Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

This series had great potential, starts off really serious and dark but the tone completely changes from episode 6. They obviously tried their hand at commedy/harem but failed miserably to deliver anything funny or thrilling.

The character design is really nice, but everything else looks like grey goo with uninspired design and one of the worst animation I have ever seen.

I read that the manga is fantastic, but the anime failed to find its identity and couldn't stick to a genre. If I was to ignore the horrible animation for the first 5 episodes, it would get a very strong 8/10. The rest barely qualifies as OK time killer.

Enjoyment wise, Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou does have an enjoyable start, which gives you a hope that Hajime Nagumo is going to become a new, interesting protagonist that has his ideals, desires.And as we all know everybody has a different opinion.Rating wise I was thinking it will turn out to be a bad anime but it still kept me entertained.As I said everybody has different opinion for some people it is good and for some people it is not.

Overall it's still worth watching ,don't let the rating fool you.It's 6.6 but still it is better than that.And the opening is full English to be honest.

Finally a straight edge main hero who displays some good judgement. As when he finds a certain someone sealed in a heavily guarded dungeon he's like: "ok, there must be a reason for this" and is cautious. So good to see this, as opposed to predictable boring anime-style: "oh no this person is locked up, we must help him/her no matter what, how or when".

Another plus is that the anime is fast paced. There is actually progress. Bang bang and they are on floor 100 already. Not like black clover for instance where you'd be stuck on 1 floor with 20 fillers and 15 flashbacks stretched over 30 episodes.

It's also nice how the main hero does actually kill monsters instead of the usual silly mumbo jumbo you can expect in other anime: "oh no we must let everyone live no matter what blah-blah".

The only major letdown is how the big monsters are drawn out and animated. Almost painful to watch. You are left wondering what on earth happened there, did they not have enough budget for that or time (or likely both). Well, you'll see for yourself

Finally they actually kiss in this anime instead of acting like children are found in cabbage all the time. This to me is a big plus, adds emotional depth to the show and is a refreshing differentiation from what we see almost everywhere else.

This really doesn't seem like anyone's cup of tea to be honest. But I didn't mind it so much. The animation isn't a problem for me, as it is for some. So if you're not too picky on that, then you won't be bothered by that supposed flaw.

This review covers all three seasons of Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest. While it's not the most polished or universally acclaimed isekai, it delivers where it counts and keeps you hooked with its darker tone and evolving cast.

The story is solid, with enough twists and emotional weight to stay interesting across multiple arcs. Hajime's transformation is central to the show's appeal. His shift from weak and isolated to overpowered and emotionally scarred is dramatic and satisfying. Several supporting characters get genuine development, and the show does a good job of slowly expanding its world.

The animation, especially in Season 1, is very hit-or-miss. Some scenes lack polish, and a few episodes drag longer than necessary. There's a feeling at times that budget constraints held it back visually, though later seasons show improvement.

Still, if you're looking for a darker, more emotionally charged isekai with solid pacing and a story that doesn't shy away from violence or psychological struggle, Arifureta is worth checking out. It may not be a masterpiece, but it knows what it wants to be and sticks to it.

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POSITIVE : Strong character progression, especially for Hajime / Darker tone than most isekai, with emotional weight / Expanding world with engaging lore

NEGATIVE : Uneven animation quality / Pacing issues in some episodes / Some early scenes lack impact

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