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This series had a lot of bad rep because it was outfitted as a "Konosuba" clone/rip-off by the internet, and I was reluctant to watch it after that. But, I relented and tried it out and I genuinely enjoyed it!

So, I have to do my part in defending this because it deserves a fair shot.

The "Konosuba" evidence:
1- Notice how there's only like, three to four screenshots that circle around in saying that it's a clone. Most of it being background assets, that is assumed to be just a stock model they downloaded online or handed out with shared rights.

2- The main heroine's hair is long ... and blue like Aqua. Guys, this is anime. Aside from hairstyle choice and the ability to heal, the two are nothing alike.

So, the actual review (with limited spoilers).

The cons: -----
1- The main character is meant to be OP, due to his foreknowledge of his past life similar to Tanya the Evil, coupled with having the circumstances of having legends as his tutors early on. So, don't expect much character development from him.

2- As stated in the defense earlier, they paid little attention to backgrounds and minor prop assets but unless you're actually looking for them, you'd likely not even notice.

3- A few ecchi scenes/questionable angles for female characters even in combat scenarios, but what do you expect? Still a bit disappointed it had to stoop to that.

4- The goons aside from the Big Bad are fairly uninteresting. They're just there, being bad dudes.

5- Some of the voice acting seem a bit off when a new character is starting out. As if they're still figuring out the actual voice for it.


The pros: ------
1- Fluid animation with decent grasp on movement and recoil. Also, lots of explosions which is a plus in magic fantasies.

2- Good use and engagement of side characters. Although they do end up getting kicked around or slow down the main hero, you can still see their progress and they actually help with the plot and combat, rather than stand around, waiting to stroke the hero's ego.

3- NO HAREM!!! Like, damn, this man had his heart set from the beginning. There's no messy side pieces or annoying vying for his attention. And I am glad for it because that B plot has been so overused, and badly executed.

4- No annoying grope/perverted miscommunication scenes. Just fluff.

5- A genuine fun time. It's an enjoyable watch, that you can spend hours binging. Is it a revolutionary anime? Not really. But dang, is it good.