First of all I would like to say that I had heard very little about this series when it first came out besides knowing it is based off a mobile card game. My initial thoughts were is it just another one of those mobile based card games that I could easily brush off to the side without a second though which I did.
However as one of my good friends had completed the show he suggested I check it out and give it a go. So why not, going into it I was really surprised at how great it turned out as I was launched right into an adventure with our protagonists and seeing their journey from one location to the next. The action is spectacular and the comedy here and there is always fun to watch.
Story: 9/10
In the past the dragon (Bahamut) came close to destroying the whole world. However with the humans, gods and demons working together they were able to seal the beast and split the key into two parts so that they would never be connected again to prevent Bahamut from reviving once more. Many years later a girl named Amira stole one of the keys and from here on is where the adventure begins. This may sound generic, but the execution of how it is portrayed is what I found to be enjoyable.
Sometimes it felt like I was watching a movie due to how fast the pacing went which was actually a good thing in some parts.
Art: 9/10
I found the art to be done very well and beautifully. The animation on certain monsters was done quite well, even when they were 3DCGI I found them to be menacing and the detail on them is very nice. The scenery and background I just loved as it is really reminiscent of a fantasy type anime. I was amazed at how good the animation was especially when this was based off a card game.
Sound: 9/10
I found the opening Song "EXiSTENCE" by SiM a fantastic way to get you pumped and excited heading into each episode. The scenes where there was a massive battle occurring felt like something big was going to happen which the music complimented it very well.
Character: 9/10
I am going to mention the four main characters/protagonists of the series.
Favaro is a bounty hunter that goes around claiming bounties which he spends on alcohol, food and women. He is often silly and the face he makes when he is trying to be serious is quite funny. In terms of skill and combat he is a competent fighter who is good at using a sword and always has a trick up his sleeve when in a tight situation.
Amira’s beauty, lovely pink hair and personality is what I like about her character. She is simple-minded and doesn’t seem to know much about the world around her. She loves to eat and is usually the only thing she thinks about. Her demon form when I first saw it is freaking awesome and the way she fights is glorious to see. She is someone you don’t want to mess with.
Kaiser was once a noble knight. However an incident involving his father led them to losing their titles and since then has become a bounty hunter like Favaro.
Rita the zombie girl I would say is my favorite out of the four. She is a necromancer who has the ability to control the dead. However she is bitten and later on becomes a zombie, but stills has the ability to think for herself. I love how she is always calm around the other three and likes to break up situations, especially when Favaro and Kaiser get into fights. Her powers are quite handy and can definitely turn the tables against an opponent. With one bite she is able to take full control of anything living or dead. You would think when watching her interact with the others she doesn’t seem to really care about them, but in actual fact she is always looking out for them and is always keeping an eye on her surroundings. I am also a big fan of Sawashiro, Miyuki who voices here so that was an added bonus.
Enjoyment: 9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed this show a lot more than I should have. The action was fantastic especially the massive battles that occurred every so often. I loved the characters. Each of them had a unique charm about them which I found enjoyable to watch while getting to know them.
Overall: 9/10
A great fantasy anime with plenty of action and adventure in only 12 episodes that I would recommend to anyone. A straight forward story, but the way it was done kept me wanting more. You got humans, demons and gods involved, what more could you ask for.
