Another mahou shoujo huh? Actually, I’m reluctant to watch it because I’m expecting it become more cute and lyrical and, the truth punch me so hard that I’m watching it like crazy since I have finish it with 3 days. It was seriously amazing show although it was a spin off in fate series but it performs better in terms of magical genre series.
The story focused on Illya who just regular elementary school wishing to become mahou shoujo, but suddenly the magical stick called Ruby granted her wish and the fate has come to this girl to collect the class cards and meet circumstances around her. The story seems kind off plain but I can assure that each episode will make your seat uncomfortable. Since this is the spinoff, you might be able to recognize some people like Shirou, Rin and even our protagonist, Illya, and, with other event like class card as you progress through each episode/season.
The animation, what can I say is totally superb and amazing. I don’t really think mahou shoujo genre combined with action-pack non-stop will be a good combo. But, Silver Link did an amazing job to manage the animation especially the fighting scene. Man, that’s one of the best jaw-dropping fighting scene that makes you think, “I’m expecting more blast from magic fighting not with sword clash or fist fight but hey, this is freaking awesome”. To be honest, it was splendid and I can’t get enough of it although you might need to endure some of embarrassing stuff (you know, right?).
Since this is a spin off series, I’m not expecting the most of character didn’t have a lot character development but it turn out I’m wrong. You don’t expecting the series was like other magical girl who beats new villain in each episode/season or takes up entirely season to take the enemy and call it a day. No, in Fate Kaleid Illya, each story has a connection and since it also involve of fate series. So, if some of you who already watch one of fate series, it might not be hard to understand some situation, but, it may be a little bit overwhelm for those who don’t. Don’t worry, just take your time and you will understand the story as it not that much hard to digest.
The OST, well the production did a good job handling the OST especially with battle scene with the hype when watching the fighting scene. The OP and ED are also good to hear as well. It suits well and the arrangements of the songs are corresponding with each season since it will become more serious in each season.
The conclusion, in my opinion, this may be the best of the best among spin off series that I have ever watch. The story, animation, character are all perfectly combined and I’m really enjoying the show. There is no episode that I didn’t laugh, sad or awe and that combo made me to give that 10/10 for this series. I seriously do hope for another seasons and it seems it will come soon. So yeah, I’m really looking forward to it.
