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Apr 7, 2022 10:28 AM
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Lol, little Roux with such a big weapon. She has a bratty attitude too.

It looks like magic is still a major part of the story with some of the background storytelling told. Sable (Male MC) seems like a decent guy and not as childish as Roux. Not sure I feel about Holt though as she seems kinda annoying. I think it was a fine start but needs to improve more.
Apr 7, 2022 10:28 AM
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The spin-off sequel to Spring 2017's Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho a.k.a. Grimoire of Zero, and you don't need to watch the parent story to understand this show as it's a standalone story.

fripSide is back for another OP, and this is a much better effort than past songs.

The magic-spiralled lowest-ranked Saybil and The Dawn of the Witch Loux "Professor Los" Krystas are definitely unlike the beastfallen-witch duo of tiger Youhei and The Mud-Black Witch Zero. Along with genius girl Hort and lizard beastfallen Kudo, their roles are quite the difference from The Grimoire of Zero. You'll know since the evil sorcerer Thirteen was executed after the events of the parent story in the same Kingdom of Wenias, of which the Witch Hunt still occurs due to sentiment. This is definitely a time skip after the events of the former.

The Magic Academy's chosen ones being sent to be mages in a witch's village (though the beastfallen is quite obvious of their choice), and failure will send them into a total memory wipe. Not surprised that even with the timeskip, the Witch Hunt will still be the recurring topic between both sources, and looks like the conflict between the Church and the witches will never end.

I will have to expect something different out of this, as much as I can only remember bits and pieces of The Grimoire of Zero since it's been 5 years ago.
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Apr 7, 2022 11:39 AM
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KANLen09 said:
5 years later, the spin-off sequel to Spring 2017's Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho a.k.a. Grimoire of Zero is finally adapted, and you don't need to watch the parent story to understand this show as it's a standalone story.

fripSide is back for another OP, and this is a much better effort than past songs.

The amnesic Sable and The Dawn of the Witch Roux Cristasse are definitely unlike the beastfallen-witch duo of tiger Youhei and witch Zero. Along with genius girl Holtz and lizard beastfallen Kudd, these 4 people seek the magic book known as the "Grimoire of Zero".

But this world is still the same as Grimoire of Zero with the whole Church and beastfallen anti-faction effect of the Witch Hunt still rampant, and whatever it is that this spin-off is trying to do, I hope it's a decent ride given the lackluster-ness of the parent story.

I've noticed in your posts that you always write your first para in bold explaining some stuff before you give your review about it

Just wanted to point that out XD
Not saying if it's a good thing or a bad thing
Apr 7, 2022 12:08 PM
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I'm wondering if I should watch Grimoire of Zero before watching this, but I already have a plan to watch 26 anime in this season alone, so I don't have enough time. But at least I'm not as confuse as I expect at first, it seems like this anime can stand on its own without relying on its prequel.
Apr 7, 2022 12:16 PM
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phantomfandom said:
I'm wondering if I should watch Grimoire of Zero before watching this, but I already have a plan to watch 26 anime in this season alone, so I don't have enough time. But at least I'm not as confuse as I expect at first, it seems like this anime can stand on its own without relying on its prequel.
You can watch it anytime, only some things are connected to the prequel since this is a spin-off.
Apr 7, 2022 12:24 PM
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KANLen09 said:
The spin-off sequel to Spring 2017's Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho a.k.a. Grimoire of Zero is finally adapted, and you don't need to watch the parent story to understand this show as it's a standalone story.

fripSide is back for another OP, and this is a much better effort than past songs.

The magic-spiralled lowest-ranked Saybil and The Dawn of the Witch Loux "Professor Los" Krystas are definitely unlike the beastfallen-witch duo of tiger Youhei and The Mud-Black Witch Zero. Along with genius girl Hort and lizard beastfallen Kudo, their roles are quite the difference from The Grimoire of Zero. You'll know since the evil sorcerer Thirteen was executed after the events of the parent story in the same Kingdom of Wenias, of which the Witch Hunt still occurs due to sentiment. This is definitely a time skip after the events of the former.

The Magic Academy's chosen ones being sent to be mages in a witch's village (though the beastfallen is quite obvious of their choice), and failure will send them into a total memory wipe. Not surprised that even with the timeskip, the Witch Hunt will still be the recurring topic between both sources, and looks like the conflict between the Church and the witches will never end.

I will have to expect something different out of this, as much as I can only remember bits and pieces of The Grimoire of Zero since it's been 5 years ago.


It is worth noting that starting with Grimoire of Zero (This anime) we enter fripSide Phase 3 (Nanjo Yoshino is not providing the vocals). Its slightly hard to get use to the new vocals but I'm sure we'll get used to it.
Apr 7, 2022 12:52 PM
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Roux is going to get lewded a LOT. Peak loli. I enjoyed this first ep a lot, never seen grimoire of zero but easy enough to follow along and nice waifus. Thursday has a lot of peak fiction airing this season.
Apr 7, 2022 1:55 PM
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Albus has become a very beautiful woman XD :3
The Loli is very funny, it seems a nice series.
Apr 7, 2022 2:03 PM
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A decent start, the loli is pretty cool but the rest are decent. The cliffhanger was good though.


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Apr 7, 2022 2:09 PM

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Is it me or this franchise became way lewder than its previous installment?
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Apr 7, 2022 2:13 PM

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I've never imagined to see a spin-off of Grimoire of Zero, but here we are.

Pretty average in a good way so far, which makes it a good show before going to sleep, lol.

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Apr 7, 2022 2:16 PM
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It seems like an anime where mc is very op but he has his powers sealed or something like that, but it was an ok episode. hope to be good.
Apr 7, 2022 2:27 PM

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Decent first episode, we’ll see how it goes.
Apr 7, 2022 2:51 PM

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Im really not feeling this series, seeing that looks like the white tiger dude wont have much screen time.

Dont know if I will up to watch next episode.
Apr 7, 2022 2:53 PM

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Screams in fanservice, I mean judging by those manga covers it wasn't hard to tell before the air
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Apr 7, 2022 3:02 PM
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I'm a GoZ fan, but what I can't accept in The Dawn of The Witch is that the characters and voice acting are extremely bad. I was expecting it but was disappointed!
Apr 7, 2022 4:17 PM

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I wish the main series got a second season but beggars can't be choosers I guess so I settle for this spin-off.

I didn't expect that big of a time skip, it's weird seeing Zero in her (probably) twenties.

Roux is the best character so far.
Apr 7, 2022 5:11 PM
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I don't remember a thing of The grimoire of zero despite I've watched it 5 years ago, but seeing this It seems decent enough. Nice to have a weak MC for once who has room for improvements to gain throughout. I have high hope for him.
Apr 7, 2022 6:31 PM
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kuuhaku1316 said:
It seems like an anime where mc is very op but he has his powers sealed or something like that, but it was an ok episode. hope to be good.

Oh please no that would ruin it. One of the main reasons I’m gonna continue watching this is because the mc is not op, so I hope the he stays weak.
Apr 7, 2022 7:22 PM
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Wow that blonde loli was incredibly annoying, and the red-haired boob lady not that much better. Not sure I can take 12 episode of those two if they don't improve.

Also really odd how they both acted so familiar with the MC almost immediately after they first met him. There's something off about this show, I'm not sure if it's bad writing, poor pacing, or poor directing.

5/10 epi
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definitely a true mid show. Not that exciting or something


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Apr 7, 2022 9:09 PM

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Liked this first episode, seems to be teasing some fantasy adventure, SoL, and fanservice fun. The loli Roux is really enjoyable, definitely the draw so far. Other two have great designs but not entirely sold on their personalities just yet. MC is obviously a bit plain, but seems alright, like his straight man role for the comedy. I feel like I might wanna try to quickly watch Grimoire of Zero before continuing with this though.
Apr 7, 2022 9:11 PM

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I'm struggling to remember anything about Grimoire of Zero other than it being disappointing. I'd like to believe this will be better, but I really don't.

Culturedmaster said:
kuuhaku1316 said:
It seems like an anime where mc is very op but he has his powers sealed or something like that, but it was an ok episode. hope to be good.

Oh please no that would ruin it. One of the main reasons I’m gonna continue watching this is because the mc is not op, so I hope the he stays weak.

I'm sick of the secretly strongest cliche too, but he's one hundred percent going to have at least some secret power.
Apr 7, 2022 10:26 PM
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I hope sybil goes absolutely insane and turns out to be the guy who started the war- like just not giving up and becoming so desperate that he goes insane and destroys whoever is near

Apr 7, 2022 11:21 PM

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This is a eh for me. I liked the previous characters but the mains in this currently don't seem special and kinda annoying. Wow headmage looking way older then before. Hope we get to see Zero and her tiger soon and maybe I will drop when I do lol.
Apr 7, 2022 11:51 PM

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Albus from annoying little "brother" to hot big sister, also Holdem become little older here with white fur, cant wait to see Zero and Mercenary (Youhei) later episode, so far kinda meh first episode. that loli is annoying, and male lead somehow kinda lost meaning of life (he is so soulless from beginning till end of episode)
Apr 8, 2022 12:05 AM

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Not bad, so far, I have liked all the four isekai I watched this season, how is this possible? I had no idea that this was related to another anime which I didn't watch but looks like I'm fine. Characters are pretty boring, the loli is the only who is spreading some life among the cast. Protagonist's power levels seem to be yikes level and of course, there is focus on the panty.
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Apr 8, 2022 12:16 AM

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A Magic School headmaster called Albus? Had a little chuckle at that. Pretty damn average and I don't expect it to get that much better tbh
Apr 8, 2022 12:32 AM
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It was a great beginning of the anime. I can only say it's a decent start because the things I expected didn't happen in the story, but well it is still a great start so I am expecting more in the next episode of this anime.
Apr 8, 2022 1:05 AM

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oh wtf i didn't expect this to get an adaptation. but its a spinoff(?) of GoZ (which i havent watched oops) so good for them ig

animation's better than i expected but the sound work is kind Eh.... so far i only like loli professors voice
Apr 8, 2022 1:20 AM
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This ain't a spin-off of Zero kara mahou no sho. It's a sequel to it.

Whoever watched this episode before the other one, you just saw the ending spoiler for it from Albus's explanation. (damn, she grew up to be a waifu with long hair now lol)
Apr 8, 2022 3:02 AM

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KANLen09 said:

fripSide is back for another OP, and this is a much better effort than past songs.


do you not like other fripside songs? they have some great ones imo, mostly the railgun OPs
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Apr 8, 2022 4:00 AM

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I was actually hoping for a sequel of Grimoire of Zero but I guess spin-off is what we've got. A bit disappointed but the anime reminds of SnS and ToAru because of that OP!!!. I hope this will be a good adaptation!
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Apr 8, 2022 6:50 AM

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Adult Zero is so beautiful =))
Apr 8, 2022 7:43 AM

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I was actually hoping for a sequel of Grimoire of Zero but I guess spin-off is what we've got. A bit disappointed but the anime reminds of SnS and ToAru because of that OP!!!. I hope this will be a good adaptation!


It is kind of a sequel just with new Characters.

Apr 8, 2022 10:26 AM

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damnn .. i t hought albus a boy in grimoire zero before !!

now she is become a sexy woman !!
Apr 8, 2022 10:38 AM

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After 5 years it's back, not a bad start but since it such long time ago there some details I forgot
Apr 8, 2022 10:42 AM

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Decent enough first episode, I would have liked a magic school setting akin to blue exorcist but looks like that wont be what we get.
Regardless the characters seem decent enough. It will probably come down to the world building and main goal of Sable for me. If the world sucks you in and his goals are interesting, this could be a pretty good anime. If not it will end up being just another mid tier magic anime.

Apr 8, 2022 3:24 PM

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Wow... Albus grew to be a principal of a magic school. (and no reason to be confused for a boy with those honkers). And Zero is hotter than before. Overall this was meh, I'll give it three episode.

Apr 8, 2022 3:31 PM

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La verdad ver una historia que me trajo nostalgia y al notar que la creación de su "continuación" y ver que no es un terrible fracaso me alegro un poco (solo un poco).

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Apr 8, 2022 7:35 PM
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Good opening, the show doesn't give something special for 1st ep, I'll give one more ep
Apr 9, 2022 1:27 AM
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i can't stand watching the first episode. that was such a fanservice. i'll keep watching in suffering until Mercenary and Zero comes up
Apr 9, 2022 12:22 PM

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I like the loli but Idk if I'll actually continue watching this or not tbh.
Apr 9, 2022 2:44 PM

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I think with the Opening this anime does have some potential. I don't trust Holt.
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Apr 9, 2022 7:35 PM

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Pretty nice episode man, and that ending was really good. I do wonder if she'll die or something lmao
But i wonder why she reacted that way when he spoke about his bullying experience.
Also, the main girl's VA is rimuru tempest, i knew i heard it before.
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Apr 10, 2022 6:38 AM

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I'm not a fan of the characters in the spin-off, it just seems like a much worse group of mages than its predecessor.

I guess I'll continue to watch in hopes of seeing more of the original cast.
Apr 11, 2022 6:07 AM
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It’s good. Promising start!
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Apr 11, 2022 9:20 PM
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Kind of weird how the loli walks around showing her panties but w/e. The world is interesting enough to keep watching.
Apr 12, 2022 3:39 PM
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Enjoying it so far with Roux being my favourite character... though I could honestly do without the camera constantly zooming in on her crotch :/
Apr 13, 2022 8:07 PM
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KANLen09 said:
5 years later, the spin-off sequel to Spring 2017's Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho a.k.a. Grimoire of Zero is finally adapted, and you don't need to watch the parent story to understand this show as it's a standalone story.

fripSide is back for another OP, and this is a much better effort than past songs.

The amnesic Sable and The Dawn of the Witch Roux Cristasse are definitely unlike the beastfallen-witch duo of tiger Youhei and witch Zero. Along with genius girl Holtz and lizard beastfallen Kudd, these 4 people seek the magic book known as the "Grimoire of Zero".

But this world is still the same as Grimoire of Zero with the whole Church and beastfallen anti-faction effect of the Witch Hunt still rampant, and whatever it is that this spin-off is trying to do, I hope it's a decent ride given the lackluster-ness of the parent story.

I've noticed in your posts that you always write your first para in bold explaining some stuff before you give your review about it

Just wanted to point that out XD
Not saying if it's a good thing or a bad thing

Thank you 👏👏👏🙌
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