their incredible characters, and thus captivate the world with the extraordinary world of Atelier Ryza.

However, instead, we are faced with an incredibly bland story with no depth. Simply put, there is no story. Atelier Ryza can be ... summed up as the life experiences of 4 teenagers living on an island in a video game universe. The worst part is that those experiences are not great experiences. They have no more excitement than following the lives of 4 teenagers living in the real world and looking for excitement beyond their school.

Honestly, my friends, don't fall for the trap of video game fame. Atelier Ryza is a boring, hollow anime that doesn't contribute anything. I repeat, I don't understand what Koei Tecmo was thinking when they created this story. Today, we live in a world where the anime industry is very competitive, with hundreds of stories that aspire to a second season and die instantly due to lack of audience. Here, with Atelier Ryza, it seemed that Koei Tecmo simply had a few extra dollars and wanted to spend them on something that didn't require much effort.

Finally, I can't help but laugh at those who said that this anime would be worth it for Ryza's thighs. Again, I have bad news, my friends: Koei Tecmo, in a treacherous move against their fans, eliminates virtually any fanservice of the protagonist. There are a few interesting scenes here and there, but they are few and far between. Nothing worth highlighting.

Having played and loved the games, the Ryza series would make a fantastic anime in theory, so I had high hopes for this. Unfortunately it failed to deliver, and not even Ryza's glorious thighs could save it.

Things started strong with a 40-minute premiere episode that captured the warm, summery spirit of the games perfectly. The story goes stagnant soon after, though, with each episode feeling identical to the last. There was very little plot despite the plot-rich source material, making each episode feel like a wasted opportunity. Everything just felt hollow and repetitive, and I quickly found myself tuning in to each episode thinking "This ... will be when it REALLY gets going...right?"

No. It didn't. Straight up through episode 12.

Anyway, if this looks like it would interest you, or you've already watched it and are hungry for more, the games are a much more rich and rewarding experience, and I highly recommend them. The anime, however....not so much.

Best feel-good, slice of life, female protag anime that I've seen in years. Honestly, a lot of the negative reviews I read just didn't make sense. It seemed more like people complaining were doing so because they were misidentified the genre. This is a recommended watch if you want something refreshing and endearing.

Ryza no Atelier is a great show if you're looking for a lighthearted coming of age story that still maintains that childhood innocence to it. It breaks away from the "teenaged classroom" model and gives us a freah take on "kids just being kids and finding their own way to become adults."

The ... show has adventure, without making it too complicated because the cast is children. It has comedy but without making anyone the "stupid character" for comedic relief. And it has drama, without there having to be some dark twist that's traumatizing to witness. I wouldn't say the show is appropriate for children, but I would say it's a great title for adults who want a realistic reminder of what it was like when we were children.

If you want a break from all the non stop violent action and soul crushing drama that exists in more suspenseful titles, but still want a light-hearted "challenge me so that I can grow" sort of story, I would be hard pressed to think of a better title than this. I read that Ryza no Atelier is based off of a video game, and I have never played it. Idk if that is why it has such a low rating, because it's a game title. But I gave it an 8/10 as just an anime title and not a video game, and I couldn't give you a single complaint that I didn't like about the show.

Atelier Ryza: The Tutorial: The Anime

Yeah, that's about what this series covers. The tutorial of the game. Where this anime ends is where the story should begin. Watching this anime is a bit like Watching Star Wars: A New Hope, and turning the movie off when the Millennium Falcon departs Tatooine.

It doesn't help that a significant portion of the anime is dedicated to literal side quests from the game. This is really unfortunate. By my calculation, there should have been enough time in 12, maybe 14 episodes to adapt the entire game, if only the side quests were ignored.

Of course, not adapting the second half ... does leave open the possibility of a second season. I'm hoping that is the case, as I expect it to be much better than the first. But this season was ended in a way that seems to indicate a lack of any firm plan to do so, so I must evaluate it on the assumption that no sequel is forthcoming.

What this anime does accomplishment is to put a beloved character on a screen, animate and voice her well, and give fans of the game a it of eye candy. This isn't an impressive feat, but it will be appreciated by those crowds.

5/10, needs to focus more on big monsters, and less on old women's feet

I have to admit that I'm bias towards this series. It's based upon a game which I rather enjoyed; otherwise I probably would have completely overlooked it.

But I need to put my bias aside and give it a fair score: it's okay. 5/10.

It's a competent show. The characters are well fleshed out, they gave Tao more relevance than in the game (which is welcome), and it follows the story from the game rather accurately. There are even little scenes in the show that had me pointing at the screen recollecting the occasional side-quest. The sound design was on-point, and they went through the effort of ... getting the voice cast from the games here too.

The animation however was kinda lacking by modern standards. I didn't come into this expecting MAPPA, but what I got was gloriously meh. The animators over at LIDEN did not put much extra into this and you can feel the dispassion. You can see numerous opportunities where the storyboard could call for something fun or interesting, but instead something boring happens. There's horribly little ambition here.

It doesn't help when they render Ryza performing her alchemy. In a sort of send-up to how it's done in the games, they went through the effort of doing a fancy transition sequence that goes on for about 45 seconds whenever she makes an item, much in the style of a Sailor Moon costume change. And just like Sailor Moon, they repeat it without variation nearly every episode. This is a trope that's largely been abandoned, and for good reason. A few episodes in and I was fast-forwarding ahead through it.

And also, the thighs. Let's make it clear: Ryza has thick thighs. This is canon. They're on display in the cover of the games and rendered thick in the games themselves. But the games never dwell on them, I don't think it's even brought up. But holy hell does the anime remind you of them. Almost like an obligation, you get thighs damn near constantly. You'll get cross-cuts to thighs. You'll get thighs to establish a scene. You'll get thighs to keep you engaged during long dialog. One episode begins on thighs. You get thighs because the camera didn't switch in time. They put Ryza's thighs front and center any moment they get the chance, much like the trailers hint, and it gets really old really fast.

But all these critiques aside, it's still competent, and it still succeeds. It's just lacking the effort, the ambition, and the passion on the part of its creation team to put it above mediocrity. If it didn't have a connection to a game I liked, I would probably forget about it within a month.

Alright so, Atelier Ryza is a show that came out of nowhere to be honest. I tried getting into it because you know (Thighs) but the plot is just literal garbage and repetitive. I know it's adapted from a game but come on this almost made me sleep, this is just not for me. I feel like the only good thing about this anime is the friendship between the main characters, the artstyle which is really pretty actually, the animation which has insane lighting and is really smooth and... ahem (Thighs). Anyways, this is not worth a watch from my point of view. It's boring ... and repetitive. If you wanna watch a show like this, go ahead, but don't have high expectations

It's an anime based on a popular game series Atelier. Atelier Ryze the game was popular mainly because of its thick thighs, which the anime utilizes perfectly.
If you never played Atelier games or didn't finish it, then maybe this anime isn't for you. It has the same pace, same side quests and quests as the game.
Animation from episode 1 to episode 6 is mediocre if not bad, but from episode 6 it gets better. Maybe they replaced the art director.
Anime enjoyment after watching the whole 12 episodes in 2 days was pretty good, especially after that 6th episode when the animation got better.
You can't expect ... any action or anything, just turn off your brain and enjoy a slightly dumber adaptation of the game you once played.

I have mixed feelings about this one as it started on a good pace creating excitement what will happen but now its getting down by each episode its kinda getting boring after all.
Animation is good better than average for sur this season anime all mainly contain great animation.
Character design is good not too over and not too less each given unique and distinct identity.
Music part was ok ok not so great.
Storyline is pretty much like for kids all happy magical like stuff no connection with real world so far kids adventure stories like.
Conclusion, you can watch it for steady and balanced storyline but its like ... if you enjoy 60 you will be bored in the next 40.