Grimoire of Zero

TreeOfWolf Aug 1, 2017

9

I am very fond of it. Greatness isn't about being the best, I enjoyed its spirit so much that I watched it twice in a row. He's like a fluffier version of Berserk (the opening pose is similar to the 90s version), she's small but tough like Toradora, but he's the tiger. They have a sweet tsundere journey between frienemies. It's a beautiful world, I care about the characters. It'd deep about issues like discrimination, condemning a whole group for the wrongdoings of a few, good people can do bad things, bad people can do good things, and best of all: hatred and the desire to kill can literally turn against us... like a double edge sword. I don't mind watching a slice of life. I would have been fine if they just got closer slowly on an endless quest... but the plot twist impressed me. Even the sex jokes made me laugh. I'm usually disgusted because anime often degrade women and trivializes sexual assault (grabbing someone's boobs and giggling them without consent isn't just disrespectful, it's a crime). But this anime showed in a funny way how wrong and gross it is to obsess over someone sexually. The best way to be close to someone is to see them as your equal, not as an object to abuse or worship, not to force them by making them lose their free will to have power over them... To truly welcome and connect with who they are in spite of your fears and differences... It's a very wonderful anime. I read other reviews and people can be too critical. Analyzing the technicalities of the art coldly can make you forget to feel its spirit with your heart. The voice actors did a great job. I can't remember the music but that's because it fits well with the atmosphere as a whole. I gave it a 4 but then a 4.5 because, maybe others animes can be better in every way, but this one made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. And that deserves extra points. Enjoy~

5150x3 Sep 8, 2020

8

There are a lot of annoying inconsistencies in this anime, but it still manages to be enjoyable. Know that it's geared toward a younger audience. Not that older adults can't enjoy it - just as we can enjoy Naruto. But realize before going in that this is what I would classify as a YA anime. I won't watch this again, but as you can see from my 8/10 rating, I thought it was well worth seeing.

Greensunset Oct 5, 2020

8.5

It was pleasant and intriguing all at once. The story wasn't bad but it needs more character development so we can know them better however it was still good. I recommend it to those looking for a simple fantasy and magic anime.