Story and characters: 7-8
The premise of it honestly got me hooked from the first few moments. Normally with these kinds of shows, you're at the start of the journey, while in here, it almost feels like we're at the DLC extra part. As if we've progressed so much through the story, and I believe it's that what makes it super interesting to me. Not mention it's also highlighted by a colourful cast of characters. One I am more than wanting to get to know more in Echidna. As we find our hero now, working for the demon side, and we'll see ow his story progresses.
But there is more to it then that, there is much more depth then one first thought, because when doing these shows, you mainly see it through ones perspective. You never get the other sides. Or least you don't get a good detail of it. Take episode 3 and 4 for example, and you'll see what I mean by it. These two episodes are stand alone big plot point episodes that really show a big perspective in their own way. Because after all, they may be deemed 'bad guys' but at the end, they're living beings like the supposed good folk are too.
As for the characters. You've got a colourful bunch as I've said. Echidna is my personal favorite, as while she's the leader, she's not an evil mastermind. She cares for her people, and actually moves about tactically too if need be. She also has a very cute side to her. Leo on the other hand is of course the best hero, now taking a bit more relaxed and easy approach to everyting after what he went through, not afraid to play a little dirty as a result.
but they're not the only set too, there are a bunch more to talk about, that you will just adore and love. You've got a little beast human in Lili, who is just adorable. You've got a bif buff wonderful man in Edwald.You've got the serious, but fun to tease in Leo's standards, the succubus secretory in Steina. Along with more to come in the future. A very good cast choice overall.
It really can come across as a bit like that black company isekai that was a few seasons ago, without the wildness about it, but it's still a very fun watch. I say this, as in while it presents the story at first glance, it almost feels like we're taking our time, and just helping each other out first and foremost.Which is a nice touch honestly.
Art and sound: 7
Te style is colourful, and fitting for purpose. Making it blend really well with each of it's scenes and backgrounds. It's really good, and the designs and animation, are just great stuff. The sound also being very fit for purpose in each and every scene, nothing bad to say about it here.
I really adore this show, and you should be watching it too! It's a blast from start to finis for me, and it can be for you too.
