Senyuu.

Once upon a time, the demon lord Rchimedes spread terror throughout the world, until he was eventually sealed away by the legendary hero Creasion. Since then, a thousand years have passed peacefully. However, a mysterious hole has opened up between the demon and human spheres, and countless demons have surged into the human realm once more. Coming to the conclusion that Rchimedes would soon return to wreak havoc, a human king summons the possible descendants of the legendary hero—all 75 of them. Unfortunately, after so long, it was too difficult to pinpoint his true descendants.

Among the lionhearted prospects is the amateur adventurer Alba Frühling. His skills may not be top-notch, but he is accompanied by the talented soldier Ross, who helps the young hero whenever he is in a pinch...or at least, he is supposed to. Though undoubtedly a skilled warrior, Ross is actually both sarcastic and sadistic, and hence revels in Alba's suffering.

Senyuu. is a comedic adventure following the unlikely duo as they struggle in their endeavor to defeat the demon lord, meeting various eccentrics along the way.

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Ross Main

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Frühling, Alba Main

Shimono, Hiro Japanese

Ruki Main

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Nisepanda Supporting

Kondou, Takayuki Japanese

Ein, Januar Supporting

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Samejima Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Lortelia, Michelajul Supporting

Ueda, Youji Japanese

Ares Supporting

Uchiyama, Yumi Japanese

Rudolf Supporting

Nakata, Jouji Japanese

Alba, Mother Supporting

Shimamoto, Sumi Japanese

Nakaji, Ryousuke Producer

Yamamoto, Yutaka Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard

Kikuta, Hiromi Sound Director

Itagaki, Shin Episode Director, Storyboard

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Oct 28, 2013

post_human

Recommended

Shorts are quite rare in Anime, and as like majority of the shorts Senyuu is a gag or comedy short in its core. But what is unique about this show is that it is based on a fantasy settings which is even more rare in shorts. Unlike many other shorts Senyuu has one other criteria that is although it tries to parody the fantasy world setting in overall it also tries to have a continuity (rather then being self contained episodes) and tries to tell a short yet somewhat coherent (somewhat comes to mind mostly due to ridiculously comic sequences) story. And that is what ... I find enjoyable and also an appreciable effort for this series.

Story
The story is in a setting like old school rpgs but with a few funny twists. It goes something like long time ago the demon king Rchimedes was defeated and sealed by Hero Creation, but suddenly one day a huge hole appeared in the world and all kinds of demons started coming out of it. So naturally the king decides that the demon king has returned and tries to send the hero's descendant to fight him. and there comes the first funny twist as one thousand years had passed he found 75 candidates and sends them all and declares whoever defeats the demon lord will be deemed the "true hero" and will receive vast riches. This show particularly follows the hero Alba & soldier Ross in their quest to be the true heroes where they meets many funny characters and the writer also throws in various slapstick humor while also parodying various other typical Shounen anime/manga.
Overall the story is somewhat original and I enjoyed the humor very much so it gets 8 out of 10 from me.

Art/Animation
While the art is anything spectacular but I really enjoyed how the animation and art was used to convey humor and how they complemented the overall nature of the ridiculous humor of the show. And on a small note, I also quite enjoyed the varying opening sequences used.
This gets 7 out of 10.

Characters
While Alba is a typical Shounen character I really liked his comments/complains against various actions of the other characters and even the narrator. Ross is character with a very unique sense of humor which is quite enjoyable in a slapstick nature really. Other characters like the little girl and innocent demon lord; the elderly loli lover; the masochistic cat are very funny and unique. the rest are somewhat generic but still compliments the overall nature of the show nicely.
This is another strong aspect and gets 8 out of 10.

Sound
The in-show music what not that noticeable at all and I was not impressed at all. The opening and ending theme is done by JAM Project which sadly I didn't find neither appropriate nor enjoyable. In short to me this is by far the weakest aspect of this anime and gets 5 out of 10.

For me who is relatively new at shorts actually this was really a unique experience to say the least, although there are a few faults like a bad overall music & a cliffhanger ending that was quite unexpected I would gladly watch the second season. I would recommend this to anyone who likes shorts or parody shows or to people who likes to have some good laughs occasionally with no string attached for bigger storyline or whatnot.

Overall Score -
7 out of 10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Aug 18, 2013

explicit707

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How could something so epicly funny be so epicly short? Senyuu answers that question, after the first episode it's hard to resist it's satirical slapstick comedy that is incredibly short and sweet. It takes the classic hero knight story and turns it on it's ear. The only problem I have with this series is the length of each episode. 5 minutes becomes 2.5 of actual episode once the credits have been accounted for, but that's part of the humorous appeal. This is one of those special series, and I look forward to watching season 2.

If you like knights, demonlords, old perverts and constant slapstick satirical ... comedy then this is for you. Don't miss this wonderful series. It's not like you don't have time for it!

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Apr 3, 2013

Kruh

Mixed Feelings

Senyuu. An Hilarious Comedical Anime. The Episodes are about 3min30sec, So it is a rather short anime, Yet i really enjoyed it, It was really funny. Quick to watch, funny, enjoyable.

Story, So the story isn't really developed since it's only 3'30min Per episode. There reallly isn't alot of key moments in the anime. If you want to watch something for its story, I'm telling you don't watch Senyuu. But if you rather want to watch a funny, Quick and fun anime, then Senyuu is more of your choice.
Story got a 5.

Art, Not very detailed, yet still Fair. Great for this kind of Anime. ... Fun, Colorful. And Joyful arts. It is still not the best, But it fits really well. I give this a 6.

Sound, Was good. Pretty basic sounds, The OST I personnally didn't really Like. But yeah, Pretty Basic Sounds. Some of the Voices annoyed me, Some we're okay. Well I gave it a 5.

Characters, They we're okay. They we're unique indeed. Funny and different Mentality for each and everyone of them. I did not like the Main character, He was kinda annoying, But that doesn't change the fact that it made it Funny, Which is the goal of this Anime. So, I gave this a 7.

Enjoyment. Senyuu. Was really fun to watch, Colorful, Quick, Hilarious and Enjoyable Comedical Anime. Enjoyment gets a 8.


Overall Senyuu gets a note of 6. It's a passing note considering a quick, no-story Anime. Althought I enjoyed it plenty. It made me laugh so much. If you're looking for a Quick and Very Funny Anime. Go watch Senyuu right now.

Thank you.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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