Audience reviews
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xMazzy
Strongest exorcist isn’t slop. It isn’t even less than slop. It’s whatever is below that. Every. Single. Thing. About this anime doesn’t matter. Not the previous life. Not the side characters. Not the enemies. Not the stakes. Not the romance. All of it is trivial, and never matters.
You see a bad guy? No you don’t. He’s gone. You like that romance? Well we forgot that we had that. This persons super strong? That doesn’t matter anymore, and we forget. You want to see an epic fight? No you don’t. It’s over.
So what does it have…? Do you like an annoying side character that you forget the name of immediately that spends the entire anime complaining for no reason just to be told to shut up and get wiped from the writing? Well we have that. Do you like interesting enemies that have 7 seconds…
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This was the BEST anime that came out that year, and genuinely just a good anime even if you take the isekai element completely out of it.
You have a really strong guy who died in another world and got reincarnated into another one. But this isn’t somebody from the modern world getting transported into the past. Instead, you have someone from a mystical world, somewhat reminiscent of ancient Japan or ancient China, who was a powerful magician, died, and then gets reincarnated into a medieval-type world.
That’s a pretty interesting premise because you’re essentially going from one fantasy world to another rather than doing the same modern-day-to-medieval-world setup that isekai uses over and over again.
Another thing I really like is that the main character already has his powers and abi…
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I absolutely loved this anime and enjoyed every episode from start to finish. It offers a refreshing take on the isekai genre by focusing not only on action but also on strategy, politics, and character development. The main character is one of the best parts of the series—he is calm, intelligent, and incredibly powerful, yet he doesn’t constantly seek attention or act arrogantly. Instead, he carefully plans his moves and uses his knowledge and abilities in clever ways, which makes him much more interesting than the typical overpowered protagonist.
The magic system is unique and exciting, especially because it revolves around exorcism and spiritual techniques rather than ordinary fantasy magic. The world-building is also well done, introducing different kingdoms, noble families, and inter…
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TL:DR 1 out of 10, if you've seen the meme of the bunny girl getting vored, then you've seen all this generic, by the numbers, cookie cutter isekai has to offer.
The long version, though this garbage really doesn't deserve it. Generic looking Isekai protag #753641 gets merc'd in his own world for being too OP, then gets reincarnated into a new world with all his powers. No stakes, no tension, no learning anything important along the way. Every fight ends with the exact same @$-pull OP nonsense with the littlest semblance of a plot.
The rest of the cast may as well be window dressing, even the h3nt@i artists don't care about these nothing burgers. You'll forget their names by episode 3 and know them only by the bland ahh archetypes they fulfill.... poorly.
The music is nothing to writ…
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Before I started watching this show, I read several reviews about how bad it was. But I still persisted on watching it because I liked the plot and the whole Exorcist in Magic world thing. But that was a grave mistake. I should have listened to the reviewers.
Pro
+Good art and animation
+Decent Romance (with the yellow haired Slave)
Con
-Extremely bad plot development
-Extremely bad world building and magic system
-One of the worst climax I had witnessed Now, this review is mostly just my ranting rather than a proper review. I just finished the show and I just couldn't hold back myself from criticizing it. It's probably because I went against the public opinion to watch this series because I liked the settings. But was disappointed in the end. I'll try my best to avoid major spoilers (Bu…
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Hi guys! I have never written a review on any of the animes I've watched. But, I have to write about this thing because I do not want anyone to see this idiotic piece of trash. The beginning was well and good. But as the story progressed, it became more and more senseless. I am here after watching the 8th episode. It was the worst ever episode of any anime I have watched till now. The MC is idiotic and has no basic sense at all. It feels like watching a toddler trying to solve algebra problems. He is a reincarnate but still has no IQ at all. Another major problem is story is boring and has no progress at all. A whole season is just wasted trying to do nonsensical work. On the outside, it may look like OP MC is enough for us to watch this anime, but on the inside, even OP MC could not save…
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An anime with a lot of potential
Plot: 6/10
Mc was an ultra powerfull excorcist that got killed in his hunt for power after getting jumped by everybody so he got reincarnated in another world as a noble and his goal is to live a peacefull life but we all know if he had succeded there wouldn't be an anime, after some events he joins the academy, becomes friends with the hero and has to constantly protect her from demon and human assasins. I don't want to spoil anything else but the story showed a lot of promise and if it ever gets a season 2 you shouldn't miss it.
Animation: 7/10
The animation is very good and the character designs are alr
Characters: 6/10
MC, he is your average mc but the ending did make his story somewhat interesting
red haired girl, rare occasion of a character not be…
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Overall it was ok, but it felt disjointed. I did not get the point of going to school if the MC is going to be out and about solving mysteries and problems. The school part makes no sense if they are not actually attending school, then they keep introducing characters left and right, so it makes the story even more convoluted and all over the place!!!! Maybe the writer suffers from ADD and in the middle of writing he saw a "squirrel" and lost the train of thoughts in between. These stories need to be more focused...I know it is just anime, but still there is no reason to put trash out there when the story could have been good since the actual main idea was kinda great. Sadly, I don't think I will be watching the sequel, if any. Hope you enjoy it more than I did!
Read at the sourceDrakestalker
I see that the One Punch Man shpiel has become hugely popular lately. Truth be told, it’s 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 – for whatever reason, whether by accident or design, theirs or someone else’s, 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. He believed 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 anyt…
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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 contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal.
Character development is another noteworthy aspect of the anime. Th…
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This show is easily one of the most underrated anime of all time. It really is damn good. I think a lot of folks write it off early because it's isekai and with a harem theme (two of my favs to be fair), but that aside- it is extremely well executed and is unique enough to be its own.
The short premise of the show is that Haryushi Kuga is the most powerful and OP mofo ever, and he is reincarnated into this world as Seika. Luckily, nearly all his abilities/magic carry through to this world too, so yeah he is an absolute badass. But he's also trying to not meet the same fate as his old life- so he tries to enjoy the mundane life as much as possible without showing off his powers. He does this by manipulating people and events so he doesn't stand out. Some of it is pretty clever. However, Se…
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I really liked this anime for a variety of reasons. Some of them (while keeping at as short as possible, considering no one likes to read long reviews, including me) are: (I KNOW THIS LOOKS LONG, BUT IT IS IN POINT FORM)
1. It is not the generic isekai that you see all the time.
2. The protagonist actually has some personality compared to all those same old cliche isekai protagonists.
3. This anime actually has some plot, while keeping some of the isekai trademarks alive (academy, demons, adventuring, dungeons, magic, elves and dwarves, etc.)
4. The anime has good pacing, and does not always rely on "the power of friendship" but friendship is an important part of the show
5. The protagonist is not a complete perv, but there is still possibility of there being a harem (I have not read the…
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This is a hidden gem. The story implement with Eastern style magic is a great blend with the Medieval Fantasy magic. The story, oh my gosh the story was an instant hit for me. Sure, it's the same trope with the MC being overpowered but this absolutely slaps. I loved every minute of this show and will die on a hill recommending it to those with a taste for Magical Fantasy. I won't go into spoilers, but it makes sense why the MC is the way he is with his previous life and how he connects with the other characters. That much I can appreciate as well as the depth of the world building. I cannot give this show enough of a praise. To those who dislike this show, I can see why but to me it just hits. This is the type of Isekai I've been waiting for.
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Yes it's another Isekai western fantasy anime fresh from the assembly line. We have the same recycled tropes here. Overpowered protagonist with zero personality who behaves like a child, even with a whole lifetime of experience. Harem. Magic School. Hero. Demon King. Ham-fisted demon or elf racism moralizing. No clear oveararching conflict, plot, or antagonist because it's designed for only one season, with a vague cliffhanger at the end in case it gets popular enough for a sequel. The gimmick of this particular isekai anime is right in the name. He's an exorcist of Japanese lore, so he can do all the exorcist stuff like throw paper talismans and summon ayakashi monsters. The battles and spell effects are actually the most impressive part of the anime. Unfortunately, they are wasted on sho…
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This anime is proof that good Isekai shows exist.
the rest of the review is a story about a shirt so MyAnimeList's pointless review restrictions system let's me publish this review:
Let's start, and end, with the shirts. Dressing is a big deal to me -- ever since I (a) became single, and (b) lost 60 pounds, I've become something of a clotheshorse. I don't know the etymology of that expression, but it's such a neat word I wanted to use it. (Am I like a sawhorse, but for clothing instead of sawing?)
At any rate, I've started shopping at the smallest, snottiest, exclusiviest (I know, not a word) little men's boutiques I can find. At first I was content merely having the guys at Nordstrom all know me by name (and call me when they got a new season's worth of fashions), but that was merely a…
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Misfit of the Demo... Magic Academy, aka. Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki, copies story and character arcs from a dozen different highly rated anime, and surprisingly, manages to sew them all together into a solid, coherent show that stands on its own two feet.
Despite bringing next to nothing new or unique to the table, there's a lot to love about an anime that reminds you of the best parts of good shows from the past.
Animation / Art / General Visuals - 8/10
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The show looks pretty nice. The animations are nothing to write home about, but the art is nice and clean, setting and backgrounds are solid, and magical effects can even be called straight up good.
Combat coordination in regards to physical combat is lackluster, but magical ef…
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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. I…
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I’ll 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 MC’s personality. The fact he’s 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 the fate 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…
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The anime version of “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.”
Winter 2023 marks the truly historical moment when the anime industry has finally figured out how to make generic isekai that isn’t 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 Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court” is the first-ever isekai novel. It’s nothing but a meme, yet that novel and this anime have fundamentally the same premise. Take a cliched fantasy setting, add a protagonist that normally belon…
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Another day, another mediocre Isekai...how many of these must we trough our way through before these average shows are the bane of the AniManga industry as it is today, being oversaturated with shit like these?
Novelist Kiichi Kosuzu's Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki a.k.a The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World, is exactly what it sounds like: the same dumbass power fantasy Isekai that you've seen a thousand times over, wondering why does Japan love the hell about shit like these that the rest of the world know not of its demise. Unfortunately, being people that don't dictate how the AniManga industry works, we the audience only have one thing to do: watch or drop the shows, that's the best to give a teeny fraction of our distaste for generic Isekai.
Let's cut t…
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