Nanatsu no Taizai: Seisen no Shirushi

Hawk is a nice guy-Gilthunder First of all,the title "Seisen no Shirushi" or "Sign of Holy War" is pretty misleading,there's whatsoever not enough content that does justice to the hype the title created,unless we pay attention to extra couple of minutes here and there,secondly it would be wrong to call it a sequel,more of a mini-series or 4 part OVAs. EPISODE 1- Our evergreen Hawk wants to have fun,ok. EPISODE 2- Finally the most awaited fight BAN vs MELOIDAS,wait it was just a prank. EPISODE 3- Romantic development between Titan Diane and king which the least people care about. EPISODE 4- Another 20 minutes of misery just to see Vivian's futile try in conquering Gilthunder's heart. Tbh,pretty much everything is irrelevant for the progress of the plot. It's like half of the characters have gone through some personality changes,especially Gilthunder,Jericho although Elizabeth is still useless as always. The art is quite mediocre from the beginning,so nothing to complain about. Overall,The series is a big letdown,expected way more than this.

Seven deadly sins continues its excellence from the first season! When considering the little amount of episodes,I usually don't have high expectations on this.But when considering the plot,it seems like seven deadly sins has lots of things to offer in this new series. The story continues the story left off in the first season and all the mysteries and actions are back.In the first episode of this new series,the story revolves around the most classic comedy character Hawk,who runs away from the restaurant. Don't think it's a stupid idea for such comedy beginning story in a popular title because all the characters personalities are back from the original and I saw the characters are all describled well in different events and you definitely don't want to miss it. In the later episodes,They also manage to put some new storyline as well,while trying to stay closed to continue the story left off in the beginning.Character relationships are becoming closer and closer,while the invasion of evil forces are becoming larger and larger.From all these evidence,I believe something extreme will happen among the conflicts between the evil forces and deeper relationship. Nevertheless,I think the side stories doesn't really fit this series.Considering the short period of episodes,I think that they should introduce more about the upcoming threat rather than focusing on side stories.As always,main plot should be the main focus. On the animation and sound aspects,the visual,sound effects and the music are as perfect as the original.For those who are impressed by the seven deadly sins visuals and sounds,you definitely can't miss this series.It also includes both refreshing and cool op and ed,which must attract most of us! In general,I think it's still a decent series,since I really enjoyed the enhanced character description.The series focus a lot on developing deeper and closer relationship among all the characters.Though I think the layout of the plot in this series could be improved,It seems promising enough for our long-awaited fans. Story:7/10(35%) Art:8/10(10%) Sound:9/10(10%) Characters:10/10(25%) Enjoyment:8/10(20%) Overall:8.25/10(A)<Outstanding>

Oh my god. is that what i have been expecting since the beginning of 2016? The main anime was masterpiece but this one is just rushed anime compared to it. Let's Begin with the story. i don't see a story , i could link these episodes with the past OVA. The fights offended the sins with the lack of creativity and dullness. but i think the point of this series was peaceful days after the war. Art: The art is beautiful , colorful and pleasing to see. But the animation is poor, i think one episode of the original series had more budget than this whole thing. Characters: They changed so much , Gilthunder who was a badass is now a silly crying-baby , Also jericho became 10x more tsundere but i won't complain anymore here Sounds: A Bunch of good Voice Actors/Actresses. Neat OP & ED. Totally can't complain. Enjoyment: As a big fan of nanatsu no taizai , Of course i enjoyed seeing the series back with more adventure , comedy and lewdness. Overall: i'd say it is fine , but it wasn't as good as i expected.

This may not have been another season, but it's still a really good mini series. These four episodes don't necessarily add a lot more story, but to me they just seem to be fun filled episodes with some more great fighting, although brief, even more perviness from Meliodas, and some nice interactions between characters like Diane and king and others. As I said, there's not much story, but I don't think these episodes were meant for story. Overall, I still really enjoyed these episodes and I was laughing a lot, and also, the ending makes a good set up for a another season , which I hope gets announced.

This is filler. It is literally only filler. The story doesn't pick up in any shape or form from where season one left off. At the end of the first season Meliodas absconded with Elizabeth and went off with the other Sins to Camelot sans Ban who went off to "explore the world". In this 4 episode series they are all still in Liones with no mention of leaving. Ban is still there, Gilthunder is way out of character, and Diane is a regular sized person for no explained reason whatsoever. The continuity with the first season is almost zero. It's not uncommon for an anime to have filler... but this is literally advertised as a second season. And it isn't even close.

I went into this with mixed expectations after feeling conflicted about the first season of the show. The potential to be good is still there, and the first season of the show made a pretty decent job in making me want to know how the story continues. I was a bit confused to find that the sequel of the story is listed with only 4 episodes and was even more confused when I got through them. This "season" basically consists of four episodes, which resemble four OVA episodes because nothing interesting or noteworthy happens. Skipping these episodes wouldn't result in missing out on much. The only somewhat important scenes to the plot are the ones after the credits, and that's about it. Most of the things that happen this season are inconsequential and add practically nothing to the universe. You were looking forward to two characters finally hashing it out and having their fight to the death which has been teased for multiple episodes before that ? Well, won’t happen because they smack each other around for a bit before calling it quits and agreeing to settling it another time. You wanted development on a romance between two certain secondary characters ? Sure you got that, but one of the characters conveniently forgets what happened on the day where the important conversations and romantic moments happened because… Well.. a stone brick falls on their head, and they pass out causing them to only forget everything important. This basically renders an entire episode null and useless because the other character decides to not explain what happened. Ah right, and Meliodas still regularly sexually harasses Elizabeth, while she just sort of half heartedly tells him to stop but really does nothing to prevent him from doing as much. The show still treats this sexual harassment like a funny gag of sorts but it never was funny and got plain unbearable and annoying by the second or third episode of the first season. As sad as it is to say, this is nothing more than a collection of filler episodes bridging to the next 24-episode season. Rather than generating excitement for what's next and maintaining investment, it has had the opposite effect, raising doubts about continuing to watch in the first place. This feels like a letdown because, once again, the potential is very much there, but not capitalized upon.

The second season of Seven Deadly Sins is really not even a season at all. It is 4 episodes of mostly filler. That being said it does not make it any less enjoyable. Many have complained about personality changes however this is not true, everything is developmental. Diane changes as she regains her lost memories. Gil is a lot more laid back and less serious now that Margret is safe. Jericho's opinion of Ban changes due to the fact he saved her brother and herself from the Demon. At the end of the day Season 2 is probably best called an OVA but it is still a good watch

What a pleasant little surprise! I don't know if this is considered as season 1.5, season 2, some OVA's, or what, but it certainly was worth watching, and you should probably watch season 1 - this - 10 commandments. Not only is it some nice new shenanigans with the characters we love, it also adds more character depth, ties up some loose ends, and foreshadows nicely what is to come. ^^ A quick, enjoyable watch! And that's mostly all I have to say about 4 episodes of content, but for some reason AnimeList wants me to write essays all the time so I guess here is some filler text. :D

Warning possible Spoilers Usually I don't dig filler episodes, but SDS Signs of Holy War was actually ok from what it showed and honestly it just made the sins even more fun characters. Story (9/10) Now these episodes take place in the aftermath of the battle for Liones and before Meliodas along with the others leave the city. Each episode had a specific focus, the first focused on the characters recovering from the battle and chasing Hawk around the city, because of a joke Meliodas made. The second episode focused on the fight between Meliodas and Ban as they settle the score. The third episode focused more on the relationship between King and Diane, while the final episode pretty much cleared up whatever happened to Vivian after the battle and also shows Gowther trying to understand human emotion more. Each of these episodes were really fun to watch and carried on the aspect of why I loved the series in the first place. Yet somehow it continues to annoy with it's lack of character deaths by showing Hendrickson is still alive though not for long as he sacrifices his body to open a seal, but he managed to do it thanks to Dreyfus, who has somehow come back from the dead which didn't seem possible since he was literally turned to ash by Hendrickson. Luckily these scenes were short and are pretty much the buildup for the threat season 2 is going to offer us. Characters (9/10) Despite being only 4 episodes we still see the sins develop quite a bit, especially King and Diane who are pretty much my favourite ship at this point now. We get to see Gowther develop a little too, considering he went out of his way to help a young boy remember what his mother looked like, even if it didn't go the way he expected. We also got to see a little more of Merlin and what her character is like, but it was only a little and doesn't give us much to make her a truly likeable character yet, however we do know she's the only sin who actually doesn't go along with everything Meliodas does. The tension between Meliodas and Ban also grew more here and it was sorted out in a pretty epic way, much like during the tournament match when they were trying to get Diane's hammer, we really got to see why their best buddies with each other and why they are more than just comrades in arms. Art (8/10) There really wasn't anything significant with the artstyle, other than it keeping up with the previous series, although Meliodas and Bans fight was definitely a sight to behold. Sound (8/10) The op wasn't exactly that great, it's a far cry from the two good ops we got in the first season, but considering this is just filler type series leading up to season 2 I'll cut it some slack, plus it was interesting seeing the sins wearing classy outfits. Extras: There isn't really much to say here, other than that this filler series still retains what made the first season so enjoyable, a bunch of funny comedy, good character development and some kickass action, although the only action was between Meliodas and Ban, but that was enough for me. Enjoyment (9/10) Overall (9/10) Overall this is a nice filler series leading up to season 2 and the hype for me wanting to watch season 2 when it's finally finished just keeps on growing.

Just 4 episodes of a pleasant midway between the first and upcoming second season, Signs of Holy War offers the same endearing quality that the first season did -- bright, cheerful characters who are insanely powerful and are facing quite the deadly opponents, which are right now in the shadows. Hence "Signs of Holy War." One might think that these 4 episodes are unnecessary, but as I've said in another review, narratives don't always have to follow a completely plot-dependent structure. As the Deadly Sins just won, what else would they be doing but taking a light breather? Chilling around the bar, drinking and making merry, pursuing love... It's like a casual look into their life outside of fighting against an antagonist. But these 4 episodes also show some insight into the relationships among and between the Deadly Sins. King's love for Diane, Ban's desire to be with Elaine clashing with his loyalty to Meliodas, and so on. You see them more as people. More character development/filling out. So if you've seen the first season, go ahead and breeze through Signs of Holy War. RATINGS Enjoyment -- 8.2 Resonance -- 6.4 Overall Quality -- 7.5

This season takes place after the Seven Deadly Sins defeat Hendrickson and ends just before they leave the Kingdom of Liones. Watch it only if you're a die-hard fan of the characters—someone who gets excited just seeing them on screen and enjoys whatever they do, no matter what. Otherwise, it’s really not worth your time. These four episodes barely add anything to the overall story. There are a few small moments that might be relevant in future seasons, but even that’s uncertain. Compared to the first season, this is honestly trash. The plot is boring, and most of the conversations feel pointless and don’t contribute anything. I'm only bumping the rating up to a 3 because of the final episode—it was slightly more interesting and seemed to add a bit more to the story’s progression. So yes, overall: extremely boring, filled with uninteresting dialogue and situations that feel completely forgettable.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War To clarify, these OVAs are the transition from Season 1 to Season 2, where you can see the little events in between, including the introduction to the 10 Commandments. And to be clear, the title has no relevance. The topic of the holy war is dealt with in just 5 minutes during the 4 episodes, presented piece by piece at the end of each episode. The rest of the episodes are simply small fan service, the everyday life of the characters, and comedy. Which honestly makes it better than the first season. In these 4 episodes, there was less time to ruin anything, giving the viewer just decent humor, embellished with some character development and relationship progression. It was enjoyable to watch and I had to smile several times. Less impressive as a whole, especially if you read through the season title. But they were thoroughly enjoyable transitional episodes. You won't see anything like this in the following seasons, let alone get the same quality. Likewise, I have to note that Hawk is actually a decent comedy sidekick. [Fazit 5] [Enjoyment 6]

The story is excellent, and accurate to the manga. I can't deny that i like the fact that they respected most of the story from the manga (excepting Gowther's bc it was already changed from the previous seasons, and also i didnt like that they didnt put a certain scene from Gowther's past) BUT in rest the story is actually very good! The animation is bad tho-...like, really bad. I want A-1 BACK!! DEEN STOP IT!! You destroyed some epic fights ..i mwan ive seen fanmades better than some certain fights in the new season..uh The soundtrack is good, ngl and the voice acting is awesome! Can't wait to hear some new characters!! the anime is like: Story 10/10 Characters 10/10 Voice Acting 10/10 animation wtf/10

First off, VERY misleading title, seeing as the ending AFTER THE CREDITS is the only REAL story development we get out of this "season 2" of the seven deadly sins. I use quotation because it was so short that if my internet hadn't been down the last 4 days i could have finished it in like 2 hours. Although watching this was kind of a nice break from the series plot points and started doing a little more character development (which they threw out the window COMPLETELY) and fooled around a little with the characters in a canon OVA style show. I find it sad to say that the only appealing part to all of this was the visuals and the fight scenes(love me a good SDS fight). and also, more fanservice. the one thing that brings down an anime in my opinion. Welp, here's to hoping the REAL season 2 will be better than this mess of an adaption.

Ya know I really wish I could have given Signs of a Holy War a better score but I'm bitter for how damn short it is. The show was a lot of fun. Not a Season 2 as advertised by Netflix. More of a season 1.5. The series was mostly episodic with not a lot going on. Kinda daily life in Liones before the journey continues. If you have completed these episodes. I'd love it if you checked out my Review and Discussion from my You tube channel in the link below. I could really use the support and constructive criticism from the fan base to get better and keep putting out good content. https://youtu.be/YXIR0YpHSvg

Four episodes? Just four episodes?! A very very very predictable series, and a very very very boring one too. I don't know why everyone is raving about this series. It's very predictable. I knew what was going to happen episodes behind. It's that predictable and boring. It's just too predictable, it's annoying. I found myself yawning and getting distracted by something else apart from this series, that isn't good for me. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is the best anime for the Seven Deadly Sins. With that being said, the artwork is great. Don't get me wrong, I liked the artwork, it's just the series that's boring. Netflix has the artwork down. It's good to be fair. I found myself saying meh a lot. It's just too predictable. Again and again, I do not like this predictable series. There's not a lot of character development in this series. What can you expect from a four episode series? Overall, I found this series boring.

I personally don't like this series, but after I made a friend who likes this, I decided to give it a second chance and watch every season, but man. It's not good, and honestly it's useless to watch this season- you could easily skip to season three. I don't know why they only made four episodes, but they could've made it work a whole lot better. The ending of season one made it seem that this season would be about the travel to Camelot, but for some reason all of the four episodes are basically just filler. No one gets character development (though they didn't get that in the first season either...), and the only worthwhile story line is between Diane and King since the long-awaited battle between Ban and Meliodas was just clickbait. Music always slaps though- I truly enjoyed the opening, ending and the background music, and it's one of the only good thing about this anime. I don't mind the art style that much, I actually think it's kinda refreshing to see something different from generic anime style (not that it's a bad thing). And for characters... I don't really care for any of them; Gowther is actually the most interesting one and I hope we get to see more of him. Overall, I didn't mind watching this since there was only four episodes, but I heavily dislike the tropes and cliches in the story and how they're used, and out of all of the main characters, I only really tolerate like three. This is not a good show; the story and characters are shallow (and have questionable traits and choices), but I will watch the next season because I've already committed.

Just knocked this one out yesterday, and while I wasn't completely disappointed, I also didn't completely engage with it. Another reviewer mentioned that the title is misleading. I concur. It's not a bad filler story, but it really doesn't live up to the title, and the story itself isn't nearly as good as the main series. It's a cute little romp, and worth giving a go if you really love the series, but it is skippable. There is also a fight in this one, but it really doesn't live up to any of the other fights we've seen so far, so that's not really something to look forward to either.

Back when Nanatsu was still good, haha. To be honest, this isn't exactly essential viewing for franchise fans. These episodes function more as a bit of supplementary material bridging the first and second seasons rather than a crucial part of the story. Don't expect major revelations, plot-altering events, or anything fundamental to understanding the rest of the series, that’s not the goal here. In practice, we get a series of extra episodes focusing mainly on lighthearted situations involving the characters. It’s the kind of content designed to capitalize on a cast that had already won over the audience and to showcase a bit more of their interactions before the main story resumed. And despite their simplicity, I think these OVAs do a good job of fulfilling that role. I actually find it interesting to watch them today, precisely because of the context in which they were released. Back then, Nanatsu no Taizai was at the peak of its popularity. The first season had garnered a huge fanbase, and there was a lot of anticipation for the series' return. So, even though the story was relatively simple, these episodes served as a sort of appetizer for fans while they waited for the continuation. That might be why I have a soft spot for them. I wouldn't call them incredible or particularly memorable episodes, but there’s a pleasant feeling in seeing the cast in action together again, especially when you recall how the franchise turned out later on. It’s almost like a time capsule from an era when Nanatsu still had plenty of charm and following the series was genuinely fun. The animation is another plus. It maintains a standard similar to the first season, offering competent and much more consistent visual quality. This is especially important for anyone revisiting the franchise now, given the massive difference in presentation between these early stages and what came later. After watching the subsequent seasons, it’s impossible not to look back at these episodes and think, "Wow, how things have changed." Haha. Here, we still have that pleasing visual style from the early days, before the controversial third and fourth seasons, which were notorious for a drastic drop in animation and production quality. So, if you’re worried about encountering the visual train wreck of the later seasons, rest assured: in this regard, Nanatsu is still in its prime. I also appreciate that the episodes don't try to be more than they actually are. They are simple, laid-back, and serve as a brief interlude before the story continues. Of course, that might be the very thing some people dislike. If you’re looking for plot development, epic battles, or major events, you’ll likely finish these episodes feeling like practically nothing happened. And, in fact, nothing really did. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. As supplementary material, it works. It’s a nice way to pass the time for anyone who already loves the characters and wants to spend a few more hours in that universe. The issue is that, precisely because they aren't essential, I’d be hard-pressed to recommend seeking them out unless you’re already a fan of the series. Another minor issue is availability. Depending on where you look, these episodes can be a bit of a hassle to track down these days, making the experience more complicated than it needs to be. For content that isn't essential, I don't think it's worth going to great lengths to find it. Ultimately, these OVAs are exactly what they promise to be: a few extra Nanatsu no Taizai episodes to satisfy your craving for the characters and kill time while waiting for the main story to return. They aren't memorable or mandatory, and skipping them certainly won't change the overall experience for the viewer. Still, I like these OVAs. There might be a bit of nostalgia involved, remembering a time when Nanatsu was at its peak and there was still hope that the franchise would keep growing. Unfortunately, we all know how that story ended... For fans of the series, it’s worth a watch. If you're only following the main story, feel free to skip it. It’s simple, fun, and completely optional content, but it makes for a nice way to pass the time. Raiting: 6/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== A época em que Nanatsu ainda era bom kkk. Sendo sincero, não é exatamente um conteúdo indispensável para quem acompanha a franquia. Esses episódios funcionam muito mais como um pequeno material complementar entre a primeira e a segunda temporada do que como uma história realmente importante. Não espere grandes revelações, acontecimentos capazes de mudar a trama ou qualquer coisa que seja fundamental para entender o restante da obra, porque não é essa a proposta aqui. Na prática, temos uma sequência de episódios extras focados principalmente em situações mais descontraídas envolvendo os personagens. É aquele tipo de conteúdo feito para aproveitar o elenco que já conquistou o público e mostrar um pouco mais da interação entre eles antes de a história principal continuar. E, apesar de serem simples, acho que os OVAs conseguem cumprir bem essa função. Inclusive, acho interessante assistir isso hoje justamente por causa do contexto em que foi lançado. Naquela época, Nanatsu no Taizai estava no auge da popularidade. A primeira temporada tinha conquistado uma quantidade enorme de fãs e havia bastante expectativa pelo retorno da série. Então, mesmo sendo uma história relativamente simples, esses episódios acabaram servindo como uma espécie de aperitivo para os fãs enquanto esperavam pela continuação. E talvez seja por isso que eu tenha uma simpatia maior por eles. Não são episódios que considero incríveis ou particularmente memoráveis, mas existe uma sensação agradável em rever esse elenco funcionando junto, principalmente quando lembramos de como a franquia acabou se tornando posteriormente. É quase uma cápsula de uma época em que Nanatsu ainda tinha bastante carisma e em que acompanhar a obra era genuinamente divertido. A animação também é um ponto positivo. Ela permanece em um nível semelhante ao da primeira temporada, com uma qualidade visual competente e bem mais consistente. E isso é especialmente importante para quem pretende rever a franquia atualmente, porque existe uma diferença gigantesca entre a apresentação dessas primeiras fases e aquilo que receberíamos posteriormente. Depois de assistir às temporadas seguintes, é impossível não olhar para esses episódios e pensar: "caramba, como as coisas mudaram". Kkk. Aqui ainda temos aquele visual agradável da fase inicial, antes de chegarmos às controversas terceira e quarta temporadas, que ficaram marcadas justamente pela queda absurda na qualidade da animação e da produção. Então, se você está preocupado em encontrar aqui aquela aberração visual das temporadas posteriores, pode ficar tranquilo. Pelo menos nesse aspecto, Nanatsu ainda está no seu auge. Também gosto do fato de que os episódios não tentam ser algo maior do que realmente são. Eles são simples, descontraídos e servem como um pequeno intervalo antes da continuação da história. Claro que isso também pode ser justamente o maior problema para algumas pessoas. Se você estiver procurando desenvolvimento de trama, grandes batalhas ou acontecimentos relevantes, provavelmente vai terminar os episódios pensando que não aconteceu praticamente nada. E, de fato, não aconteceu mesmo. Mas nem sempre isso é necessariamente ruim. Como material complementar, funciona. É um bom passatempo para quem já gosta dos personagens e quer passar mais algumas horas dentro daquele universo. O problema é que, justamente por não serem essenciais, dificilmente consigo recomendar que alguém procure especificamente por eles caso não seja fã da obra. Outro pequeno problema é a disponibilidade. Dependendo de onde você procura, esses episódios podem ser um pou…

I don't think anybody really considers this a proper second season, these can be considered more like season 1 OVAs or specials. They certainly weren't marketed or released as such which made a lot of people salty, but that's something that became somewhat of a general trend for this series as time wore on so looking back it isn't all that surprising. There isn't a whole lot story-wise. For the most part these seem more like little slice of life adventures in the world of Nanatsu no Taizai than anything. We get some lame stuff at the pub, blue balled Ban vs Meliodas fight, boring relationship drama. Just not a whole lot to even comment on. It does serve a purpose in bridging the gap between seasons but honestly you could probably skip over it and you wouldn't be missing out on much. 7/10