Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha
Duração: 25 min per ep
Gênero: Action, Fantasy
Estudio: Lay-duce
Sinopse:
Surrounded by four armies of dark beasts, five humanoid races strive to push the known boundaries of the world. Unfortunately, the 13 heroes dispatched to the southern region are easily wiped out by Clevatess, one of the Lords of Dark Beasts. Determined to get revenge against humanity, Clevatess bursts into the capital of the Kingdom of Hiden, leaving a trail of death and destruction behind him.
Although the situation looks desperate, humanity still has a chance to appease Clevatess' anger. Alicia Glenfall, one of the 13 heroes, is revived by Clevatess to help him raise a newborn infant, Luna, whose choices shall shape the fate of the human world. Although reluctant to help the dark beast at first, Alicia understands that Luna is the only thing that stands between humanity and complete annihilation.
Hiding himself by taking on a human form, Clevatess sets out in search for a wet nurse with Alicia and Luna. With Clevatess unwilling to reveal his identity, it falls on Alicia to slay all enemies that stand in their way. Meanwhile, the neighboring countries prepare to advance on the weakened Hiden, aiming to control the only forge capable of producing the heroes' weapons.
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Comentários
Ugapiku
Clevatess is a hidden gem that could easily be a top anime of 2025, despite its lower popularity. As an original story, it shines with a unique premise that feels fresh and unpredictable. I went in expecting to drop it after one episode, but its grounded take on real-life situations hooked me , making it my favorite anime this year so far—only Kingdom S6 might top it, but that’s a sequel, and this is an original (based on manga ofc). The characters are well-rounded, each with clear strengths and flaws. They’re neither overly perfect nor inexplicably foolish—their decisions and reactions to events feel authentic, making theirgrowth compelling. Naie Chiffonlits best girl (perfect VA choice).
Others might enjoy Clevatess for its originality and character-driven plot, even if they’re not into the genre.
For me, it’s a 10/10, and I’m hoping for a Season 2!
C4bs
For as long as I can remember, I've been a fan of fantasy stories. It's definitely my favorite genre, and practically all of my favorite stories fit into it in some way. Even works that aren't very good overall but feature some interesting fantasy element end up finding their way to me. However, it's true that after reading so many fantasy stories, my critical sense of them has considerably improved, so these days I can't stand any of the generic crap that's released every anime season. So, when I first heard about Clevatess, I was surprised by its positive critical reception, coming from people who didn'ttalk much about anime but recommended it to everyone. And recently, a major anime website declared the anime one of the best fantasy series released in recent years, which further increased my desire to watch it so I could finally experience a fantasy story that breaks free from clichés and features a truly good narrative and captivating characters. However, before even reaching the halfway point of the season, I managed to sum up Clevatess in a single word: disappointing.
In *Clevatess*, humanity faces dark beasts until the 13 heroes sent to combat are defeated by Lord Clevatess. Seeking revenge, he devastates the Kingdom of Hiden, but revives the heroine Alicia Glenfall to help him raise Luna, a child whose destiny could save or destroy the world. Disguised as a human, Clevatess travels with Alicia in search of a wet nurse, while neighboring kingdoms prepare to exploit Hiden's fragility and claim his borrowed forge.
First and foremost, Clevatess is truly a bit different from other fantasy works, as at least here there's an attempt to create an original world with its own fantastical elements. But make no mistake: every cliché found in any other story of the genre is there, but glossed over with different names—and sometimes not so glossed over at all. There are mysteries related to the distant past of the races that have repercussions on the future of the world, which is interesting in creating a sense that everything happening on screen is "alive" and not simply created to be shown to the viewer.
But all my praise ends there, as Clevatess managed to waste all its potential due to a basic narrative error that occurs in many fantasy fictions: excessive exposition through dialogue. It's clear that the original author of the story lacks the ability to present the story's events to the audience in an interesting way, falling into the trap of simply having the characters explain everything—and I repeat, absolutely everything—that just happened, what happened in the past, what might happen in the future, and what is happening now. There simply comes a point where I felt like I was being treated like an idiot by the story, as everything was explained as if it had been nothing more than a neuron in my head.
Because of this extremely exaggerated exposition, much of the screen time that could have been devoted to character development, world-building, and building anticipation for future plot developments was simply replaced by small talk about mostly completely insignificant events. For this reason, by the final episodes, I felt like the story hadn't progressed at all and little had actually happened, contrary to what the anime intended.
As a result, all the elements that had potential for depth were reduced to dust. The worldbuilding becomes a blur, the political plots lack weight because we don't care about the characters involved, and the mysteries are poorly developed, culminating in meaningless resolutions simply thrown at us without any impact. After a few clever episodes, it almost seems like the writer no longer wants to tell the story, as everything is resolved in such simplistic and idiotic ways that leave the viewer questioning.
In short, Clevatess had relative potential and doesn't even compare to other generic fantasy anime. While these at least know how to tell a story to their target audience, Clevatess still manages to present its plot in a way that makes sense. In the end, it seems like the author had a lot of cool ideas in mind but didn't know how to distill them into an interesting narrative along with the characters we care about. The result of all this is a work that promised to be a renewal among generic releases, but which ends up losing out to its own representatives and leaves the feeling that it had some potential, but lacked someone captivating.
ZeroMajor12
Clevatess, in a nutshell, is an extremely ambitious show. Clevatess is like one of those stories that has some good ideas and initially starts out great, but it's drastically hindered by the format of the medium and the lack of structure in the show. It would have been better if the anime had learned to cut out some story elements in favor of more development in the main narrative, because it felt like the anime was trying to build too many things at once without proper planning. The good is that the anime had a strong start and good production, thanks to the anime's first episodebeing a 45-minute foundation that built interesting narration and good characters to boot, with some nice dialogue. The production and direction helped cement the show as another sleeper hit of this Summer, which I honestly didn't expect to be, but it was a nice surprise nonetheless. Clevatess was the main highlight of the show because he has a lot of interesting things going for him, caring for a human baby, reviving a human hero, watching the human world through the lens of a protectless maiden, etc. After all, I wanted to see how Clevatess can gradually learn to acknowledge humanity through the action of taking care of a baby. Albeit stereotypes are present to drive the story, such as making Clevatess portrayed as a conceited nihilistic being or creating douchebags as stepping stones, as the norm for some shows nowadays. Still, part of me was amused by the action and drama the anime introduced in its first episode. With little time to progress, the first half of the story is solid, as it introduces a couple of interesting characters like Neruru and Dorel while providing quite nerve-racking action for Alicia during her climaxes (I don't mean it in a kinky way). As for Dorel, I'd say the story does a decent job at fleshing out this character, showing him as a fearsome general along with some notable fight scenes, which help him stand out as the series' antagonist for the time being. Now with all that being said...
The bad starts mainly because of its pacing, and by that I don't mean it's sluggish; it's too choppy and rushed. Part of that came from the show's attempt to explore its multiple story ideas, but it does so quite clumsily. It's an example of what scope creep is to a show. I'm not saying that the show didn't make any notable progress. It was able to deliver good character development when the story took it slow, primarily looking at Alicia, for example. Her backstory and scenario were already interesting, a revenge story coupled with the disgraced hero narrative, besides even Neruru was also interesting, but instead of trying to solely focus on that, the story wanted to include more lore and exposition, hence churning the story into a rushed war climax that later stopped delivering character development during that arc. This, unfortunately, results in the following action sequences lacking emotional impact, and some characters start to feel more like plot tools (like Dorel, who starts to act more like a backstory dump during crucial action sequences) than actual characters as it later progresses. Another issue I had with the story is the baby, since he's nothing more than a plot device in the entire anime and lacks plenty of baby personality despite the anime desperately trying to show you a lot of crying scenes, and I mean A LOT. I'm confident that if the baby didn't exist and somehow were to be replaced by a secret key, it wouldn't change a damn thing about the story at all. Long story short, many of its story aspects needed more time to flesh out, but due to the show's format of only allowing 21 minutes of storytelling and exposition, it feels oddly rushed in the end. I think the story could've worked if it had lowered its scope, which would have helped create more breathing room for the more interesting story aspects it managed to flesh out, like Neruru, who got sidetracked for the sake of the story.
But wait, there's more! We need to talk about the ugly, too! It stems directly from Clevatess. Yeah, it turns out they actually don't know how to write Clevatess in his own damn story. He's directly the main source of my complaints, because Clevatess has reached the maximum level of wasted potential; it's like watching the boss when you play him as a playable character. The story's decision to make sure to turn Clevatess into a useless character in the later chapters was utter garbage for a direction, because it cuts Clevatess away from more unique and interesting interactions, thus he's far inferior as a character compared to others since the story desperately wants to build him as its own surrogate. If you need a reminder, Clevatess nuked a kingdom because its domain was attacked by its heroes, then later shown to be extremely fragile and useless in human form in the SAME EPISODE! Whenever Clevatess (as Clen) tries to apprehend an issue through action, he ends up getting thrown around like a ragdoll, even though it's shown he has shadow powers! I really did not like what they did to Clevatess, especially looking at how rushed and straightforward Clevatess starts acting more 'human' without any needed development. It's pretty obvious that the story wanted to make sure Alicia gets all the screentime for action, but all it did was make me wonder why make Clevatess the main character, if he's not going to do anything in the first place? Might as well turn the title into The Adventures of Alicia.
Long story short, the anime fails at trying to keep itself grounded, since it wanted to be a narrative masterpiece for some reason, despite lacking the creativity or writing to pace the series, so it ends up being a disjointed mess that tried too hard to go beyond the scope it's supposed to go for. So it's not going to feel satisfying for any ongoing watchers. Although I have to give credit for the way they handled the first half. Alicia and Clen were interesting at that time since the anime had a valid reason to keep up the human facade that terribly backfired at the end of the series. However, I am pretty drained after the show, even knowing the show will get a Season 2, I don't think I can continue watching when the show did a flimsy job at delivering a war arc when it mattered most.
Thank you for reading.
kemptea
I just finished watching season 1, and truly, t's been a while since old-school dark fantasy fans have gotten fare this good. Clevatess gives us good art and character design, a dark, warring world, strange mysteries, magic that's rare and not well understood, and some well-animated and truly gory fights. (Warning before you watch: There's some impressive gore, as well as adult themes and depicted abuse. If that's not your thing ...) But what stands out for me the most are our main characters. Alicia, Clevatess/Klen, Nellaru all are great characters, with their own motivations and failings, and what's more, they're all very likeable. The show evengives the baby, Luna, reactions to the goings-on and (literal, baby milestones) development.
It's fun that Alicia can be driven, kind, and clever, and also be absolutely sword-obsessed. It's great that Klen has an understated (sometimes overt) menace that nonetheless gives you the impression that he kind of wants Alicia and Luna to prove him wrong, and he's actually kind to Nellaru. Even Nellaru, whose character arc is gentle like her, gets room to grow.
Plus, the forces driving everyone aren't just "find that McGuffin" or "I want to be the strongest." There's a lot going on in this world at large, between our main characters, and within them. If you're the kind of person who likes both action and characters with some depth, give it a try!
JayanthK
What an absolute banger of an anime. I loved the mystery. A cohesive story that's simultaneously full of mystery and things you're yet to understand always makes for some of the best anime. I find many anime have trouble with said cohesion, and make it too complicated to follow, or too far-fetched, with plot holes. This does not, though; this does everything perfectly and looks to be set up for amazing foreseeable seasons to come, I absolutely cannot wait for more. Every ep felt like it has more lore to share ....clevatees is terrific, I felt sad for the Nelluru during the backstory ...AndI love Alicia cz she's a perfect example of how to make a really likeable, strong female MC that isn't an insufferable girl boss without implying wokke shiytt . Hollywood and some other anime studios should take notes.
it deserves a solid 10/10
Otaku_Senpai
I was fascinated from the first episode and was intrigued the entire remainder of the show. The plot just seemed different from the other dark fantasy shows I have seen. The show has good worldbuilding that makes me want to know more and have a season 2 though it wraps up fine in season One. The action is pretty good, with good animation. The power system is interesting too. This is a dark fantasy and has the right visual style. The show has moral ambiguity and even though there are a lot of killings its sometimes hard to dismiss the main players as pure evil. When they statethe reason for their action it kind of makes sense.
OP song is decent and ED song is better.
I was a bit surprised with the ending. It was not what I predicted it would be.
My Rating: 8/10 (Great)
ninja35mm
One of the rare cases that really stands out among the sea of mediocre modern anime. This title wins you over with its serious tone and grounded storytelling. Set in a familiar medieval fantasy world, the power balance is established right from the start — and that defines the entire narrative. Humanity lives on a single continent, surrounded by countless monsters, with four ancient beasts reigning in each of the cardinal directions. The clash of interests feels surprisingly authentic, without cheap dramatization. Considering the scale of events, it would’ve been easy to mess things up — but the execution is smooth. The author’s hand is barely noticeable,and the characters’ situational decisions feel natural.
The cast is convincing too. While not all of them get in-depth exploration, their growth is coherent and believable. Most importantly, they say what matters. Combined with the intense battle scenes, some moments even give off a “battle royale” vibe. I’d go as far as to say this show is carving out a style of its own.
We’re also introduced to a huge roster (over 35 characters). Most are side roles, of course, but this is definitely not a one-man show.
The visuals and animation are solid. Static shots don’t dominate, and the direction makes good use of them. At the same time, the show doesn’t drown you in nonstop action either — the pacing is balanced and easy to follow, without feeling manipulative.
Season 1 builds up steadily, wraps up its arc, and Season 2 has already been announced.
Special shoutout to the voice cast and the OP — Mayu Maeshima absolutely nailed it. You’ve probably heard her in heavy hitters like Overlord IV, Re:Zero, The Eminence in Shadow, even Level 99 Villainess. Her voice sets the perfect tone for this series. Also, a fun surprise: the ending theme “Destiny” is performed by Ellie Goulding.
Overall, this anime will click with fans of medieval fantasy and those who enjoy a moderate level of hardcore storytelling.
PanzerIV-J
Clevatess is an action-fantasy series that manages to be both engaging and disappointing at the same time. It’s not a bad anime by any means—in fact, it has several strong qualities—but its flaws keep it from being as memorable or impactful as it could have been. More than anything, it feels like a case of wasted potential. The biggest issue is pacing. With only 12 episodes, the series tries to cover a story that really needed at least 16–24 to breathe. So much is crammed into too little time that major events often pass by without proper buildup or payoff. This becomes especially noticeable in thefinal four episodes, where the story feels rushed and explanations are either thin or absent altogether. What began with momentum and intrigue loses its energy, leaving the conclusion unsatisfying.
The lack of breathing room also hurts the characters. Each of the main cast only gets a handful of minutes devoted to actual development, which isn’t nearly enough to establish real depth or connection. Their choices and struggles aren’t meaningless, but without that emotional weight, they come across as hollow. Early on, there’s a sense that the characters are being set up for meaningful growth, but that promise is abandoned in the second half, and by the end, it’s difficult to care about them at all.
On the technical side, however, Clevatess does well. The animation is polished, the fight choreography is fluid, and the soundtrack is solid, all of which give the series a professional shine. In fact, the production quality helps disguise the storytelling flaws for a while—at least until the rushed conclusion makes them impossible to ignore.
What makes this anime so frustrating is that the first half is genuinely enjoyable. The worldbuilding feels promising, the action keeps you invested, and there’s a sense that the story is building toward something bigger. By episode six, I was convinced Clevatess could become something special. But by episode ten, the cracks were obvious, and the final two episodes left me feeling more disappointed than satisfied.
That said, Clevatess is far from unwatchable. There are much weaker shows out there, and this one at least has enough quality and entertainment value to justify the time spent. If you go in with tempered expectations—knowing that the story won’t reach its full potential—you’ll probably still enjoy it to some degree.
Overall, Clevatess is a good anime held back by its short runtime and underdeveloped characters. It’s a polished but flawed experience, and while I’d still recommend watching it, I can’t help but wish it had the time to become the series it clearly wanted to be.
7.5/10
5iv3_
This show was SO much better than I ever could've imagined it'd be. I feel it's been ages since a pure dark fantasy has come out and it being this solid overall. Plot for this series was SO good and so well written. So much lore to be explained and much to discover about the land as well. The raising a child plot-line is always fun so I'm glad that existed here, and with the mixed match bunch of characters we have, that made this extra fun. Animation was quite solid as a whole for the season. There may have been some episodes here andthere that could've been better but If i'm being honest, I think it looked great all around. Honestly, no complaints from me.
I really ended up enjoying this so much and am so stoked we're getting a s2 :D cant wait <3
8_Ladymari_8
Story- 8/10 The story is done well, there isn't any filler, and there is a consistent flow of story. The story it self is unique and unpredictable. The action scenes were perfect, and they stayed true to their dark themes. Art- 10/10 The fight scenes were peak, the art was done nicely. Everything looked right, and even the lil gore was done perfectly. The art style really suited the story and themes of the anime. Sound- 9/10 The voice actors were perfect fits. They all sounded right, and honestly there was a lot of skill that went behind it. The opening was good, it suited the animewell. The closing was also good, it was quite calming and it worked well for a closing.
Character- 10/10
Honestly I really loved the back stories and all. The characters had their flaws, and strengths. You see them overcome their struggles in realistic ways. And they were all unique in their own way. I really enjoyed how we were following a female hero with great strength. She wasn't given any fan service or anything. They all were well written characters.
Enjoyment-9/10
I really enjoyed watching this show, it was a new type of story that kept me interested. I don't think there is many that is similar to this type of story. They really did true to the fantasy genre. The story makes you root for the characters, question your own life in the same way. It there is a lot of suspense that goes on.
AeroGunz
“Clevatess” is what happens when an interesting idea is paired with absolute garbage world building and idiot characters… so yeah… nothing really new. I’m not gonna sugar coat it. If You have experience in writing or You watched a lot of anime, You can predict a good 80% of what will happen in this show from episode 1. Plus, if You have the former You will be absolutely disgusted with the amount of bullshit that is presented in the plot. It is a shame because the story has a lot of potential. The problem is that the logic behind the catalyst of the story is totalgarbage (yes I am bitter and insult this show’s writing because I truly believe that given proper care and a skilled writer it could have been one of the greats).
Before we start I would like to explain something. I will be talking about “plot” and “story”. Many people use those terms interchangeably. I’m not one of those people, so to make sure everyone is on the same page…
I use the definitions for “plot” and “story” as Lisa Cron describes them:
“What happens in the story is the PLOT, the surface events.”
“STORY is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changes internally as a result”.
Ever heard the expression “Less is more”? The writer didn’t. Especially when it comes to exposition dumps given in the most nonsensical way possible. I consider myself someone who can suspend his disbelief pretty well but even I have limits. This show tested them a lot. The way the viewer, yes, the viewer, those dumps are useless to the characters, they are purely for the viewers sake. There is nothing organic in 90% of them. The info given in them could be given in a more organic and logical way but that would require more writing skills that the writer of this show has.
It’s not only the problem with info-dumps given by other characters, it’s the same with info-dumping scenes of other characters in other places. It’s like the writer wants to put us in a position of an all knowing entity. As a rule it’s not a bad idea but You need a very specific plot and POV characters to make good use of it. For starters it works best if we have two MCs on different sides of a conflict and we witness their inevitable crash. Like two trains on the same track heading for each other. The important thing is to know a lot about both. Their motivations, morality, skills, friends and how they act in different situations. That builds suspense and drama. This show just shows us some characters and that’s it. I couldn’t give a rat's ass about a warmonger with a murder boner if that’s all I get. He’s just a glorified villain of the week at the end of the day. Even if You show me how they kill each other that means nothing given as none of them is the MC. It’s just watching worthless mobs having a squabble. There is no real sense of build up or power since we don’t get a proper contrast to the MCs powers. Everything they do could have been just another info dump in some town by the means of an overheard conversation. But someone decided to waste time by showing meaningless scenes. Usually I’m all for “Show don’t tell” but those scenes have to mean something to the story. What we are given in this show is mostly background noise. They don’t do anything worthwhile until they encounter the MCs anyway. Needless to say that the pacing of the whole show suffers for this.
Speaking of the MCs — Alicia and Clevatess. Clevatess is a nice idea when it comes to a story but absolute moron in the first episode, but a lot of characters are morons in the first episode, Alicia included, so I won’t hold that against him too much. That said, it is stated by Clevatess himself that he hasn’t seen a humanoid creature in about a thousand years. He is curious about why they would come and attack him and… does jack shit to find out. The mofo can resurrect them, ask them questions, thanks to his power they can’t lie to him, he could have answers to a lot of things in less than an hour probably. But that would be too logical, instead he just goes on a rampage in a city and learns jack shit. Yeah… and he has the gall to call others idiots. On top of that, he states that he gives zero effs about humanoid races and yet he stops to listen to a dying humanoid and even takes one of them into his care because of that. Now, if the show would position Clevatess as someone who is bored out of his mind and is longing for stimulation I would probably accept that. It wouldn’t be the best motivation to adopt a kid but it would be far better then the shit we get. It is painfully clear that the writer had no idea how to make a powerful, almost omnipotent, creature to adopt a child whose lifespan is too low to even matter to him, so he did… whatever You call this garbage. As it stands there is no real logical reason for him to take the kid. He only did it because the plot demanded it.
Another problem with him is his story. His story is supposed to be about a powerful monster learning about humanoid races. There is very, very little of that in all 12 episodes. After his encounter with the slavers that part of the story I abandoned. I do like the fact that his first official learning encounter is with characters that are villainous. I was afraid that we would get the repeat of “To Your Eternity” bullshit that everyone who takes on a role of the teacher will be a good, almost pure person. I seriously dreaded that. That said, Clevatess has barely any meaningful interactions with the child (he named Luna). Apart from keeping it relatively safe he does jack shit. Despite the lack of interactions and any sign of connection the show wants me to believe that he cares enough for the child to change his mind about abandoning everything and going back home. Eff. Off. Just how bad the writers are? The only interactions Clevatess had with the kid was carrying him, once using beetles to clean him and… that’s it. Everything else is connected to Alicia or the wet nurse they recruit. He doesn’t play with it, doesn’t observe it during the interactions with his servants. Nothing. And I am to believe that he gives a damn enough to have an emotional scene in the last episode? Just go fuck yourself You skill-less hack.
Now for the worst part of him as a character. In the very first episode we see him as a powerhouse that is able to kill 13 people that are positioned as elite. Yet, after he changes his form into a humanoid, he becomes almost powerless and useless. He gets knocked out by one hit in the head and thrown like a rag doll by a creature far below him. The excuse? He isn’t used to his new form and it’s too light. He even allows negative things to happen to him and his companion because… he’s just an observer? He wants to learn about humanoid races and keep the child safe… while acting like a slave. Yeah… great plan. The worst part? He has plot armor so strong that star wars characters could get jealous. Despite being a slave he’s never treated as badly as others. He’s just there and everyone just treats him almost decently. Apart from the knocking out part at the very start we don’t see him really mistreated. It’s like the writer knew what he did was moronic so he’s just minimizing the losses at this point.
Alicia is a bit better as a character in both story and plot. Not by much I take what I can get at this point. Despite the fact that I think she has a better story and plot point, I still think that her character idea is trash. Let me explain.
She starts out pretty solid but the more I knew about her, the more I wanted her dead permanently. She's a hero who died trying to slay Clevatess… because she was told to do it by someone. From what is shown and told about the world Clevatess and other Lords of Dark Beasts have their own territory and mostly stick to it. We don’t get any sort of evidence that they are trying to kill everyone, conquer new territories, they just chill on their assess. The only reason the heroes are dispatched to kill them is that the humanoid races want more territory. Not very heroic behavior. Still, very human so I’m not mad about it. At least it’s set in stone that the title of “hero” is more political than anything else (until we get a really shitty reveal later on). Yet, despite that, she really thinks she is doing something heroic and morally good. I liked that. It did give me hope that maybe humanoid races are indoctrinated to view themselves as superior to other creatures. But at the end of the day all heroes die. Including Alicia. She only gets resurrected because Clevatess wanted to feed the kid. Why she is alive when it’s revealed that she is useless for that is beyond me. She’s positioned as a guide to the humanoid recess realm but… she does jack shit in that regard. Her whole worth is relegated to an info dump for Clevatess and the viewer. In the case of Clevatess he could just force her to reveal her knowledge and get rid of her. So yeah… another plot armor bullshit and a testament to the writer's ineptness. Also why is she lacking an eye? She lost the leg in the fight (more like a one sided slaughter) against
Clevatess. Yet she is resurrected with the leg. Clevatess took her body, fetched her leg and only then resurrected her. Why not her eye? He couldn’t regenerate the eye? No problem, there are 12 more corpses in close vicinity, so why didn’t he take one of theirs? If her function was supposed to be feeding the child then having both legs wasn’t necessary. Her whole existence is just plot driven and not story driven.
Despite that she is the only character that shows actual growth. Granted it’s a bit rushed but it’s still there so… small wins. Personally I would have given her a bigger arc about existential crisis. She’s just a walking corpse right now. Her very existence is dependent on Clevatess whims. This should give her some thought about the meaning of life, life itself, soul and all that good stuff for a thinking person. But she gets almost none of that. She does have a career crisis. Questioning her role as a hero but that is resolved with a quick talk with her master. Wasted potential. I also enjoyed when the show highlighted her hypocrisy. There is a moment where she tells Clevatess that he should kill all the slavers to achieve his goal. The hero tells a monster to kill humanoids. Humanoids that are clearly evil, some of them comically evil. But the moment she is told to do it, she is shocked and is trying to avoid that order. So there is no problem telling others to kill but then she has to, it's a no go? Now, if the writer gave more thought about that internal conflict it could have been a mini arc itself, but because there are no competent writers in the room it’s just waved off and she kills everyone, turning her into another anime protagonist that says one thing and does another. Something I will always have a problem unless it’s clearly done to make that character unreliable, but not many writers do this. Is there some sort of rule to make anime heroes hypocrites?
So let’s talk about the world. Oh boy… It hurts. For starters, the king sends 13 people to kill the Lord of the Dark Beast. 13. Even equipped with special weapons sending 13 people to kill a creature that hasn’t been defeated in at least a thousand years? Yeah… good plan. Later it is revealed that it was a set up but it’s never revealed what was it’s end game. Honestly that feels like a cheap retcon. Despite not expecting the heroes to win, the ruler did nothing to prepare for the beast counter attack. Why? Heroes are one thing, but if Clevatess was more ruthless he would destroy what controlled the king. It’s just so stupid. But, because the plot is more important than story and logic everything turns out the right way to make the last two episodes possible.
Another thing is the king's death itself. A king of a whole nation kicked the bucket but nothing seems to come of it. No one takes his place in a way that would feel meaningful. Even people at a random inn don’t talk about it so it leads me to believe that the whole “king’s death” stick was only for shock value. Pretty cheap. There should be someone who takes command, reorganizes military forces in that region and prepares for potential war. You could make an argument that some of those things take place but it feels more like that it takes place because the show needs background noise and not because it’s a logical conclusion of the events. None even sends any sort of spies to Clevatess domain to make sure he doesn’t plan to go on another rampage. Yes, the spy would probably die but that’s why You use a whole net of spies and not just one. It’s said that magic works on Dark Beast senses, there probably is someone who can use it to spy undetected (at least while keeping distance) on a Dark Beast Lord (since magic worked on Clevatess in his human form, there is no reason to think he would be 100% immune to it in his beast form).
The world as whole feels more like just a backdrop than a proper, living, breathing thing.
Now the main story should be Clevatess learning about humanoids but there is very little of that. In most cases he isn’t present for things that would be perfect as a learning experience. I get that the writers might not want to have him fight others, he would just obliterate everyone. It’s a good idea to have him on the sidelines but he should still get something out of it. When a dude commanding bugs attacked a town, have Clevatess standing somewhere in the shadows and observe how people react. What are their priorities during a crisis, let him see how they treat an ex-hero. He was supposed to learn about humanoids but after the slavers arc, he doesn’t even get a chance for that because the plot sends him on some sort of boring side quest and forgets that he should be more of an observer than an actor. Despite positioning itself in the beginning as more ideology and morality based plot, the longer the show goes on, the more it relies on its fights to push the plot. And because Clevatess and Alicia are almost immortal and one of them omnipotent there are no real stakes. He can protect anyone he deems worthy. The fact that he doesn’t deem many worthy of that is a good idea but he doesn’t learn anything. He should have at least a little bit of a different approach to humanoids in the end of the series. Maybe not even humanoids as a whole, maybe just to his servants. Anything that would make me believe that those 12 episodes were worth something for the characters.
After all that, one might think that I hate this anime. Not at all. The writing is more miss than hit but has some really good ideas and at least tries to use story to push things forward. Not very successfully unfortunately, but after the shit I’ve seen in the last 5 years it’s at least something. Despite amateurish writing, the execution of it isn’t a total waste of time, there is production value here, I do think it’s wasted on writing this poorly but it’s enough to be entertaining and I totally understand why someone would like this show.
It’s a wasted potential but not a total travesty.
Goltas-Abi
Clevatess is a reminder why i love fantasy anime. Nowadays it is quite difficult to find a new fantasy anime without any Iseaki, OP MC slop or harem trope. The fact that none of these mentioned aspects are in Clevatess are a win. Now that being said Clevatess is a fantasy anime that is fun to watch but wiill not stick with you for a long time. The strongest aspect of Clevatess is how fun it is to watch. An interesting setup, fantastic character design, decent animation and a good worldbuilding all add to the fun. While not groundbreaking in any aspects it does offer a lotto enjoy. High recommendation for every fantasy anime fan who is tired of iseaki.
Pro-Anime-Review
From the very start, this series impressed me with its strong storytelling, beautiful animation, and solid voice acting. It quickly became clear that the animators and writers poured genuine passion into the project, and that heart shows in nearly every scene. Right away, the show hooked me with its energy and quality, and I found myself surprised that it isn’t rated higher by most viewers. Almost every episode felt carefully crafted, with attention to pacing, character building, and world building that made the series both immersive and engaging. Each episode left me eager to jump right into the next, which is always the mark of awell-made show. The storytelling in particular struck me as thoughtful and consistent, with a balance of depth and accessibility that made it easy to get invested. Although the later episodes didn’t quite reach the same high standard as the amazing opening stretch, they were still enjoyable and carried the narrative forward effectively.
By the end of the season, I felt that the show had proven itself to be a gem with limitless potential. The foundations it lays in terms of character arcs and world-building suggest that a second season could take it to even greater heights. While it may not be perfect, it’s a series that deserves more recognition than it currently gets. For that reason, I can confidently recommend it as a must-watch for anyone who enjoys well-written storytelling paired with strong production values.
unseen_habitt
Clevatess has an interesting idea — a mix of fantasy and darkness that could’ve been something really big — but the way it’s told feels a bit off sometimes. It reminds me of Tensura in some ways, just with a heavier and more tragic tone. The story tries to go deep, but sometimes it loses focus, and that makes the pacing feel uneven. The art style fits the theme pretty well, dark but not too heavy, though some parts look a bit rushed. The characters are decent, but not all of them stand out. I personally enjoyed the serious moments the most — when the storyfocused on conflict, war, or the emotional parts — rather than the lighter or romantic scenes that sometimes break the tension.
Overall, Clevatess is good if you like fantasy stories that are slightly tragic and mysterious. It’s not perfect, but it has a unique world and mood that make it worth a try.
RaianReturns
Cleavetess is a delightful surprise for anyone who enjoys anime that blends a classic atmosphere with modern touches. Right from the start, it captivates with its unique art style, reminiscent of 1990s and early 2000s anime: bold linework, a slightly muted color palette, and meticulous attention to backgrounds and lighting, giving the series a distinctive and memorable visual identity. The opening episode is impactful, featuring an intense battle that sets the tone for the entire story. The animation, while not consistently fluid, has a few moments that fall short, yet it shines with above-average sequences, especially during key fights where every movement is captured with precisionand weight.
The plot keeps viewers engaged with a narrative that blends fantasy elements and political intrigue. Although there’s a slower pace between certain arcs, the story regains momentum and concludes in a highly intriguing way, leaving questions unanswered and building anticipation for a potential continuation.
Although Clevatess is the main protagonist, the series also draws the audience deeply into wondering about Luna’s future. Her journey is equally compelling, and the way Clevatess acts almost like a mentor and guardian, supervising her choices and challenges, adds a rich layer to their dynamic and opens many possibilities for what lies ahead.
The character development is a standout: each figure has well-crafted motivations, and their growth provides genuine immersion, allowing viewers to connect emotionally with their paths. On top of that, the world-building is rich and intriguing, full of details that make you want to explore every culture and location presented.
In summary, Cleavetess strikes a fine balance between nostalgia and freshness, offering distinctive art, electrifying battles, and a universe begging to be expanded. Even with a few ups and downs in the animation, it’s an easy recommendation for anyone seeking an engaging experience with plenty of potential for future seasons.
dontttt
Clevatess is a breath of fresh air in the fantasy genre. It has a mysterious, engaging story that grabbed me from the very first episode and ended in a way that actually felt satisfying. The season does a lot of things right, though it isn’t without its flaws. The early episodes are really solid. I loved the darker themes and stories that were portrayed and thought they were executed well. The season focuses on uncovering the mysteries this world has to offer, and by the finale, it delivers as good an ending as I expected. It is a very solid setup season for the upcoming arc. Onthe production side, the show shines at times. The OP is fine, while the ED is easily one of the best of the season. The art style is not something I usually like, but it suits the dark, moody fantasy atmosphere surprisingly well. The animation quality does fluctuate, but the standout scenes present are strong enough to make you forget the weaker ones.
Where it falls short is mostly in character development and pacing. Clevatess’s growth feels a bit rushed; the show needed more scenes with Clevatess and Luna to make later decisions and character changes feel more earned. More focus on her thoughts and relationships would have made the story feel much more convincing.
The plot also takes a turn that the first episode doesn’t really hint at. What starts as a personal journey of Clevatess and Luna expands into a bigger story involving rival Dark Beast Lords and multiple factions, with Alicia becoming the main focus and Clevatess somewhat sidelined. It’s an interesting direction, and I do like Alicia, but I feel that Clevatess is a much more interesting character.
The pacing is uneven as well. During the war, the show rushes through battles and exposition without giving certain characters much room to breathe. The first half of the season takes its time and builds tension effectively, but the second half feels like it’s merely checking off plot points instead of letting the story unfold naturally.
Despite its flaws, Clevatess is still a really fun watch that keeps you hooked and wanting more. The world-building and mystery are strong enough to carry the show, and it sets up the next season really well. If they can fix the pacing and give Clevatess a little more spotlight, this could easily become a favorite in the fantasy scene.
My score: 7.5/10
milky_crown
This anime really brought back the classic anime adventure feels! I liked that it wasn't super fast-paced, and it wasn't over-stimulating. It wasn't crazy good animation, but it was solid. I liked the fact that it wasn't overly saturated, giving it a more serious feel. Characters are likable, story is interesting! It's a really well-balanced adventure fantasy anime. All the characters are not over-the-top, which is GREAT. They don't really follow an anime character trope, which I liked, cause then there aren't annoying misunderstanding tropes because someones too stubborn or a tsundere. They all actually make sense and have proper reasons for their actions, and theydon't need to be annoying to make the story entertaining.
Story is pretty good too! There were some sincere moments where I went wtf because of a huge twist. And its pretty hard for that to happen since I've seen a lot of different animes.
Anyways, I recommend for people who feel nostalgic about the classic anime adventure!
TheXsaber
One of the best anime of summer 2025, starting from the first episode to episode 12, it creates its own interest and the unusual concept makes this anime unique and good.This anime story is unique and different from the others. Unique character art style and pretty good animation movements. This anime deserves more attention, because I think it's an unexpectedly good anime. Can't wait for season 2 of this anime! I haven't read the manga of this anime but I think it's good. The ending of season 1 was pretty good, but it was a bit slow to get into the next arc. Hopefully, season2 will be produced soon.
Phabrysio
One of the best shows this season. This season is stacked with bangers (especially compared to the last one), so it wouldn’t be surprising if this show slips under the radar, especially since it basically has zero push from its source material that would normally hype up such a great story. That being said, it’s easily one of the most unexpected and engaging shows to drop in a while. From the deep world-building to the surprisingly solid character development, it’s got a lot going for it and leaves you wanting more once it’s over. The art style is amazing, even though CGI has gotten a lot lessnoticeable now a days, seeing such a detailed art style so full of character and finesse in today's market, has to put it up there with the greats.
