Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria

Danmachi (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) done right.😎 The story is about a Sword yearning to become a Wand. Our hero Will is brawn plus brain on steroids. He lacks magic skills and he uses his gifted speed, wit and strength to overcome obstacles to meet his beloved childhood sweetheart Elfie. Pros: 1) Nice story build-up. 2) BGM music is awesome. 3) Characters all well drawn and each character has some background story. 4) In just 12 episodes they told a lot about Wistoria world and various factions involved in determining that magical world's fate. Cons: 1) Slow in the beginning 2) Could've shown more about the world or its history (like the Dwarves vs Magicians battle) Anyways, the first season ended on a cliffhanger showing us some glimpses about other greater powers on both good and dark sides.🗿 All in all, solid anime that I recommend everyone to watch.👌🏻👍🏻

This anime is a gem that stands out for its stunning visuals and compelling characters. Animation: 10/10 Being an “ANIME”, animation is a make or break for a show. Wistoria does not fail to live up to that standard it’s simply incredible! From episode 1 to the end of season 1 the show sets a new benchmark for what anime can look like. The frames are works of art, specifically the detailed backgrounds and architecture. Throughout multiple environments the landscape holds detail. Backgrounds aside the fluidity of the characters movements through battle or lollygagging combined with tendency not to linger on an angles displays the animation team’s skill. Sure, there were a few awkward moments here and there, like the apple eating in episode 12 or Sion’s familiar’s movement in episode 11, but they were so minor they don't interrupt the experience. The consistency and attention to detail made even the mundane scenes feel like something out of a movie. Story: 7/10 The story is a fun ride especially if like me, you’re into underdog narratives. The story plot has heavy influences from Black Clover. Fans of that series will feel right at home here, but Wistoria improves on a few key points. For one, it skips the constant nonsense screaming from Asta that dissuades most from watching and delivers a consistently better animated experience. While the heavy influence stifles the plots ability to break new ground, it’s engaging and well-paced, with Episode 1 standing out as a brilliant introduction to the world. Directed by Yoshihara Tatsuya who notably worked on Black Clover. The first episode is visually brilliant and it expertly sets the stage for the characters, setting, and what’s to come. Characters: 9/10 Fundamentally all stories are about relationships and Wistoria does well in that regard. The characters feel authentic. They’re well-developed and experience meaningful growth over the season. The dynamic between the two main professors, whose contrasting bright and dark aesthetics and personalities created a captivating yin-yang balance. The main crew Will, Colette, Sion, and the rest won me over as the episodes went on. By the end, I was fully invested in their journeys and eager to learn more about the antagonists. Additionally, the show’s themes of teamwork and perseverance are definitely there but not too in your face to ruin the show. The show must be commend. Wistoria steers clear of the overused and often unnecessary lustful elements that plague many modern anime. It’s refreshing to see a show focus on story and character without relying on cheap fanservice. Especially when it is not needed. Music 6/10 and Audio Design 8/10 Coming fresh off Dandadan, Wistoria’s OST didn’t exactly blow me away. It’s not bad, far from it, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression either. The background music (BGM), on the other hand, was exceptional. It did a phenomenal job of immersing me in the world and enhancing the emotional beats of the story. The audio design overall was top-notch, keeping me locked into the narrative and making every scene feel alive. Favorite Episodes Episodes 1, 5, and 11 were definite highlights. Episode 1, in particular, does an outstanding job of pulling you into the world with its stunning visuals and well paced storytelling. I can’t get enough of the classic trope of the bullied underdog saving everyone who bullied them. TLDR/Final Thoughts What makes Wistoria so special is how immersive it feels. Even during quieter moments, it’s like watching a movie. The staff did an incredible job, and I’m excited for the already green lit Season 2. The characters are interesting, the animation is incredible, and the storytelling is enjoyable, Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria is a diamond in the rough and a fun show to watch. Overall, it’s a solid 9/10.

This was the best anime of the season. Who would have thought that a plot that initially seemed so generic would surprise us so quickly? I started paying more attention to the animation, and every detail is incredible. We have long sequences with a perfect transition from one shot to the next. The continuation of the same angle in the middle of a scene change during a battle is impressive. Small details that, if you pay close attention, leave you completely speechless. A LOT of passion was put into this adaptation. The soundtrack is also a standout, making tense moments even more intense—perfect in every aspect. Will doesn't just win through brute strength, and he's not just a talented swordsman. Will wins with intelligence; he studies, prepares, analyzes his opponent, and in the middle of a fight, he's able to do this in milliseconds thanks to his instincts. It’s incredibly satisfying when things that seem unrelated come together throughout the story. The characters are captivating, and the animation is flawless. My congratulations to the studio and the entire team for the result. There’s still much to be revealed so we can better understand some points of the story, especially about the tower and the "Magia Vander." Let's see how this unfolds in the second season, but my expectations couldn’t be higher!

There is something to be said about an anime that isn’t particularly original, but does everything is so well that it really doesn’t matter anyway. Such is the case with this one. A story much like Mashle or many of the other similar ideas that are becoming popular today. This particular one does focus more on the drama and overcoming the odds in a more dramatic way, instead of focusing on the comedy. This gives it that iconic anime underdog feeling on this one, without ever feeling too much like the competition. What this has better than most is the animation quality. There is no underselling that this has some of the best animation of the season. Even during the down moments, this show has better animation quality than most. It looks fantastic. I can see for some viewers the hyper movement in the action sequences can become a bit of a blur, but it does add to the action sequences for me making them look extremely fluid and interesting. Overall, I am so happy to hear that this one is getting another season. I have enjoyed this one pretty well from the start. If you are looking for some of the best action you will find this season, look no further. Also shout out to this being my 200th completed anime on here, and what a fantastic way to round out that number.

If you've seen Danmachi or Mashle, you've basically already seen this. The story appears kinda interesting at first but since the author also made Danmachi, the similarities just start piling up. This show would be rated higher were it based solely on music and especially animation. but the writing really holds it back. It really sucks because the premise and designs are great but all the interest goes out the window once you realize that it's all just background noise to glazing Bell-er, sorry, Will, the main character. If you want to make a relatable main character, he or she needs realistic flaws. An underdog story about a guy being bad at rock-paper-scissors is pointless if you give him a gun (sword) (and also superhuman speed and strength???) instead.This can work if used comedic-ally as in Mashle- it would serve its comedic purpose, but in a story meant to be taken seriously (or at least portrayed in such a way) it really does a huge disservice to the world-building and especially the supporting characters, all of whom can't seem to break out of the trope-y molds they've been cast in. These complaints may perhaps be fixed in later seasons, but if this show is anything like Danmachi, expectations are best kept low. This is the first review I've written due to sheer frustration of wanting the story to be better. The potential is certainly there, but drastic changes need to be made for actualization of anything other than disappointment.

Wistoria Wand and Sword is truely nothing less than a masterpiece. If not for it's intriguing characters and their relationships developments, than for it's amazing way of taking something as old as fiction and creating something so interesting and not exactly new, but rather fresh. The concept that magic is everything in a fantasy world isn't new at all. But I haven't seen anyone else take it into account that how that would affect actual people in this sort of situation. I've found the discrimination against dwarfs aspecially interesting, or more like the difference in how they were treated in comparesent to elfs. The simple statement that magic is everything can be used and interpreted in so many different ways is just so amazing to me. I can't recommend this show enough. If you like just fantasy in general you should definetly give this show a watch and even if you don't like magic and fantasy all that much I still think that you'll find something to enjoy in this show

tbh Wistoria starts off pretty promising. The first few episodes look great, the world feels interesting, and you think the show might actually go somewhere unique. But after a while, it settles into a very familiar pattern. The main character is the usual “can’t use magic but has heart” type, and nothing about him really stands out. The story also plays things very safe no big twists, no moments that hit hard, just the usual magic-school steps you can predict from a mile away. It’s not a bad show. It’s easy to watch, the visuals are nice at times, and the atmosphere can be relaxing. But overall, it doesn’t leave much of an impression. You finish an episode and it’s like, “yeah, that was okay,” but nothing really sticks with you. I ended up feeling a bit disappointed because the setup had potential, but the story just doesn’t take risks or do anything memorable.

6/10 ~ Tower of God + Black clover but w/ Hunger Games at Hogwarts This show is very okay, plagued with very slow moments tropes galore and extremely overused ideas such as Dungeons/ Dungeon Raids, Free-for-all team battles and a MC with No Magic but in a world of Magic. The show is not all bad tho, it does have some high lights like some decent action scenes, Mage problems in a DnD setting and what faults would shine through if the world was tritely ruled by the magic havers vs the magicless. The MC perseverating through his fear and being liked not because he can do everything but because he is a decent human being. The last few episodes eluded to the world and mystery's of it being far more interesting then anything in the first 10 or so episodes. So if you can stick it out to the end of Season 1 you might just come back for future instalments like myself. So I will give it a bit more of a try moving forward. Over all I would say this is very deserving of a 6/10 as it is ever so slightly better then what an average anime should be with room to grow as far as my entertainment levels went. However this is something you should feel free to skip at least until future seasons come out and we can see if this is worth our time over all.

Everything about this anime is pretty good, except the main character. Will is one of the most generic bog-standard, to the letter, main characters. You've seen this exact character in all the trash generic slop out there like that smartphone anime. Main character is super duper special better than everyone despite being presented with a glaring flaw. He has no personality other than blind optimism, knowing literally everything, and being annoyingly kind to everyone no matter what. Any time Will has a problem it feels incredibly forced like they didn't want to actually challenge him in any way. It's just boring and if they removed Will they'd probably have a very enjoyable anime. As it is it's fun. It has good art, the world and story is fun. The fights are fun. It's all just dragged down by Will and your enjoyment will be entirely based on how much you can stand him, or not. Which sucks, this could've been great with a real main character.

How to describe it, at first sight it's a "Oh I'm a looser so i will train until I'm op" but that's not the story that they are telling here! So sit in your chair and listen (read) to me carefully. Let's start with the emotional touch that this series has, we are presented a protagonist that has -1 affinity with magic in a world where your magic abilities define your status. But our protagonist it's a hard head boy that has a objective and he doesn't have anything but that in his head. So we have a fantasy world, centered around wizards with a "inept" protagonist (to the eyes of the standards of that world). It's a story of resilience, with a goodheart and open-mind protagonist that will do anything to protect what matters to him. I enjoy it from beginning to end. Animation: 9/10. It's not a masterpiece of art, but it will not let you down, it has fluid animation, with smooth movements in the fighting scenes. Drawing: 8.5/10. Solid drawing with good attention to detail and good use of the characteristics of the world. Plot: 7.5/10. Solid plot, with a clear high arch moving along the small first season arch, i will think that they are going to keep these dynamics from now on. A little bit generic the construction of the world, it's not bad but i don't have anything to highlight from wold construction. Characters: 6.5/10. Really solid main character but when we see the secondary ones... it's a little bit hollow, they develop though this first season but they start in a reaally simple mind first state. Voice Acting (JP): 9/10. They get the point in the expression of the emotions. They characterizes they role as you would expect. Final score: 8.1/10.

If you're a fan of of the style of older 2000s anime but with modern up to date animation, this is the anime for you. Wistoria Wand and Sword is your typical classical shounen story with all the stereotypes and gimmicks that come with it. It has the fun art style of the past with colorful fun hairstyles (cute alfalfa included) while having a clean style where the animation never falters. No basic lip flapping, everything is whooshing and fluid and just full of personality. If not a little over the top when it comes to our protagonist's rivals and antagonists-- because this show loves going ham when it comes to expressions filled with malice and anger. The story is that of an underdog trying to prove themselves time and time again, even when unintentionally doing so for the sake of pride and accomplishment. In a world where magic is the supreme dominating factor while Will can do nothing but use a sword and any tools at his disposal, there's a lot going against him. A very uphill battle as he must show he is capable to students peers and professors alike. And he does so in very stunning flashy ways. The fluid animation and flashy colors does a lot of the heavy lifting to put greater impact on this story and it does so very well. There's a hidden depth to this story not only in the dangerous tower and the fear of their false sky, but especially so in hints of the final episode. That there is so much more going on in the background we've yet to uncover. We've only seen the surface of this magic school and surface level past your everyday school shenanigans. The over the topness at the beginning might make you second guess this anime. A lot of what happens is predictable, but with enjoyable outcomes nonetheless as we see our protagonist grow and put himself out there. I highly recommend giving it a shot... and I'm super excited to see what's in store for season 2 after the little tidbits of plot we were given after the final episode!

A total waste of time that will never come back. The show looked promising at first, 7.8 rating at MAL for the first season and a 8.2 for the second one. Going in blind, the premise seemed interesting enough. In a world full of magic users equipped with wands, we follow probably the only useless talentless boy in the entire universe that cannot muster any amount of magic potency whatsoever (He's completely dry on that department allegedly), intriguing surely. But it doesn't end there obviously, of course he's got to have super human strength or else he really will be a useless nobody, and we can't have our MC be that now can we? Here's the funny part, he's op, everyone seems to notice how op he really is at one point or another, and then go back to forget that shortly after. they say "We are better than you because we have magic and you don't", famous last words honestly, peak comedy, too bad the show itself isn't trying to be funny here, it's trying to be dramatic as balls. Where other similar story concepts like Mashle and One Punch Man, excel at building really cool and unique worlds (while being mainly comedy shows if I may add), here we don't build something new or unique, instead we borrow and borrow and borrow once again. When you can explain the entirety of a show by just saying "it's Mashle + One Punch Man + Avatar + Danmachi + My Hero Academia" (because of the villains, if you see it you see it), it can't be a good sign, and it isn't. But you know what, all of this would've been fine if I could give a damn about any character at all. And that's the show's worst sin, I DON'T CARE. I don't care if this guy bites the dust, I don't care if that guy were to die, and I especially couldn't care less if that weirdo friend dies as well. It feels like we are missing a major part of the story, we haven't had the time to make any kind of meaningful connections with the characters, most were already in love with the MC before the story even began as if he paid them money in secret and told them to just go along with it. How can you care while being so detached from the very base of the story itself, the base of how and where the MC started, how he made friends, how he got stronger, his struggles, that's the real juice we are missing here. We just get straight to a pretty much perfect character from the very first episode, the problems were already solved before we even had the chance to know they existed, that's boring af, horrible storytelling, an absolute tragedy of something that tried to be more than what it actually is. But the real tragedy is the actual effort that went into the animation for this sorry excuse of a story, Such pretty fights, they were enjoyable even with zero interest in the story itself. "The God of High School", but less of an extreme case. Story not redeemable 1/10 Animation very fun 9/10 If you haven't watched many shows, you would probably enjoy this one. If you have though, this is a huge pass for you.

Gonna keep this one short... It's good, it's not great. It's basically shounen Harry Potter with a ton of overdone tropes. A childhood promise between a boy and girl. A main character with a heart of gold. A meteoric rise in social status when he proves hiimself amongst his naysaying peers. A laundry list of love interests fawning over him. A way-too-over-quantified system for describing character/enemy power levels. A ready made for stores cute plush animal sidekick. It's all there. The animation is lovely and the action scenes are intense. If you like watching wizards duke it out this one is golden. If you like intricate world building and storylines that truly captivate then this one might not be for you. The pacing is good: the fights resolve in appropriate time while still carrying emotional weight. That alone puts it above some of the other shounen heavyweights, but the characters tend to be a bit one-sided at least in this first season. I haven't seen season 2 yet but I could see this show easily kicking into another gear as the first season just feels like one big pilot episode. 7/10

Wistoria: Wand and Sword is best described as a meeting between uninspired concepts and passionate production. Many narrative decisions here stem from derivative shounen formulas and tropes, with an unoriginal outlier main character premise, prejudicial opposition from their powerlessness, and egotistical antagonists turned allies getting their comeuppance. However, the adaptation admittedly has standout animation, great action choreography with creative perspectives, and triumphant and whimsical scores. Some character and plot moments, when paired with these aspects, can be genuinely enjoyable. Moreover, this series does, albeit gradually, improve with establishment in regard to the writing. There is potential with future seasons here with world-building, lore, and storytelling.

art is great, and the world building although copied from harry potter is reasonable. problem is the world and all the people in it. just unwatchable the personalities and characters. no progression even, although thats more realistic cause shitty people generally stay shitty their entire lives. puked at several points at just how worthless and useless the MC is. every episode is just 50% bullying and some fights. wasted my time but then again what else to do Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up? - no Do you think the art style is fitting for the story? - yes Were the characters well-rounded? Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid? - bad Did the characters react to situations and events in a realistic way? - no Do you think others will enjoy/dislike this series, even if you didn't? Why? - no

Wistoria has inverted lore to Mushoku Tensei: In MT, the protagonist is a mage with no talent for the he sword in a world dominated by sword users. Here, the protagonist is a sword user with no talent for magic in a world of mages. In this world the discrimination is much more of a focus. It's also cribbing a lot from Harry Potter: It takes place in a magic academy, it features an inter-school competition, and has its own version of McGonagall and Severus Snape. The lore of the series is detailed, but the worldbuilding is pretty generic. The sky is "held up" by powerful mages, but nobody actually knows what will happen if it falls, it's just presumed to be bad in some nebulous way. Uh huh. I'm guessing it's actually not necessary, and the "holding up" is somehow harmful or at least it's covering some terrible secret. Then I'm guessing the protagonist will have to kill God through the power of friendship. We don't actually see any of that in season 1 though, so who knows. In terms of quality, the show has some good moments but it's brought down by an annoying parade of shonen tropes. The protagonist and even many of the side characters have crippling self-confidence issues, and much screentime is devoted to them having breakdowns in the form of long melodramatic monologues about how they're "not good enough". Then they get a pep talk with soaring music from one of their comrades, and they get a bit better... until the next episode where they either have a breakdown about something else, or another side character is introduced that THEY can have a breakdown too. Yawn. The action scenes are also mostly a letdown. Apart from a single decent sequence in episode 7, they mostly consist of that fake shonen tension where the action is interrupted by characters thinking internally "oh man this is bad, this is so SOOOO bad, I'm really on the ropes here, pinky promise I'm totally in a bad situation OOOOOHHHHHHHH" before doing a move that wins the fight in one hit. I don't get how anyone can like this crap. There's also a decent helping of unfunny overreaction comedy. And what would a school show be without bullies -- except these bullies strain credulity well past breaking point. They go so far beyond the typical jerkass schtick that they land in the realm of absurd buffoonery. I wouldn't recommend this show unless you're a total glutton for mediocre shonen tropes.

Wistoria: A Slow Start with Promising Potential I began watching Wistoria with very low expectations, initially writing it off as a repetitive and uninspired anime. The only reason I gave it a chance was because the original work was written by the same author behind DanMachi, an anime adaptation I’ve been avidly following. That connection was enough to make me curious about another one of their works. The premise is straightforward and, admittedly, overused in the genre: a weak student tries to compensate for his lack of magical talent by excelling in academics. While he consistently scores high on written tests, he fails miserably in practical exercises, which require an innate ability for magic—something he simply doesn’t possess. The setting is also a classic trope: a magical academy. While this isn’t inherently a flaw, it becomes problematic when the protagonist stands out not because of any unique abilities but because he relies solely on a sword. He uses this singular weapon for both defense against spells and offense against monsters in a dungeon—another trope that feels overplayed unless explored with greater depth. Unfortunately, Wistoria treats these elements rather superficially. The supporting cast and side characters are similarly stereotypical. There’s the snobbish classmate, the girl with a crush on the protagonist, the strongest student in the class, and the rival with whom the protagonist often clashes in magical battles. Even the professors feel derivative, such as Professor Edward, who seems to be a nod to Severus Snape from Harry Potter. However, despite these clichés, the characters are decently written and gradually fleshed out—something not to be taken for granted given the anime's overall standard. The series does have its highlights, especially during moments where the protagonist, Will, shines through sheer determination and dedication. Unfortunately, these moments are few and far between, and their placement throughout the series feels uneven. The climax, which arrives far too late, barely saves the anime by providing a satisfying, albeit overdue, turning point. The uneven pacing is one of the show’s major flaws. Action sequences that showcase Will’s resolve and growth are poorly distributed, making the story feel heavy at times. This lack of consistency diminishes the anticipation for what’s next; some episodes feel predictable, while others fail to leave the viewer intrigued or curious about future developments. This inconsistency is unfortunate because, for those who persevere through the slower parts, the final episodes reveal several intriguing hints of potential for future seasons. These late developments suggest that Wistoria could evolve into something much stronger if the series capitalizes on its newfound momentum. While Wistoria struggles with overused tropes and pacing issues, it’s not entirely without merit. The protagonist's moments of brilliance and the groundwork laid for future plotlines hint at a more engaging story down the road. However, it’s a tough sell for those unwilling to push through its rocky start. For now, Wistoria remains a middling addition to the magical academy genre, with the hope that future installments can fully realize its potential.

I like this one, it looks good, it sounds good, the story is good, it's a fun watch. However, first impressions matter and I do not think that this anime did itself any favours. For reasons unknown they went out of their way to give off Harry Potter vibes, set in a Magic School the MC has that Harry Potter hair style and has a pair of circular Harry Potter glasses, add in the school robe and the aesthetic was complete minus the scar, we even get a Snape like teacher, with Snape like looks singling out the MC to make a fool out of him for the class' enjoyment. This is in the first few minutes, and first impressions are really important when it comes to deciding if you want to stay with a series or not. You don't want the first impressions to be bad, or in this case, you don't want to give the impression that you are ripping off other ideas wholesale, because usually in those cases such series end up being rather poor, which means people are either going to have low expectations or will drop the series without even giving it a chance. I bring all that up because this series deserves a chance, it isn't a rip off, and if you get past those first impressions you soon find out that it is different to other similar franchises and, it is actually a good series. That is my one main gripe with the series, but if you look past that, what you have is a diamond in the rough. The story, while hardly original in other ways (it's rare to find something that is totally original) is well crafted, and we actually have character development throughout the series so most are not flat, but are fleshed out enough to make you actually care enough about what is going on and to keep watching. The characters also have agency, goals they are working towards, which then in turn drives the story forwards, none of them feel like they are just along for the ride. The animation is good, its a step up from a lot of the average anime series, but not as good as the best animated series that are out there, which means there is no bad CG, the fights look good (but not amazing) and overall its been given a quality to the animation. I liked this a lot, but I don't think it did enough to stand above the crowd, if anything it is very much a part of the crowd. It played things a bit too safe and is a bit too generic, but that doesn't stop it from being an enjoyable watch, and I am looking forward to the second season

Recommend if you love generic ass shounen anime. If not, I would skip. I do like shounen, IF they excecute it well- which I do think this show does a decent job at. The good: -The animation and VA are exceptional. The art style is very pleasing to the eyes. Very nice color schemes. The characters all look like models. -For a 13 episode season, they were able to pack A WHOLE LOT OF CONTENT. And it doesn't feel rush either. Very well paced. Does a great job at world building. -The characters are solid. Nothing special, but they do their job. The bad: -Very very VERY VERY generic shounen. It feels like a wannabe Naruto/MHA/Harry Potter series. Copies element from a lot of series. -The music is boring. It's too MHA-like- hell even during the Will's "power up" scenes, it has almost the same instrument as You Say Run. -There is no villain. You get introduced to like, the last 2 episode to who might be the baddies, but other than that- yeah. -"Antagonist" or frenemies are bland as crap. Speaking of characters, how are they? As the theme goes- generic. The "antagonist" friends all have the same quality. They scream. They hate Will for no reason cause they need to for there to be "tension". They are mean. Then they become friends with Will. Then they still bully him. Speaking of Will, how is he as the MC? IMO, he's the worst part of the show. I just can't stand his type of character. He's some super sissy version of Deku. His sole goal is to simp for his childhood friend who has ascended the tower. I kid you not- that's his entire motivation. It's pathetic. People treat him like dirt and he just takes it. NO- I'm sure he even likes it. He is unrealistically unselfish that everyone's happiness has to come before his because he just has absolutely no personality- except being a shounen protag where he powers up when he needs to. Sooooooooo boring. His frenemy- Sion, would make a better protag. I mean Sion isn't good, but at least he has "some" personality. How's the plot? It's mainly generic. Kids attend this magical school. They complete. They hate. They love. There's a festival. They all have dreams. Yadadada- EXCEPT there are two interesting aspect- the Tower and the Dungeon. What is beyond the Tower and how did the Dungeon get there? Two things that intrigued me, but too bad the show never addresses them. So over all- it's very generic and bland but hits all the point of a passable shounen. I give a 7/10.

I’m going to back this short and sweet. Show it basic BUT isn’t annoying. It’s a normal Shoen being HARD CARRIED by a good animation team. If it wasn’t so pleasing to just watch with your brain off, I would have drop it. But if it was just a basic anime, it wouldn’t have had such a high rating and that because episode 9-12 has to be one of the best anime come back story I have every seen. If you have watch danmachi, from season 1-4, you might understand what I’m coming from. This show was developed so much lore, depth, and actual steaks for the characters to losing in the last 3 episodes makes everything before it worth it. If you can watch the fast half of the show with no problem, and think the story is kinda boring, just please wait till episode 10, you’ll he anxiously waiting for season 2. If your the job that can’t watch more than 5 episodes, then your perfectly fine to skip this one. It’s good but it isn’t a anime you recommend to some who is still trying to get into anime. It more of a “do you have free time” between actual God like anime’s. Ep 1-9= 5/10 Ep 9+ = 9/10 Overall 7/10