Anime 50582 Nanatsu No Maken Ga Shihai Suru Reviews Filter Check 1

Nanatsu no maken is (more than Mashle) taking inspiration of Harry Potter. It is based on the LN, which, so far (I've read vol. 1) is pretty good. so how does the anime compare with the LN?

Animation: 7. The animation is good, at some points even great, like at the fights. the sound design is satisfying enough, but what I think is lacking is a dynamic animation style that will boost the magic casting. The fights are dynamic. The rest is pretty standard anime.

Story: 7. This is the first thing where the LN outshines the anime. the story in the anime is pretty good. ... But where the LN goes more in detail, the anime feels rushed. Where i would give the LN a 9, pacing of the anime is just worse.

Character: 6. This grade is bound change, but at this moment (ep.3). Characters is the thing where the LN outshines the anime most. As previously stated, the anime feels rushed. The consequence is that there is no time for character details. In other words, they feel very shallow (especially compared to the LN).

concept: 9, Harry Potter, but a fresh, different story. Need I say more?

Music: 8, I'm a classical music enjoyer, so the music speaks more to me than your average anime, But i think that the Ost of nanatsu no maken is original, and in a good way.


To conclude, I would recommend this Anime to most people. But know, if you want to enjoy this story to the fullest, I'd recommend reading the LN.

Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru, or Reign of the Seven Spellblades, if you prefer, is a great show that takes its time to develop itself. As an adaptation of the LN given a runtime of 15 episodes, it did a pretty nice job at what it was trying to do. That being said, it wasn't able to be as indulgent as the LN but what it does provide is enough to satisfy what it does cover in the story without leaving too many things undeveloped. That being said, the "3 episode rule" many people follow does this show a disservice. The suggested minimum episode ... count for this show is 6 episodes. Watch that far and then make your decision, but it's definitely worth giving it a shot.

Each of the members in the main group have their strengths and weaknesses. This becomes apparent as the show goes on and they have to solve various problems that come up. Everyone relevant gets enough background and definition in a timely manner before they become relevant, providing the proper introductions in ways that feel fluid to the narrative and doesn't break it up too much.

The scenery and world leaves a lot to be discovered. There's a good amount of varied locations that the show visits despite being placed at a single academy. Many places get familiar, but not stale when returning to them multiple times throughout the duration of the show. It doesn't take long for the show to introduce one of the biggest reasons why there's so much for the students to explore, and leaves no doubts to them and the audience that exploration might be someone's downfall.

They aren't afraid to pit peers against each other, and they talk about the school's 20% rate of mages being "consumed by the spell" which is a nice of way of saying that someone died from magical circumstances. That's also not something they treat lightly, the show has a dark undertone to start and without getting into spoiler territory, it doesn't go away and makes sure it's known to be there. They try to cover it up with the day to day circumstances but it still lingers on the edge of perception.

The score is fantastic and at all times provides a proper atmosphere to the content being shown on the screen. Combat? Appropriately balanced brass and drums. Maybe some whirring strings in the mix. Minor mishap in class? Not overly dramatic yet still urgent flurry of notes. Day-to-day student interaction? Calm and collected background track. Both the opening and the ending songs are absolute perfection in musical composition for evoking the right feelings of wonder in both cases. Active curiosity and reflective pondering.

The animation of the show is very pretty. The characters are expressive, the choreography is well done, and the motions of characters feel fluid and dynamic. The colors blend nicely, things don't stick out unless they're meant to, yet nobody fades into the background outside of the nameless characters that are part of the background. Even the actions taken by things like brooms and plants sfeel fitting and real. With all the very beautiful animation to see, it's a shame that this didn't particularly carry over into some of the magic. The spellcasting itself is great, the magic circles that appear around the wands and such blend nicely and fit into the scenes where they're present. After the spell cast though, most elemental spells and other adjacent categories feel rather mundane to see. There's a lot of effects for more specialized spells and even some of the spells that aren't orientated around combat feel "magical" in their own ways, yet some of the more common spells used that are still magic to the audience and should feel magical, just don't. It's not a particularly major thing, but it is somewhat noticeable.

Unfortunately, on the more critical side, they did bite off a bit more than they could chew. 15 episodes was enough to get all they needed in, but it sits on the border of being too indulgent and not indulgent enough. This story is one that wants to be a 24 episode long haul so badly but it doesn't get that chance, and it's not often that a show ever comes out of the blue with that opportunity these days. Almost all of the shortcomings of Reign come from how the structural format of a show airing in 1 cour doesn't take well to the way a story like this wants to be paced and built up over time. If this show gets a season 2 then it will only benefit overall as it will have that time that it really wanted to shine.

Overall, the show is a lot of fun and a balancing act of dark tones and day-to-day life in the magic academy. There's a lot to love here but still something to be desired. That being said, the 15 episodes that we got are satisfying on their own while still allowing for a continuation in the future. It's worth giving it a shot if you're not one for reading, get to episode 6 and make the decision. If the show doesn't cut it, the LN doesn't have to follow the limitations the show has to deal with, and gets to be exactly what it wants to be.

I have to say this. I am completely surprised by the rating of this anime. People dropped it too early. The first few episode may seem boring. But before you dropped it, try to continue watching it up to at least episode 6 and then you can reconsider.

A bit of hint: there is a background plot. And this anime is not as docile as it seems from the first few episodes. The world building and the intensity of the story goes up every episode.

Sure at this point this anime just got overshadowed by some other big animes this season. But the score should ... not be this low.

Anime that will get you hooked from the very first episode.
Before the anime was announced I had read my first 3 chapters of light novel. Then dropped it because I don't read light novels.
But just to see what is popular nowadays. And then the announcement came, "Haha I knew they would make anime from this 🤣". Opened Discord and wrote to my friends "I won this bet 👍".
What is good about this anime:
I loved peacing from the start, not slow nor fast.
The action scenes are looking nice and are quite engaging.
The art and animation style is quite good and enjoyable.
It's not the "Let's not ... kill anyone" type of anime. Which is always a good thing.
Mc has a good backstory. No spoilers here.
What would be better?
I want to see more things like the redo of healer or Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo in animes. Or just a little hint of character having you know what with them or not being a total jerk when it comes to basic communication with girls.
Very solid 8/10

A rather decent anime with a good budget. Enjoyable to watch, but ratings seem to be rather conflicted due to many upset novel readers. Overall, as someone who never read the source material, the show did fine in terms of storytelling even if bits felt rather fast. Ultimately, one of the downfalls of this story came down to pacing issues which was much to do with covering too much too quickly.

It was fun to watch and made me invested enough to start reading the light novel.

I wouldn't consider the negative reviews too heavily when deciding upon this as the animation quality is rather ... high and seems to have been completely ignored.

A slow burner, that takes you through serious plots, while still keeping the characters natural.

The show is based on a group of students that has just started at a very famous, but also dangerous school. It builds up slowly, showing us the characters and seeing how they start to form a group. It then follows the group that has to work through different situations, where they don't shy away from showing more serious solutions.

There is a serious tone throughout the show, which makes it clear how dangerous things at the school can be. It also has some more wholesome moments which strengthens the bound between ... the characters. This combination really helps to build a connection to the group and thereby make you more invested in their problems.

Fights in the show are generally great, since they show a good combination between sword fight and use of magic. The fights vary between being high intensity, showing off cool fights with impressive moves, and more strategic fights, showing a more calm battle where every strike matters. They also uses these moments to explain more about the world and show how characters have evolved

The show also gives off a feeling that there is always something going on in the background. Which can make you more aware of what's going on, and sometimes help you with getting a better understanding of the characters and show.

Overall would I recommend this anime, if you would like a more serious magical school anime.

If you're a fan of fantasy and magic, "Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru" is definitely an anime to watch this season. It's one of those hidden gems that give off a nostalgic "Harry Potter" vibe, and I absolutely love it for that reason. Having read the manga, I noticed a few changes, but they didn't detract from the overall experience. In fact, some surprises here and there kept things fresh and exciting.

First things first, the art and background in this anime are top-notch, boasting a crisp and visually stunning animation style. What's even more impressive is the absence of CGI, which makes it all ... the more enjoyable. The character designs are on point, and I have to admit, I'm particularly drawn to Nanao Hibiya. Her backstory is intriguing, and she has all the qualities of waifu material.

Speaking of characters, the main cast of six offers a diverse and intriguing bunch. We've delved into Nanao Hibiya's backstory so far, and it's likely that we'll get to explore the others as the story unfolds. Each character brings something unique to the table, making the interactions and development all the more engaging.

The music fits the fantasy genre perfectly and blends seamlessly with the anime's atmosphere. It's evident that the creators put thought into selecting the right tunes, enhancing the overall experience.

In conclusion, this anime has won me over with its fantastic art, intriguing characters, and a well-composed soundtrack. If you're into magic and fantasy adventures, don't miss out on "Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru." This isn't a perfect anime but it has potential.

Rating:
Art: 9/10
Characters: 8/10
Soundtrack: 7/10

So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and immerse yourself in this captivating world of spells and enchantments. You won't regret it!

Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru is not great. It could have been a lot better than it is, but it doesn't explain its world well enough nor give itself time enough to cook through. What it is though is compulsive viewing, it has a soap-opera quality to it where you want to see what happens next, even if you know it's not going to be good.

So don't think too hard about it and just slide on through.

If you want to think about where it falls down (and I wouldn't bother...), then it sets up a dark fantasy world with elements of the tedious "don't ... trust anyone murder your classmates" type shows with an Attack on Titan or Lost fixation on adding new mysteries into the mix... Then it tries to power of friendship its way through the setting with the central cast trying to show the world a new path (while there's obvious grounds for a giant heel turn at the end), it could work, if the show tried harder to make it work. But it's too fast and too superficial. Maybe the light novels are better having more time to grow.

tl;dr: watch, no thinky

Wow this is much better than I thought. Its not just another generic fantasy anime with harry potter as an inspiration anymore. In the first 3 episode, I would think that, but until now it has grown to be something more than just harry potter but anime version.

First of all, the story pace is really good and enjoyable. It have a main concurring story that slowly progress is veryyyy good and is somewhat darker than you think. plus with several sub plots that last around 1-2 episode each that still make it enjoyable and that contribute to the main plot too. The story is ok ... overall, will be an interesting ride to follow along.

The character is also really well written. Even though the main casts is massive and have many important supports, it does pull off the balance very well, and every character feel natural, have their own life, and contribute to the story. It might be a bit of a headache to follow and remember all the character, but you will eventually get it and enjoy it.

The main male protagonist does carry this show a bit too, this mc has one of the best mc story and energy of all time for me.
J.c.staff really put their effort into this one, the production quality is above average for the fantasy genre, and is good enough for the story.

In conclusion, it's the perfect blend of seriousness and chill, the story is amazing, the character is spotless, and the quality is good. A very enjoyable show.

Well if you can make it to episode 6, it is not that bad. But the first 5 episodes feel like filler episodes of Naruto, it keeps you asking "Okay, cool but what is the plot exactly?". The plot seems interesting. Hope they focus more on the backgrounds of the characters - royal families, school history, etc. Because so far, it felt like an anime version of Harry Potter.
- The visuals and art style are pretty good. Especially fight scenes are well-formed.
- Characters are realistic. Stereotypes exist but most of them were given some level of depth - which makes the storyline interesting.
- ... Voice actors did a great job!! Also, I am so happy to inform you that not a single loud-cringe character exists so far.

I came here with low expectations, just my obligatory trash watch of the season. The first few episodes definitely was within my expectations, there were some interesting world building going on with a little scent of mystery in the air keeping me awake; the side characters are fleshed out gradually each episode; and then all of a sudden, near the end of the first half, the floodgates of the MC's (Oliver) back story opened, washing me away and my expectations as it continues to form a river, drifting me along with the current as if telling me a great story has begun. I wonder whether ... the river will run dry or whether I'll eventually find myself in a lake or something larger, the ocean.

I really like the show and deserves more than its rating (6.60). I also dont see the river drying up soon. I definitely am hoping and looking forward to the next season, more so with the story's end in an anime adaptation.

Plot: 6/10
The plot follows a group of 6 characters that enroll in a magical academy, in short its your average magical academy anime that heavily copies harry potter, the name of the series is about some spells that have an importance apparently but they spend more time doing useless staff with the glasses guy than actually showing the plot and telling us whats their importance.

fan fact: the characters in the show have the sticks they use in harry potter but they also use swords to make spells as well

Animation: 7/10
most modern anime have good animation and until now it doesnt seem to have anything ... negative with the animation

Characters: 7/10
--your average isekai main character
--kind rukia with a samurai sword
--blond girl that isnt stupid and is the daughter of a professor and a talented family
--the healing girl from black clover that is a monster rights activist
--the red haired guy who just exists
--the glasses guy who wasted 2+ episodes on his gender bender arc

Overall: (7/10)
its an average show but for isekai/magical anime standards its good

Harry Potter and the Magical School That Might Kill You.

Suppose you’ve grown into an adult and crave a Harry Potter-esque story with a wizarding world that isn’t completely vapid, a story that hasn’t aged poorly over time due to retcons and sometimes thoughtless writing and wasn’t written by a Terf fascist who fully fell down the right-wing nut job hole due to being unable to take Twitter criticism over the many things she's says and does. In that case, I can’t say that Reign of the Seven Spellblades will fully check off all those criteria. Still, it absolutely does a better job of creating a ... more intricate, whimsical yet dangerous magical world inhabited by a likeable group of friends who aren't just three Brits being assholes towards each other, and I say that as a Brit.

Reign of the Seven Spellblades is set at Kimberly Magic Academy. A castle that's much bigger on the inside where the heirs to prestigious wizard families and the gifted children of non-magical families come to learn about magic and the magical world. To graduate from this Academy means to go on to have a prosperous career and in some cases change the world whilst those who don’t are usually the victims of the arcane forces that haunt the academy halls and the dungeon dimension below.

The show follows a group of six friends brought together seemingly by coincidence. We have Guy, the son of magical farmers, Pete, the child of nonmagical parents and a Reversi, a rare human who can switch between genders, Katie is an exchange student, a magical country bumpkin and an activist for the rights of demi-humans and magical creatures, Michela, the eldest daughter of the prestigious McFarlane family, Nanao, a magical samurai from the east who is very used to combat, and finally Oliver, a magical prodigy on a secret quest to avenge the death of his mother by the hands of the Kimberly staff.
I can’t quite believe I’m saying this, but this is probably the first anime which introduces a core cast of six characters which doesn’t suffer from what I like to call ‘too many characters syndrome’. Not only are their introductions fairly balanced, but they all get relativity substantial character development over the season (except Guy). They’re all incredibly likeable too. They go out of their way to look out for and help one another which makes them feel like a tightly-knit group. It’s rare to find a believably written group of friends in light novel anime who also have good heads on their shoulders, but I found myself enjoying their camaraderie.

The world-building is another strength the anime shows off. We’re introduced to a ton of magical creatures, plants and phenomena, spells which require proper magical sounding incantations instead of lazy “flame”, “fireball”, “wind cutter”, y’know, light novel isekai magic, and a ton of different characters and concepts that makes the world feel lived in. Of course, you have your classic wizard nobles being dickheads to students of non-magic folk, but there are debates over the rights of magical beasts, the ethics of magical research and little things like school clubs for people like Reversi and my personal favourite, a gourmet club that explores the dungeon to find, Barbecue and eat different magical beasts. I love the amount of detail the show goes into.

The animation is also solid… for the first half of the season. The McDonalds of anime studios J.C.Staff had done an incredible job with some excellent magic action and little animation touches that make the show really pop, but it doesn’t last and by the end, it feels like the animation budget just ran out.

There are some things about the show that bugged me, unfortunately. Because of the story's emphasis on how dangerous not only the magical world is, but also the students around our core six there's an air of suspense that never goes away. This wouldn’t be a problem if the show had some points where the characters feel safe, but those moments are few and far between and it results in Spellswords being exhausting to watch.
Although it is a bit cringe to watch every girl develop some form of romantic feelings for Oliver his magical skills feel balanced until he whips out a special ability which is so broken it defuses the tension from every other fight he's in. I won’t spoil what it is, but let's just say he might as well be end-game Yhwach from Bleach.
I also think the season finale was disappointing. It felt flat and unsatisfying considering the build-up the main antagonist received throughout the season. Oh yeah, and some of the students look like adults pretending to be teenagers and that always bugs me.

Reign of the Seven Spellblades has quite a few flaws, but I think they're offset by its strengths. I had a great time with it. It's nice to watch a light novel anime which actually feels magical.

7/10 Good

I think Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru has everything that a magic school anime needs. Interesting characters, mysterious world, duel scenes... Most characters are unique in their personalities and abilities, developing relationships with each other. We can say the character development is dynamic. All characters are grey, there is no such thing as a villain or ally character.

Every season they publish dozens of magic school animes, everybody likes them excluding me. This time, it's the opposite. I can't guarantee whether you'll like Nanatsu no Maken or not, but I'm pretty sure that it's better than most magic school animes. If you like others, ... you probably will like this one too. I'm not a fan of magic school animes, but it was nice.

The prologue ends at episode 7, despite this I couldn't tell you the name of half the main cast. Bloated and boring cast; but the show itself has its charms. The world itself is interesting, I want to know more about other students, teachers, and how the world at large works. The action is good enough, while the spellcasting is ungrounded and pace-breaking, the dynamic sword play looks good on screen. Definitely the highlight of this show is its mystery which (while tropey) keeps the show watchable.

I haven't seen or read harry potter, so maybe I am missing a big part of this show ... but from what I have seen it is enjoyable enough to stick it out.

Ok hear me out, it started as boring like episode 1 to 5 until first half of episode 6, typical anime fantasy , school, magic but when you bypass those boring episodes until second half of episode 6, you"ll see there is more into it, that storyline, background, and darkness. You can say that it was too simple but never have I ever encountered a boring anime until it gets good on the first half where you"ll get shock, unless eminence in shadow episode 1 yeah kinda boring lmao since its building up the preperations for the hype. Same as this anime boring episode are ... to build the hyped then slam you with big "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr". Anyway this are the moment where you can say "Don't judge a book by its cover".

For what it's going for, this is a solid 10/10. It's a shame that so many people are rating this low, as it's a top contender for the best anime of the season. Engaging characters and interactions, an interesting setting, and a fun story so far. All dialogue is smooth and feels like the characters actually have the ability to socialize. Not for even a second can I understand why this anime has a sub 7 rating. My best guess is that some dumbass rated it low on social media and a bunch of fans came over to brigade it. It's super solid and could ... totally be an 8 for most people.

Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru, Is an interesting anime, Its got the similarity with Harry Potter but i would say it got its unique plot, The world build, and magical components are balanced fantastically. The main character also got hidden past which i am curious about and haven't shown in this season, also heard the adaptation from the LN skipped many scenes to just able to set up in 15 episodes, Animation is well done in this anime and is very eye touching and magical, the shadows and sun rays when fell on characters and objects was impressively done to show off the fantasy ... elements. Loved the characters and honestly the story made me get engaged on this series. 9/10 i rated because i am a fantasy geek and it was perfect entertaining for me.

Nanatsuma is one of the most well thought out and detailed magical worlds in anime and is the closest thing to Harry Potter anime fans have ever got.

The magical school of Kimberly is a dangerous and unpredictable place where every day is a fight for survival. Death is an ever present concern and the teachers aren’t going to watch over and protect you. Choosing your friends wisely is essential. Perhaps the coolest part of Nanatsuma is just how scary Kimberly is in contrast to Hogwarts from which it takes inspiration. It’s really a magical battle royale to see who’s strong enough to survive in ... the magical world where even the teachers don’t have your best interest. While the anime doesn’t go into quite as much detail as the books, it does establish the treacherous nature of the school and it’s palpable in each episode.

As a huge fan of the light novels, I’ve always envisioned the immense world-building and amazing characters in this story being brought to life and I’m very pleased with the job JC staff did on this one.
While not without its flaws, it captures the magical essence of the story. The pacing is very well done, allowing the audience to appreciate the depth and intricacy of the world. Yes, that means at times the story feels slow, but I’d much prefer that than to have the generic fantasy story where the MC is weak one episode and then the strongest in the next episode. I’d urge patience when watching this and to actually pay attention. Yes, there’s not a fight every 5 minutes, but that doesn’t mean “nothing happens”.

Speaking of the MC, one of the biggest criticisms with the modern fantasy genre is one dimensional overpowered main characters. What sets this one apart is that Nanatsuma’s MC is far from the strongest in his universe. As a result, he’s forced to rely on the other characters in the story. Every single one of Oliver’s friends play a pivotal role and the story wouldn’t be the same without them. The story is obviously heavily influenced by Harry Potter, so imagine those films without Ron, Hermoine or one of Harry’s other companions.

The magic system in this series is also one of the best you’ll see in anime. There is a ton of complexity to the spells, magical creatures and techniques.

While the revenge quest, characters and world-building are my favourite parts of Nanatsuma, at times it does play out like a battle shonen. There’s a lot of action in this one. JC staff did a great job with the battle choreography. They employ a rotational camera movement that adds a level of depth to the fights and makes them feel so intense. The animation is straight up gorgeous for the big fight scenes and it honestly surpassed what I had in mind.

The only real complaint I have with the anime is how the final volume of this season, volume 3 was handled. I feel that too much time was dedicated to volume 2 and some slower episodes that could have been condensed for the emotional climax that should have been episodes 14 and 15. It is what it is though, in these types of adaptations of slower paced stories you’ll always lose out on something.

If you appreciate good world building, plot twists, dark fantasy and well written characters, Nanatsuma is a must watch for you. While it can feel slower at times, it’s to help you get acclimated with aspects of the story. I’m glad one of my faves finally got animated and here’s to hoping for more 🙏🏾

Nanatsuma gets 9 out of 10

Why is nobody talking about this anime? I was going to watch it believing it was just another plain magic school show to kill some time, but:

There are no OP characters, each character is strong in some way, but that's it.
The anime can be brutal with life and death situations.
It's basically Harry Potter on crack.
People actually get hurt during combat.
Character development is very good.
They don't treat magic as a "cute fantasy" thing, it surprisingly shows how cruel and brutal magic can be.
And oh, the animation is so on point, episode 4 fight was SO WELL ANIMATED it gave me chills.

Still can't believe this anime is ... not being talked about and that it's currently sitting under 7 of score.

Give it a chance if you like:

Good battle animations
Strong character that are not OP
Good character development
Magic

(I'm writing this review after finishing episode 4, will update it when I finish the anime, but for now it's a clear 10/10)