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May 15, 2021
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (6/12 eps)
I'm not sure what this anime is supposed to be, in all honesty

STORY: 5/10

Look, there isn't an overarching story here, besides the vague "reincarnated overworker chills out but like, as a witch". It isn't meant to have a mystery or a deep dark dilemma, and a a slice of life addict I can appreciate a slower pace, but there's literally nothing tying the episodes together besides the recurring cast.

It repeatedly attempts to be a harem, only to find itself floundering with a disinterested lead and a weirdly aged cast making the implications seem weirder than they could have been. The show just clearly doesn't know who it's supposed to be aimed at, or what it's supposed to do with such a large cast.

The few episodic plots are actually somewhat interesting, largely due to the surprises that some from a mix of meeting and subverting isekai and harem tropes. There's also a bit of good world-building through exploration, even if it meanders through meadows more often than not.

CHARACTER: 6.5

Our leading lady is perhaps one of the most interesting isekai protagonists to date. She's avoiding overwork, but that doesn't mean she's lazy. She can be tough, smart, and protective, but truly wants to enjoy a simple life. So in spite of 300 blink-and-you-miss-it years, she's believably chill yet OP.

Unfortunately, that depth doesn't cover the rest of the cast. From the horny, ditsy, energy drink making elf who'd fit right in with a frat house, to the sexy fly-demon, every character begins with interest before showing personalities as flat as cardboard. They either lack growth entirely, or change too quickly to be believable, and ultimately end up uninteresting,


ART: 9/10

Honestly, the character designs are near-perfect matches to their characters, and are utterly gorgeous. The only real flaw is the number of identically pale blondes, but that's hardly a big deal.

The landscapes, surprisingly well choreographed battles, and fun-looking magic attacks are definitely pieces of art in their own right.

SOUND: 7

A very unique, semi-spoken yet somehow catchy intro gives exactly the same vibes as the show itself, while the score reminds me of BOFURI - managing to be both calming and adventurous at the same time, which is entirely appropriate. It's not the kind of score you can jam out to, but it's well suited.

The voice acting is just fine, though feels quite generic, rather than being as unique as the art style suggests. If nothing else, giant dragons sounding like little girls is very entertaining.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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