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Apr 6, 2021
I came to this anime with high expectations, all of which were successfully fulfilled by its plot, art, storytelling, and characters. I now emerge from this experience, if not mentally enhanced by its deepness, at least more than satisfied. Yes, this is another isekai with a lot of your common isekai tropes, and yes, all the characters are sort of horny on main. But I don’t think neither of those facts takes away the charm of this story. If anything, it adds to its magic. Why? Because it explores a lot of the human facets. And of course, this tropes and clichés are precisely there
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to present all the different forms a person could act and react to the situations these characters are presented with.
Some time ago I heard that this was a “coming of age” sort of anime, and that it showed that one can experience this feeling without regards of the age one has (as the main character is theoretically 34 at the beginning of the story). But having seen it now, I personally feel is more of a “finding myself again” story. Throughout the hardships Rudeus has to face, through the shadows of his past life he has to overcome, we can see how he is trying to redefine (in a sense) himself. Or perhaps he is looking for a way to find the best version of himself, trying to redeem his past mistakes and make it right for himself this time around.
He makes each relationship with this (and sometime with other horny intensions) in mind. And sees this new word as he grows as a human being. It’s funny to say that, but through out the story, we get to experience this sense of alienation Rudeus gives himself for the kind of life he has had in the past. In a sense, he didn’t consider his past self to be human or even a being worthy of setting foot on the Earth. Yet, it is a past he is inevitably attached to and can’t ignore nor detach himself from, as he is using the knowledge he unconsciously gathered from our word and his form of life.
Yet, not just Rudeus is a complex character with his dark shadows following him in his every step, and his more than human reactions to certain aspects of his new life. Every other character in the story, “important” - plot wise - or not, is complex, with their own set of insecurities and passions and shadows. Everyone had their share of mundane drama, and their share of not-so-mundane drama. They all act human, even the ones that aren’t so human and even if there are some bizarre moments (*cough* chapter 7 *cough*).
If you want something that can be both funny in a comedic way and serious and deep, this is the series for you. Give it a go! You won’t regret it one ounce.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Feb 11, 2021
Why did I place this movie as a masterpiece? Because even if you haven't seen the prequel or read the manga, you can still enjoy the story and understand the plot at its fullest. Why did I rate it so high? Because the characters a complex, so much so that they feel real in every step of the way. Why, to me, is a movie that should be given a go even if you aren't precisely a fujoshi or a fudanshi? Because it's an emotional roller coaster that touches the finest fibers of your heart.
The self-growth in these characters makes you think of your own
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life. Or at least, that was my experience. It is so real, and their doubts are tangible even through the long distance of a screen. If you come by this anime, please give it a go, you won't regret it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 27, 2020
I recently saw one of the reviews, in which the author bluntly says that “Who made me a princess” is just another overrated manhwa and in fact it is not as good as everyone of us makes it out to be. I couldn’t disagree more with this mindset. Don’t get me wrong, I do not intend to make any shameful remarks about their opinion. Because it is just that, an OPINION. Nevertheless, here I intend to prove that “Who made me a princess” is in fact one of the greatest masterpieces of our time.
Let’s first start with what make a piece of work, or rather,
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a piece of art, a masterpiece. According to Cambridge dictionary, a masterpiece is defined as “a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill”. In this case, as we all know that “Who made me a princess” is a manhwa, this “great skills” must be shown through art, story and characters. There for, to be awarded the title of masterpiece it has to show a combination of elegant and catchy art, perfectly written characters, and a coherent and deep story. In my opinion, this series nails them all. Why? That’s what I intend to explain here. Though I will not extend myself too much, as it could contain spoiler if I did.
First let’s take a look at the story. Yes, it is an isekai, and yes, there may be too many of them out there. But that is not what it makes it quirky in my opinion. For instance, the fact that Athanasia as a baby has a conscience and can think like a grownup (this is not a spoiler, it is shown in the first few panels of the story) is much more of a quirk than the isekai concept. So what is it that makes the story a great one? It’s not only the fact that it has a coherent and cohesive plot, or the baseline of its narrative. It is the appeal to the readers empathy. Too many stories try to make you feel empathy for their characters with in-the-face strategies. But Plutus makes something that even the great writers of our generation struggle with: to subtly touch the right strings of emotion. And I refer to it as subtle because when you first start reading it, you think it’s your average heartwarming comedic story. But as you get more and more into its depths, you discover that it has more to it than just trivial troubles. Even if it tackles themes that may be found in other literary works, it does it with such elegance and uniqueness that it makes it a candy for the mind. And so, you find yourself enveloped by the world and its people, wanting to uncover the secrets that it hides and solve problems that cling in the air for the longest of times.
This takes us to the characters. Even if the story is great, with a coherent plot and unique narrative points, it all goes to waste if the characters are not good enough for it. This is a problem that Plutus knew well. And as such, he counters it with perfectly written characters. Why is it that his tactic of appealing to one’s emotions works so well? Because they made characters with a solid personality that are believable, relatable and lovable. Critics know that when an author works their way into a reader’s heart to make them feel what the characters are feeling, it is a great writer that created great characters. “Who made me a princess” has that exactly. Through out the story, you can feel the joy, the love, the despair and even the loneliness of the characters even when you don’t know them so well.
In the same manner, the characters are not just composed of one layer. Most of them are like onions: they have layers of complexity and depth. As the story goes by, you start learning more about their past, their personalities and even their future. You can witness their growth and their change to finally understand their complexity. Their interactions with other just makes them even more believable. Because, in the long run, they are more human than we can imagine a mere character to be.
Last, but not least, is the art. To make it simple, it is just a candy to the eye. I think that was the first thing that caught my interest. It’s polished and neat, with flashy colors and big blue eyes. Despite the enormous bright eyes (that somewhat remind me of original Sailor Moon anime), it actually heavily complements the story and the characters. The art it’s not only there to be pretty and catch the eyes, but actually to leave traces of foreshadowing and give a deeper meaning to the story.
I love this series, as you maybe have notice by now. I feel a heavy connection to it, and it has made me feel as no other series has ever done. I must admit that half of it made me suffer and cry and hope. It has also made me laugh and it has helped me understand too many things about us humans that I have never discover in someplace else. I just hope, to end this long review, that I have at least make you consider the fact that this “overrated series” is one of the best that you will ever read.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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