Given how it starts off I was expecting it to be exactly what I was looking for and while we do get that for sure, there is certainly some "Ecchi" and a whole lot more "Harem" throughout the short show.
I don't think that completely kills the show. It does still have some niceties about it, particularly in some of the characters themselves. Tigre himself might not seem like much at first glance but when the tough get going hes right there with them and I liked that. I was surprised the first few times when things happened as well. (Trying not to spoil here) He might have taken some heavy hits here and there but his brain as well as his precision with his weapon definitely don't make him one of those "ghostly" mains if you know what I mean
Similarly for Elen, I like that she was able to hold her own in her own way as well. The way it was done made it seem like they both contributed. I was very glad because I personally hate when a female lead who is portrayed as one who can contribute but is consistently shifted into the "damsel in distress" and starts screaming for her savior after her first attack. Some of the supporting cast made their own real impacts as well which is always a nice thing
I also won't hide the fact that this show actually made me do one of those "oh my that was unexpected" on a couple occasions that made me all hyped. Never thought I'd be saying that about this one.
Although Madan no Ou to Vanadis probably wont be one of those that really make you want to go watch it again and again over the years I do think its a good few hours away from reality that will keep you decently entertained. Ecchi and Harem aspects are just a bonus if you like those sort of things.
