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Jul 10, 4:03 PM
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It was reasonable to doubt about helping them by MC. This might be a great show. Way better than Black Clover (I hope). I love unusual art style.
Jul 10, 5:03 PM

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As funny as this sounds I like the fact that the plot is simple. Just a dude that wants to stand by his lady friends side. A fun light watch and boy howdy I was not expecting some god tier animation. This might be a sleeper hit for the summer season.
Jul 10, 6:55 PM

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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!! THIS IS HOW BLACK CLOVER SHOULD´VE BEEN DIRECTED SINCE EP. 1!!!!!

FUCK YOU PIERROOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!

Other than that. Great beginning. I hope it remains this well delivering, eventually it will be licensed in my country I can tell, so I might buy it from the looks of the great manga art I've seen.
Jul 10, 7:27 PM
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Aug 2020
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for a Shonen junkie this is greatttt
Jul 10, 9:31 PM
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Oct 2019
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MADA! MADA!! NEVER GIVING UP IS MY MAGIC!!

This is what Black Clover should have been if it was Seasonal 😭

Didn't expect this one coming from the same author as Danmachi.
Animation, Art, Impact Frame, Sound effect, everything was Incredible!!
But i hope this Animation quality isn't just for episode one only but stay consistent throughout the first season.
Jul 11, 12:55 AM

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Jul 2023
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I now have a high expectations on this anime. It's good. It has some decent cinematography, and an occasional change in aspect ratio when dealing with flashbacks.

I like seeing underdogs overcome their weaknesses. He is already great as a warrior, but I do wonder if we'll see him also become a mage in one of these episodes.
patkarununganJul 11, 7:30 AM
Jul 11, 6:21 AM
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Jul 2022
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Felt similar to alot of other Magic academy anime and a really popular YA Novel series. The first episode animation is top tier, I hope it continues as the season progresses.
Jul 11, 7:03 AM
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Jan 2024
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(4.5 to be accurate), seems like it will be a good adaptation
MaxterexJul 11, 7:18 AM
Jul 11, 7:25 AM
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Dec 2023
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Pretty intersting. Also its really amuses me that authors try to show those world as harsh and unfair. But MCs still atend those Academies for years, while imagine how long will you be able to attend high school or unicersity without ability to read
Jul 11, 9:11 AM
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Feb 2021
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So, he's basically asta, but without anti-magic swords.
Jul 11, 10:44 AM

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Feb 2024
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No wonder the first shot of the city reminded me of Orario, this was written by Danmachi's author! But so far Will doesn't really seem like Bell - he overcame that fight too easily. He reminds me more of Kirito than anything else. In fact, the whole visual direction is very much like SAO Alicization.
I don't have any specific praise for the animation, but the visual direction was appealing, the plot seems promising, and the last time I gave a Fujino adaptation a shot (Danmachi) it became one of my favorites. So might as well keep watching ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Jul 11, 7:59 PM
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This is the first time in a while I've audibly said "Wow" when watching a first episode. This was very impressive. It has a strong visual style, excellent animation, and terrific music and sound design.

I'm so glad this isn't an isekai, it's just a good old fashioned fantasy series. That was one of the big draws for me; a fantasy setting with no isekai or dimensional nonsense. I'm also liking the magical school setting as well. I know many have said that the story is basic and cliched, but I'm more than willing to give it a chance after this first episode. It's all about how the story is told. I'm interested in the world itself too, with what appears to be a crumbling spell in the sky from the Mages, the MC's childhood friend up in the tower, and the school itself.

I think it's easy to draw comparisons to Danmachi due to the clumsy and meek MC accompanied by magic/action.

Overall, the strongest first episode I've seen in some time. Very excited to watch more.
Jul 11, 11:34 PM
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Jan 2021
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The characters are the most tropey you can get, it made a bit a annoyed but the animation is pretty good so I'll watch it anyway.
Jul 12, 12:22 AM

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Interesting,

So this series is gonna be about some dude with nearly no Talent with magic, but somehow still attends a "magic school" by way of "written exams", however possess super human strength...

And magic is "power, justice, whatever other bullshit they got"

Basically... this is another version of "Mashle" huh...

In fact... the anime name for this series is...

Wistoria's Wand and Sword

While Mashle's name is...

Mashle: Magic and Muscle

very similar huh... lol

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Also, huh... we sure are getting more and more "MC getting left behind by their childhood female friend" huh...

And... that story about the "invader"... I wonder what's up with that...

Since they "cover up the sky"... aka, sealing a giant part of the world in some sort of bubble?

Wonder if the invaders are still there... outside of the bubble...

This strangely gives me "TTGL vibes"... LOL
Nothing Written Here But Us Anime Bunnies *boing boing boing*
Jul 12, 1:43 AM
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Dec 2022
4
1:1 Mashle with worse story and worse characters
Jul 12, 6:18 AM

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Sep 2014
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I wanted to make a joke about this beeing Mashle S3, but this is totally going to be an actual good show, isnt it?

I love it when magic shows actually feel magical. The world does it for me!

Animation is also good.

Beeing able to fail exams and just make up for it with credits is of course nonsense but lets just go with it.

Blatant exposition dump through lame dialogue is not my cup of tea.

Yeah it has potential and the animation hard carries it.
Comander-07Jul 12, 6:37 AM
"This emotion is mine alone.
It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica.
Jul 12, 11:07 AM

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Jan 2024
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Seems a little generic but it looks fantastic, ngl :O
Jul 12, 5:41 PM

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Aug 2014
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This season is so bad. We have seen stories like these a dozen times.
Jul 12, 7:10 PM

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Apr 2009
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Going to be generic by calling the plot generic. I don't really mind if others have done a similar plot, it's all in the execution, but at least as far as the story goes it didn't distinguish itself or even really try. Although I did like that it didn't pull any punches by splattering Dollar Store Crabbe and Goyle against the cave like cherry pie. Also that the main character hesitated to save Draco and thought about leaving him to die. Those give me a little bit of hope things will get a little more interesting with the story. Plus... invaders from the sky in a fantasy setting sounds intriguing. I want to know more.

Oh well, if the production values, music, and overall execution stay this good even if the the story's just borderline decent I'll still be a happy viewer. I almost passed on this one and I'm glad I didn't or why would've missed out on that fight.
Jul 13, 8:41 AM
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Jun 2023
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Visually fantastic. The story and the characters feel completely unoriginal and hollow.
Jul 13, 9:53 AM

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Apr 2015
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This has to be the most fluid animation I've seen in a while, Amazing premiere!
Typical underdog story but I'm all here for it. Very much reminded me of Asta from Black clover.
Jul 13, 11:44 AM
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May 2023
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Although the story is a bit overdone, the animation and shots are AMAZING and some of the best this season... I just hope the animation stays consistent through how ever many episodes they have !!!
Jul 13, 2:00 PM

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Oct 2019
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A great first episode, I will definitely continue this. The reconciling of wand and sword ha? Interesting concept!

It looks like in the next episode Professor Dickhead will challenge Will to a magic vs brawn duel, to prove magic is superior.

And most likely Professor Dickhead will lose..
Jul 13, 3:56 PM
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May 2024
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Perfect way to begin a series.
Jul 13, 4:57 PM
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Jun 2016
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primer cap bien... esperemos los demas
Jul 13, 11:49 PM
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Nov 2023
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I love the animation, music, arts, and story of this anime. what a masterpiece!
Jul 14, 1:43 AM
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Mar 2012
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Another harry potter with the kaijuu8 mc goal... Prof Snape kinda mean to mc, but Workner is nice.
nice seeing cute Kiki hop out of ghibli, and dat fist bunt. Colette & Will very fun pair.
Fake sky protect em from aliens??? Nice designs everywhere. that camerawork, leaping choreography looks insane yet readable, kinda like SevenSpellblades.
Actas tends to burn bright then fall into schedule hell, hope this survives.
Jul 14, 5:15 AM

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Jun 2019
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Amazing opening episode as expected from Tatsuya Yoshihara. The plot is basic but very cool. Can't wait for the next episode. Amazing animation and direction as well. Beautiful OST was making the episode stand out even more.
Jul 14, 11:08 AM
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May 2020
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amazing first episode with gorgeous animation and the premise seems to be worth the animation as well, I'm having high hopes for this!!!
Jul 14, 2:09 PM
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Feb 2022
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This episdoe is not good for the begin of anime. I am definitly hate it
Jul 15, 4:38 AM
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Apr 2023
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This was created by the same creator of the light novel Danmachi, for those who are still unaware.
Jul 15, 8:20 AM
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May 2022
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Very average story start, I watched this for white haired heroine
Jul 15, 8:41 AM

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Oct 2018
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an anime in the same vibe of Black Clover and Mashle
Very good animation for this 1st episode
Jul 15, 11:03 AM
πŸ₯Š CHAMPION πŸ₯Š

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Apr 2016
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Wizard? Nooo, swordman!!!!
kekeke
Jul 15, 7:04 PM
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Dec 2021
337
Kirito, er, Will!!! You're amazing!!!!!!!!!! Oyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! What a great episode!!! I haven't enjoyed watching a black swordsman in a long time!


And, Asuna-chan! Er, Elfaria! Best episode ever <3
kitohaJul 16, 8:20 PM
Jul 16, 3:21 AM

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Aug 2016
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the plot is interesting and the animation is so good i hope it stays that way thru the entire season and isnt there just for ep1 lmao i hope they cook
Jul 16, 6:00 AM

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Jul 2013
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Bunch of very common tropes thrown in together to create this. -

- In a world of magic, the MC who is enrolled to a magic school can't use magic for some reason but has inhuman physical strength and agility - that's Mashle
- MC has a female childhood friend that he made a promise with, said childhood friend is now at the top while the MC is still at the bottom - that's Kaiju #8
- MC grinds/farms dungeons just to get by - Solo Leveling

Lol I didn't even need to look for old animes these are all recent ones. And they're all on Netflix including this. And outside of anime - that redhead bully and his two sidekicks are ofc Malfoy and his two goons come on.

I did however, like that he hesitated to help his bully. It shows his humanity I guess. And also the animation of that battle was very well done.

Jul 16, 11:07 AM

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Aug 2018
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First episode and I think we're off to a good start!

I personally haven't watched any anime focused on wizards, so I was really interested in watching this anime, and I must say that I was pleased with this episode! The plot doesn't seem to be that big of a deal, but it's good enough, a bit generic, but good. I have taken quite a liking to some characters now, and I especially love the cat. I was really surprised by the animation of this anime though, it's really good, and the fight scene was amazing! That really made me want to watch the second episode!

Since episode 2 is already available, I'm going to watch right away, but my expectations for this anime are now high, because the plot has some potential, and the animation has been really good, so this anime has everything to be a really enjoyable anime, especially because I'm loving this wizard focused plot (although people are saying it's generic, for me it doesn't really affect me, because I really haven't watched any anime with a plot like this).
I'm glad I gave this anime a go!
Jul 16, 10:03 PM
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Sep 2017
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At least Mashle was funny when they did it. Also they had Creepy Nuts.
@S0u1shad0w What does that have to do with anything???
Jul 17, 12:17 AM
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Jul 2021
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@S0u1shad0w What does that have to do with anything???
@DekuxUraraka Cause Creepy Nuts makes any show better?
Jul 17, 10:04 AM
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Sep 2017
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@DekuxUraraka Cause Creepy Nuts makes any show better?
@S0u1shad0w I've never heard of creepy nuts until the mashle opening...
Jul 18, 12:38 AM
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Feb 2024
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weak mcπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ’©πŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©πŸ‘ŽπŸ’©
Jul 19, 10:35 PM

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Apr 2019
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I rarely watch anime anymore due to my busy schedule and also being very picky.

But this one got me damn hooked!







Jul 20, 8:33 AM
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Jul 2022
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People will call stuff good and bad these days just because of the animation, the story no longer matters. This is the most generic, rip off I have seen so far, is the magicless MC the new isekai harem genre? They couldn't even think of something original, the MC with no magic, the typical bully, the MC's wish of getting to the top and the cherry on top, this show, unlike mashle (which is a good comedy) actually takes itself seriously.
amazingjoeJul 20, 8:36 AM
Jul 20, 1:38 PM
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Feb 2021
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We got the same anime repackaged for like the 1000th time and we know what to expect….
Still, it seems fine, for 20 minutes a week it’s more than watchable. Animations were really good, but I’m pretty sure it was preanimated
Jul 21, 7:00 AM
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Jul 2024
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literally just black clover/mashle
Jul 21, 11:57 AM

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Dec 2016
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When Mashle is guided by a Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika alien cat being
Squealer: My kind are neither slaves nor beasts.
Judge: If you’re not beasts, then what are you?
Squealer: WE ARE HUMANS!!!

Watashitachi wa ningen da!!!
Jul 22, 3:13 PM

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Jan 2019
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I liked it, but the character design for MC is shit.
Jul 22, 6:30 PM
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Apr 2021
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HOOOOOOLY SHITTTTTT THE ANIMATION BROOOOOO THIS SHIT WAS FUCKING EYE CANDY STRAIGHT UP THIS WAS MOVIE QUALITY EVERY SINGLE SCENE AND ANGLE WAS WELL ANIMATED😭😭😭πŸ”₯😭πŸ”₯😭πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Welcome back Asta LMAO if I had a nickel for everytime I seen an anime with the MC being magicless and possessing a large black guts type sword I’d have 2 nickles…funny that it’s only happened twice thoπŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ’€πŸ˜­

The hand smear animation was *chefs kiss* I wish all anime was animated like this I need a black clover remake with this kind of animationπŸ”₯😩πŸ”₯

The fight at the end was fucking amazing bro the quality shot up to movie quality fr the beam that the monster blasted out was really cool and Will in the air before the monster tries to swing at him made bro look so badass I FUCKING LOVE THIS SHITπŸ”₯

Lastly bro made a pinky promise with Elfaria and that girl is BADDDDD + it looks like she’s waiting for him as well so bros already got guaranteed coochie in the future waiting for himπŸ˜­πŸ™πŸ½πŸ˜­
Jul 23, 4:02 AM

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It's the classic underdog story. Although it's crazy they let them into the magic academy in the first place.

The action in this episode was way better than I imagined. Just wow.
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