Jun 10, 2017
Despite decent rating for this anime on MAL, I tried to keep my expectation low. But even so, I am still disappointed. The story is average and unoriginal. Filled with dozens of cliche moments, this one is far from impressive.
After episode 10, I'm still wondering what the big idea actually is, where this series is going to, and if it even has an actual plot. The story lacks coherence with no central line whatsoever. They just keep adding new enemies one after another. I was just hoping they had brought up the actual premise much sooner, if there is even one. There's mention about Sistine
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searching for some kind of magical secret or whatever, the rest is still unknown. There are also Rumia and Re:L, two other main girls from this anime who have their own troublesome family and background. My question is: What is the bigger picture? This is the kind of series that can't do without.
All characters especially these three girls seem forgettable. They are too plain and passive, none of them really stands out. They tend to stay helpless until it's time for MC to save them.
Speaking of MC which is for me the worst part of this show, I find him detestable.
An apathetic, good-for-nothing MC suddenly starts changing his character drastically just after episode 2. He looked extremely weak and incompetent at first, but that's not what he really is. He actually is a skilled magician, who is also a compassionate person deep inside his heart. But I just don't buy it. It looks like a cheap way to make MC likable, and it doesn't work.
They tried too hard to make MC stand out and as the result MC becomes annoying as hell. Don't you hate it when a loser suddenly pops up conveniently at the right time and steals the show. He is a show-off, put it that way. A self-conceited hero wannabe who comes to save the day, spouting some shallow moral-enhancing speech forgetting that he is a crook himself. He must be the most hypocrite bastard I've ever seen. I just want to see him gets beaten to a pulp, but sadly that won't happen. He can defeat his enemies easily, not because he is too strong but because all of them are brain-dead weaklings who would fall for the most simple trick and get knocked out with a single punch.
I also hate it when they add those ridiculous "touching moments" in the end of every episode where MC gets recognition for his works, which make me wanna throw up so badly. I just had a good time badmouthing this abominable MC, but even he has some good points. His outfit looks simple yet cool. I like the character design. The same can be said about the girls. Their uniforms look cute on them.
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The last two episodes are no different. They get to the final showdown where MC and his girl confront the main villain. It's cliche af and you know which side will win in the end.
Then finally it's finished, leaving too many questions unanswered. Hell, there's not even ONE answered question. Maybe they save it for season 2.. or 3, I don't know.
So, the art, animation, and sound are decent. The rest is really bad.
I hate this anime, but sometimes it's good to have something to hate. I can't wait for season 2.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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