Audience reviews
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starfarts
This anime is a case study in how to spend 24 episodes telling a grand-scope story only to get nowhere in the end. Is it worth spending all that time only to have no finale? No. Absolutely not. There are some stories worth experiencing just for the ride itself, but there are others where every single passage builds to a grand showdown/big reveal/epic sacrifice/whatever only to completely abandon that idea in favor of sequel baiting; here, there is no sequel and won't ever be one, so the entire anime is a pointless endeavor from the outset.
I'm entirely serious when I say that all 24 episodes (to the very last moment) work tirelessly to construct a foundation of mammoth proportions. There are so many side plots and interesting characters built up but 100% of them are unresolved in the end-…
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Story: 5/10
in the beginning of the story it makes no sense you are left with confusion, its about a lazy guy (Ryner) who likes to take afternoon naps and girl (Ferris) who are strong with swords both of them goes to a journey to collect hero relics, then she discover that Ryner got the Alpha Stigma ( you will get bored from hearing the name ).
The story was not direct in one direction it kept going back and forth to all directions, and the hero Ryner every ep. he goes with another kingdom to fight another Kingdom...... and thats all about the story.
Art: 7/10
The colors of the costumes and the eyes of Alpha Stigma was good other than that it was ok.
The artwork could have been better with the magic art.
Sound:5/10
Opening theme and the ending was Meh.. was not thrilling at all, even t…
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From the title itself, you must have figured out that the anime "Legend of the Legendary Heroes" tries too hard.
I was sucked into watching this anime over a couple other I had on my mind because of its setting. I really like the kingdom setting where is conflict between the different nations as well as inside one empire. The Legend of the Legendary Heroes is just that.
The idea for the series, while nothing original, is really intriguing. But the execution was in one word - BAD.
I will divide this review into two parts, the good and the bad of the anime.
BAD :
Nothing is explained : Most of the important details are never explained and some are at the end of the series which isn't of any use. This leads to confusion and plot holes which leads to a lot of people just dropping the an…
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*Everybody who reads this: PLEASE understand that this is my opinion, and even though you might not agree, I have an opinion too, and I would like it to be respected, just how you expect to have your opinion respected. Just because I thought that something was better than you thought or worse than you thought, doesn't mean that I did a "Bad review". If I did a "Bad Review" than I wouldn't have cared to make a review in the firstplace. Also, I can understand if I might have said something that offended you, upset you, or whatever, but I literally can't quite help that. I certainly can make a review that deserves "Constructive Criticism", but I certainly don't intend on EVER making a "Bad Review" of anything. Anyway, rant over. Onto another review.
First off, let me clarify the fact that th…
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This is the very first anime that has inspired me to write a review, and I have watched MANY anime over the years. It isn't necessarily the best anime I have watched nor is it my favorite, but despite this fact it was one of the more compelling and intriguing series that I have watched. This is very surprising to me, because I found many flaws in the way it was executed.
Densetsu's first flaw, and arguably its largest is the pacing of the story. For the first half of the anime not much happens. The anime comes off as cliche, repetitive. Ryner, the male lead of this anime is lazy, and whines about having to do work, Ferris is the emotionless female companion that is there to keep Ryner in line. Whenever Ryner is lazy she gives him a good hit over the head. Both characters seem bland, and…
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Let's get this out of the way first. The name. Legend of the legendary heroes? It must be a translation mistake right? I'm sure no one would call out the translators if it was just shortened to Legendary Heroes.
So a couple years ago I got the entire series for FREE on itunes. Thats right folks it didn't even cost me a dime. Like any anime fan I downloaded it without a second thought, I didn't even look at the summary. But after 15 minutes of the first episode I turned off my computer and walked away, never turning back to see the rest of the series. Lesson learned from this - there was a reason why this series was for free.
But lo and behold! Years later I find it on Netflix. It's like this series haunts me!! This time I watched the whole thing.
Animation
It's plain! it's like a cardbo…
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I often think that as long as I know what to expect from a show, it couldn’t disappoint me. First impressions from the title alone gave a sense it was trying too hard to be epic, but that didn’t matter since I expected “Legend of the Legendary Heroes” to be a fun, clichéd romp. But instead of creating a brainless fantasy flick for dumb people like myself, the show adopts a taste for complexities with writing that leaves a bad taste.
The story opens with two of the three main characters, the wizard Ryner and the knight Ferris, as they journey across the continent of Menoris in search of powerful Hero Relics to aid our third main character, the High King of Roland, Sion. The lazy Ryner and steadfast Ferris aren’t anything beyond that in the first episode, with the only noticeable interplay…
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The synopsis for this anime really does it no justice, there is much more going on then them just searching for relics. Honestly, the relic searching did not really last all that long. One thing that stood out to me in this anime is it was actually very funny, there should have been a comedy genre added, however, comedy was not the only thing that caught my attention.
The premise of the story could seem a bit cliche, there are quite a few other anime where the main has an incredible power and has to overcome the effects of a past that held many hardships due to this power, but nonetheless this anime was still pretty great. It was enjoyable to see the hardships that Ryner had endured throughout his life and how he was able to overcome them. Also, they put quite a bit of back story on the…
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With a combination of ridiculous titles and magical incantations, Denyuuden may look like a turn-off; nevertheless, the series does deserve more respect than its underrated status. Although the reception of this almost-cliché fantasy story was rather poor, the show does give off its unique flare here and there.
The plot was not spectacular. For people familiar with Arthurian legends and LOTR, Denyuuden pales by comparison. It isn't the first time magic, warring states, corruption and the battle between GOOD & EVIL appeared in text, on stage, or on screen –– RIGHT? But it was not completely unoriginal, for I liked how the forces of GOOD and EVIL were relativistic: not one character acted purely benevolent or malevolent; they had their individual reasons to be. I give the plot a 7/10.
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Also known as Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu, an anime with a silly name if ever there was one. Now where to begin with this one? Densetsu starts off pretty straightforward- a magical fantasy with sword fights, a quest for powerful items, blah dee blah blah, been there, done that. Nothing new. However, I have to admit that my expectations were soon blown out of the water when the show escalated into something much darker and much more ambitious than what it first seemed. To anybody who starts off the series all I can say is watch until episode three before you decide whether to watch it or not.
There's quite a bit of mood-swinging involved where one moment you'll be laughing at the lighthearted talk and the next you'll be watching a bloodbath. The series has its high and low points in its…
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Anger, sorrow, hatred, despair, happiness…regardless if you are a human or a monster, these are emotions that everyone feels. What is a monster? The ones who are born unique to others and have no say, or the ones who hunt them down and kill them due to fear of being overpowered?
The title of this anime in English translates to “The Legend of the legendary heroes”, which is a very relevant and fitting name for this anime. It is quite simple and at the same time quite complex. After watching just a few episodes you will understand the meaning, but what I do recommend is that as you are watching try to figure out the multiple meanings of this anime title, and try not to just categorize this anime title as a “simple one”. Now to begin the adventure of the legendary heroes!
The story starts o…
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The Legend of the Legendary Heroes is a surprising show in that it has quite a bit to offer that one most likely wouldn't have expected on a quick glance. On the surface it is a typical shounen action anime involving magical attacks and a search for mystical objects, and to some extent that is true. However, once the story begins unraveling, and it happens pretty quickly, Legendary Heroes shows that it has much more to offer than fighting and quirky antics.
The show starts off in the middle of the protagonist's, Ryner Lute, journey for the "Relics of Heroes," a mysterious collection of artifacts that he and his reluctant partner Ferris Eris have been tasked to find and collect. While these artifacts are supposedly powerful and destructive, Ryner wants to use them to create a world full of…
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Titles are essential in most forms of entertainment in order to draw attention. Titles, however, can also be misleading. Such was the case for me and the anime series entitled The Legend of the Legendary Heroes. It may be have been just me, but for some reason I did not find the title to be particularly appealing and it certainly did not paint an image that seemed interesting to me—it felt too simple, too exaggerated. Then again, titles can be misleading.
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes is a fantasy piece—a tale of magic and war in land inspired by Europe during the Middle Ages. It deals with Feudal Warfare, more or less. Its focus lies in a number of characters, each taking up a particular role in shaping the world that they reside in. The Roland Empire is the country brought into our…
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The End
In this world there are many legends. The legend of Zelda, the legend of Excalibur, the legend of leisure suit Larry. Likewise it also isn’t usual for many Legends to carry hero in their titles; Legend of Condor heroes and the legend of Galactic heroes are two good examples of this particular trend. However, this series I’m about to review (in my now trademarked half-assed style) does what very few series before have dared to do. It gives itself a name so damn awesome you’ll cream yourself every time you think about it. Welcome to Legend of the Legendary Heroes (DenYuDen!).
Characters
With a name as awesome as this, the story has to be good. I'm guessing probably full of action, epic battles, great characters and manri men. Well, if you (like me) thought that was the case you c…
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These days we often misuse words in ways that sometimes don't make sense. Take "epic" for example, and think about all of the occasions where the term has been applied as a colloquialism that simply means "I enjoyed it" , "it was very good", or some other sentiment along those lines. It's actually surprising how many people don't know the meaning or usage of the word, but rather than comment on the failure of education systems, let's have a look at how "epic" applies to an anime like Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu (or The Legend of the Legendary Heroes, whatever floats your boat).
The original eleven volume light novel series by Kagami Takaya was published in Dragon Magazine from February 2002 until October 2006 and has spawned a sequel (The Legend of the Great Heroes of Legend), and two…
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The unique (and corny) name is what got my interest in this anime. I read the description looking forward to a great plot that contained fantasy and adventure, but it ended up with trite comedy, disappointment and magic tricks.
Story: 6/10
General Scenario:
The beginning (first two episodes) was dare I say, terrible? It's most likely to turn viewers off leaving them to think "I'll pass". It jumps around, confusing the viewer instead of being intriguing. The story contains Ryner Lute being a lazy student and Ryner as well as Ferris searching for relics. It's much more than that but unfortunately it doesn't evolve everything it introduces. For example: What happened to the people of the land that was conquered by Roland? There was not a significant follow up. How about God's Eye group (th…
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'Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu (Legend of the Legendary Heroes)' is a medieval fantasy adventure about Ryner Lute, a social outcast born with powerful magic eyes, and his friend the new king Sion Astral's quest to end all wars.
Story/Character:
It's impossible to watch this show without being reminded of similar themed series. For example, the magical medieval setting of 'Scrapped Princess', art style of 'Koukaku no Regios', magic eyes of 'Code Geass', and knighthood and characters of 'Fate/stay night". However, this show had the mother of all premises by blending all the best qualities from such series with an interesting mission of collecting "Hero's Relics".
With such a cool mix of setting, characters, and items, we could've expected a captivating epic adventure. What we actually got…
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Densetsu no yuusha no Densetsu(The legend of the legendary heroes) seems to be very good at leaving bad first impressions. I mean, just by looking at the name, generic character designs, boring looking synopsis and a badly done first episode, it is very easy to dismiss the series as an uninteresting fantasy based around the same old beaten-to-the-death ideas. But here's the thing, although the name suggests otherwise, deep down Denyuden is a charming series which knows how to take itself seriously.
Based on a novel series which was published in 2002, Denyuden is a story of Ryner Lute, a lazy guy who wants nothing more than to sleep for ten thousand years, and his relationship with his best friend, Sion Astal, an idealist king who finds himself facing the harsh reality of the world. The st…
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[Edit Part A: This original review was written on the basis of what I have seen up until episode 18 and around that episode the anime had two options 1. stick with the original novel, which has a sequel to it and continue with it or 2. going for an "anime-only" ending with 8 episodes to spare (26 episodes). I would recommend not to read Edit Part B at the end of the original review, unless you want to.]
Okay I admit, the title is a bit... I mean it's really something that can put you off. Add to that, a very very ordinary first episode definitely led many to have a thought such as "Oh! Okay. Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu (Legend of the Legendary Heroes). I will watch it later." or most likely, 'Meh, it's definitely not my type." And yes, I can tell that with the number of people actually…
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Enter a world of magic & sword fights, corrupt nobles & warring kingdoms.
Meet Sion Astal: his father was a noble and his mother a "commoner." After a twist of fate he ends up taking over the throne and is determined to change the Kingdom of Roland for the better.
It sounds very cliche at this point and all (and there's no reason why one wouldn't think that) but don't let that turn you off.
The anime keeps it happy and fun be following the journey of Ryner Lute and Ferris Eris whom -under Sion's orders- are on a "secret mission" to seek out the Legendary Hero relics in the name of "world peace"! Or something like that.
Again, it might sound cliche but the fact that Ryner and Ferris were forced to work together and each have their personal quirks make all of their interactions so amusing…
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