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Jan 7, 2023 to Apr 1, 2023
Despite standing at the zenith as the strongest exorcist, Haruyoshi Kuga sought even greater power, which led to his demise at the hands of those who envied his might. As he draws his last breath, he casts a spell that allows him to reincarnate and swears to become more cunning, hoping that all his efforts will prove useful in his next life. Haruyoshi is soon reborn in another world as Seika Lamprogue, an illegitimate son of a noble family that prides itself on magic. However, his new family largely ignores him due to his lineage and magic deficiency. Nevertheless, the unbothered Seika leverages the knowledge from his previous life to make numerous valuable allies. As he begins to explore the true limits of his abilities, Seika must also be wary of the consequences that tarnished his past and avoid repeating the same mistakes. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
6.8/10
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45%
Recommend It
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The anime version of âA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.â Winter 2023 marks the truly historical moment when the anime industry has finally figured out how to make generic isekai that isnât utter trash. The secret ingredient all along was having a protagonist with some actual personality rather than a basement-dwelling incel. In just one season, we have such isekai protagonists as a professional handyman, a legendary king, or, in the case of this show, an onmyouji from a fantasy version of ancient Japan. Now, there is a meme that Mark Twainâs âA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Courtâ is the first-ever isekai novel. Itâs nothingbut a meme, yet that novel and this anime have fundamentally the same premise. Take a cliched fantasy setting, add a protagonist that normally belongs in a completely different kind of story, watch how he fucks shit up with his out-of-place skillset, toolset, and above all else, mindset. Seeing a 19th-century engineer wrecking medieval knights with dynamite and electricity is the same kind of fun as seeing an oriental occultist wrecking medieval-Europe-inspired-JRPG with curses, ayakashi, paper talismans, and machiavellian scheming. Just this single change of protagonist is enough to shake up the entire dynamic of the genre. Even if all the other elements of the story remain cliched, a unique main character completely recontextualizes them. For example, the protagonist regrets his previous life and wants to have a redo. Except he wasnât an otaku shut-in that regrets masturbating to anime figurines, he was a mastermind occultist that threw his weight around too much, made too many enemies, and ended up betrayed and murdered in a political conspiracy. His version of âredoâ isnât to have sex, itâs to take the chill pill and follow his occult pursuit without getting involved with the fates of the world. Likewise, the supporting cast is just girls that make up the MCâs harem. Except he doesnât treat them as a harem, he treats them as acolytes, that is, half retainers, half pupils, half daughters. Iâve seen so many unthinking complaints about the protagonist being dense in regard to one girlâs crush on him. No, he isnât dense, he is 20-30 years older than her and treats her like an adopted daughter, and, I know this might be shocking for isekai-watching weebs, but when a normal 40-year-old man hears his 15-year-old daughter describe what kind of a man she wants to marry, his first thought isnât supposed to be, âwow, she wants to marry ME.â Such recontextualizations are more than enough to make the story feel fresh. What really brings it all together, however, is quality writing. Other isekai shows Iâve mentioned earlier still arenât worth watching despite interesting protagonists because their writing simply isnât good enough. This show makes its story work by putting intelligent thought into it. The very premise of the protagonist having to TRY to be chill already implies that itâs not an attitude that comes to him naturally, deep down he believes that with great power comes great responsibility, so he canât walk five steps without trying to bring the dead back to life or thwart demonic conspiracies - attracting unwanted attention (everyone with half a brain suspects him to be some kind of a demon) and having companions calling him out on straying from the original goal. The harem members also have actual lives, goals, and motivations not limited to wanting to be MCâs property (ironic, considering one of them is a literal slave). The slave girlâs storyline is particularly high-brow, the protagonist pretty much spells out, âyouâre not obligated to suck my dick just because I treat you with basic human decency, your life could have plenty of possibilities if you were allowed to actually go and live itâ (a polar opposite of the usual isekai incel mentality regarding the whole slave girl trope); and furthermore, the arcâs antagonist is a very nuanced take on the douchebag prince archetype (Joffrey Baratheon) in that he isnât so much evil, as terminally self-entitled to a point where he genuinely believes heâs the good guy for ârescuingâ (kidnapping) the slave girl. Interesting antagonists is one of the strongest points of the series in general. The only notable flaw of the story is being backloaded - the introductory episodes are not nearly as interesting as the second half of the show. 9/10 for a formulaic isekai that is actually watchable.
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Iâll say it, this was my favourite isekai of the season. Some may call it a generic trashy power fantasy, but I thought it was great and loved the MCâs personality. The fact heâs a grown man reincarnated into a fantasy world while still retaining the full memories, maturity and even abilities from his past life was enough of a unique twist to make it a fun watch. My biggest issue with most isekai is that the MC is reincarnated and is an idiot. Not the case here. Seika is fully aware of all of his previous experiences and is doing his best to avoid thefate he suffered in his past life, being betrayed because of his power. Instead, he opts to seek out other strong people and support them rather than being the focal point of this story. I like sly and conniving MCs who put themselves first rather than some bs morals. Seika will do anything to prevent going down the same path again. Including lying, manipulating and even killing people. That ruthlessness is very much refreshing to me as I hate goody goody two shoes paradigm of morality style MCs. I thought it was really cool how he befriended several characters in the story with the idea of getting them strong enough to deal with the threats in the world, rather than him. Seeing the mind games he played every episode was great. Of course, even though youâve got a somewhat unique MC, you still do have your usual isekai tropes, childhood friend/servant whoâs in love with MC purely because heâs nice to her, magical school setting, jealous brother, rapey characters who are rapey purely to get you to dislike them, etc. At this point it is what it is, you know what youâre gonna get with an isekai setting and although things like this can get repetitive, I liked the world and mechanics enough to still have a lot of fun. I think the last 3 episodes was where stuff really started going down. The princess that was introduced was really the first person in the series who could compete with Seika mentally. Everyone else is pretty dumb in the story, so getting someone who isnât an idiot was nice. I wish we would have got more of that. But these are overall minor complaints for me. I just like the show. Itâs kind of basic, but feels different enough to hit all the right spots. Plus, I just love isekai. Sue me. Animation is pretty mediocre here. Luckily, thereâs not a lot of it to speak of. Most of the fights are just seika using his summoning abilities so it didnât stand out too much. Art style is your usual fantasy style, nothing to write home about, but not bad. Pacing is pretty good, I havenât had a chance to read the LN yet, but from an anime perspective nothing feels rushed or anything. I think if anything the tournament arc felt a little slow. Saikyou Onmyouji was great for me. It didnât reinvent the wheel, but as an isekai lover it ticked all the boxes I would look for in the genre and is a good watch. Saikyou Onmyouji gets 9 out of 10.
What is wrong with the anime industry for real? This season honestly sucked. This particular anime has not been as bad as others, but still, the industry is going downhill. I like isekais and generic shows, but when something is overused, it just gets old. The art is mediocre, the setting is generic, and the main character... let's just say I had good hopes for him in the first few episodes, but in the end, they made him act stupid, generic, and boring. The last episode was just okay, with not-so-fancy effects on a very tight budget, everyone lived happily, and no one was killed.I'm tired of animes like this. If it weren't for shows as terrible as this one, they could invest their budget into making good anime or creating sequels to popular and interesting ones like Re:Zero or Konosuba. Instead, they're literally wasting money on below-mediocre shows that no one will watch again or even after a few years. If you want an interesting show to watch, or one that isn't too serious, or at least one you'll enjoy to some degree, then this show isn't for you. So, who is this show for? What are the otaku demographics? I don't know. I would probably drop it if there was an interesting show this season. I can't even imagine Gigguk, a trash isekai anime lover, watching this garbage. Save your time, go re-watch some actually good anime, and skip this one.
I see that the One Punch Man shpiel has become hugely popular lately. Truth be told, itâs just about the only way to give a true overdog protagonist any kind of meaningful conflict. I am, of course, referring to the trope of having an overdog protagonist pose as an underdog â for whatever reason, whether by accident or design, theirs or someone elseâs, the larger cast of the story does not recognize them for how powerful/competent/talented they really are. In this particular case, the conceit is that in his previous life, our MC has become the most powerful Japanese exorcist, called and onmyouji, in history. Hebelieved that if he obtained overwhelming power, nothing would be able to threaten him anymore, and as a result, he could live a peaceful and happy life without having to lose anything or anyone. Alas, though indeed no external enemy could threaten him anymore, the seeds of enmity and jealously were sown among his own allies, turning the people closest to him against him, eventually ending with his assassination. As he drew his last breath, he cast a spell to ensure his reincarnation and vowed to live more discreetly in his next life, to hide his true power, and live a quiet life as a nameless nobody among the nameless masses. You are to, under no circumstances, make the mistake of trying to ponder the philosophical themes of the show. Is it safer to be weak and harmless or strong and dangerous? In a sense, itâs basically a less inspired and more serious version of Eminence in the Shadow, thatâs if you accept the claim that Eminence is parodic in the first place. Exorcist in Another World is nowhere near serious enough of an artistic work to warrant even a single solitary second of your intellectual labor. The premise is merely a vehicle to create an environment that lends itself to antagonists underestimating the protag, which sets them up for scenes of more or less satisfying comeuppance â nothing more, nothing less. Take it for what it is. Point being, if you enjoyed Eminence, and if you enjoy overdog isekai stories at large, you will have a decent enough time with this show. If not, then do not waste your time. It really has nothing to offer outside of the niche appeal of its genre.
This is a standout anime that is an immersive and enjoyable viewing experience. From the very first episode, the series introduces us to an intriguing premise: a skilled exorcist, reborn in a parallel world and it takes us on an exhilarating journey filled with mystical adventures. One of the anime's strongest aspects is its well-crafted storyline. The narrative unfolds with a perfect balance of mystery and revelation, which kept me hooked. The creative exploration of the supernatural elements adds depth to the plot, making it more than just a typical isekai adventure. Visually, the animation of this anime is stunningly detailed, landscapes and meticulously designed characters contributeto the overall aesthetic appeal. Character development is another noteworthy aspect of the anime. The protagonist's journey from a seasoned exorcist to navigating the challenges of a new world provides ample opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Supporting characters also receive attention, each contributing uniquely to the overarching narrative. The series successfully incorporates humor into its narrative, offering well-timed comedic moments that serve as a refreshing counterbalance to the more intense and dramatic scenes. This series stands out with its compelling story, captivating visuals, and a diverse cast of characters, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience. 10/10 from me, I would love for it to get a second season.