Anime 50582 Nanatsu No Maken Ga Shihai Suru Reviews Filter Check 2

Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru (2023)

Overall, it is like a 7 but it has a massive issue. This isn't supposed to be the power of friendship and slice of life, it is supposed to be dark, gritty, and full of revenge. It was supposed to be deep but in the end, it is Harry Potter with more selfish characters. People hide their powers when it matters and you get a deep set of allies everywhere but they basically do nothing.

One minute you get a deep backstory, see the targets, and get ready for some revenge and it was great but then suddenly it ... goes back to the power of friendship and slice of life and nothing particular happens again. Even the finale builds up like it is going to be an epic battle but in the end, nothing really happens which is a real big shame.

The art is average, the sound isn't bad and the characters are somewhat interesting just sort of lacking.

If a season 2 came out with more of the dark stuff it hints about like it tries to in the final episode for all of a few seconds then fantastic. If not then it is just a fake story premise just like every other show in a school.

3/10 in its current state.

At first, it's a Harry Potter type of anime then all of a sudden it switches up midway through the show. So I don't know what this show is trying to be. Character-wise, there are only 2-3 good main characters and the others are practically pointless so far into the show. They get their arc/screen time then we see a lot of things happen that ultimately have no purpose in the grand scheme of the story. It makes you wonder, why are there so many main characters when this show only needs 2-3 at most and a couple of important side characters.

Plot-wise, well. There ... is no plot. We've explored the world so far, and the magic system but there's no clear-cut goal or objective that our characters are trying to achieve. There is something going on behind the scenes that I'm not going to spoil, but that's not the main plot of the story right now. So it makes watching the show a drag, because why are we even watching this? What makes it worse, is that the show tries to get our attention by making side characters oppose our main characters for really no reason at all. I mean, we see more of the world when they oppose the main characters, but nothing those side characters do have any impact on the story. It's only a minor conflict that gets brushed over after an episode or two, and then it rinses and repeats because there is no overarching plot in this show.

The main weakness of Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru is that it has too many main characters and lacks an identity. It would make sense if this is all one big prologue for next season, but it's still kind of boring because the 'good' characters are below average, and the other ones are bland. At the pace the story is going right now, it's very likely this season is just one big prologue building up to season 2 where we'll see some overarching plot conflict, good character development, and world-building. And if that's the case, I believe the story could've started around episode 5 or 6, instead of focusing on the other characters that just act as placeholders and nothing else. But we're only 9/13 episodes into the season, so maybe everyone will have stronger development and roles as the story progresses.

That being said, the art, animation, and music are all good. And it has the potential to be a good show. But it's hard to recommend a show where it's 9 episodes in and there's hardly any semblance of a plot. Hopefully, this show ends on a good note.

5/10.

"Reign of the Seven Spellblades"

But the main cast is six characters.

This is how I knew what to expect from this story.

In all seriousness, it was an interesting enough show for about the first four episodes. You had all of the interesting and exciting world building and character/relationship establishments occurring. Lots of seemingly nuanced combat and power systems that would later be explored or explained. And more!

What caught my attention was how they described their swordplay in tempos since only people who have actually done sword sports will have probably ever heard the terms before. I was waiting for them to start describing the ... difference between probing actions and committing actions, and utilizing multi-tempo or chained actions into dynamic distance situations in off-tempo manners, but they never delved that deep into the swordplay. And that made me sad. Everything they seemed they seemed to be building up to got tossed to the wayside to make space for crap. So much crap in fact that they had to extend the show by 3 episodes to fit it all in.

I had high hopes when it seemed like the writer had done their research and built an interesting enough world and cast. But by the halfway point it became apparent they had done just enough research to make it seem interesting and sophisticated but not actually be anything more than a somewhat poorly written fantasy story with plot lines pulled seemingly at random to whatever sounds good at the moment. An over-arching plot line is created along with some possible interesting character interactions and relationships, and that gets shoved to the side for a crappy generic plot line that cant seem to even keep it's story elements properly in place.

I'm more disappointed in how good this show and story could have been if the writer had spent more time developing the main storyline and combat system than chasing shit storylines and characters that really only serve to distract from how poorly crafted everything actually is.

I'd still watch it since I can pretend the last 11 episodes never happened, but that might not be what everyone else will enjoy.

6/10 since it is entertaining at times, but honestly deserves a 3/10 for poor execution and crushing my dreams of having an anime with well-explained swordplay

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Verisimilitude: The "lifelikeness" or believability of a work of fiction.

Well, in Seven Spellblades, this is not the case. Something just feels "off". Character interactions feel forced and cliche. The script is boring, idiotic, and campy. Character expressions fall flat. And thus the show fails the believability test. This is sad, because on paper this should have been a fantastic show. But the people who put it together just didn't know what the flying f**k they were doing.

The worst part of the writing is the transitions. Switching from grimdark to happy-go-lucky friendship slice of life time is entirely possible to ... do well, the caveat is that to do this there needs to be something in the plot that logically ties the two together giving each more suspense. Things that hint at something more going on with one side of the story when you are watching the other. Seven Spellblades fails to do this, or to be more accurate it doesn't even try, emphasizing its verisimilitude check failure even further. It almost feels like you are watching two different shows that just switch between each other at random with no connection whatsoever, like a drunken fever dream you can barely remember.

5/10. Wasted potential.

Looks great, and there's a lot of fun to see and explore while watching.
However, the characters are very dry. The concept is basically Harry Potter animated when you look at the overall environment.
In other words, it's something to watch when there's nothing else to watch. The scenarios are somewhat different each episodes, but they also repeat eachother all the time.

(All scenarios / conflicts)
Oh trouble - let's do smth about it - what?! didn't expect this - superpower - we won.

Now this goes for almost all fights with heroes, main characters etc. But they don't change anything, it's the same pattern all over.
In ... other words, it's boring. The anime looks pleasing due to visuals, however the characters, their personalities, reactions, etc are all very very mainstream things you've probably seen around 20 - 50 times before.

I love the source material (no spoilers here!), but this anime won't be for everyone despite being a great adaptation of a wonderful series of light novels.

It takes itself very seriously in a way that can be hard for everyone to keep up with. Conversations and events can feel awkward, but make sense if you accept the premises of the show. I'd suggest giving it a shot but not sticking with something you don't enjoy, even if that makes me question your taste haha.

Animation: Fantastic, the key action scenes have gotten a lot of love.

Plot: Slow burn which seems to stall at times, but it's ... really about the journey to the endpoints. Especially early on it seems random and unfocused, but the threads will all come together quite nicely. Admittedly works better on paper than in motion.

Characters: everyone's built off tropes, but as they get attention you see their personalities. Big cast means it takes a second much like the plot

Sound: Very good, no(/plenty of nice) notes

The World: If you read between the lines and notice the little things it produces a sense of wonder that only the best fiction can. But you'll be forgiven for focusing on the totally-not-Hogwarts vibe.

An anime that belatedly reveals that it is based on the theme of revenge. As a setting, the anime adopts a Harry Potter-like magic school where all is rosy during the day and all hell breaks loose in the unseen parts at night. The reason I watch this anime is that the characters to be avenged are serious characters, unlike those in The Rising Of The Shield Hero. These characters are the teachers and the headmistress of the school; especially the headmistress, I got the impression of an Esdeath-like super-powered, monstrous female character. But the anime has 3 major downsides: The prologue is a bit ... long (6 episodes), the seemingly unnecessary large cast of protagonists, and enough episodes are spent on the insignificant problems of these characters to push the revenge plot to the background, and the characters are written superficially like their problems. These side plots continue even in the finale, and I think this is the main factor that wastes the potential of the anime.

"Reign of the Seven Spellblades" ventures into the mystical realm of magic and intrigue, but unfortunately, it struggles to break free from the shadows of its more iconic magical predecessor, Harry Potter. The echoes of J.K. Rowling's world are too apparent, making it challenging for the series to establish its unique identity.

The animation quality, while acceptable, falls short of achieving exceptional heights. The visuals lack the innovative flair that could have elevated the series to a higher standard within the anime genre. Though serviceable, the animation fails to leave a lasting impression.

The central theme of a dangerous school promises a dark and gritty narrative, but ... the execution falters, leaving viewers yearning for a more profound and immersive experience. The show fails to deliver on the potential intensity of its premise, missing opportunities to explore the darker aspects of magic education.

One notable drawback is the protagonist's overly encyclopedic knowledge, which diminishes the tension and stakes of the narrative. A well-rounded character should face challenges and grow, but when the lead character already possesses an extensive understanding of the magical world, it limits the potential for character development and the sense of jeopardy.

The inclusion of themes such as animal cruelty, transgender issues, and class inequality attempts to add depth to the narrative. While commendable for addressing important societal topics, the execution lacks finesse, often feeling forced and disconnected from the main plot. These themes, rather than enhancing the story, seem like checkboxes that the series aims to mark off without delving into their complexities.

The show's ultimate downfall lies in its failure to achieve the darkness it aspired to convey. The tone remains insufficiently somber, preventing the narrative from fully exploring the consequences of its characters' actions. This lack of depth robs the series of the gravitas needed to distinguish itself in a genre that often thrives on complex and mature storytelling.

In conclusion, "Reign of the Seven Spellblades" offers a glimpse into a magical world with potential, but it struggles to break free from its influences and falls short of delivering a truly captivating and dark narrative. While the series has its merits, it leaves viewers wanting more depth, originality, and a greater commitment to the dark tone it initially promised.

for this anime it is similar to harry potter, it's just that it moves in a different groove. The academy's gothic feel is indicative of a true wizard academy. As for the story of this anime, you could say it's good 7/10, but there's still no clarity about the main character who is so mysterious (I haven't continued reading this LN)

The uniqueness of this series is the plot that makes the audience feel the atmosphere of a magic academy, like at Hogwarts (Maybe those who have watched Harry Potter are also aware of this).

The main characters in this series can be said to ... be experienced and knowledgeable about magic, which can be seen in several situations, for example in this episode. Oliver Horn could clearly understand that the alchemy recipe shown contained some traps that could be dangerous .

And the female character, Nanao, is described as a clumsy samurai warrior girl, even though she has great courage , Even though she is a girl, she is not afraid to fight enemies who are even stronger than her (Like in Episode 4, When all the Students were running from monsters, she instead chose to fight against them)

Character Design/Art = 9/10 (waifuable female character for me)
Story = 7/10
Story Development = 7,5/10
Music = 9/10
Conclusion : 8,5/10

Maybe my judgment could change if I continued reading the LN ><

There are three things to say about it to summarize my thoughts. Firstly, the anime had a fairly good opener, first couple episodes were solid, giving it a good hook that definitely piqued my interest. Second, the revenge plotline is what caught my interest, and many other peoples interests too, however, it dropped that storyline almost too suddenly, making it almost feel rushed for the plot you're there for, and steadily becoming mildly boring, following a story that almost feels forced, even after showing another side of the main character, which isn't seen again afterwards. Finally, it feels like an anime version of Harry Potter, ... which you will find no shortage of people also expressing this. Overall, 6/10, art was great, world building is good, music was good, action scenes were almost lackluster, the plot was good at first and then quickly fell short. It has great potential in the revenge plot, but I get the feeling we might not see that, as I don't believe it'll get renewed for a second season. Will update if more information surfaces though.

Note: My reviews are like a note for my future self. I try to not spoil anything in it, because in the case I want to rewatch the show, I don't want to know too much about it other than what I think I will remember or surface level details that don't really matter much. I just want to make sure my future self understands a bit of how I felt about it and why I gave this mark.

Dropped it because from what I understood, the adaptation does not do it justice. I feel like a lot is left out, the way the story is ... presented seems more like a checklist of some sorts than actual story presentation.
The story has interesting ideas and so I will want to read the LNs.
The art is pretty good, but again, the presentation of the story seems quite off to me and it makes me feel like I'm watching a masterpiece or something being destroyed by lack of details and such.

The rating for this show doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Watch at least until episode 6 to get a good feeling about the shows flair.

The dialogues and decisionmaking of the characters are unusually down to earth at times, the animation is mid but ramps up quite considerably in some important moments (up to ep 10) and overall i must say that the underlying plot is actually highly thrilling. Entangled with the main plot surrounding the MC, the show establishes the potential for a lot of growth for the main characters, which is more than a welcome trait in a modern day ... shonen anime. They tend to all be just uber powerfull nowadays. It's nice to have some variety.

There is one negative which might develop itself into a positive or turn the show unrecommendable. Keyword harem. Up till now it's still just friends everywhere but there is just flat out too much romance around the MC. That is not only annoying because it takes away so much from the immersion (and thus the abovementioned down to earth aspect of the show) but also from the protagonists character/personality. Right now he's on the verge of being an edgelord but he might actually also turn out varied and interesting.