Kanpekisugite Kawaige ga Nai to Konyaku Haki sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Urareru

"The Too-Perfect Saint" is an amazing anime — with an overall mediocre ending. I’d honestly say it’s one of the best of the Spring 2025 season too. Now, when I say “mediocre ending,” I’m mainly talking about the last two episodes. They just weren’t on the same level as the rest of the anime, not even close. I won’t spoil anything, but the show was hitting it out of the park every episode — until those last two. I didn’t feel nearly as drawn in, and they lacked the energy and impact the rest of the series had. That said, does it ruin the anime? Absolutely not. I’d still wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone. If you’ve got the time, it’s definitely worth going out of your way to watch. Now that that’s out of the way — yes, the anime is full of clichés and familiar tropes. But it handles them well, with enough respect and self-awareness that they don’t feel lazy, out of nowhere, or cringey. It doesn’t try to reinvent the genre, but it does know what it's doing. Also, if you're watching for romance, you should know it’s not super prominent early on. Most of the romantic development starts to pick up in the last six episodes or so. Really, beyond the ending, I don’t have much to complain about. There’s nothing else that stands out as a major flaw to me. So yeah — watch it. 9/10

The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom plays into the familiar trope of an overpowered character whose talents go unrecognized. Cast out of their homeland, they find true happiness elsewhere, while the original kingdom suffers for not appreciating them. You’ve probably seen this storyline countless times, so much of the anime won’t feel particularly fresh. What sets this one apart, however, is the addition of the protagonist Philia’s younger sister, Mia. Normally in these types of stories, the little sister either contributes to the main character’s misery or is left on the sidelines. Here, Mia is neither, she’s central to the narrative. Mia essentially serves as the series’ second protagonist, and her storyline is by far the most compelling. Her arc centers on seeking revenge against those responsible for her sister’s suffering while also working to protect the kingdom from looming threats. The suspense and tension in her plot are genuinely engaging, as we watch her carefully plan, manipulate, and grow. In fact, she undergoes the strongest character development in the series, evolving from a cheerful, trusting saint into a capable, determined one. The production values are solid as well. The art is pleasant and the character designs are appealing. The opening and ending themes are also memorable, especially "Ai toka." by Riria, with visuals that complement the music beautifully, particularly in the ending sequence. Unfortunately, this is where the praise ends. Although Philia is technically the main character, her storyline pales in comparison to Mia’s. After being sold to another kingdom, Philia struggles with the fact that everyone there in the new Kingdom likes her, forcing her to confront emotions and learn how to love. Unfortunately, this well-worn arc isn’t executed effectively, largely because her screen time is split with Mia’s. As a result, her romance with Prince Oswald feels rushed and unconvincing, lacking the buildup necessary to make their relationship believable. The pacing problems become especially glaring in the final few episodes. A major threat is suddenly introduced and then resolved with little buildup, creating a rushed and underwhelming conclusion. The series also teases some interesting world-building elements: the exorcists and the Church, the community of saints, the demons, and even hints at other kingdoms. But none of these are explored in any meaningful way. For example, an exorcist appears midway through the series, but the show barely explains their role and how their group operates. What qualifies someone to become a saint? How does the saint community function? What do other kingdoms think of the demon threat? None of these questions are answered. In the end, The Too-Perfect Saint isn’t terrible, but it isn’t memorable either. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, nor does it fully capitalize on its potential. While Mia’s storyline is strong enough to carry the show to some degree, the rest of the series settles for generic execution of tired tropes. There’s enjoyment to be found here, but it’s not an anime you’re likely to remember for long.

A show with an interesting premise but a flat results. A lead with little to offer personality-wise, and much of the supporting cast to match. Philia is, as the title suggests, a "too-perfect saint": someone who does her job so well that people dislike her, mainly due to the fact that she is aloof and cannot smile. It seems an odd way to treat the person saving the country from both monsters and failed crops. It is not as though the public, the royalty, or even her own family cannot see all she does; they know full well, yet still unreasonably dislike her to a comical degree. Oh, and of course, she is sold to and rescued by a prince from a neighbouring country, where everyone now adores her. I mean they really love her, constantly hugging her and worshipping the ground she walks on. A striking contrast indeed. I will note that I was pleasantly surprised by the sisterly bond. It is nice to see that not everyone in the first town is an idiot (bar a few characters shown later in the series). Their relationship was a highlight, and it was lovely to see the sisters fuss over and care for each other. I would even say Mia made for a more compelling lead. However, the show does not bring anything new to the medium and loves to rely on overused tropes. The romance feels empty or rushed, and the emotional connections between many characters do not feel earned. The story itself is fine: somewhat predictable in parts, but nothing terrible (bar one stupid plot point later on, which I will not mention due to spoilers). The start of the series focuses heavily on character backstories with very little actual growth, before eventually shifting towards a central overarching plot. It does pick up around the halfway mark by introducing a degree of political intrigue, as well as some slightly more interesting characters. I would also draw attention to the setting's distinct lack of individuality; the worldbuilding offers nothing to the viewer and truthfully feels absent. The animation is pleasant, with a highlight being the gorgeous character designs and the ritual effects. I enjoyed many of the dresses, and if you are a fan of characters acting cute, there are plenty of those moments to enjoy, alongside a personal joy of mine: a generous amount of animated food and tea! I have mixed feelings about this show. I know some people eat up this type of storytelling, but it was not quite for me. It offers good escapism and will likely resonate with anyone who feels unappreciated in real life, reflecting the desire to find a place where people not only treat them well, but truly admire them. If you enjoy a pretty show with little substance but some fun revenge, give it a go; if you want something with a bit more depth, perhaps give it a miss.

"Listen here, kid, let me tell you about this gem of a show! You know those stories where the perfect girl gets thrown away like yesterday's newspaper? Yeah, well this one,hoo boy,this one does it different, and let me tell you why it's got me all fired up! So we got this saint, Philia, right? Does everything by the book,heals the sick, protects the kingdom, the whole shebang. And what's her reward? They call her "unlovable" (can you believe that nonsense?) and ship her off to another kingdom like some unwanted furniture! The absolute gall of these people! Now most shows would have her go full vengeance mode or drown in a pool of tears, but not our Philia! She just... keeps doing her thing. Not because she's heartless, no sir,but because she's been playing the perfect saint so long, she forgot how to be anything else. It's like watching someone try to take off armor they've worn for twenty years,kinda painful, but fascinating too, you know? But here's where it gets good! Over in Parnacorta, people start treating her like... well, like a human being for once! And watching her slowly realize she's allowed to have wants? To have feelings? Kid, I was leaning so far forward in my chair I nearly fell off! And don't get me started on Mia,that spitfire of a sister! Starts off as window dressing, ends up stealing every scene she's in! The way she fights for Philia's honor back home? Now that's what I call family loyalty! Makes me wish I had a sister like that back in the day! The romance? Finally a love interest with some sense! Oswald doesn't come barging in like some show-off in a shiny suit,no sir,he just... stands there being decent. Gives her space, doesn't push. Just quietly proves she's worth more than her title. Now that's how you write a proper gentleman! Visually? Solid as an oak tree. Nothing too flashy, but everything's right where it should be. Colors like a calm sunset, animation smooth as good whiskey. And the music? Doesn't blast your eardrums out,just sits there, doing its job perfectly. Like a well-oiled pocket watch! Is it perfect? Hell no, nothing is! But it's got more heart than most of those loud, flashy shows trying too hard to be clever. This one? It's like that quiet old guy at the bar who turns out to have the best stories,doesn't need to shout to get your attention. Now when are they making season two? I need to see what Philia does next! Maybe she'll take up fishing! Or start a bakery! The woman deserves some hobbies, damn it!

I'll keep it short. This anime was interesting in the beginning, but the end was very meh. Plus very cartoonish villains (dialogue, actions etc). The story is interesting, if not too simplistic. I'm not saying thats bad, just that I would've liked more. World-building also meh (same motive). Decent pacing ( until the last episodes, when I was waiting for it to be over already). The dialogue is ok-ish, with a lot of cringe lines when "evil people" are involved. Quite a few characters development but, again, just barely. The romance is there, but just barely, shy. Again, not a bad thing, but thats for when you have longer or multiple seasons. For now, you are left with only a taste of what the story might be about. If feels like they played it safe, everything is done in the right direction but not out of their comfort zone. The biggest "negative points" are: the dialogue and mannerism for the baddies, the cringe "too much" sugary acts of goodness from the people of Parnacorta. I know, I know, they wanted to make clear the differences between those two kingdoms and to be the reason as to why the saint changes. But it feels like a kind of story meant for the very young audience. Aka, kids/teen. The romance, the goodness, the villains... everything is done in a way to be enjoyed in a simpler manner. Again, not bad, just wasted potential. I'd say the sister saved this show. Extremely nice character arc (and VA). If this was done the same for all the other chars, well..... But nope. We got something simpler, with some decisions forced a certain way so that the plot goes the way it was intended. *sigh* Lets move on. Very beautiful visuals. Thats what saves this anime. The art style is good, the color palette is good, the VFX are decent enough, at times even good. The designs are pretty much ok. The cinematography was ok most of the times, nothing fancy. The audio. Again, decent/good. A decent enough soundtrack accompanies every episode, maybe mixed a bit louder than it should be, but most times you won't feel annoyed by it. Same for the diegetic sounds. But the OP is good. The song choice is in tune with the anime's theme and the cinematography for the visuals is very good. The ED song is decent/good, but the art style for the visuals is extremely beautiful. The VAs did a good job. So, this is a "mixed feelings" with a rating of 6. This high rating mostly because of the visuals. Everything else is kinda going safe. You get a timid romance, a "timid" (tiny and safe) character development, acts on the extremes to show goodness or evilness. Yes, you might enjoy it, but the anime is not good enough for "recommended". (Very fast: "I like this anime" is not the same with "this anime is good". Good is based on objective points as to why a trait is used in a right or a wrong way (the art style, pacing, script, vfx, sounds, directing etc). But you can enjoy media of lower quality (thats where "my guilty pleasure" comes from. You know it is bad, but for some reason you still enjoy it. And thats ok). Return value? Dunno, don't think so. Maybe if there will be new seasons on the way, people will rewatch it. I won't, not even to refresh my memory what this was all about. Have a lovely day.

The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom - Is there a price for perfection? If so, how much of it is sacrificial? "You can tell more about a person by what people say about you than by what others say about him." This quote about human integrity rings ever so true, given how we're so sucker-punched into stories of blatant negligence that can lead to either results of life's redemption or long-term karma, because let's be honest, as "intelligent" as we humans can try to read one another like pseudo-psychics, there's no one predictable way of ever knowing how the people around us will act. This is exactly the case for rookie novelist Kouki Fuyutsuki with her very first work here: Kanpekisugite Kawaige ga Nai to Konyaku Haki sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Urareru a.k.a The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom, a pseudo "kicked/banished out of the hero's party"-esque simple plot with a story that some might call predictable, but it works, and that's what matters the most. If you're the type to associate yourself with being a fan of Disney's Princess series stories, Kanpeki Seijo will surely have nuances that "maketh the magic happen," because it's a tried-and-true formula that has proven great time and time again. The story goes off of a young woman by the name of Philia Adenuaer, serving as a saint for the kingdom she's assigned to: Girtonia. Her stoic but benevolent nature easily gets the attention of the townsfolk, who've seen her miracles happen time and time again, always giving thanks to the emotionless but compassionate young woman who sees her Saint job as one she's duty-bound to prove her competence in. Well, that's until her betrothed, the kingdom's 2nd Prince Julius, chooses to boot her out of the kingdom to serve another kingdom, finally giving him the chance to run the kingdom on his two feet...except that he's anything but a just prince: evil, selfish, petty, and a manchild at that for making rash decisions that slowly concoct the recipe of destruction for Girtonia. With minor retaliation on her part, Philia makes her way to the neighbouring kingdom of Parnacorta, which has recently lost its Saint, and she's there to fill in the gap. Little did Philia know that her style of overwork has never caused her to relapse, not even for a day, as her saintly duties make her the robotic Saint who seeks to fulfill the wishes of her own people and not relinquish her responsibility. That's how (un)appealing the former Saint of Girtonia is as a main character, who goes around like nobody's business just doing things as she sees fit and earning the compassion of the people, regarding them and not herself. This may look selfless, but as humans, we could all afford to be a little selfish, and Philia, simply put, she's always taken advantage of for her impressive magic abilities, without a shadow of a doubt. Compare her with her younger sister, Mia, and you'll find an even better story to find there, as her revenge-seeking plot against Julius for banishing her out of Girtonia, mixed in with the burden she's had to fill in from her older sister as a less experienced Saint, shows a part of what seems like a broken family tree that does not just involve the sisters alone. And as the story progresses, the case of the Adenauer family is nastier than you'd realize, as it's filled with one of unmet expectations that beset the nature of betrayal that both Mia and Philia need not go through, but the author puts the nuance there to add some drama to an otherwise predictable story and premise. For sure, Kanpeki Seijo wants you to realize that the characters play the biggest role in the make-or-break sequences, as even the minor interactions can prove critical to the role at hand. Take the royal family of Parnacorta, for example: with the loss of their kingdom's Saint, both 1st Prince Reichardt and 2nd Prince Osvalt were on the lookout for another Saint, and the misfortune of Julius' booting gives their land a new Saint's blessing in disguise, though it's up to the latter prince to help refocus the emotionless and robotic Saint to gather her thoughts that she doesn't need to work this hard and to start placing trust in others as they are. Bear in mind that this open nature is very foreign to Philia, and Osvalt is trying to help her by befriending her and opening up to live life to the fullest. It takes time for Philia to realize that all the "hard work" she's doing is not only for her own benefit but also for the benefit of the people who fervently support her in her new environment, to ensure that her efforts do not go unnoticed. And yes, as one of the main characters, it can be a hard pill to swallow, but eventually Philia does let loose of her control (except for stress-inducing circumstances when external factors threaten the safety of the kingdom). Again, since this is a fantasy romance Shoujo at heart, don't expect a radical story, just one that's down-to-earth in its simplicity so that the characters can run the race for the long term. After the failure of Fall 2022's Shinobi no Ittoki, TROYCA's in-house director Shuu Watanabe looks set to redeem himself of the former's infamy as a show that's all plot and no substance, and thankfully Kanpeki Seijo delivered on that front, even if it isn't as hard-hitting as some would've thought for a cookie-cutter premise that just simply works. I need not say that TROYCA is one of a handful of studios with a healthy production cycle of no more than 1 show per year, and to the studio's testament, the production is unsurprisingly great with a reputation to match. The music is plenty fine and doesn't stand out much so that the story can stretch its legs, which it does its job. Riria's OP and WON's ED are both good songs on their own with the Shoujo feeling attached to them, though I just find myself skipping them because they're just there and honestly don't add much to the allure of the anime as a whole. At the end of the day, Kanpeki Seijo a.k.a The Too-Perfect Saint, is not just a promising work from a rookie author who chooses to play it safe with story elements that will resonate with people, but the anime definitely helps lean into what makes the source material compelling to begin with. Yes, the overarching story just feels begrudgingly basic, and that's the one pet peeve I have with shows that just don't try to be different, but if you just need a linear story where the "red thread of fate" always finds a way to fall into place, then Kanpeki Seijo may very well be the show for you. The Saint who never smiled, may she don a smile for you to release the cold, burdenful heart.

Kanpekiseijo was one of my favourite shows of the season. I’m a sucker for emotionally repressed and abused characters developing emotions and realizing they deserve to be loved. It’s kind of a cheap way to illicit an emotional response, but hey it works for me. I went through a gambit of emotions watching this from anger at seeing someone as kind and thoughtful as Philia being abused for the simple crime of existing, despite all her contributions to the kingdom she’s only seen as fodder, to straight up crying with some of the big set pieces. While not a shojosei technically because it’s a LN, it has a lot of those tropes and storybeats which I enjoyed. If you’re a fan of badass female characters who are calculating and methodical, you’ll enjoy this. What makes this series especially good is the revenge plot that’s the central theme of the series. While Philia is sold off to another country and starts to see all the things she was missing out on in life, her sister plans to get revenge on the prince that wronged her. Honestly, at times I felt like Mia was more of the MC in this series. She commands attention in every scene she’s in and frankly her plotline was more interesting than Philia’s. That’s not to say I don’t love seeing Philia grow as a person and be treated well after years of abuse, but seeing a character methodically planning their revenge and putting on the acting performance of the year to avoid suspicion was just really fun. I’m a huge house of the dragon fan so I saw a lot of similarities there in terms of how Mia plays things. On the other side, again, I did like seeing Philia’s relationship with the other characters, especially the prince, developing. She’s such a sweetheart and deserves the world. Like most seasonals these days, this felt like a prologue for the actual story and an invitation to read more. I got a lot of the same vibes I had from Saint’s Magic is omnipotent with this one so if you’re a fan of that, you’ll probably enjoy this too. The romance is probably weaker here though because we have a split narrative with two leads essentially. Still, it’s an enjoyable watch with some really pretty art and character designs, nice character interactions and a solid enough story. I would love to rate it even higher, but I just felt like this was an appetiser for the real story to come and outside of the Julius/Mia revenge plot and a couple twists I thought the story here was.. solid, not great, but solid. Still, I enjoyed it a lot and am going to miss my girls Philia and Mia so much! Checking out the books for sure Kanpekiseijo gets 8 out of 10

I'm sure if you had to take a guess on what this show is about, you could probably guess (as most light novel adaptions seem to do nowadays), so I came into this series with a few expectations and opinions on what I thought it'd be about. Now, though the beginning events are predictable, after that I felt this series was quite unique and interesting. Firstly, animation was nice. The picture book-esque art style I feel is also a really nice touch for show. It was clean, well put together, and was overall visually appealing personally. So there's a plus + Next, the plot. Besides the beginning, it was quite new I feel (for me anyways), and took a few turns I couldn't have expected nor seen and it was a fun experience. The end maybe was a little rushed and wrapped up a little too quickly but it's okay. I still enjoyed it. The end plot for the show may have been a little generic and quite stereotypical but I didn't think it really hurt it too much much. Overall, it's not an amazing show but it's not bad at all. it's quite enjoyable to just sit and watch. It's also not too complicated to follow, so that I feel aided its delivery as well.

I honestly thought this was going to be another throwaway fantasy drama with a dramatic title and nothing more, but it turned out to have a lot more heart than I expected. The story has a surprising amount of depth, especially in how it handles the bond between Philia and Mia. Their relationship feels real and full of care, guilt, and understanding. It’s a nice change from the usual shallow sister dynamics you see in similar shows. Philia’s growth is slow but believable. You can really see her learning to understand her emotions and open up little by little. What really stood out to me though was Mia. The way she realizes how blind she’s been to her sister’s pain and then dedicates herself to making things right gives her story so much emotional weight. It’s not often you see that kind of self-awareness handled this well. Sure, the show still leans on a few clichés. The villain is so cartoonishly evil at times that it’s hard to take them seriously (the ending was a bit underwhelming too), and I do wish the romance had a bit more screen time. But even with those flaws, the series has this quiet sincerity that makes it easy to care about the characters. Overall, it’s far better than the title makes it sound. It’s warm and unexpectedly touching. 7.5 out of 10.

Overall, I loved how the story went, the bond between sisters was very refreshing. I am so used to plots where one is evil - but I really appreciated this change. I also loved how the romance between the FL and the ML, were not the main focus of this series - but made it canon by the end of it. I fully recommend this anime to those who want a heartwarming and wholesome anime about family and friends - where the FL is used to the coldness of everyone around her, which made love and kindness become foreign to her - but slowly realizing that she can be loved. It was truly a satisfying anime to watch <3

"Kanpekisugite Kawaige ga Nai to Konyaku Haki sareta Seijo wa Ringoku ni Urareru" This anime is one of those seasonal fantasy LN typr of anime that we have every season but this one in particular is indeed quite different. as the name suggests, the world is over-run by monsters and every country has a saint that purifies these monsters, quite standard story plot but the twist is that the MC is sold of to another country whose saint recently died, this anime's story might be misleading to people as they may thing it will be about how she is faring in the new country or how she is helping them but ITS NOT AND THIS IS THE REASON I LOVE THIS ANIME......this anime showcases the results of the foolishness after selling of their saint and I love Philia's Little sister, Minor spoilers this anime will make you like the side characters more than the MC especially MIA her little sister she is like the main MC, her growth is the main aspect of the story She is the one that does 90% of things and she has more screentime than the MC, and I liked that, she is a character done right Story: 9 story is basic but it will still make you feel like its fresh and especially the revenge plot. Animation- 5 nothing much just ok sound-7 this I didn't expect much but was alright like..... conlusion-8 it was at the very least really satisfying.

I kinda watch this just for the sole purpose of romance... but the romance is mostly a subplot in this show. The story mostly revolves around Philia and her sister Mia, rather than focusing on the relationship of Philia and Prince Oswald.I'm not really going to spoil anything since i really want people to experience this anime fully blind, since the plot twist is pretty good ,nothing shocking like aot type of plot twist,but still pretty unpredictable at the very least. What i like about this anime, however, is how Mia actually feels like a well-rounded character with her realizing her resolve after she witnessed the truth. At first ,i thought she was going to be this generic sister that secretly holds a feeling of jealousy, but she's actually someone who has unique characteristics that are built upon by the author. In conclusion, though, I would actually recommend this for someone who likes a mix of historical and revenge story. Just don't watch this with the expectation of a good romance because the crumbs and sweetness in this show are very mild.

I must say I found this anime today and binged all 12 episodes in one sitting. WOW just WOW when it comes to The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom as I expected one thing and got something else entirely. With most anime where the trope is the MC is betray or treated poorly and sent somewhere else only to be appreciated and learn the meaning of love, I was so SURPRISED with how well this story was put together from start to finish. It had the love story from My Happy Marriage, the Betrayal & Anger from Shield Hero, & the reincarnated aspect from well, every modern day isekai of an overpowered protagonist. I must say I half expected these themes to conflict with one another getting an unbalanced story but it was perfect. Every episode left me wanting more & SO GLAD I did not watch this as it came out! I LOVE binge watching good anime & this was one of them! If you are truly looking for a wholesome love story similar to My Happy Marriage mixed with the slower life of being a saint in a fantasy world give The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom a watch as YOU won't regret it!

So you know those WebToon/CDramas where the evil fiancée screws over the main character and marries her little sister instead? And how the little sister is always either evil or the most oblivious person known to man? Yeah, what if instead of that, the little sister just decided to ruin his life in every way imaginable to avenge her sister’s honor, pretending to be into him while plotting his downfall, along with everyone who was involved with it? That would be great, right? Honestly, I’m so glad I stuck with Too-Perfect Saint. The main character has a very sweet subplot about learning to love herself and heal from the abuse she went through, and that’s nice and all, but watching her little sister slowly destroy all of the horribly hateable villains is where this really shines. I loved her character, her revenge, and how it’s not demonized in the story. At one point another character flat out tells her, 'yeah, that guy sucks, you’re completely justified in wanting to destroy his life’. It’s a really fun twist that you won’t see until the second episode, so I recommend sticking it out. I recommend this to people who want to like ‘betrayed by fiancée’ type stories but can’t stand how passive all the good guys are, people who want a sweet story about sisterhood, and anyone who wants a feel-good story, both in the ‘aw that’s adorable’ way and the ‘lol get fucked asshole’ way. I don’t recommend this to anyone who dislikes slow stories, who is looking for your average Cdrama romance, or who is sensitive to topics like abuse

It’s good, although at first glance the way the characters’ emotions are portrayed can feel a bit over the top: either full of love or pure hatred. I think, however, that this was intentional, meant to highlight the two main themes the anime wanted to convey: 1. the destructive jealousy of others’ abilities and its consequences; 2. finding the courage within oneself to face challenges bigger than one’s own insecurities. There’s some action, but it’s clear from the start that a happy ending is guaranteed, which I see as a plus - otherwise the anime might have felt too heavy, considering the main character’s family background. Of all the characters, I liked the heroine’s sister the most - a clever girl with a strong personality. I didn’t feel much connection with the others, though. As for the animation, I really loved the pastel colors, which felt refreshingly original. Some questions about the saints’ magic remain, but oh well. Overall, I think it was definitely worth watching.

The Too-Perfect Saint initially struck me as having a set of antagonists that were too cartoonishly evil and stupid, but then I remembered that I live in America in 2025 and everything started feeling uncomfortably familiar. The shortsightedness of selling off the most valuable asset your kingdom has out of pure spite and greed, the unwillingness to admit wrong after it blows up in your face, and the desperation to claw back the people who made your country function and even blame them for what happened once they were gone felt disquietingly relevant. In contrast, our main character’s life in her new kingdom and the kindness and gratitude shown to her by its citizens finally allows her the time and mental bandwidth to develop the aspects of her personality that she had been neglecting for so long, while her younger sister’s revenge plot serves as an emotional vent for the audience to enjoy the catharsis of seeing all these evil assholes get what they deserve. While it does occasionally swing a bit too hard towards positivity, the narrative and thematic conclusions that it reaches as a result are more than worth it, and the plethora of fun and engaging side characters leading the plot towards said conclusions were truly delightful or loathsome, depending on their narrative purpose. The only thing I can truly say negatively about this show is that it’s not much to look at. While its character designs are generally very pretty and it rarely has any outright jank, it’s not exactly a show-stopper of a production, with most of its cinematic language limited to medium still shots and panning shots with very little actual animation to speak of, though admittedly it has a very engrossing pastel color palette and surprisingly solid fire effects. Despite this, its narrative was incredibly captivating and had me hooked from beginning to end, desperately yearning for our heroine to finally relax in the life that she deserves.

This anime has attractive visuals and a premise that initially looks promising, but the execution feels underwhelming. The heroine’s emotionless personality isn’t portrayed as “cool” or “mysterious” — she simply lacks presence, yet is constantly praised by everyone around her. Instead of feeling convincing, it ends up feeling hollow. The romance also falls flat. The supposed chemistry between the lead pair never really lands, and most of the sweeter lines feel empty rather than meaningful. I went in expecting a stronger emotional payoff, but the story stays safe and never fully commits to deeper development. Overall, it’s pretty to look at but doesn’t deliver the impact I hoped for.

The plot is quite simple, but it's what makes me like it so much, for the fact that it has a plot. Yes, you can predict it quite early on, but it's still very well executed, and that's what made me stop so much from drawing to be locked into the show. I picked up the webnovel and was surprised to see the difference in the storyline of them both (they both end the same, it's just the middle that's changed). But I must say that I like the change of plot that was made. It's a very pleasant watch, and definitely a nice break from shows with a similar premise. There's no fan service or pushing romance, just a nice and well-paced plot.

✒😏Finally Home💐 °7.9° °VG+° 💯%🔍This review discusses plot points but doesn't contain any major spoilers. Some minor spoilers The women who drive back to monsters and purify the land are the saints. Every country needs at least one. Girtonia boasts of being the home of the GSOAT ~ greatest saint of all time, Philia Adenauer. The thing about Philia is that she never smiles. Never. Saint Mia's smile lights up the entire world. The people adore MIA. What makes it worse is that Mia is her sister. We watch as Philia arrives at home; her mother lambasts her for having such an awful personality. It “reflects poorly” on them. It “reflects poorly” on MIA. Mom cares nothing about Philia's supreme skills. When Philia arrives at home, we see that even she thinks that Mia is so /kawaii/😍. Her parents never loved her but they doted on adorable Mia. Philia reached out in the only way she knew how. She kept her head down and worked. Then she studied. Then she worked some more. There's no time for fun or rest. Philia hopes that her efforts will result in her parents loving her, or at least approving of her. People never warmed to her because she is emotionless and nearly non-responsive. She's incapable of chit-chat. Philia has applied herself like a slave, all day, every day, for the good of the people of Girtonia and in hopes of connecting with others. But nobody notices. Nobody but Mia. Mia loves her older sister. She knows exactly who and what Philia is, and Mia is the only thing that makes coming home tolerable for Philia. Gilded walls, chandeliers, bouquets of flowers, pearl encrusted gemstone hair ornaments: The animation is very pretty while being light and airy at the same time. The people are pretty, the eyes are pretty, and the voice acting is quite nice. This is a seamlessly well done production. It flows. Philia is summoned to the Palace to visit her fiance, Prince Julius. He seems a shallow sort. He glibbly announces that their engagement is terminated. He beams as if this is the most glorious news he's ever heard😃. He wants to marry her sister. Mia. He wants MIA.(Meee-ah echo, echo, echo). To make sure that his plan goes off without a hitch, he's hitching Philia to the neighboring country of Parnacorta (it sounds like something delicious to eat). Their saint just died. They bought Philia. They paid a bundle. Isn't that great!? This deal should make /everyone/ happy! He’s still beaming. So, she's been sold off. For a boatload of money, I might add. Her parents are now in the room, and they're gleeful. She may never see them again, but they don't seem to care in the least. In fact, they've never been this pleased with her. It's not like one can trade Wilt Chamberlain or Connor McDavid to another team and expect to still win championships. This girl is the greatest. The prince is taking her for granted. She's been putting alot more time and effort in than anybody knows. They're going to miss her more than they realize. M&D didn't even let Philia say goodbye to Mia! She was sent to Parnacorta immediately. She was taken aback by the welcome. Her first step into Parnacorta was met with the blast of horns, drums and other fanfare. There was a welcoming party (led by an almost pretty and excessively cheerful blonde guy), the band, the reception, and then finally, home. Home's a show stopper. Philia's mansion in Parnacorta is bigger than her parents' place! She's assigned staff: Rina and Leonardo are a maid & butler, but they're actually bodyguards. They back her up on her monster killing missions. They back her up in everything and cater to her every need. (There's no whims to cater to. Philia's never been in a place where she could have a whim). Rina and Leonardo are constantly telling Philia to rest, take some time off, treat herself… indulge alittle, alright already! Meanwhile, back home, Mia misses her sister. She's suspicious. They're telling her that Philia /wanted/ to leave, but her sister would NEVER leave her with no word. Her sister would never fail to prepare Mia to assume lead Saint duties. She's been invited to see Prince Julius, and she's hoping to get some intel from him. As she enters his office, a few dozen red roses are shoved in her face💐. The prince proposes to her! How disgusting. Mia makes a spot decision to go along with Julius, for now, until she gets the full story. Once she finds out what happened, she'll pay back any and all who've abused her Philia. One thing Mia has noticed is that monsters are multiplying. Philia, out with Parnacorta's 2nd prince, Osvalt (that cheerful blonde guy from the welcoming party), has noticed the increase in monsters and makes mention of it to him. He questions her further. Her theory is that Hell, where monsters are spawned, is breaking through to the surface. Osvalt calls a security council meeting to discuss the potential threat. They don't have sufficient proof to deploy many troops. They probably don't have enough troops anyway. Philia believes she can set a protective barrier around the entire country. It would require that she stay in the center - the capital - but then the monsters would be easy to kill, even with the small number of troops that they have. Philia is worried about how Mia will handle this for Girtonia. In-depth knowledge of ancient magic is required for the circle, something of which Mia knows nothing. Philia writes to Mia about how she sees the issue and the solution. Mia is fighting valiantly back in Girtonia, but the monsters are multiplying. Without a protection circle over the country the monsters are dangerous, too. They aren't going down easy like the ones in Parnacorta under Philia's protective spell. Mia's fighting monsters all day and trying to butter up the horrible Prince Julius at night, whose father and brother are very ill. Since Philia's been gone, the recipe for the king's medicine is also gone. It's missing! Things are looking very suspicious. Julius isn't even the oldest prince. The Crown Prince has been cloistered away in bad health. Mia decides to go meet him. Why hasn't he been taking his medicine? Mia doesn't understand him. If he takes his medicine and feels better, then Julius will kill him, he says. He's a bit of a chicken. He needs some backbone. Mia visits him daily. She takes food & medicine, she makes him conversate and she bathes the room in sunlight. She gives him some great pep talks. He starts to look forward to her visits. There's nobody on earth who is impervious to Mia's charms. The first hint of dark drama we get is when Philia activates her circle over the country. A dark figure with flame red eyes and a menacing voice exclaims “I've found you!” It's over so quickly that Philia wonders if she imagined it? The barrier between hell and the surface of the Earth continues to deteriorate. The arch demon, Asmodeus, is able to send his shadow after Philia in an attempt to abduct her. She's his number one target. Enter Notis Elsa, the exorcist. She chased that Shadow into Philia's room where she defeats it. That's how the two meet. The balance of the show is the two sister saints and their princes falling in love, they end up working together to fight Asmodeus, and we'll learn why he's obsessed with Philia. Oh, Julius has something comin, too. Philia didn't want to go to Parnacorta, but that's the place where she belongs. The king appreciates her. The crown prince appreciates her. The people adore her. And Osvalt, the 2nd prince, is madly in love with her. At the very end, one of the last things we see is a hint of a smile. 😏 QUOTES🗣 Speaking your own mind is the only way to make things happen. Failure is a right you earn only when you fight! If you never do more than run away and make excuses, you won't even rise to the level of failure! There's nothing wrong with failing! It means you can hold your head hi I'd say you didn't run from fate! It's a wonderful thing. IMHO〰🖍 📣7.9 📝7.8 🎭7.6 💓7 🦋6.5 🎨7.8 �…

FMC lacks life and is so soulless (from the beginning). For me, her behavior is good. As this type of character, I like it when the MC knows what's going on around him and is above the matter. He takes everything too personally. They fired me, so it must be because I'm incompetent (so you know who to call), he doesn't really care about what the real reason is and that's how he thinks about most things. On the other hand, her sister is too overmotivated and takes everything too emotionally and doesn't want to take advice from others, who have really good ideas on how to get out of the evil kingdom. For me, it's unnecessarily dramatic at some points. I like the plot, even though they started it pretty late with the demons, I was expecting it to be a classic halfway through, that there would be some kind of twist, but the whole time it's about the saint being fired and her revenge by others. I always wondered why revenge? Everyone just wants revenge, but in the end, revenge only begets revenge, which is a vicious circle. The art/animation is beautiful except for the chibi, I liked the OP/ED. It could be compared to Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu.