MAOU NO ORE GA DOREI ELF WO YOME NI SHITANDA GA, DOU MEDEREBA II?

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NOVEL ActionMaou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?
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  Azzarrel

  60/100
  A wholesome romance that suffers from branching out in a few other genres without any depth

  I watched “Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?” purely for the wholesome bits that were regularly posted on the r/anime subreddit, and it did deliver in that aspect, but fell short in many others.

  The story revolves around Zagan, a mage who falls in love at first sight with Nephy, a female elf slave. Despite the problematic power dynamic, Zagan is uncomfortable with the idea of owning the person he loves and doesn't treat Nephy as a slave. The slavery aspect serves as a plot device to kickstart the story but eventually fizzles out, without being fully resolved. As the series progresses, both Zagan and Nephy develop feelings for each other, with the main focus on their awkward attempts to express their emotions due to their social ineptness. Their interactions are undeniably cute, and their relationship grows steadily, although very slowly.

  However, this is the only commendable aspect of the anime. The side characters are stereotypical and lack depth. Zagan's male mage companion is a classic tsundere, constantly nagging and complaining, while the female knight is perpetually lost, clumsy, or on the verge of tears. These characters are one-dimensional, showing little to no development even when the plot suggests they should. At least so far there has been no real love-triangle, which, in my opinion, is an overused tool in many romance anime to create unnecessary tension.

  “Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?” includes several fight scenes, but they lack the budget to be memorable. Additionally, there is no real tension due to Zagan being an absolute prodigy of a mage, who never faces significant struggles. The overuse of only a single soundtrack for tense moments further reduces the enjoyment of these scenes.

  In terms of character design I preferred the manga, but the overall animation is consistent at the level I expected. The anime often uses varies between a few animation styles and quite often uses a "chibi" style for reactions, which fits quite neatly into the main theme of this series.

  In the second arc, “Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?” introduces two new permanent side characters and adds some political intrigue, a revenge plot, and a bit of mystery. While these new elements might seem refreshing at first, they are mediocre and predictable, ultimately failing to leave a lasting impression.

  In summary, while “Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?” offers a few wholesome moments in each episode, but the romance alone isn't enough to sustain the series. It's a decent watch if you have some time to spare and want to turn your brain off, but it’s far from a must-watch. I didn't regret watching it, but I also wouldn't highly recommend it.

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  HeartbreakRebel

  81/100
  A Wholesome Dilemma: Love between an Archdemon and an Elfin Slave

  My Review of "'An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride"!

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  Could an anime between a sorcerer and an elfin slave be that wholesome?

  ____Story____

  This anime follows two characters: a sorcerer by the name of Zagan (yes, it sounds like a deez nuts joke) and an elfin slave named Nephelia. After spending a million currency on Nephelia, Zagan wants to date her. The problem is that Zagan sucks at communicating with women he likes, so he's socially awkward when he tries to interact with Nephelia. While trying to improve his relationship with Nephelia, Zagan ends up getting into dangerous situations due to his reputation and backstory as a sorcerer.

  ____Visuals____

  A few of the visuals are wonky. When they mix the 3D and 2D animation style in the first few episodes, it really doesn't look that good. However, the regular 2d style looks fine to me.

  ____Characters____

  Zagan is a rich sorcerer whose actions are persuaded by the power of love. Although smart and diligent, Zagan isn't the best at talking with women, especially with women he loves. Whenever he does, Zagan overthinks his words, ending up saying something that doesn't help his goal. This becomes his conflict with Nephelia, who is a timid elfin slave bought by Zagan. She's caring and merciful, carying a tough backstory that resonates with Zagan.

  ____The Good____

  I like the little manga panel they add at the end of each episode. It's a nice, small touch onto the show that gives an extra scene that wasn't in the anime adaptation. I think that this show was well-balanced in their genres. It's got an equal amount of romance, action, and comedy throughout the anime, creating a mix of entertaining moments. I love the wholesomeness of this anime. I'm a sucker for it and I'm glad they went for that route instead of the small bits of fanservice they would throw in every now and then.

  ____The Bad____

  I don't think that there's a pretty clear problem with this anime, but I can't rate this any higher based on my enjoyment factor. I'm not saying that I didn't enjoy it, but the anime that I rate higher than this were more enjoyable to me. I don't know how they could improve on this show. I think this show is as best as it can be.

  ____The Downright Ugly____

  I don't think there was anything downright ugly. It's a good show.

  ____Is It Worth The Watch?____

  If you're looking for a wholesome anime with a bit of action and comedy, this is a perfect choice for you. I think that this show is worth the watch. It blends plenty of positive features into a well-made and well-executed story. However, don't expect the best thing ever as although it achieves its full potential, its full potential isn't enough to make it in a "Top 20 Anime" list.

  Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope this helped you with your decision on whether to watch this anime or not! If you already have watched it, I hope that you can agree with me with some of the points I made. ^^

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