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What I don't have I desire.
What I have I shall protect.
How shall I accomplish both?
I shall accomplish with control.
And how shall I achieve control?
Lots of dialog and perversion.

Which of the seven deadly sins would you associate yourself with? Personally, I would say Sloth. And which sin summarizes this anime? Well, if it isn't Lust, it's also Sloth.

Score Synopsis:
... Story - 4
Art - 7
Sound - 10
Character - 5
Enjoyment - 6
Overall - 32/5 = 6.4 = 6

Story - 4
To say the least, the first episode was quite interesting and very promising. From this, I expected a story filled with mystery, action, and potential character development. Sadly, such expectations were not entirely met. The issue lies in the method of explanations and fanservice. Although I was thankful that this anime explained all magic related topics in great detail, the issue was that said explanations took too long and, for that reason, became a little complicated. If I recall, I think half of some episodes were explanation alone, making much of the episodes a bit boring considering my initial expectations. And what was happening when it wasn't boring? It was perverted. Given the protagonist's personality, he didn't waste any time to turn a conversation into something sexual. And, like the explanations, these scenarios went for a long time. As for the action, the fights were very short and anticlimactic given the protagonist's overpowered abilities, the constant dialog, and abrupt endings. The biggest disappointment was itself with a very short and boring fight coupled with the fact that half of this episode (spoilers) suddenly becomes a "normal" day, completely destroying the tension the show built up to at that point. In a nutshell, what wasn't slightly complicated was perverse. If you're looking for a story driven anime, look somewhere else.

Art - 7
The fighting animations, as short as they were, were actually well done and the constant dark lighting definitely helps to set the mood, whether it's for the dark serious tones or the sexually-hinted tones. And believe me, this is an upside considering the fact that you'll be looking at the same scenario for a long time.

Sound - 10
Now, THIS is something to praise this anime for! Even though this is only a 12 episode show, there are 5 endings that are not only catchy but also spirit lifting (although, this show really isn't dark enough to you to require spirit lifting). As for the one opening, it's intense drive definitely gets your blood pumping to build up for the assumed "tension" that the episodes would provide. Even if "Trinity Seven" isn't your cup of tea, I would still recommend listening to its music on your own time.

Character - 5
Although there is some changes in fighting prowess for the protagonist, that's literally the only development that exists in this show. The protagonist is openly perverted but an otherwise cool character, making the harem vibe a bit unique and, depending on your tastes, appealing for a lead role. However, with his battles being boring and his personality slowly becoming a running gag, his personality might lose its luster to some viewers, myself included. As for the female characters...sadly there isn't much to say. The only two purposes they had, in my opinion, were to either power up the protagonist or to provide fanservice. Otherwise, their backgrounds, personalities, and overall contribution to the plot felt quite irrelevant. Sadly, this anime is more character driven than plot driven and that's not saying much.

Enjoyment - 6
I must admit, the first few episodes seemed very promising and I did enjoy the protagonist's unique personality (at least for a harem lead) for the majority of the show. However, as the series went on, the same perverse content, short and boring battles, and the constant long explanations got to me and made me lose interest quickly.

Overall - 6
If you want intense battles, character development, more action and less talking, this anime isn't for you. However, if you like a detailed magic system, a constant ecchi/harem vibe, and a unique lead, I would recommend this to you. Granted, I wasn't too happy with the outcome, but the overall show, looking back on it, had lots of potential. It was simply wasted potential. Hopefully the upcoming movie will do better.

The trouble is he's crazy!
The trouble is he drinks!
The trouble is he's lazy!
The trouble is he stinks!

The trouble is he's growing!
The trouble is he's grown!
Gokudo, we've got problems of our own!

Although this review will have noticeable personal bias, I would like to review one of my personal favorite anime, Gokudou-kun Manyuuki, as an out there comedy focusing around the hero/villain in the title.
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Score Synopsis:
Story - 4
Art - 6
Sound - 6
Character - 10
Enjoyment - 8
Overall - 34/5 = 6.8 = 7

Story - 4
Okay, fine, I'll admit it: there really is no plot to this story. A good alternative title for this anime would be "The Misadventures of Gokudo". This anime is mention to be more of a random comedy focusing around the already crazy cast than an actual plot driven story. With a power struggle between Gods and Buddhas (and no, they are not the same in this case), random Mechas and (yes, I will say this) a pregnant male panda, the plot is all over the place to the point that watching "Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo" will not prepare you for this. For those who like weird plotless comedy, the only downside to this story is the attempt to be (somewhat) serious near the end and the completely out there final episode. Still, if you like random comedies, go Gokudo!

Art - 6
Oh, the sweet art style of 90's anime and how they tend to exaggerate everything for comic relief. Although some of the characters and abstract scenery might seem a bit out there and not as detailed as renown older anime like "Yu Yu Hakusho", I personally loved the art style as it definitely complimented the style of comedy this show was meant to be.

Sound - 6
The usual somewhat calm opening coupled with a jazzy ending. The music did its job but wasn't really able to stand out personally. Also, in terms of voice acting, don't expect too much from either language, their just the usual 90's VA performance.

Characters - 10
Okay, so we have the typical tsundere princess, a perverted prince, the naggy old hag, and so on. Sure, there's a genie that likes to drink, but how special is that? From this, you're probably wondering what I gave this section a 10...

Well look no further than the protagonist, Gokudo Yuccot Kikansky whose dumb name doesn't even come close to describing him. Despite being the protagonist, calling him and "anti-hero" would be way to nice for him. He drinks. He steals. He endlessly hits on women. He has no shame. How many characters will make a deal with the devil and offer his FRIEND's soul in exchange? How many protagonists will betray his "companions" to the point that said companions are no longer surprised? Gokudo makes the show. Also, although the rest of the characters might seem a bit overused, the interactions these characters have with Gokudo definitely makes them stand out when comparing them to over characters in the same categories.

Enjoyment - 8
It's not every anime that the story follows a character that many would label the villain. The random comedy kept me guessing what would happen until the end and I personally enjoyed Gokudo as a main character because of how bad of a character he actually is. Still, when they tried to be a little serious halfway through coupled with the VERY strange ending, I won't go as far as to state that this section should be a 10.

Overall - 7
Every story needs a hero. And many good stories need villains. But what happens when the protagonist is both? You get Gokudo! If random comedy is what you love and you're sick of the typical protagonist stereotypes, take a blast to the past and watch this comical gem.

A protagonist who gave up his name
Searching for a dragon out of affection
Accompanied by a rich girl and apprentice
Who seek guidance for a better life direction

With two trolls as comic relief
And a organization out to stop the hero
A story of trust and betrayal unfolds
With chances of success being zero

... What might sound as a familiar story
One you've heard time and again
Watch and you'll see what a nice story this is
Here is Majutsushi Orphen

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This is my first review on MAL and, to start this off, I chose a slow paced fantasy light-novel adaption that I recommend for those who enjoy adventure stories in search of forsaken loved ones.

Score Synopsis:
Story - 7
Art - 6
Sound - 7
Character - 8
Enjoyment - 6
Overall - 35/5 = 7

Story - 7
The story takes a while to get going and, a lot of the time, the majority of the situations for some episodes are only brought about for the sake of comic relief. However, as the story progresses, the emotional buildup begins to improve quite well once the backstory for the protagonist, Orphen, is told. With simple but decent magic fights and a likable trio to follow, I came to enjoy the romance and the internal struggles each character undergoes. The biggest issue is the slow pacing for the overall series.

Art - 6
As an anime that aired between 1998 and 1999, the art style was clearly dated but well done as a whole. Given how some scenes lasts for a long time, one would focus quite a bit on the scenery which was actually well done for its time. Still, in comparison to other anime of this time, this one wasn't able to stand out as much.

Sound - 7
For those of you that have spend lots of time listening to 90's anime music, you can guess what kind of music this show had. The usual endings are calming but I personally liked how upbeat the openings were with the first opening being Jazz. Voice acting was as you would expect from most 90's anime, okay but nothing spectacular.

Characters - 8
The characters are where the story really shines as the majority of this anime seemed more character driven than plot driven. Orphen, unlike most light-novel protagonists, is a cool protagonist who is a decent fighter and is sometimes a jerk to many of those he encounters. The most reoccurring female figure, Cleao, who I will admit is just there for comic relief was okay and, once the emotional aspect of the story came around, she actually became both likable and relatable. And then there's the try hard apprentice Majic who actually is the pinnacle of character development over the course of this series. As a whole, the lineup takes a while to get used to but, unlike many of the more recent light-novel adaptations, this group was quite solid.

Enjoyment - 6
I'll admit that the slow pace is not for everyone including myself and the two "comic relief" trolls will actually get annoying rather quickly. And I mean REALLY annoying for some occasions. Still, I enjoyed how each character developed as the story progressed as well as how much more relatable they became. No harems, no fancy battles, just pure and well-developed character development.

Overall - 7
This anime might not be for everyone given how slow and behind the times it is, but if good 90's music, a decent plot, and eventual "feels" is what you want, then I would recommend this to you.