Audience reviews
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BurtRocks
Ishura is a story set in a world at war, faced with constant death and destruction. Some factions search for a hero to save the world, and others make the most of their situation, all while outsiders from other worlds arrive and get caught up in the conflict. It poses a strong hook; this premise sounds interesting, the initial worldbuilding shows potential, and the characters and action put forth in the first episode are cause for cautious optimism. Unfortunately, it wastes this potential by adding way too many characters to spin a competent narrative around. The next few episodes (which are all set up) introduce more and more factions on different sides of the occurring conflicts, until the number grows to about five or six different groups with different goals. Not different people, but…
Read at the sourceMitsotakiShogun
My original review was removed for bypassing the word limit restrictions. I sadly don't remember exactly what I wrote so I can re-include it, so here we go from the start.
This series (not just S1 but S2 as well) introduces a ton of characters, some of which are pretty interesting. We get a tiny bit of a glimpse into what could be backstories, and each of them could probably be the base for a whole 12-episode series on its own, but that never happens. There are a bunch of new ideas introduced, some semblance of a story, but the vast majority of the series is not focused on that, it's focused on introducing new characters. That would be fine if these characters stayed a bit and had some meaningful progression, but that doesn't happen either. Instead, nearly all of the characters are killed…
Read at the sourceRigga
This show is one of those "the plot is gonna proceed no matter what" stories, where a splattering of random characters are introduced and chaos ensues. The first episodes are pure setup, showing introductory sequences that turn out to be major political moves taking place over a short period of time.
In terms of writing, the first episode was about as surprising as maybe the "To Your Eternity" first episode in how raw and brutal its ending is. Or maybe AOT. Needless to say the CGI is unappealing, but the intensity of what we witness then is both set up and executed well.
The remainder of the show is similar. It doesn't feel like the show knows what it wants to be yet. The intro of every episode indicates there is some competition that will occur and from this the characters will eventual…
Read at the sourceGoltas-Abi
This is barely an Isekai and that is a good thing!
Ishura is not as popular as it should be and that is a shame. While classified as an Isekai it barely resembles modern Isekai titles.
The synopsis of the show are misleading and can catch someone off guard.
Ishura's main theme is how the small and weak feel in a world dominated by strong and ruthless beings. While it does not go very deep into this topic, it is still a good theme to work with.
Story is not bad and actually interesting, when the viewer understand what the shows is really about. What confuses people is the fact we have no MC we follow. Every episode has different people we are introduced to. This makes you feel less invested in the characters but it allows us to see World of Ishura in different angles.
World Building…
Read at the sourceStarmiyaParfait
I don't really write reviews nor do I care to write a good one for this so just have my VERY informal and short list of thoughts here:
1. No real story, so many things happening at once. You aren't given a reason to care for either side, though imo Taren seems to be the bad guy in this scenario (haven't read the series so anime only here).
2. No good characters. With all the different skills and powers you'd think they'd have amazing characters or at least decent ones but these guys are so forgettable. Also that Yuno girl needs to suck it the fuck up. Boohoo your friend and everyone died. That's been happening in your world for a while, don't go blaming random people. It's your fault you're a weak baby who can't defend herself. Should have studied magic more. Couldn't even get me to give…
Read at the source---Hyouka---
At first, let me say I don’t understand the score this anime has. Honestly, it deserves more. That said, if you want me to get straight to the point — yes, I recommend it.
Now, let’s cover the basics.
Animation: 7.5 – For an anime of this genre, it’s well-animated, though they use that 3D we all hate.
Story: 8.5 – One of its strongest points, though in some ways, it’s pretty easy to get confused.
Characters: 8.5 – Diverse in personalities, powers, and quirks.
Soundtrack: 7.5 – Nothing particularly memorable, but it works for what it sets out to do.
Alright, let’s do as Jack the Ripper would and take it piece by piece.
Ishura is the kind of anime that arrives already knowing how to deliver quality content: decent animation, good fights, and an interesting story.
The characters are one…
Read at the sourceNo-LifeKing_26
Starting off, you are thrown into action and for any anime that I'm interested in, that's not a bad way to start. It introduces you to an OP character that gets your likes right away. That's how I felt about Ishura during the first episode. The animation is very enjoyable and definitely is a plus.
I didn't like the vagueness to exactly what was going on. You know that the demon king, whoever he/she was, is dead and now the Kingdoms are vying for power. It's gets a bit too political. Quite a few names and places are mentioned even though you have no idea what or who they are. Mind you, this only like the first few episodes so it can overwhelming.
The layout of Season 1 of Ishura just moves you from episode to episode introducing you to "Inshura" characters that are considered to be some…
Read at the sourceColossalClappa
Sad to see an anime like this go under people's radar because it's fucking incredible. It has everything, flashy visuals, action, a great story and political power struggles. The characters are the highlight of this show for me, they are all truly unique and each have a surprising amount of lore and depth. The premise of having no main character may turn people away but please give it a chance, not focusing on just one character means that you get to see much more from every character's point of view. I look at it more like a gladiatorial arena where you get to choose who to root for yourself and I love that.
It's really rare that you get an action anime that has characters this fleshed out and that is due to the style in which they are introduced. The first like 6 episodes introduce the…
Read at the sourceAssationater
I never write reviews, but ishura deserves one. I've watched s1 and s2 so far, and if s3 doesnt come it will be a pity (read the LN!)
At first I thought ishura would just be another generic aahh isekai, but nah ep 1 is immediately different with animation to back it up.
It's a show that requires your investment, but you will be rewarded with enough world building to get crushed under.
The episodic revealing of key characters for 24 episodes straight (s1-s2) is a weakness, but also ihsura's core strength.
If you want something different from every other isekai, and really any other story, something to really sink your teeth into,
ishura will deliver if you put in the time.
You can tell the director is really trying, whilst it is a light novel adaptation alot of shit gets butchered on t…
Read at the sourceDark_Yagami
The slowest and most tedious character introductions I’ve ever sat through. The first 6-7 episodes are purely character introduction, (ok, there is some nice fluid fighting animation in episode 1). That’s 3 hours! An entire movie length just to introduce the characters! The characters aren’t compelling enough to make us want to spend that kind of time with them. Between the two dimensional personalities and the stilted dialogue, if you sick around it’ll be for the promised action that’s hinted at, but never deliver on its promise.
Ishura tries to combine the political intrigue of Acca-13 with the battle royale of Fate/Zero or Juni Taisen. However it fails miserably at both. It lacks the subtleties and complexities that made Acca-13 interesting, it lacks the thoughtfulness of Fate/Zero, a…
Read at the sourceConflagr8
Ishura asks "What if everyone important to the story was overpowered in their own, unique way, and they had competing interests that may or may not put them in conflict?" It's an anime that follows an ambitious, experimental formula that proves its worth. I recommend watching it--and it hooked me for season 2 and beyond--but the formula it uses may be jarring for some. You have to go in with tempered expectations.
The good:
-Ishura explores a wide breadth of interesting characters with diverse powersets, differing goals, underlying political intrigue, and a build-up to confrontations. Most of the season is dedicated to episodic introductions of these characters.
-It has one of the most interesting handlings of isekai that I've seen (note: I would NOT call this show an isekai, but an ele…
Read at the sourceEstagon
A slow burner. First a set-up, then the action. But oh, what action! And the worldbuilding is awesome, this is an ACTUAL fantasy.
Just be aware that the first half of the anime is about the set-up and you'll be good to enjoy one of the best fantasy anime I've watched!
Plot: 9/10 (multiple POWs and deeply intricate under the surface)
Characters: 10/10 (it's all about the characters. Not one of them is lame)
Pacing: 4/10 (I won't lie, I was about to drop it due to the super slow start I was unprepared for)
Execution: 10/10 (damn, it got me invested in the bond between a wivern and a blind girl... That's some good stuff)
Overall score: 9/10 - Must watch
Read at the sourceAmirKazeXD
what every anime season have in common, Isekai's. but what if I tell you that Ishura is one of the most unique and interesting Isekai's I ever watched, but why I did not rated it a 10/10, you may ask?
let's start with the positives:
- character designs: every single one of the characters, have a very good design that goes well with their morals, we have different races (like Human, Wyvern, Dragon and more...) but each of them look well.
- animation: studio Passione is one of the studios that I think have a lot of potential to become one of the best studios. the animation looked so fluid and high-detailed at the same time. and enjoyed the one-on-one fight scenes really.
- OST: it was good and really goes well with this show.
- Voice acting: Japanese VA's are amazing, they really worked awe…
Read at the sourceA_Madao
Ishura is an example of when you have a unique, fantastic idea, you started to draft it... and then... that's it... you started...
Same with this anime. Again, the idea is unique, but there is no clear plot, there is no clear end goal, the timeline of the story is chaotic, the characters' motives are shallow, and all of this ofc stops the story from going anywhere...
It is as if the author had this idea of 'what if we put a bunch of overpowered demon kings and heroes in one place and made them fight each other...' and then the idea stopped at that.
Anyway, the anime isn't bad; it could have actually been one of the best anime series if there was an actual plot. The visuals are stunning, the animation is so good, the music, the character design, etc., but... in simple words, the anime do…
Read at the sourceAeroGunz
“Ishura” is what happens when surface level writing meets a pretty solid idea.
This show is the perfect example of 2 things:
1. False advertising
2. Having lots of plot and almost no story at all.
Let’s start with the first point.
The first episode in any show is one of, and according to some, the most important. It has a simple, yet important function: it must aim to capture the audience's attention, establish characters, locations, set the tone for the rest of the series and, if the show will have an overarching plot, present the main goal for the main character. It’s a kind of a promise between the viewer and the show itself. Simple but by no means easy. A lot of shows struggle with this, not only anime.
In the case of “Ishura” the first episode lies to You in a big way. I will try t…
Read at the sourcePizzamorg
Ishura has this sprawling cast of characters, and is the rare example of a show that could have done with a little more exposition, to be honest. Despite dedicating a good half of the series just on establishing our characters, by the time the show was actually starting to move forwards in the back half of the season, I have to be honest I was pretty lost. They kept talking about some tournament or something, but in the end it ends up being more a political anime... I think? Just, keeping track of who was who, who was on whose side, what the motivations of each side were - let alone the basic rules of how this world even worked. Yeah I was barely clinging on, to be honest.
However, while that probably makes the show sound terrible, I want to make it clear, this complaint comes from a pos…
Read at the sourcefreyikari
To be honest the beginning was actually really good till about half of episodes. Other half was fast downhill. I dont mind how heros were shown but the story is bad. Author decided to pit one country against other and both of them have their champions but since the author decided outcome before anything started it become worse and worse. The difference between each country heros is GIGANTIC. Its like fight between big dog and small one. The scope of abilities makes watching it irritating. Im surprised in era of anime like Fate series you can actually made it this bad. Its just way to one-sided, not to tell that characters appear out of nowhere, few times i was wondering how the hell did he/they got there?
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Quick questionnaire:
- Do you like good action regardless of story?
- Do you like watching content like Rooster Teeth's Death Battle?
- Do you love polished, high-speed, bad-ass action cutscenes w/ sword and gunplay such as the ones from Devil May Cry?
If your answer is yes to all, then Ishura is an anime for you! Definitely a MUST WATCH for action-enjoyers!
Ishura is set in a world where the "True Demon King" was defeated. This common enemy united everyone for a common cause, but now that the Demon King is gone, nothing is keeping all the battle crazed-warriors and other dangerous creatures preoccupied. To maintain peace, Aureatia, the largest country in the world of Ishura, answers this problem by politically creating the perfect battlefield to have these national threats kill each oth…
Read at the sourceArchangelEST
Ishura is a greatly underrated isekai themed gore filled battle anime that surprises with amazing visuals.
Animation / Art / General Visuals - 9/10
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Ishura employs a slight 3D effect to its art, creating at times slightly unnatural visuals, but ultimately provides a superior visual quality to most other anime.
The animations and visual effects are great, leading to some amazing combat scenes. From magical cannons that evaporate entire city districts, to swordplay between masters of the art. It is quite impressive.
Furthermore, Ishura employs a large amount of gruesome gore. If you've ever wondered how it would look if someone melted from the inside out, as their eyeballs popped out, you're in luck. That and many other gruesome scenes will…
Read at the sourceJoexySun
Short review: Ishura is a good-solid show featuring a fun and compelling battle royale between Dark Souls style bosses and characters. What made it work for me aside from the great production is the substantial story progression and thematic development. I am giving it a 7.5/10. It could have been an easy 8/10 if not for the sparse middle section.
Expectation before watching: I knew nothing about the show or the light novel before watching the anime. I only had a vague sense about its generic isekai/fantasy setting which is the equivalent of toilet paper these days unless meaningfully differentiated from the run-of-the-mill stuff. I think it's fair to say that I had little expectations for it.
Actual experience: The 1st episode took me by surprise and hyped me for the rest of the show.…
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