Let me break it down:
1. Bland:
If you've seen one "reincarnation" or "isekai" anime, you've seen them all—at least, that's how this series feels. It tries to disguise itself as something slightly different by opting for an alternate universe setting, but it’s the same old formula underneath. Every familiar trope you can think of is here: an overpowered (OP) main character? Check. A childhood friend? Check. A random 10/10 hottie the MC meets almost immediately? Check. The MC wields a special power or weapon that makes him unbeatable? Check. MC has to kill demons to save the world? Check.
If you're hoping for a fresh take on the genre, this anime will disappoint you. It’s a rehash of what we’ve seen before, lacking the creativity or depth found in better series like "Maoyu," "Chilling in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King's Army," or even "Overlord."
2. Clichés:
As mentioned, this anime is a cliché fest. From the demon lord battles to the plot armor that protects the MC from any real harm, the story hits every predictable note. The MC barely gets scratched in battles, and any tension is quickly deflated because you know he'll come out unscathed.
3. Poor story:
The story's biggest flaw is how forced and contrived everything feels. Character interactions, especially those involving the MC and his "prior universe friends," are awkward and inorganic. These characters have known each other for only a few days, yet they trust each other as if they’ve been lifelong comrades. The story is also frustratingly predictable—guess what happens when the OP MC faces the demon king? If you've seen any similar anime, you already know.
And then there are the plot holes. For instance, why does Anise, the Rebel commander and childhood friend of Kai, have to disguise herself as a male commander in a world where women can be high-ranking officers? The show never offers a convincing reason for this bizarre choice. Add to that the random betrayals and nonsensical political machinations that seem included purely for shock value, and you’ve got a story that feels both lazy and poorly thought out.
The only thing really holding this up, is it's really good animation, and good fight scenes. Everything else is kinda hit or miss.
5.5/10, Kinda bland and does nothing new or interesting.
