Apr 4, 2016
This review contains no spoilers.
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar is what many anime strive for but lack. It answers enough questions but leaves enough on the table for the viewer to want more. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar's approach to storytelling is a breath of fresh air to your usual show with unrealistic character growth disproportionate to the rest of the characters. Grimgar focuses on the development of the entire cast and not just the main character. In fact, it almost feels like the party is the main character and the individuals are different emotions of that character.
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar has a
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deliberate and natural pacing for the majority of the show. There is extreme care taken to what the characters are actually saying or doing. Their struggles are realistic and relate-able. As a viewer you're shown a side of characters that you normally do not get to see in this genre. The show takes an impressive take on how death effects everyone. It's not your typical fantasy where monsters are expendable. Everyone and everything in this show has a purpose and that builds an extremely deep and elaborate world.
The characters are probably the strongest and weakest part of the story. Some of them are extremely easy to remember while others feel like they served almost no purpose. But even in that aspect you realize that their accomplishments as a group are key to their constant survival. The choices they make for how they develop show their importance to the team and make the viewer wonder how some of their selections could impact them in the future.
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar doesn't hold your attention with significant cliff hangers. It doesn't build up huge battles. It takes you on a journey with the characters where you feel like your only question is..."Where to next?"
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar to the average anime fan may seem like just another fantasy show. To those who take the time and really listen to the story being told it's a masterpiece.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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