Hametsu no Oukoku

Bestowed with magic from God, witches worked to guide humanity toward progress, garnering adoration and fear alike from humans. However, times have since changed. With the advancement of scientific knowledge, humans now stand on an equal footing with witches. Determined to weave their own destinies and establish supremacy over the world, the mighty Redia Empire has ordered the extermination of all witches, which may bring the era of magic to an end.

Fleeing from the decree, the famed witch Chloe and her apprentice, Adonis, seek refuge. Hot on their heels, the Empire captures the duo and mercilessly executes Chloe. Agonized by the brutal murder of his master and the callousness of humans, Adonis vows to avenge Chloe by annihilating humanity with the very magic they intend to destroy.

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Adonis Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Doroka Main

Waki, Azumi Japanese

Chloe Supporting

Shiraishi, Ryouko Japanese

Kunoichi Crew #6 Supporting

Okamura, Haruka Japanese

Goethe Supporting

Saitou, Jirou Japanese

Shirousagi Supporting

Taniyama, Kishou Japanese

Yamato Supporting

Hino, Satoshi Japanese

Eri Supporting

Mano, Mizuki Japanese

Clementine, Ophelia Supporting

Karyou, Mayumi Japanese

Dorothea Supporting

Waki, Azumi Japanese

Cao, Cong Producer

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Shioya, Naofumi Producer

Yoshitake, Shintarou Producer

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Mar 27, 2024

RealityChanges

Recommended

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This is a hidden gem that many people are missing out on. I know there many people in the community that hates everything about this anime but I don't think it deserve all the hate its getting. Yes the show is nothing special compared to the other great anime out there but thats the whole purpose of adapting this for the season. I think the anime did a fantastic job on the story imo I was hooked the whole time. I'm able to see the mc develop throughout the anime even if its a little for others.

The anime has a lot of gore as ... adonis gets busy throughout the anime for Chloe. Theres going to be parts that dosen't right with people or think this is boring. Me on the otherhand think there wasen't any bad parts about the anime and will be continuing from the manga. This anime was not meant to be the best in the season but to leave a impact showing that it is there to be watched and enjoyed.(I enjoyed it) No anime is going to be perfect even your favorite anime thats why skip over those parts to enjoys the bigger picture of what is entertaining us.

The animation is alright but its enough to get through 12 episdoes

charcters are very good and enjoyable to watch

world building is better than I thought as it adds many different areas to be traveled throughout the anime



Not the best anime but for underrated anime this is peak

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Feb 15, 2025

OnlyOneZueiro

Mixed Feelings

The Kingdoms of Ruin is an ambitious anime, but amateurish in its execution. Its premise carries the potential for an epic saga, but the lack of character development, the uneven pacing, and the excessive reliance on plot devices prevent it from taking off.

The anime starts from a fascinating conflict: magic versus science. Witches are persecuted after being considered obsolete by the technological advancement of the Redia Empire. The revenge of Adonis, the protagonist, after the execution of his mentor Chloe, is the narrative engine. The idea of ​​exploring themes such as revenge, scientific ethics and emotional duality (represented by the relationship between Adonis and Doroka) ... is solid.

However, the execution is inconsistent. The script introduces intriguing elements that are either abandoned or barely explored. The feeling is that the work does not know how to prioritize its own elements, leaving narrative threads loose and creating a chaotic atmosphere. Essential episodes (like Chloe's execution) are impactful, but others drag on without purpose or resolve conflicts abruptly. This disorganization causes the narrative to oscillate between blood, fast-paced action and disconnected contemplative moments, damaging immersion.

Adonis is a problematic anti-hero protagonist. His anger is justified by the loss of Chloe, but his lack of development makes him monotonous: he is aggressive even towards allies like Doroka, without showing evolution or reflection. Critics point out that he "goes from anti-hero to belligerent" without gaining empathy. Doroka, despite having a tragic backstory, is reduced to an object of constant suffering, without any agency of her own. Her magic is underutilized, and her dynamic with Adonis only gains relevance at the end of the season, making her a passive element. Secondary characters are even more forgotten, serving only as disposable pieces in the plot.

Magic, which should be the strong point of the work, is another significant problem. Anime treats it as a super-flexible resource, something to "magically" solve all difficulties so that an event simply occurs, despite the odds. See, magic is meant to be supernatural, but here it always conveniently adapts to the needs of the script without clear rules. Adonis, for example, can enlarge bullets to gigantic proportions without any consistent explanation. This also extends to technology: tech from Redia Empire, although central to the conflict, is not detailed, appearing more like a plot device to justify the persecution of witches. This undermines the credibility of the anime universe, giving the impression that events are guided by convenience rather than internal logic.

Despite its flaws, The Kingdoms of Ruin has merits. The action scenes are well-choreographed, with graphic violence and impressive magic designs. Chloe's execution and the introduction of Dorothea Grethe are memorable, hinting at an expanded universe that could shine in a second season. Another strong point, a personal favorite, is that the plot avoids clichés, keeping the viewer curious, even if for the WRONG reasons.

To conclude: Kingdoms of Ruin is technically amateurish. It begins with a fascinating conflict—magic versus technology in a world in ruins—and promises an epic saga about revenge, redemption, and the limits of humanity. However, it stumbles upon structural flaws: shallow characters, unbalanced rhythm and a magic that seems to serve the script more than the internal logic of the universe. Yet there is something hypnotic about its boldness. The graphic violence, dark aesthetics and unpredictability of the plot keep the viewer intrigued, even if it is to question dubious narrative choices. It's the kind of work that, despite its flaws, doesn't go unnoticed: it captivates acid fantasy fans who value raw creativity more than technical refinement. If the anime fails to deliver on its full potential, it at least leaves the door open for a more promising future. A second season, with a focus on character development and clearer rules for magic, could transform this uncut gem into something memorable. Until then, it's a recommended experience with reservations: watch it for the ambition of the concept, the striking visual direction, and the courage to be imperfect in a sea of ​​safe formulas.

Personal Rating: 6/10 – A concept worthy of a 9/10, executed like a 5/10. It is a work that, like Adonis, carries hatred and potential in equal measure. Imperfect, but hard to ignore.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Nov 18, 2024

Rainy_Rabbit

Not Recommended

This is hours of my life that I'm not getting back. I know its my fault (I have to finish a show once I start unless its too many miles long to manage.) The Kingdoms of Ruin is by far one of the WORST anime I have ever seen.
To begin with, aside from one person in the entire story, EVERYONE is trash. Main guy: genocidal angst monster who wants vengeance because shitty people did shitty things. While I sympathize with his reasons, wanting to kill everyone is an extreme overreaction. Main girl: dumb bubblegum simp. Main guy literally threatens to kill her at least ... once an episode and she still follows him like a little lost puppy. Her back story that could have been interesting is just washed under the rug. Everyone hates me because of my powers? Oh well, let me just spend all of my existence screaming the main guys name and stalking him. Villain: so overly attached to her boyfriend that she'd go to another world and ruin it just to get him back. Women whose sole motivation is the man in their lives seldom make actually good villains. Side characters: Literally just bad people with bad motivations. One character in this story is actually decent, and she gets horrifically murdered in the first episode.
Then we get to the story: boy wants revenge for the murder of his mentor. Okay, we've done that before successfully in other properties. Though the boy who wants revenge doesn't usually want to kill everyone indiscriminately.... Honestly the show feels more like how much blood can we spill JUST because we can. There is an episode where people are standing in blood up to their calves. Its violence just for the sake of being violent, which I guess if that's your thing, then this is the show for you.

Overall, I will give ONE episode some actual value, but even that episode is kind of uncomfortable. One episode acknowledges the hubris of man and technology with sex robots. That is the ONLY episode in the show that might be worth something for having a decent message to it. But it feels so detached from the rest of the show that I can't even use it to boost this from anything other than a 1 Rating.
There are thousands of other anime out there. Please don't waste your time on this one.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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