No.8378
This OP is really great, but I'm not so sure how I feel about the English ED... Feels a bit out of place.
No.8385
>>8377In a way I'm reminded of Lodoss, but it's also a bit different with the MC being a more neutral-evil being. While the party in Lodoss were a bunch of straight-shot heroes. The second episode kept a similar tune to the first though, although there was some exposition that probably was a bit more than necessary. The OP character concealing his power is something I'm always up for and Clevatess' insistence on concealing himself until he's solidified his position leads the way to having something along those lines. Although it's somewhat of a constraint by necessity, isn't it? Based on the opening scene in Ep1 there really shouldn't be anything in the human world that can stand up to Clevatess.
No.8387
>>8386He... didn't really turn into a teen boy did he? The form looked to be based on a woman and he doesn't at all act like a teen boy stand-in. He's acting exactly as he should for a scheming demon-lord.
No.8388
>>8387Well, gender doesn't matter that much. It's the same premise.
No.8393
>>8386How else does a giant beast blend in with the humans to raise a human baby...
Just his body is that of the last person he saw holding the baby, his personality is still him.
No.8395
>>8388It’s not the same premise because he’s not acting the part of teen boy with superpowers. Cleverness remains a very standout person in society through his behavior and mannerisms. You assumed one thing when you saw him transform and then from there you never let that assumption go even when it wasn’t going the natural route such a progression would take.
No.8694
>>8643It's really tickling that little fantasy itch I've been having. Clevatess being a devious little fiend helps too. Even though he's got somewhat of a conscious, it's not that evident or much of an impediment towards his goals. The hero being the more strong willed and convicted of the party works out well for me.
Seeing her struggle for this and the last episode has been pretty nice since it shows her limits even as an immortal and the creative ways she overcomes them. The one flaw this anime has so far is that it's making me wait each week for the next ep, since it's got such great cliffhangers that keep you hooked episode after episode. Even if it doesn't end up being
the best anime of the season, it'll certainly be one of the ones I enjoyed the most during it.
No.8718
I have no idea why beyond the bait and switch they're still doing things like reproducing analog photography's camera jitter.
No.9203
>>9202she still looks pretty beat up
No.9407
>>9349>a female armorThat sure doesn't look like armor...
Also with each episode this is feeling more DnD campaign inspired with each episode.
No.9605
I really like the show so far
Impressive how it can manage so much tension when one of the main characters is well, Clevatess
Though jesus the exposition is clunky
No.9608
>>9604I really like the idea that magic is a new discovery that changes society and war, similar to gunpowder and industrial production. I really don't want the main characters to easily overcome the foes and for this to be a central struggle in the story.
No.9610
>>9608Yeah,
Clevatess getting trapped in the blood prison was something I was not anticipating at all. My dumb OP isekai brain thought
Clevatess was going to jump in and kill or ward-off all the Boelate army.Every episode of this show has me excited for the next episode to release. Great show.
Unrelated but loved this first shot in the latest episode.
No.9788
That shot where Alicia gets swarmed by bugs was fucking brutal
Also I love all the explosion sound effects in this episode, they sound really classic like they came straight from gundam or something
No.10117
>>10039Yeah 12 episodes runs are becoming more and more common I think
I hope that when this run is done they immediately move onto production of season 2 and not get stuck in production hell or mess about trying to make a film adaptation
No.10119
>>10039I miss the 56+ episode epics we used to get. They do 12 now for most shows because everything is on a short term basis in the name of profits.
No.10491
>>10425>>10444Despite the short season I am enjoying the pacing. It's a bit fast but keeps story centered around action and the main story should hopefully end in a decent spot.
No.10495
>>10119helck did this, but it was kinda bad
No.10733
>>10495helk was 24 episodes and it was also very good
No.10745
How are they going to wrap this up in just one episode?
It feels like the ending is either going to be rushed and messy or end with sequel bait.
No.10937
>>10933YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
No.10938
This show had a unique blend of traditionalist and modern animation but personally I don't think it landed.
No.10940
>>10939>I'm guessing second season will mostly be within the walls of the Royal palace, contrary to season one's adventure-esque storylineOn one hand that sounds like a great use of Klen's character, but on the other hand that setting would probably lead to story developments coming through revelations rather than character actions, and the show has great characters but clunky exposition
I am very glad a second season has been confirmed regardless
No.10941
>>10940Yeah, I'm worried it might turn into your run-of-the-mill isekai highschool show...