| Since we're actually getting a second season (hype) I wanted to clear up a few misconceptions I've seen often about this anime, for anyone who's interested in picking it up! First of all, it's not an isekai. The protagonist is a demon (they look like humans) with God-like powers who died 2 thousand years ago and was simply born again, in his same body, in his same magical world. The story is actually about why no one seems to remember him despite the fact that he's an incredibly important historical figure, whose resurrection was awaited all this time. Secondly, it's also not a parody. This anime has little comedy and it never openly tries to mock similar genres or similar stories. Since the protagonist used to be the ruler of his race, he's certainly over-powered, and although this isn't supposed to be a joke, it can be funny depending on your sense of humor. Another thing is the "harem" aspect, although I wouldn't call it that since it's never sexual and the protagonist is a massive gentleman. There are quite a few main girls who show interest in him, as well as secondary girls, but it won't bother you while watching because 1) it's not pandering, and then again, 2) he's a God-like ruler who everyone is waiting to come back, the fact that some highschool girls fall for him is just natural lol. Lastly, it's actually a good anime. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll keep it vague: it's incredibly wholesome, has good action/animation, the protagonist is a great character and the mystery plot is interesting. Seeing the protagonist kick ass never gets old, and episode 4 is stellar. So this is a good anime. I personally gave it a 7, because I think a seven = good. But compared to the MAL score other anime have, I think this anime's score is quite unfair. It should be somewhere in the 7.60-7.90 range which is truly the "good anime" range for MAL. This anime is a joy to watch if you just lay back and let it be. |
RojasebMar 22, 2021 7:00 AM
Rojaseb said: i don't think anyone said it's an isekai but okSince we're actually getting a second season (hype) I wanted to clear up a few misconceptions I've seen often about this anime, for anyone who's interested in picking it up! First of all, it's not an isekai. The protagonist is a demon (they look like humans) with God-like powers who died 2 thousand years ago and was simply born again, in his same body, in his same magical world. The story is actually about why no one seems to remember him despite the fact that he's an incredibly important historical figure, who's resurrection was awaited all this time. Secondly, it's also not a parody. This anime has little comedy and it never openly tries to mock similar genres or similar stories. Since the protagonist used to be the ruler of his race, he's certainly over-powered, and although this isn't supposed to be a joke, it can be funny depending on your sense of humor. Another thing is the "harem" aspect, although I wouldn't call it that since it's never sexual and the protagonist is a massive gentleman. There are quite a few main girls who show interest in him, as well as secondary girls, but it won't bother you while watching because 1) it's not pandering, and then again, 2) he's a God-like ruler who everyone is waiting to come back, the fact that some highschool girls fall for him is just natural lol. Lastly, it's actually a good anime. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll keep it vague: it's incredibly wholesome, has good action/animation, the protagonist is a great character and the mystery plot is interesting. Seeing the protagonist kick ass never gets old, and episode 4 is stellar. So this is a good anime. I personally gave it a 7, because I think a seven = good. But compared to the MAL score other anime have, I think this anime's score is quite unfair. It should be somewhere in the 7.60-7.90 range which is truly the "good anime" range for MAL. This anime is a joy to watch if you just lay back and let it be. |
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herofelix77 said: yeah it's kinda dumb. It's pretty obvious this anime isn't an isekaisin_dragan said: i don't think anyone said it's an isekai but ok It’s a power fantasy anime and that’s good. Idk why everybody thinks fantasy = isekai |
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sin_dragan said: i don't think anyone said it's an isekai but ok I've seen people assume it's an isekai (this post is meant for them) but I've also seen a lot of people compare it to isekai anime, like while it aired a lot of people were put off by Anos being OP because it's such an isekai trope, but it's not a fair comparison at all. |
Rojaseb said: i see. well, tbh, it's pretty similar to an isekai (thematically) but it's pretty clear that anos is from that world.sin_dragan said: i don't think anyone said it's an isekai but ok I've seen people assume it's an isekai (the post is for them) but I've seen a lot of people compare it to isekai anime and I don't it should be compared to other isekai. While it aired a lot of people were put off by Anos being OP because it's such an isekai trope, but it's not a fair comparison. |
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KeenanAntonetti said: It’s definitely not an isekai but I kinda still think it is a parody, like cmon the main character kills a dude with his fucking heartbeat Well parodies are usually comedies but this anime is mostly action/drama. One Punch Man for example is a parody because it has a lot of comedy and you can see it trying to make fun of a lot of genres/troupes. The thing with Maou Gakuin is that it doesn't take itself seriously and Anos doesn't take himself seriously either |
KeenanAntonetti said: well ye i guess your right, but i personally would still call it a parody. thats just my opinion I can't deny it made me laugh too whenever he fucked people up |
| I agree with most of what you said. I dislike when people call this an isekai, without bothering to think first what makes an isekai an isekai. Unless you consider timetravelling as isekai (which I personally don't, cause Anos is still in the same world where he lived as the demon king), this work isn't one. If anything, Maou Gakuin is one of those light novels with a main character going to a magical school that were so common in the middle 2010s. About the harem thing, while this show has haremish elements, I think is overall a secondary thing. |
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I watch this anime only because of rare non beta male protagonist and nice waifus |
| Those who said it was an isekai are actually dumb. |
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