Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
MitsotakiShogun
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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Ishura has a few weird things.
First thing, certain fights did not last long. It's one of the weird tropes where victory is decided in one or two exchanges. The excuses being, when there is a clear gap between two fighters' strengths, the fight would be settled quickly; and realistic fights, where both fighters go for the kill, don't go on for more than two or three exchanges. It's a very unpopular trope, obviously because we're all here to watch cool action of strong characters trading blows. Like imagine every boxing or MMA match always ends with a knockout in one exchange, no wrestle, no dodges, no guard, people would be bored of it quickly. Two characters we've spent multiple episodes being hyped up finally met, and their session ended in two blows. It's quite shocking ngl, because o…
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Ishura plunges viewers into a vibrantly chaotic world, freshly rid of its demon king, yet shrouded in mystery over the victor's identity. This premise sets the stage for a thrilling narrative, where candidates from different lands and realms vie for the coveted title of the true hero. The allure of Ishura lies in its adept fusion of myriad skills and the philosophical diversity it brings through its characters, blurring the lines between heroes and villains in an intriguing moral play.
Its presentation of main characters, deftly weaving their unique backgrounds and motivations into the fabric of its story. Despite the vast array of personalities, almost each character has been given enough depth and development to stand out, contributing significantly to the narrative's complexity and all…
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Ishura was a nice surprise in Winter 2024, with a bunch of heavy hitters, I really thought Ishura was gonna be another generic fantasy action show. but I was proven wrong.
The true demon king is dead, as they mention a 100 times, and now there's a bunch of people fighting for the title of "True Hero". the list of characters range from a isekai protagonist samurai, to a skeleton spearman, to a wyvern that can use guns and swords, and that doesn't even scratch the surface. There is no main character here, anyone can and will die.
as far as the animation goes, it's pretty good, the fights are choreographed well, there's clearly a nice animation budget. Which to be honest, I didn't expect from studio Passione, especially considering what types of shows they usually do. Their trademark fanser…
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Note: there are some minor spoilers
Although I have clear genres and type of entertainment I prefer and others I don’t and thus I don’t bother to check them much, I’m up to try different titles from time to time, especially if they have odd choices in storytelling, as I’m curious to see how they pull them off. That’s why recently I watched “Come and See”, which disregards certain elements and characters from its narrative and stretches some scenes for the sake of presentation of its crazy and horrifying view on war, and “My Dinner With André”, where the director just had the two actors play theatrical versions of themselves and write their own scripts and talk over a table for two hours.
Ishura is a title that stands out for a similar reason, it has odd narrative choices, though nothing…
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Ishura is probably the most unique action anime I’ve ever seen. A slow but rewarding burn that has one of the coolest premises you’ll find and an immense amount of worldbuilding. This was one of the best shows of Winter 2024 and it’s a shame it flew under the radar.
While not an expert in the field of battle royale anime, I’ve seen a few and Ishura stands head and shoulders above the rest. What makes it so good to me is the wide range of characters with unique abilities who are all very OP and have unique fighting styles. Additionally, there’s the perfect amount of characterisation for each member of the cast. By the time they’re all introduced it really feels like we’ve established a connection with them. Every character is set up with their own episode that shows us their motivations, t…
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The series gets off to a great start that really showcases the power and skill of a champion against a giant golem and placing them in the context of a world that is composed of fragile beings. Given the promise of a tournament featuring a set of characters like this one, it certainly set itself up for success.
…but it’s mostly downhill from there. There are some really good fights later into the series run as various otherworldly characters come into conflict with other powerful beings (many of whom would be participants in a future tournament that would necessarily pit them against one another anyway), where they really get to strut their stuff against calamities, sometimes in epic fashion.
However, that’s not the focus of most of this season. Instead, we focus in on a conflict betwee…
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Ishura - to fight to the bitter end, however who expected the ending to be just that?
Meatgrinder, aka Battle royale, is a trope/genre that was popularized by Mirai Nikki and the Koushun Takami manga with the identical title in its heyday. Each author has a different take on this type of genre, but basically it's about creating a situation with a large number of characters who for some reason must survive and reduce their numbers as the story progresses. So what makes the difference between a good Battle Royale and a bad Battle Royale? Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet and take a look at two shows: Jigokuraku (aka Hell's Paradise), which got an anime adaptation in 2023, and a new show called Ishura, which we were treated to this past 2024 season.
Ishura emerged as a web novel in…
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Ishura - A pseudo-Juuni Taisen, or a much closer reference, Record of Ragnarok?
At first glance, novelist Keiso's Ishura sounds exactly like what many of you would be similarly comparing this to: mangakas Shinya Umemura and Takummi Fukui's Shuumatsu no Walküre a.k.a Record of Ragnarok, and you would be right in the broad sense: fighters from all walks of life gathering together for a fated battle that would redeem the last man standing as the triumphant winner regarded as a Hero. But, where the action-fantasy elements are what make both Record of Ragnarok and Ishura regarded similarly, Ishura has a finite twist to the series that at least makes the foundation for a traditional battle royale and turning it into a high-stakes fight to the death...albeit with some hits and misses.
(Cue the…
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