The king of Slantania has officially appointed Sei Takanashi as the Holy Saint—an omnipotent maiden summoned from another world to save the kingdom. After months of relentless fighting against monsters, Sei can finally relax and continue her study at the Medicinal Flora Research Institute. Although her relationship with Albert Hawke, the commander of the Third Order of Knights, gradually blossoms, her bachelorette status attracts unwanted attention from other men—much to Albert's dismay.
Moreover, Tenyuu—one of the many princes from the faraway Zaidera Empire—has taken an interest in Slantania and its powerful healing potions. Given that Sei's identity is a national secret, she must lay low in the royal palace until Tenyuu satisfies his curiosity at the institute and returns to his country. Despite his unimpressive appearance, the foreign prince is far from clueless. He has come to Slantania for a clear reason, and Sei's unique skills may just hold the answer to his cryptic research.
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Smilomaniac
The continuation of the "otome game" styled isekai in which an adult woman has been plucked from current day Japan and put in a 15-1600's European renaissance styled fantasy world with a bit of magic and monsters in it. Our protagonist is a 'saint' with holy powers and is by her own words, surrounded by gorgeous men on all sides. I think the best best description of it is "flaccid". It's nothing special, it raises several interesting plot questions and then resolves them in unsatisfying ways with no sense of flair. The main drive of the story is the love interest between our main character anda stereotypical "prince" charming, who's only genuine good quality is that he actually fights alongside her, a good example of people respecting each other and learning to love them.
Questions of why there are corrupted spots in the land, why there were two saints, what implications the second isekai'ist has, what her being revealed to the world means, what the political significance of her actually is, all go unanswered. Remember that twat prince from the first season? Nowhere to be seen.
This is in essence an indulgence fantasy of what the writer would do if she were the one teleported and the story is secondary.
I can't actually state how good the romance between the characters is, because I eventually stopped watching them entirely and skipped through those parts. The dialogue is a slog, their treatment of each other barely changes and the delayed advancement of their relationship serves no purpose because there are no surprises. The drama of multiple interests is as good as non-existent.
It's not bad, it's just boring and disappointing. It sort of kept my interest because it kept promising interesting stories and never delivered.
Maybe a season 3 can redeem this, maybe they'll stop and hopefully let this fizzle out. Maybe the manga is worth reading for a better pace, but one thing is certain, you shouldn't waste your time on this unless you specifically just want to waste some time watching a generic romance show.
Gregory_Senpai
I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaally love this series. If you watched season 1 and enjoyed it, I think you'll enjoy this season just as much. Feels like a perfectly executed continuation. On the whole this series is such a simple concept for an isekai, not overly laden down with stuff like rules, skills, exp, level ups, whatever. Just OL transported to fantasy world where she's got healing magic and gets to have a chance at romance. It's cute, wholesome, and the art is well done. Sei has her little side-quests and there's occassionally obstacles that pop up that she needs to clear, but the series does a goodjob of course-correcting and getting back to the proper mood without any wallowing (hate it when anime characters wallow). The 'gotta find a husband' subplot for this season was kind of intriguing, because it really helped to rush along the romantic developments, to the extent that even the characters involved comment how they'd rather have taken their time to get to know each-other, but, oh well, here we are. I'm hoping for a season three, but I'll probably read the light novels instead of waiting and hoping for a miracle s3 after that was so well wrapped up there at the end.
KANLen09
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent — is that saintly omnipotent magic ever still present as time progresses, or has it been snuffed to death? Back in Spring 2021, author Yuka Tachibana's only series came out in a season of both wavering and high-profile shows (e.g. 86, Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song, Fumetsu no Anata e a.k.a To Your Eternity), and despite the premiere season getting lost, even to the point where it's unnoticed, I quite like the show's combination of the typical Isekai and Shoujo romance story, laden in with the sole feature being in the medical department in the rather Iyashikei slice-of-life entertainment that itoffers. Fast forward 2.5 years later, and the series is back with the sequel, though, in hindsight, I'm of the belief that the anime should've stopped then and there. Not because the content was bad, but because Season 2 was a rather cumbersome sequel to have been through for a while. As someone would put it: (I'm) still waiting for SOMETHING, ANYTHING, to happen.
With Season 2 adapting Volumes 5 to 8 of the LN, clearly, the one main plot point that the sequel will entertain its viewers is of a pure, dark miasma that tests the strength of the already established female MC, the Holy Saint Sei Takahashi herself. As she continues parading around the Medicinal Flora Research Institute trying to come up with new potions and develop new magic for herself, it's no more than the same old fashion of going around domains and clearing out the miasmas upon sight, wherever they may come from. If that isn't the main topic at hand, then it's just continuous scenes of Talk no Jutsu here, there, everywhere, as Sei has to now face one of the most feared aspects of her life in the Kingdom of Salutania: her eventual marriage, which has everyone on guard and interested about whom she will choose, especially between the trying leads of the kingdom's 3rd Order of the Knights' commander Albert Hawke and the Grand Magus-cum-Director of the Royal Mage Academy Yuri Drewes. If you can sum up Season 2 in a nutshell, it's Sei's political marriage and the same-old fashion of what you've already seen in Season 1 (that is, if you've watched it beforehand, which I'm expecting you to), that if you didn't like the slow-moving nature of the prequel, the sequel will definitely make you feel like pulling a giant tyre that's tied to a rope that's slow and arduous, for God knows how long this is stretched by the author's imaginations and thought process.
Sure, you have some new characters sprawling up to help Sei develop her cosmetic business, from a foreign prince on a study exchange trying to understand what the Holy Saint is up to after hearing the praises of Sei's name far and wide to keeping it a well-regarded secret should their unknown prince one day either be an ally or an enemy. With the bulk of the characters having already unveiled themselves since Season 1, it's more of the same Saint Isekai you could ever want for the hardcore fans of the LN and the anime, which generally isn't all that bad. But for the sequel, it felt like the push-and-pull mechanism where Season 1 really (and I mean, REALLY) pushed for more and Season 2 pulled back on the promises of its progressing content...that makes you feel like the same expectant magic was somehow missing from its core premise.
Despite that, I'm happy to report that on a production standpoint, Diomedea and director Shota Ihara's staff team have managed to keep the quality consistent, even if it does feel like we've not seen Saint Isekai in the rather long wait of 2.5 years. The one nitpick I have, however, is the OST for Season 2. Sure, Aira Yuuki is back for another decent OP song, but to me, nothing beats her Season 1 OP song, even miles away from real life to fantasy, which is just on its own masterpiece level of majestic superiority that sets a rather high bar to surpass. And while Aina Suzuki's ED song is a good follow-up to NOW ON AIR's rather cheerful Season 1 ED song, it stands well on its own adornment. But still, I find that the prequel edges much better than the sequel here, which is more of the same, just less refined.
Overall, Saint Isekai does feel as safe and sane as it is being an Iyashikei series from Season 1 2.5 years ago, but Season 2 (I feel) is a mistake that Yuka Tachibana didn't really progress that much between the adapted LN volumes here, which apart from the usual and that one significant marriage trope, there's just almost little to nothing of interest to discuss about. Don't ever hope for a Season 3, as the LN only got about as far as Volume 9 (which was released in March earlier this year), meaning that Season 2 is definitely the anime's stopping point, which I am rather relieved about.
If you can, stick ONLY with Season 1 for Saint Isekai and never turn back on progressing into Season 2, if you'd think that the prequel still carves your incentive to watch further.
Coldsp33d
As someone who enjoyed season 1, I can safely say I am disappointed by how season 2 turned out. I understand that the Saint's power is omnipotent but there was no substantial plot, no tension, no drama, and no cliffhangers to keep me waiting for the next episode. I think my main driving factor for seeing this season thru to the end was my loyalty to the first season and the characters I had grown fond of. Sad to say, I did not see any sort of character growth this season, it almost felt like a massive filler, especially the middle episodes with the transfer student/prince. Thefights from the first season were better, and although the animation leaves little to be desired in terms of production quality, it does not make up for the lack of substance IMO. Fights were short and unsatisfactory, SNAFUs resolved in half an episode with no consequence or real tension (eg <minor spoiler> when Sei gets separated from her party which is supposed to be an "oh s*hit" moment but is resolved in 10 minutes like it never happened)
The ending was cliche but satisfying, but again I don't know if I can justify having gone thru the first 11 episodes to get there.
To summarize, Saint S2 is like a decadent cheesecake. Pleasant to look at and tastes great, but full of empty calories. If you enjoyed S1, I would tentatively recommend watching this for closure. If you did not enjoy S1, then skip to episode 10 and start from there. Your mileage may vary.
chammont
Although I enjoyed it, I didn’t think it was as good as the first season. I hate the way it starts out with this dramatic cliffhanger action scene that you won’t hear anything about until the latter half of the season. I found it annoying. It’s as if the writer is unsure of whether they can keep your interest so they use this ploy in the hopes that it will insure your viewership. Another thing I didn’t like about this opening is that I think it’s misleading because action isn’t the focus of the show. In fact after this the show goes back toits slow casual pace that it had in the first season. To me this show is more about the character interactions than anything else which is what I love about it. I’d say they focus even more on this in the second season, In particular, the focus on the romance increases, especially in the last half of the season. There’s actual relationship progress. We’re not left hanging at the end. Also I thought the set up for the final scene was pretty good. It even choked me up a little. That being said things seemed a little aimless in the first half and was dragged out some in the last few episodes. You get the cliffhanger opening then this arc that fells kind of like a side story that takes up half the season then a couple of episodes about the miasma that lead to the cliffhanger and finally the last four episodes dive into the romance which as I said felt a little drawn out from time to time. I think part of why things felt drawn out at the end was because they didn’t end with the cliffhanger. If you show a cliffhanger in the beginning then it’s supposed to be the story climax where things end but instead the story just kept going. I really think the opening scene messes up the viewer’s expectations and experience. Despite these issues I’d still recommend it, but I just didn’t think it was as good as the first season.
Kurozzz
I dont remember when was the last time I cried in a happy ending. But this one made water droplets to flow from my eyes. I am truly happy on how this ended and I love how the whole thing played out. Just like the first season I enjoyed it to the fullest. The dialogues the reactions its so perfectly played out that it almost felt real. These days anime quality is going down a lot but this is something else. I love the romance between them, its so accurate that it lines up after Violet and Sawako's love story. Simple yet so beautiful that Ican actually feel the happiness in my heart with the ending. The love story you were not expecting but you will fall for it from first season. So give this a try and experience for yourself.
Marinate1016
Saint’s Magic 2 was one of my most anticipated series of 2023 and it didn’t disappoint. As far as adult fantasy romances go, there’s no better option than this series. Season 2 is an improvement in almost every way over the first and is a pure wholesome and magical time. In an era that’s dominated by teenaged high school romances, Saint’s Magic sets itself apart by focusing on two adults getting to know each other and gradually falling in love in a fantasy world. It doesn’t rely on fan service or cliche tropes to get there either. We see Sei and Albert slowly, but surely gofrom a work relationship to something more and it’s such a rewarding experience. While Sei is a somewhat shy and introverted person, she’s not running around squealing like a high school girl when a boy she likes comes around. Likewise, Albert is a proud and composed military commander who puts his duty to country and his people ahead of his personal desires.
Season 2 makes things interesting by adding in political intrigue. Having been in this new world for a while, Sei is pressured to take a husband, begins to get suitors for marriage and it forces she and Albert to come to terms with their feelings for one another. This is a slow, but very rewarding process with the two of them realising how much they don’t want to lose the other. There’s less action in this season compared to the first, but the slice of life fluff is better to make up for it. And let’s be honest, we’re here for romance not big fights. Some will lament the lack of a “plot”, but that’s not my focus with this series. I want to see Sei being cute, adjusting to a new world and hanging out with Albert.
Speaking of Sei, it’s so refreshing to see a female character whose entire value isn’t dictated by a relationship or their crush on a guy. Sei is a powerful and competent protagonist. Yea, she likes Albert, but it doesn’t define her. When authors write female protagonists like this it makes for such a fun experience that enhances immersion. It also makes the romance more satisfying as it’s two equals bringing something to the table.
Another thing I really like about this show is that characters solve issues by actually talking them out. A very underrated plot tool in modern anime. Usually we see characters get flustered and run away, have melodramatic arcs which last for weeks on end, but in Saint’s Magic the characters act like adults. They say when something isn’t right and try to move forward in the best way. No deception, no underhanded tricks, etc. The conflict resolution is one of the more underrated aspects of this series.
The show looks better than ever too. I’m not sure if they got new staff to work on it or what, but the opening sequence of the first episode is magnificent. It’s a set up for a scene that comes much later in the season and it really blew my mind away the first time I saw it. While the whole show doesn’t look like that, it’s obvious there’s some additional polish and care that went into this season. It paid off.
While the technicals are great, it is important to remember this is at its core a cute slice of life story. It’s slow and fluffy, but it’s rewarding and if you are at all interested in a more mature romance, you’ll love what you get here. I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since the first season aired and I still haven’t read the books, but that will change after this awesome season for sure.
Saint’s Magic Season 2 gets 9 out of 10
equile
Alright, let's dive deeper into the isekai wonder that is "The Saint's Magic is Omnipotent." I've gotta say, both Season 1 and Season 2 brought their A-game. The enchanting scenes and that sweet romance – absolute highlights. Now, I won't pretend it's flawless. There were moments, especially in Season 2, where things felt a bit rushed. But hey, show me a perfect anime – doesn't exist, right? Imperfections are part of the charm. I could overlook those speedy bits because the overall experience was a joyride. The emotional ending, the voice actors pouring their souls into it – kept me glued. So, yeah, it's not withoutits quirks, but that's what makes it real. The isekai journey became a personal escape. Some may nitpick about the rushed bits, but for me, it's a minor blip in an otherwise satisfying ride. The imperfections add character. If you're up for some isekai fun with a sprinkle of romance, this anime is a solid choice. Just roll with the pace, and you're in for an enjoyable, magical adventure!
YBYUVI
This was a very high quality show, I was seriously not expecting this. See the story is decent it's not the best, but it's enough to keep you interested, but the thing that pulls and carries this show is all the other things that every other anime misses. It's art was top notch, it didn't use trashy looking cgi for monsters and real drawn monsters and the layout of the theater at episode 10 I think was just beautiful, it was like an art piece that came to life. It's character development and character relationship was also developed really well, you could see the charactersgrow. And the writing was also really good, with whole finale. So yeah definitely a 9/10 in my book. This show is literally the epitome of the term underrated
Swissguru
Sweet. I think that best encapsulates the second season of this show. They really stuck the landing, and though the show takes it time teasing the conclusion, I'm glad they ended it how they did. It's nice to have a show for once that knows its place, its themes, and leaves on the high mark it has been building towards all along. This won't change your life, it won't be in your top 10 shows of all time, but it will likely leave you with a smile. Which is nice among the wealth of gray and dreary offerings or sequel bait that isekai so often loses itself in. Againthey nail the art and atmosphere, and present an anime that, while it clearly isn't a blockbuster both in its vision and its budget, it delivers what it promises. Nothing more, nothing less.
The characters continue their arc, and I especially loved how each of their personalities got to shine one last time at the end, giving a glorious farewell to a small but fun cast.
Absolutely recommend this if you enjoyed season one.
Nilsou
(very little plot detail) I had really enjoyed Season 1 for its originality, let's see about this Season 2... Warning : I am a boy and i will write it through this point of view ^^. Well, how to describe this in a few words, um... let's say that in life there are two types of Shoujo/Josei: there are those that are perfectly visible to a male audience because all their aspects aimed at the female audience are either barely present or perfectly blendable into the male audience... and then there are the others: the Josei/Shoujo that evoke female fantasies so... female... that it's quite difficult tolatch onto many aspects when you're a boy.
Obviously, if I'm telling you this, it's because "Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu" falls into this second category. Particularly in this Season 2.
Season 1 was already well on this path: to summarize for those who are too lazy to read my first review:
The anime is an Isekai: a girl finds herself summoned to be a "Saint" in a world where dark swamps spawn demons that gradually threaten the kingdom's survival. Only the power of the saints, beings summoned from another world, can purify these swamps.
Season 1 focuses on the fact that two saints are summoned and that the heroine, an ordinary girl with glasses, who will turn out to be stunning without glasses (#HelloIAmAJosei), is immediately sidelined as a false saint while the other girl is highlighted as the true saint. Our heroine will discreetly find herself sidelined in a place where potions are made, and she will become a talented herbalist.
Obviously, she will meet many, almost exclusively, handsome guys of different styles, from her boss to caricatures of blond and gallant knights, through the young fiery scientist, the magnificent mysterious and crazy magician, the pragmatic and resourceful merchant, and they will all obviously have a crush on our heroine in the purest reverse harem style, but a very pure reverse harem (#HelloIAmAJosei2).
Obviously, it turns out from the first episodes that she is the true saint, who can summon her powers thanks to her romantic feelings for one of the gallant knights (#HelloIAmAJosei3)
Well, Season 1, as it combined these Josei-fying aspects with intrigue, colorful characters, and a bit of action (because there are demons to fight, etc.), was quite refreshing, and moreover, it is rather well executed. I rated it 9/10 overall.
For this Season 2, the assessment is a bit darker: no more creatures to fight: the heroine has done her job, there are almost none left, and hello to female fantasies to the power of 20000. You see, as the heroine has finished the hard part, the kingdom recognizes her worth, everyone wants to propose to her, but obviously, she crushes more and more on the charming blond knight. The whole season revolves around that, and well, let's just say that as a boy it can leave you somewhat cold. Indeed, it's not really interesting romance, it's just pure female fantasy: the heroine surrounded by various handsome guys will make her choice on the magnificent knight, who doesn't stop teasing her like a knight and kissing her hand, it's a very specific fantasy and I admit that I tuned out after a while watching it with a cold eye without it affecting me anymore.
Yet ducks know, I'm fond of romance, and even romance aimed at the female audience: generally, no problem, but here... too much is too much.
The execution remains of good quality, but well.
I rate it 7/10.
mrfried
I loved the first season, so I was looking forward to seeing this second season. A quick disclaimer, I did rewatch the first season before watching the second season, mainly because I had forgotten much of what had happened in the first season and had mixed up the plots between it and Bibliophile Princess, but thanks to that I was able to better compare the two seasons. The reality is, season 2 is just not as good as season 1, the first episode is good, the ending is great, it has a few good moments here and there, but overall it has far too many problems andis just lacklustre, don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but this was a series I rated as 'Great' but now it is mealy 'good'
So initial thoughts on the opening scene of episode 1 were, they increased the budget and quality of the animation, it looked impressive, visually stunning and it drew you instantly into the series, it was a very strong start. However there is always a catch, it was of cause a 'flash forward' a tease of things to come, and we would have to wait almost the entire season just to get to that point.
And then there is the animation, because as you guessed, the high quality animation was only for those big 'money shots' beyond that the animation is mostly similar to season 1, except we have more extreme contrasts in the quality of the animation, it is inconsistent on which scenes are given a higher focus on detail and which are not, and some scenes you would expect to be given more of an animation budget, they either cut short or just reduce to a sequence of still frames. It is also jarring that you can have really high quality animated scenes, and then within the space of a few minutes a scene where the characters are sat in a room, and their faces aren't even drawn / animated.
So I guess its time to discuss the story and the big issues with season 2, and don't worry I will keep this spoiler free.
Episode 1 as stated teases Sei on one of her expeditions dealing with the monsters and the miasma that causes them - so far so good, after all, this has been the entire setup of season 1.
After that teaser it quickly picks up where season 1 left off, she has returned from her first expedition, so a plus for consistency, she now however wants to do cosmetics because its an isekai cliché, but apparently she already sells stuff and has has traders sell her ideas because that was a thing we didn't see in season 1 and was just skipped over, but well, here we are.
But now she also wants rice, so its suggested she goes to a port town to check there for it, but she'll need a disguise, but Al can't go with her because he will stand out, even if he wears a disguise? This doesn't make much sense, nor does the need for her to wear a disguise, but lets not think too hard on it.
Now we also get a tease of the big upcoming storyline, which is, when the national situation is over and Sei has helped them cleanse the miasma from all over the nation, all that will be left is the question of her engagement, but lets not dwell too long on it because here comes the first story arc for season 2
Due to an incident in the port town, a Prince from another country has come to study, but has obvious other intentions, but what is he after, what are his intentions, and why is he so keen on finding out about Sei?
Well, none of it matters because it may as well be a filler side story, none of it adds anything to the main story, it just pads out the episode length, and during this time we don't get to see much of Al at all
Considering that the main point of this series is that it is a love story, following the relationship between Sei and Al, I do not understand the point of the first half of the second season as it artificially separates our main characters, meaning we don't get to see them spend time together and have their relationship grow, and as I also said, it doesn't further the main story, there just is no point to it other than to waste everyone's time.
The Second half of the season actually gets back to the main story, we have a return to Al and Sei's budding romance, and a need to deal with the miasma and monsters that spawn from it.
This is where we see things finally get back on track and it is more like the season 1 that we know and love.
The only thing that was jarring and superfluous is when we get a scene in which Sei suddenly finds herself confronting her own feelings and thinking that she may be in love with Al. However season 1 ended with the reveal that her power is love, and she had become aware of that and had to confront that, knowing that her power was linked to her feelings towards Al, so at that point she was aware that she loved him.
Then we got a little bit of for a lack of a better phrase, political machinations and very quick relationship angst, followed by a very satisfying ending that almost made up for all the issues of the season.
However I do wish the ending was given more time as it felt a bit rushed, if only there was a filler arc that could have been cut, maybe then they could have also included one of the other subjugation expeditions, rather than just saying she's been on several on them without showing any of them.
Another issue I have is that we spend far too little time with main characters from season 1 like Liz, Johan, Aira and Kyle doesn't feature at all.
Season 1 felt special, Season 2 feels like it spends a lot of time treading water.
So with all that said, you can start to see why I feel it fell from greatness, what we have now is simply, 'good' which would be enough for many other series, but for this series, it is rather disappointing as we know it can be better
rowanblack
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2: A Heartwarming Continuation of Isekai Excellence The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 seamlessly carries forward the enchanting blend of slice of life, reverse harem, and isekai elements that made its predecessor a standout series. Building on the foundation of the first season, the anime continues to weave a tale that combines charm, light-hearted drama, and real-world ideas, setting itself apart in the oversaturated isekai genre. The characters remain one of the anime's strongest assets, maintaining their endearing qualities and contributing to the overall charm of the narrative. The protagonist's journey in this season further explores the complexitiesof her relationships, adding depth to the existing cast while introducing new characters that seamlessly integrate into the story. The continuation of the reverse harem dynamic is handled with finesse, avoiding clichés and delivering a casual and feel-good romance that fans of the genre will undoubtedly appreciate.
What sets The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 apart is its commitment to portraying a slice of life in a fantastical setting. The use of real-world ideas, often overlooked in other isekai series, adds an intellectual layer to the narrative. The incorporation of practical elements, such as the protagonist's expertise in medicine, continues to elevate the isekai experience, offering a refreshing departure from the typical action-oriented focus seen in many similar shows.
The light-hearted drama in this season strikes a perfect balance, providing emotional moments without veering into overly melodramatic territory. The narrative unfolds organically, allowing viewers to connect with the characters on a personal level. The feel-good atmosphere of the slice of life elements enhances the overall enjoyment, making The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 a delightful and uplifting watch.
The casual romance and reverse harem dynamics remain central to the series, offering a refreshing departure from more intense romantic plots. The relationships between the characters evolve naturally, creating an atmosphere of genuine connection and camaraderie. The anime successfully captures the essence of a feel-good romance, ensuring that viewers are invested in the unfolding relationships without overwhelming them with unnecessary melodrama.
In conclusion, The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 continues the series' tradition of excellence by delivering a heartwarming and intellectually engaging isekai experience. With charming characters, light-hearted drama, and a casual romance reverse harem, the anime stands out as a feel-good slice of life that effortlessly blends real-world ideas into the fantasy realm. For fans of the genre, this season is a delightful continuation of a captivating and well-crafted narrative.
Benx2019
Has a lot of the same good elements as season 1, but is overall a worse product. First off there are few action scenes than season 1, which is a shame since the one's that are there continue to impress for the genre. In terms of detail there really isn't much of a change from season 1. More amazing backgrounds and decent character detail. The characters continue to have flaws with background details, but are overall good. Story continues to have decent world building and is well executed. However, the pacing of the first six episodes is slow and is almost entirely filler. The finalsix episodes are much better and save the season. Voice acting also falls on it's face a little. In episodes 9 and 10 Sei's voice actor apparently was ill and they had someone fill in for her. One: switching voice actors at any time in a series is awful and messes with the viewers perception of the character. Two: this is a worse voice actor. Episodes 11 and 12 are back to normal, but the best thing would have been to just delay the release until the VA could recover. Crunchyroll doesn't have a problem doing that for it's own blunders, but when the workers can't work they just replace them... low production value right there. Overall the pacing of the first six episodes and the voice actor change really messes with the tempo and feel of the anime, I still enjoyed it, but a lot less than if more effort would have been exerted to really make it special. 7.10/10 Dubbed
