Brace yourself. If ecchi and harem scenes are not your cup of tea, then it’s best to head out and watch something else. I don’t know how high the author was when they wrote the story but let’s just say that the anime is a lot more than just entering a hidden dungeon. Well yes, it does begin with Noir discovering a dungeon and a chained entity by the name of Olivia. It’s from her that he obtained such a power with the drawback that he needs life points to sustain his survival. And guess how does he maintain those life points? By engaging in lewd activates with the female cast! With that premise, buckle up because there’s going to be a lot of mouthwatering moments.
I’ll be honest here. The show itself isn’t shy to being what it really is. It never attempts to hide the fan service and really, every episode has Noir engaging in some form of sexual activity with the female cast. From sharing baths to ass stuffed into his face, you name it. It seems Noir is practically a chick magnet for the girls especially at his school, the Hero Academy. The most prominent girl among them is Emma, Noir’s childhood friend who just happens to very popular with great looks. Guess who she has interest in the most? That’s right, it’s the main protagonist and the show takes every opportunity to get the two together in some form of compromising moment. The first episode had them kissing to restore life points and there’s more than where that comes from. Emma kisses Noir not just to ensure he gets those life points. She enjoys and savors those moments. As more and more episode progresses, Emma uses it more as an excuse to give him life points. And as more female characters are introduced, you can imagine how jealous she can get when others gets close to Noir. It’s harem 101 that anyone with a brain can come up with in writing standards.
However, I will excuse the writing of the show since you really shouldn’t expect much from a fantasy-harem. The question to ask yourself is…does the writing actually improve? The short answer is no and the longer answer is, no chance in hell. Every member of the character roster is presented like a sex object for Noir to enjoy. These include Lola, Luna, Maria, and even their teacher, Elna. Practically, every relevant female character at Hero Academy lusts for him. Mind you, these girls aren’t damsel in distress. They can actually be described as a ‘battle harem’ as each of them can fight. Imagine that. Not only does Noir have a group of beauties trying to earn his affections but also they can fight during adventures. That’s like striking the lottery for any young man.
But unfortunately, this show doesn’t care to develop any member of Noir’s harem. They pretty much serve as walking beauties to provide life points for him. And no one really is safe from his attractive appeal. Even his sister Alice seems to be have a brother complex although the anime refrains from going too far. After all, this had to be approved to air on television and having an incest relationship would perhaps cross the line. However, when it comes to ecchi, the anime knows no bounds. Let me just say that kissing isn’t the only way to gain life points. Basically, for Noir to sustain himself, he needs to be aroused. Whether this includes being sat on his face, stepped on, or other lewd actions, it gets the job done. Kissing is just one sexual action that gets him aroused and trust me, there’s plenty of moments in the show that Noir gets turned on. Even as the primary love interest, Emma doesn’t hog all the fun. As I said before, any relevant female member tries to have their way with him, even those with naïve knowledge about sexual activities. In one particular episode, Noir meets Dryade, a peculiar girl with a lack of common sense. With a look similar to Emma, it doesn’t take long for her tongue to connect to Noir’s mouth.
Let me also say that I’m not familiar with studio Okuruto Noboru, they definitely understood the word ‘ecchi’. While the show isn’t borderline hentai, the amount of fan service takes plenty of TV time. When we do get the actual fighting in dungeons and during adventures, it come out dry and empty. But for the fan service scenes, the show goes all out to get both Noboru and the viewers aroused. So let me give you a safety advice and don’t watch this show with your little brother or sister around. They might see something they’re not supposed to and your parents will have to give you a long lecture.
Guilty pleasure is the easiest way to describe this show because that’s what the anime aims to do: give pleasure. It’s how Noir gets his life points and how his harem satisfy his needs. Let’s be real here. Do we actually watch this show for the “plot”? It’s a recurring joke in the anime community. Unfortunately, this show itself is an awful joke.
