Übel Blatt

The production is absolutely dogshit but the story screams potential through the gaps. I'm conflicted about the studio Satelight. It is picking up and giving visibility to old great mangas like this and Helck but adapting them bad. Since Helck didn't get a season 2, I suspect Ubel Blatt was decided to be given worse pacing to fit more of it's story. I have only looked a bit of the manga yet and the anime adaptation has heavily avoided gore, snuff and worst of all fights. I don't know whether limiting the fights is due to lack of skill in the studio or to go ... through the plot fast. The last episode particularly, had pretty good production first half, for once in the entire series, especially the fight; so the reason might be the latter.

This is a revenge story but does not look edgy yet as most are. There's bit cringy masochist melodrama at times. It probably has good worldbuilding judging from all the travelling and glimpses of unique societies in different locations but the anime simply doesn't give time to experience that. The pace is so fast it feels some characters are outright teleporting from one place to another. I plan to read the manga eventually and you should too. Ultimately it's worth the watch for the plot, if you can ignore the production and have no plans to read the manga..

1. Plot
The plot is very interesting and has a lot of potential, however, they don’t execute the climax scenes well, as they lack impact. - 8/10

2. Main character
The main character is cold but, at the same time, shows emotions, making him feel more human. He is well-developed, and we can understand why he seeks revenge. - 7/10

3. Side characters
The side characters lack depth and backstories; they just exist. However, they have good designs. - 5/10

3. Animation
... The animation was okay sometimes it showcased beautiful scenes, but nothing incredible. - 6/10

4. Opinion
This anime doesn’t have incredible animation it’s mid. The side characters are also mid, but the plot is very interesting. The hero was betrayed and now seeks revenge on the traitors, who are seen as heroes. The reason I didn’t drop this anime is that I love revenge stories, and the idea behind this plot is incredible. However, they don’t put enough impact into the climax scenes. So, in my opinion, this anime is a 7/10.

Übel Blatt was a mid-tier but not bad dark fantasy manga.
According to the world’s lore, sex is a fundamental driving force behind the characters — not just a fanservice element. In the anime, however, everything was drastically changed. Because of this, the dialogue was modified, and the characters come across as flat and stupid.
The manga delivers its story in a burst-like rhythm, as if flipping through each page with momentum — while the anime feels like someone tried to adapt it by just scanning pages and animating them lifelessly. The manga is a genuinely enjoyable read, while this video adaptation is hard to sit through.
Sadly, ... this decent manga won’t be getting a new fanbase.