I tend not to rate an anime on “Last episode disaster”, hence this season I pretended that the last episode of Rikekoi and Yuusha yame masu does not exist (For good reason). However, the last few episodes of Yuuyame have much more effect on the overall story hence I don't think We can avoid including this (But I definitely wanted to say this once :D). This last episode in question drives the plot to a significant degree.
The plot twists and it twists hard, it's almost like Re zero episode one but extended to about the first 10 episodes, the twist isn't necessarily bad (lots of hints and foreshadowing did give it a bit of context). But certainly, if you are here for your nice laid-back slice of life ride with a bit of harem in the mix, well, the plot does get to a grey point where more serious problems like an existential crisis, suicide, and purpose occur and it’s quite the twist! I liked it, Until…
It doesn't take a genius to smell the shounen within the first 10 but oh boi the last few how do I explain… oh wait I got something. BOOOM, Shounen chart TIME!
Worldbuilding — Not great, a bit of exposition, every magic skill exists to make MC more OP
Power up with screamfest? — none (He doesn't need that)
Plot armor? —more than kirito (Oh trust me it gets too bs in the last episode)
Nakama(friendship) power? — Naruto:- “Please be the next Hokage” (that last episode XD)
Generic power system world and MC starts weak? — yes (then he becomes OP)
Main rival? —Yes and also love interest
Teacher? —yes (doesn't last more than an episode tho)
Waifu? — did you mean Waifu(s) tis probably, harem
The last episode could have been a great pivot point, it achieved great emotional value as well, they were 99% there and then they decided well sike bruh maybe not eh? I won't spoil it , but most would probably cringe a lot xD (Naruto part of chart is a clue)
Let's just talk numbers.
story(7/10)
Hero is too powerful so he gets banished! Welp I do admit I have seen another with the same concept xD. The worldbuilding, commerce, and, management aspect of it was pretty solid and a good surprise. The backstory of the characters is quite good as well, I will admit to many plot conveniences and coincidences do take the fun out of it sometimes.
Characters(8/10)
The strongest point of this anime is, really good characters are actually affected by each other and remain true to themselves at all times. The final 2 were a bit inconsistent with Leon’s character however, he doesn't look nearly as disturbed or depressed as he is supposed to be, and his roundabout “quit hero” stuff is a bit of a facepalm.
Art and animation (6/10)
Generic magic circles and chants most of the time, since it isn't an actio0n anime it's not that bad. The art is pretty bland as well and most of the fantasy animes are completely indistinguishable. the animation of the OP can be misleading since it's pretty good.
Sound and VA (6/10)
Monologues are too long and a bit out there, since they mostly are not accompanied by a good soundtrack. The overall OST is also pretty weak and generic. The OP however is pretty good Ed is also alright.
Well it is quite fun, you can give it a shot if you want some more relaxed slice of life factor with a bit of commercial stuff like Maou yuu or spice and wolf, there is a bit of drama towards the end, but the payoff isn't great, Id say 3 ep rule is a pretty solid option here
