Audience reviews
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pinkaze
It's unique in the sense that it's not a "reincarnated into a villainess" but rather villainess reborn to her younger self.
Some people found that premise refreshing, but to be honest, for the first few episodes, all I could think of was she didn't deserve the second chance lol.
Other than that, i have no other problems. It's a feel good anime like the other villainess ones. It's good but not super unique. I've watched a lot of villainess anime by now so I'm used to the common tropes. But i still found this quite enjoyable.
I like the comedy that arises from the misunderstandings that she is a genius. There are plenty of moments that gave me a good laugh.
All in all, it is a fun watch.
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This series immediately caught my attention with its intriguing premise. From the very first episode, I found myself drawn in by the setup and the promise of a story that revolves around themes of character redemption. I’ve seen this kind of “going back in time” concept used before, and more often than not, those stories tend to collapse under their own weight as they progress. That expectation had me a bit cautious, but this show quickly proved that it was handling the idea with far more skill and nuance than most.
What makes this series stand out is the way it executes its time-reset concept through both its storytelling and its characters. Watching the main character navigate each situation feels engaging, and there’s a genuine sense of growth woven into the narrative, although sometim…
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Tearmoon Empire begins with a clever satirical premise—what if Marie Antoinette got a second chance at life, but only to save her own neck? That’s the situation Princess Mia finds herself in, after being executed by revolutionaries and waking up in her younger body. Her attempts to selfishly avoid her future fate are hilariously misinterpreted as acts of wisdom and kindness, setting off a chain of events that reshape the empire around her. The series plays this twist for comedy, leaning more toward light satire than serious political drama.
The comedy is quite enjoyable and often smart, but it comes at a cost. While the world-building is solid and hints at deeper systemic issues within the empire, the anime simplifies much of what the light novel explores with more nuance. Some character…
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Yet another drop in the reincarnation/time travel/Akuyaku Reijou barrel of shows which grows increasingly large with every season. Tearmoon Empire primarily suffers from an overwhelming lack of focus in what exactly it wants to do as well as an extremely weak leading character.
We follow Mia Tearmoon, a haughty princess who is executed due to a revolution brought upon poor leadership from the noble ruling class. She returns to her past self along with a magic diary containing her memories from the revolution as well as her years in solitary confinement. The course of the story follows Mia as she makes attempts to fix her kingdom and improve her social standing as to avoid her ultimate demise at the guillotine.
This is all well and good but Tearmoon Empire made an interesting decision w…
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The first episode of this, in particular, was a tour de force of exactly how to set up a show like this. After a bunch of reincarnation shows that fumble the beginning -- looking at you, Solo Leveling -- it was wonderful to watch this one. Not overstaying the before-the-hook, a good use of flashbacks later for the bits we need, strong character interactions that show us what to expect going forward, etc.
Then it does a great job of Mia trying her best to fix stuff, but not really knowing how to do that, but having others comedically misunderstand her in a way that works well. The extra "they beheaded me!" part works well for turning what could have been a generic "oh look, another elite school" setting into something enjoyable. Even little things like her joining the riding club because s…
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I have not read the manga so this is strictly my perspective from the anime.
If you are a fan of the reformed villainess genre this is most likely up your alley.
The story is not trying to set it's self above or apart from the rest of it's genre it is simply a fun, lighthearted villainess story with elements of Dr. Elise, I Shall Survive Using Potions, and 80,000 Gold in Another World that fans of the genre will enjoy.
This is not intended to be deeply emotional or complex; it is intended to make to laugh at the antics, follies, and misunderstandings of the characters as our villainess does everything she can to try and change her fate.
It has no bad language, nsfw, or fanservice; it does however have an adorable budding romance and I really hope it gets another season.
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If the Tearmoon Kingdom novel series is a 10/10, then I'd give the anime adaption a 5/10, thus the score.
Seriously, I haven't seen such a bad adaptation that tries to adapt faithfully to the novels. Indeed, the anime only covers two volumes, and it covers every single story point. However--and I am absolutely shocked--the anime still just sucks so much.
If I had to describe one thing about this show, it'd be cheap. It's not just the obvious telltale signs too, but down to the roots of the show. First of all, is the art. The art is extremely generic. I won't really go into Silver Link, the studio that animated this, but damn does this show's art style look like the most generic and boring isekai anime ever. But it's not just generic, it's also terrible. Each character looks the same, asi…
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What you see is what you get. This show revolves around its gimmick that Mia is acting selfishly and childishly to prevent dying again and people misunderstand her and think she’s some kind of mastermind. This moves all of the comedy and plot progression forward, and gets a bit stale by the end. While Mia does get some character development from the relationships she gains, because everything revolves around the premise that Mia happens to do the right thing by accident, she remains largely the same by the end of the show. Normally this wouldn’t matter too much for a strict comedy, but the anime handles its plot seriously enough to where Mia’s ineptitude comes off as annoying when there are high stakes.
It’s not bad, and if the synopsis sounds appealing to you I say go for it, but persona…
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There have been a lot of these lately, usually the plot is reincarnated into an Otome Game as the villainess and trying to avoid the doom ending using the knowledge of the game, here however the twist is that the 'villainess' reincarnates back into herself six years before she meets her own doom with nothing but her memories and her diary of the intervening years to help her avoid her fate.
I will say that because this current trope hasn't been overdone, I do find myself enjoying these types of series, the only issue I've had with most of them is that in most cases, they start strong, but then tend to lose their way, usually ending with you feeling unsatisfied with how it ended.
This is in my opinion one of the better entries in the genre, while it doesn't do too much special and certain…
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The show is really a mixed bag. From the get-go I found it quite hard to believe Mia should be behaving in such a childish and immature way when she returned back to her 12 year-old self. She went through 3 years of horrible suffering imprisoned in horrible conditions before getting killed, yet she still acts like a kid who seems to be trying to avoid death by guillotine the same way a kid tries to avoid eating his vegetables. There is no intense fear or trauma, or anything that would really be ingrained in someone after such long suffering. I’ve been personally told that in the story (light novel?) she has selective memory or slight amnesia after going back in time, but not only does the anime not explain that in any way, it’s very hard to believe that kind of setting when she clearly can…
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Summary: recommended only if you have not read novel.
It was one of my highly expected show this season, after Frieren, Apothecary, and Shangfron. Unlike other time slip stories, MC does not try to be good but behaves selfish to avoid beheading. However it is perfectly misunderstood by other characters to bring the best result. Narration and personified guillotine (from comicalized one) gives more fun to those situations.
The show itself is funny enough, above average. However referring to original novel, animated part is only beginning and more chapters are coming. Animation rushed too much to finish it within one cour, so we're missing more serious stories behind the curtain. Also some of heroine's selfish thoughts and actions were omitted. So if you want to see the full story, I stron…
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It tells the story of the 20-year-old princess Mia who was sentenced to death and was reborn as a 12-year-old cute loli after being beheaded. To avoid making the same mistakes again, Mia was determined to change the past and try her best to avoid the choice that would lead to the guillotine. This selfish move ended up being praised by everyone, and they all said, "It is truly the wisdom of the empire." It is amazing. Misunderstanding! The highlight of this animation is that Mia often shows various cute expressions and exaggerated facial expressions when facing difficult choices and challenges, which adds a lot of interest to the animation.
This animation is a typical time travel show, but unlike others, the protagonist Mia did not acquire any special abilities or skills, only a blood-stai…
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In an era of increasingly frequent Villainess adaptations, tearmoon is easily one of the best. It’s got one of the more unique premises in the genre and doesn’t take itself too seriously, making for a really funny and relaxing watch.
Tearmoon Empire is a little different from most villainess stories. Instead of an isekai, we’ve got a time travel/do over style set up inspired by the French Revolution where the MC, Mia, is executed for failing to properly manage her kingdom and gets a second chance at life. She wants to make sure she doesn’t get executed again and her kingdom doesn’t fall into ruin, but not because she’s a changed person, she just doesn’t want to die again. Mia is purely out for self preservation and to avoid the pain she went through at the end of her last life. I found th…
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The series is very entertaining, mostly due to the fact that Mia does everything possible to avoid ending up on the guillotine for the second time and although her intentions are very selfish and convenient for her, others do not see it that way and think that He does it for the common good or for his kingdom. In case they misinterpret Mia's intentions in the right way
I must admit that before the series ended I started reading the manga and there are some things that are skipped, such as the appearance of certain characters, apart from that I feel that Mia's expressions look better in the manga, I feel that she is more serious . a comparison that in the anime is more comical. If you like comedy series, this is the ideal one. I don't recommend it 100% because there are some things that ar…
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This is my first ever review here, I would try my best to avoid spoilers
Coming into Tearmoon Empire, I wasn't sure what to expect. Reincarnation fantasy with shades of French Revolution satire? It sounded like a recipe for either campy melodrama or heavy-handed political allegory. But, to my pleasant surprise, Tearmoon Empire turned out to be a delightfully engaging blend of humor, intrigue, and genuine character growth.
The premise is intriguing: Princess Mia, executed for her opulent lifestyle and obliviousness to her people's plight, gets a do-over eight years in the past. Now a pre-teen, she has a second chance to avoid her empire's downfall and, hopefully, become a better ruler. Mia, however, is far from a saint. She's still vain, manipulative, and prone to indulging her sweet too…
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An anime masterpiece! With a flawless blend of gripping storytelling, breathtaking animation, and a resonant soundtrack, this series earns a solid 10/10. Its profound exploration of themes and impeccable pacing make it a must-watch. In conclusion, this anime is a triumph in every sense of the word. It is an immersive journey that transcends the medium's boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of its audience. With its compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and emotional resonance, it is a 10/10 masterpiece that stands as a shining example of what anime can achieve. Do yourself a favor and dive headfirst into this extraordinary world – you won't regret it.
10/10
Watching Rankings (Portnoy inspired & A Huang Teizan Original)
10 – God’s penmanship, PEAK
9 – Must-watch.…
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(There is only a minor "spoiler" ahead but nothing concrete.)
Ever since Bakarina (especially the second season) it feels like Anime where the Main Heroine who is going to die because she's a bad person becomes good because someone other got reincarnated in their bodies and want to change their fate seems to be quite popular (you can find way more of such stories in Manga and Manwha). So especially if you saw some Anime of those kind, you may ask yourself "So why should I watch another one of those? Isn't it the same as always?" - So let me answer: "No, not at all!"
There are some mayor things which make this Anime so enjoyable and create enough differences to other stories like that.
The very very first thing even before the first is the fact that there is no reincarnation of an Isekai-t…
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Plot
Rich entitled princess is executed by a guillotine after a violent revolution. She wakes up in the past, when she was just ten years old, along with her diary of the full record of future events. Now, she must try to change the cruel fate of guillotine and stop the revolution before it ever begins. However, many of her selfish actions, are misunderstood by others as some genius 4D chess moves, gaining her the title "wisdom of the empire".
Review
The hook itself is not exactly new. We have seen this "falling upwards" trope many times in the past. Buggy from OnePiece or Ainz from OverLord or Shadow from The Eminence in Shadow. All of these characters are misunderstood by their underlings as some great genius with infinite wisdom who think 1000 years ahead. Our MC is also pretty simila…
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These days, reincarnation stories are a dime a dozen. They've become especially prevalent in the light novel scene, and seriously, so many of them are just bad, generic power fantasy isekai that are there to pander to the lowest common denominator. Luckily, while Tearmoon Empire is yet another reincarnation story, its not an isekai, instead taking inspiration from the tale of Marie Antoinette and asking the question "What if a Marie Antoinette proxy had the chance to go back in time and remedy her mistakes?" And thus, with this, Tearmoon Empire is born...though if my rating didn't clue you in, a good idea is nothing if you don't execute it well, and in all honesty, Tearmoon Empire got off to a good start, but just became more and more generic by the end.
20-year-old Mia Luna Tearmoon is s…
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Tearmoon Empire - Simply put, Princess Mia Luna Tearmoon is a supporting MVP, and her VA, Sumire Uesaka, is a riot who guillotines the show with absolute precision!
I have heard of novelist Nozomu Mochitsuki's Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari a.k.a Tearmoon Empire, but like with all things related to real life, I just didn't get the time proper to actually sit down and read the LN, much less the manga adaptation of it. That is, until Silver Link's adaptation this year came around this season, which gave me the perfect chance to experience the LN/manga in anime form, and I have to say that despite the clash of similar themed works, it delivered on so many levels, that this is hands down one of the best non-attention-grabbing low-key shows of Fall 2023.
The one thing that you should be aware of…
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