Bye Bye, Earth

I really don't understand what's happening in this show, it feels like i'm watching something from the middle onward, where they had already introduced several deep complex topics and concepts, and i'm missing out of crucial information about the story and world... But they actually haven't done anything of that yet.

3 episodes in and i'm more confused about what's happening than what i was on the start, you can even disconsider what happens on the first episode, because as a first episode it fails miserably, they don't properly introduce us about anything crucial in the story and world, nor give us any hook other than ... the main protagonist being the only human a demi-human world, and only on the second and third episode they actually introduce hooks and motivations, but even then its all mixed up with several other unrelated topics that makes this feels like an out of order/out of direction complex mess.

Its even worse considering that the thing they were supposed to introduce, elaborate and contextualize early on, from the first episode, still haven't received any kind of proper build up, the sword attuning/spirit thing that feels like its going to be a major event/tie, motivation for story development, progress, reasoning, etc. By the third episode i only know that people in this world really, really like their swords for some unknown reason.

I can't keep watching this because it feels like i'm being forced to do their own hard work, linking and tying things properly in my head, when the people that was responsible for properly introducing, producing and directing this didn't cared enough to do their jobs. Its kinda sad to say that, because if things happen like i imagined in my head, this was supposed to be a very promising show, with some very interesting concepts and developments, but they just fumbled it all down.

If you've read the synopsis, you understand just as much as I do after 3 episodes. We keep getting tidbits of information that isn't contextualized. It doesn't really make sense for the MC to be as clueless as she is, seeing as she grew up in the world. But if she in fact does understand how the world works, she's stingy enough not to share with the group (that being us viewers). Why are the swords special? Why must she work for the kingdom before she, you know, leaves the kingdom? Why are flowers monsters and why is it weird that she's the only one ... eating them? Many, if not all, of these questions could have answers ranging from laughable simple to major plot point. But if any of the characters know what these reasons are, they aren't sharing. I'm all for world building, but I don't usually see this level of ambiguity outside of comedy shows, where the ambiguity makes things funny. This is not really a comedy so far, so I don't get it. If the swords are special simply because swords are cool (True), then why is that explanation hidden? And if that's the case, why is it better to just die than have your sword broken? If it's some important plot point, I'd like some hint to that effect. Something like the MC not knowing why swords are important, but everyone goes crazy about them. But she knows why (doesn't explain to the viewer), and is conflicted about breaking them. Some viewers like to tout the mystery, but other than the big obvious one in the synopsis, I don't see any reason for basic world information to be a mystery. This show isn't so much a mystery as it is a sequel to a missing season one. I have a consistent feeling that I'm missing at least an episode or two of explanation, and with no suggestion that said explanation is coming soon, I don't see any reason to continue watching.

If you've read the source material already or just want to be immersed in an unintuitive new world, this might be up your alley. In my opinion, this show feels like an open world game with no notes/dialogue to explain the world you're sitting in. You can see some cool stuff, but fuck if I know what if means.

Good animation? Yes.
Top-notch animation? No.
Bad cgi ruining the whole show? No.

Having watched the first 3 episodes i do feel somewhat confused about the setting and the story.
This show does not go into deep detail about how anything much works, it just does and we who watch it are just supposed to accept it without thinking too much of it.

Where is the show headed next? What will Belle do next? What will happen to Belle next?
These questions keep popping up in my head while watching and it makes each episode feel like its too short, leaving me wishing for more.

This show could go anywhere ... from here, up, down, left or right!
Whichever path it takes, i will definitely keep watching this interesting show.

The art style is OK; neither exciting nor ugly. The audio (voice acting, music) is OK, I guess? And while the premise of the main character being a human in a world full of non-humans isn't exactly new, it isn't bad either.

What makes me review this series as bad is none of those things. It's that it's pretentious. It tries too hard to be unique, with a world-building that looks like mashing random elements together, and yet it doesn't give you, the viewer, the exposure necessary to connect those elements into a coherent whole.

As a result, you're left completely clueless and asking yourself ... "what exactly am I watching?". And that feeling remains after one, two, five episodes.

Utter nonsense. This show makes shows like The Misfit of Demon King Academy seem coherent by comparison. There is no context prior to the mountains of gibberish crap that you're dropped into in episode 1 and as it progresses clarity never comes. It actually manages to get more confusing each episode. The feeling this show creates is what I imagine a toddler feels like. Everything is new, bizarre, and all basic concepts are entirely unknown. Things on the same level as don't touch the hot stove, for example, are just completely foreign. There's no explanation for anything. The viewer is just left to dangle cluelessly.

If ... that wasn't bad enough, the story also progresses like Unamed Memory. Just like Unamed Memory, each episode creates the feeling that an episode or two was skipped by mistake. It's like a book with random pages torn out. It's unacceptable work. It boggles the mind that the resources, amount of work, and time required to create an animated series was put into a show like this and Unamed Memory. The writing is God awful. Series like this and Unamed Memory belong in the circular filing bin.

This is without a doubt the most interesting world-building I've seen since Made in Abyss, though the latter definitely wins by a mile and the competition is extremely lackluster when it comes to fantasy. But, it is interesting. I usually never really find the worlds in fantasy anime all too interesting, they're all the same copy-paste worlds where mostly the characters or rules for magic differ. In comparison, this one keeps introducing new elements and how the world works in a way that is leagues beyond your conventional anime fantasy.

The voice acting is solid, the music is pretty neat, the art is a step above ... many anime this season and the animation is solid but nothing too special (very clean though).

If you're looking for a fantasy story set in a world that's different from the rest, with a tone of mystery to it due to the unknown, I definitely recommend tuning in to see where this story goes.

The novel was published on the year of 2000
It is a story from what some would refer as "Golden Age", what else you need to learn from the review before watching it?
Go watch it now!
So far at epispode 4 and it is very good.

Worldbuilding? Original, creative and beautiful
Artstyle in animation? Beautifully well done.
Ecchi? No
Harem? No
Overpower bullshit? NO!
... Characters? Actually intellectual, intellectual dialogue, there are times they do metaphorical conversation, which is just beautiful. Their design aren't even sexualized, which is refreshing.
Story and its flow? Tame but actually good.
Overall? Beautiful anime.

This anime? I LOVE IT!

Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up?
The story is Unique because it doesn't know where it's going.

Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
Art style is typical, nothing looks invested or special in any kind. I was willing to look that over if the narrative itself was captivating but again, there is nothing special I would say about the animation or even its combat.

Were the characters well-rounded? Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they solid/smart/stupid?
*sigh* without spoiling it, there is a debuff that's unneeded, and ... doesn't even contribute to the actual story, it's just there because it makes a nothing character "needed" for the plot.

Do you think others will enjoy/dislike this series, even if you didn't? Why?
This might be my first and last comment for an anime because I don't want anyone to waste their time on this. At the same time, it's not for those who wish to action with good storytelling. There are other better anime in this season to watch. When I saw the trailer, the animation was- okay but something about a herone with a large sword drew me in. But of course, the story itself wasn't that "large" itself.

Please please watch it, I don't want this company to lose viewers because of me. But if you don't have time like I don't and need art to watch. Find something else.

This show is wacky and inconsistent, but for what amounts to a pseudo-isekai it's refreshing. You are dropping into most shows episode 3-4, skipping any true origin story and lore buildup. You walk through the world through the perspective of someone who knows what's going on, while you are bumbling around trying to pick up any pieces given. And it's fun! Why is this town divided into good and evil? How does the magic work? Why is battle set up like an orchestra? A tree god and a 2 headed translator? I have no clue, and that's okay!

There are hundreds of anime that will give ... you a "standard" progression of origin story and plot development while progressively explaining the lore as it goes along. Which if that's what you watch anime for great! But if you want to watch an episode and scratch your head trying to pin down the lore, why things happen, and then finally shrug and watch the next episode, I think you'll have fun with this one.

This is a great show, one of my favorite of the year so far. The take on the isekai setting is fresh and imaginative. The story clips along, making impressive progress without feeling rushed, and while building a satisfying sense of deep mystery. Who are the nomads? Why are they cursed, and what blessings will their curses yield? What is the nature of Belle's sword? Where will her journey take her?


Belle is a fresh protagonist. Strong, egotistical, who feels deeply for her loved ones but remains focused, canny and aloof. The show also offers an impressively broad cast ... of interesting characters, from wizened beetles to two-headed kings. They move through this broad world softly, their own histories and motivations hinted at but hidden, building the drama, playing their role and leaving the stage. The writer clearly loves their world and their characters; it makes the show shine.

If you're on the fence, this is worth watching.