Reviews

Harem is a fickle genre where ratings seem to be solely decided on how many girls and how much fan service you can fit into one episode. Don't get me wrong: Trinity Seven is a typical harem anime and you can expect such tropes to appear in every episode you watch. However, unlike many other harem anime, it does not detract from the enjoyment from the show and instead adds a rather fresh element by embracing the very tropes that define the harem genre.

Story: 7/10
As par with many other harem/supernatural anime, the plot and what drives it is on shaky ground. Kasuga Arata, the protagonist, dives into the world of magic after it consumed his childhood friend and cousin, Kasuga Hijiri. The plot is not developed enough to immerse the audience yet it has enough background to confuse the readers with how or why magic works the way it should. Perhaps it was limited due to the constraint of 12 episodes. Perhaps the plot could have been better fleshed out. Regardless, Trinity Seven started strong and ended aptly with enough room for a second season.

Art: 8/10
The art is easy on the eyes and every heroine is understandably cute. The fight effects were well polished and animated wonderfully. Every character felt unique - even with those with similar appearances. Every individual had a rather distinct set of eyes and added to the personality of such characters.

Sound: 8/10
For a 12 episode anime, I was rather surprised at how much effort was put into the soundtrack. With an apt opening theme and an astounding 4 different ending themes, Trinity Seven had seamless variety that added to the value of the show.

Character: 9/10
It is refreshing to see how every character felt so distinct with their own set of personalities. Trinity Seven's cast knew it was in the harem genre and embraced it. I looked forward to seeing Arata interact with the various heroines of the show. Arata has motive, drive, and an unflinchingly perverted desire towards the rest of the cast. Most of all, he deviates from the usual harem protagonist by having a backbone and becoming proactive towards his goals - something that makes me genuinely like the main character.

Enjoyment: 8/10
Every episode was amusing to watch and didn't go overboard with harem clichés. I looked forward to watching the characters interact with each other. And while the plot was not impeccable, it certainly had enough depth for me to keep watching, wanting to know more.

Overall: 8/10
I overall enjoyed Trinity Seven and what it brought to the table - a harem genre with its strong cast of characters that may or may not take themselves seriously.