Lord of Mysteries

First thing I must say is that the visuals are stunning, and they give us the dark, gothic, mysterious, emotional vibe of Lord of the Mysteries, which is its essence. Voice acting is also good for Chinese dubs. (don't know about other dubs). The adaptation is very faithful and covers the most important parts of each chapter and the character designs are good. So far... I never found any downsides to the adaptation. Casual viewers have to pay full attention to fully understand what's going on... but it's worth it. I have no intention of giving spoilers and ruining your entertainment, but you should know this is just the tip of the iceberg. Things get better and better from now on !

Yeah, they skipped many things.

However, these things aren't important (klein eating, spending 3 chapters to buy his cane, 3 chapters to buy his house).

Its a premier, so it need to be entertaining.

They did a really good job about the pacing.

If you don't understand anything, don't worry, it was the same, maybe even worse, for us reader.

The animation is really, really good. I think I never saw that before. There is alot of details, in the flowers, for exemple. The song, especially the ending, are incredible too.

As a reader, it's clearly not a disappointment, and I didn't think the animation would be this good.

10/10.

I'm reviewing this series as an absolute beginner to lotm, I just read a few chapters before starting the anime.

The thing I'd like to say first is that the animation style is just breathtaking in my opinion. Frankly I just stare at it with my mouth wide open.

The plot is being fast so far (first three episodes) so sometimes I am not following at all but I think it will progressively get better.

The characters are very unique and interesting in design so far but I think its a bit too early to comment on the writing of them because its just a few episodes and it can get better (and I believe it will).

The last thing I will comment on is the world building and the idea itself, I have never seen anything quite like it. And that itself is very worth watching the anime and keeps me going.

The animation is amazing; all of the character designs look lovely, and the plot is progressing beautifully. Of course, the story is amazing. The mix of the art style and story is nothing like you've ever seen before.

The soundtracks and sound effects are equally impressive, enhancing the immersive experience.

This thrilling supernatural steampunk mystery starts a bit slow in order to fully develop the world, but then it dives deeply into mystery and supernatural elements.

Overall: The series wastes no time in pulling viewers into its shadowy steampunk world. Thanks to a unique blend of "one shot & full animation" techniques, the donghua maintains a fluid, movie-like quality throughout each episode. It's a bold stylistic choice that elevates the storytelling and reinforces its moody, atmospheric tone.

So guys LOTM is set in a Victorian-inspired world filled with secret organizations, ancient pathways, forgotten gods, and eldritch whispers, LOTM NOVEL slowly pulls you into a story that's as cerebral as it is thrilling. Every diary entry, dream, and tarot session contains a clue. LOM anime is kinda fast paced so Here's what I'd recommend paying attention to if you're starting the journey:

• The 22 Beyonder Pathways - Each one shapes the user's powers and destiny. Understanding who's on what pathway adds so much depth.

• Historical logs & Roselle's diary - They're not filler. They're the blueprint for everything.

• The timeline - Events that feel random early on turn out to be huge setups for future arcs.

• Organizations - From the Churches to the mysterious Orders, tracking who's allied with whom makes the political drama hit harder.

• Tarot Club scenes - Dripping with double meanings.

• Klein's inner monologue - You'll see the gaps between what he thinks is happening and what's actually going on.

• Outer gods and Lovecraftian elements - Start subtle, end cosmic. Trust me. If y'all need need a detailed guide please please check out @Emlyn white on YT or IG.