Yuusha ga Shinda!

The Gates of Hell reopen, throwing the world into chaos and setting demons free to terrorize the land once again. These troubles seem irrelevant to quirky villager Touka Scott—until a demon attacks Yuna Eunice, his childhood friend. Luckily, the legendary hero Sion Blandan arrives in the nick of time to strike down the vile creature. Unfortunately, Sion soon dies after accidentally falling into a trap Touka set to defend his radish farm.

Anri Haysworth, Sion's necromancer companion, resurrects the hero by transferring Touka's soul into Sion's corpse. Now possessing the body of the legendary hero, Touka is tasked with resealing the Gates of Hell and defeating the demons that threaten peace. Together with Yuna and Anri, Touka copes with both his new reality and Sion's heroic legacy as he embarks to save the world.

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Scott, Touka Main

Toki, Shunichi Japanese

Hazeworth, Anri Main

Taketatsu, Ayana Japanese

Yunis, Yuna Main

Yamamura, Hibiku Japanese

Farom, Marguerit Main

Kubo, Yurika Japanese

Osment, Kyle Supporting

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Borgnine, Ethel Supporting

Ohara, Sayaka Japanese

Yunis, Fieri Supporting

Touchi, Hiroki Japanese

Breydan, Sion Supporting

Toki, Shunichi Japanese

Yunis, Milly Supporting

Shinfuku, Sakura Japanese

Eleonora, Dorothy Supporting

Suguta, Hina Japanese

Usui, Hisato Producer

Yamamoto, Kou Producer

Okamoto, Junya Producer

Kujou, Rion Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

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Jun 22, 2023

Marinate1016

Recommended

Some may call it a “guilty” pleasure anime, but for me there’s nothing “guilty” about it. I unabashedly loved Yuusha Ga Shinda and it was one of my favourite shows of Spring 2023. It’s degenerate, silly, illogical, has hot waifus and embraces all of it. I loved every moment of this show and will definitely be reading the manga to get more of this.

As someone who went into this show completely blind, I thought it would be a nice fanservice-y fantasy show to relax with on Thursdays, but after the first episode I realised this was a pretty unique plot set up. The concept of ... the hero dying and having his body controlled by the MC was something I’ve never seen before and made for an interesting story. The thigh fetish trope is also a welcome addition. It’s not for everyone, but for me it’s hot and increased my enjoyment. What can I say, I like what I like.

It’s always nice to get fantasy stories where the MC isn’t super OP. Makes things more interesting and there’s an element of strategy that actually has to go into fights. The MC being weak also gives the supporting cast the opportunity to shine and get properly developed, which they often don’t have in fantasy stories. I really liked the supporting characters in this one. They all play big roles in the party’s success and are more than just fanservice relief characters which is a big plus.

I will say the story wasn’t the strongest, so don’t come into this expecting anything well written. It’s essentially your usual fantasy: form party, set out to save the world, etc., with a few unique twists due to the MC not having full control of the hero’s abilities. What really carried my enjoyment in this show is Touka’s fascination with thighs, the waifus and the comedy. It may not be Konosuba, but it’s dumb fun that I just really like. Not everything has to be well written to be enjoyable. For me anyway.

The animation in the show is passable. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s not bad either. The art style is your usual modern anime bright colour palettes and modern designs. Nothing really stands out about the show from a technical or artistic point of view. Again, this show really does just rely on your ability to enjoy a really silly story.

This show isn’t for everyone and by now you should know if you’re into these types of shows. If you want something with substance and depth, this ain’t it. If you just want to turn your brain off and enjoy an anime ass anime, then this is for sure one for you. I am really going to miss this show on Thursdays, but am looking forward to the manga.

Yuusha Ga Shinda gets 9 out of 10.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jul 8, 2023

Benx2019

Mixed Feelings

Animation is a little above average. Action scenes are not particularly impressive, but then again not terrible. Backgrounds are fine, and the characters are drawn with enough detail. Nothing impressive, but good enough. Characters are fun, but not terribly deep. I would say the characters are likeable for the right audience, but not for everyone. I think they play off eachother nicely though. The story isn't too deep, but it's different enough and is pretty fun. Pacing, while not amazing, is very competent and keeps things fun. Voice acting is fine. Kind of grating and not all that impressive, but I think the casting is ... pretty good. Soundtrack is fine, but not memorable in anyway. I did really like the op/ed, very fun. Sound effects were kind of bad though. Overall it's rough around the edges, and I don't think it's by any means a great anime. However, I think it's fun... for the right audience. For the wrong audience it's probably pretty grating. 6.4/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 8, 2023

Karysuuwu

Not Recommended

A Lackluster Journey with "Yuusha ga Shinda!" - A Disappointing Anime Experience

Rating: 4/10

"Yuusha ga Shinda!" or "The Legendary Hero Is Dead!" promised an intriguing premise, but unfortunately, it failed to deliver on its potential. Despite my initial excitement, it took an unusually long time to get in the mood to finish the anime. Normally, I would breeze through a 12-episode series in a day, but this one took me a week of on-and-off watching, indicating a lack of engagement.

I wouldn't recommend "Yuusha ga Shinda!" to anyone, as it falls short in various aspects. First and foremost, the humor within the series is lackluster. The ... jokes often fall flat, and the attempts at comedic relief rarely hit the mark, leaving me wanting more. Even as an ecchi anime, it disappoints, as the portrayal of such elements is weak and fails to captivate the viewer. It lacks the necessary energy and appeal that other successful ecchi anime possess.

One of the major drawbacks of the series is the main character, Touka Scott. His portrayal comes across as annoying, and not in a likable or endearing way. His character lacks depth and fails to grow throughout the anime, leaving a feeling of constant irritation rather than empathy or admiration. It becomes challenging to invest in a story when the main protagonist fails to garner support.

To add to the frustrations, the anime's pacing and narrative struggle to maintain interest. The plot feels stagnant, and the overall progression is slow, making it a tedious watch. To combat the boredom, I found myself resorting to watching it at 4x speed, a testament to the lack of engagement and entertainment value it provided.

Considering how unengaging "Yuusha ga Shinda!" was, I would typically drop an anime of this nature. However, I persevered to complete it solely for the sake of saying that I had seen it, rather than any genuine interest or enjoyment. It's disappointing when an anime fails to leave a lasting impression or evoke any positive emotions.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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