The Kingdoms of Ruin

I don't like to be overly critical of anime that I watch. I like to have an open mind about these things but a bad story is a bad story.

This is a 12 episode series that feels like they mixed about 5 different plots into it. Sad thing is if they just stuck with one story it would probably be a good and decent anime but that's not the case.

At times the show explains very little and then When it does explain things they make little sense. There's characters introduced that you feel like you should know but they have had zero character development.

The story starts out well for the first few episodes and then becomes something else and then something else and then something else. At times it's just a strange blend of different anime plots and quirks that do t fit well.

Theres these cartoonish cutesy moments and then a few episodes later heads are getting cut off. It's just strange how the show goes from G to NC-17 in a heartbeat with no real smooth transition into it.

I would say the show is like a mix of Cowboy bebop, Claymore, Vash The Stampede and Konasuba. That's how random the plots to this anime is.

Characters wise I will say there are none to really like. They're all different variants of the word annoying.

The worst part about this anime seems that it doesn't know how to scale its power. It's like one piece in reverse. The main character comes out showing amazing skill and is unstoppable as destroys a whole city. Then After that he struggles to defeat everyone he meets. He's an apprentice of a high ranking which but only does a few mediocre spells to which do little to nothing. He also gets beat up a lot and loses very easily.

Mainly at the end of the series you're left wondering what happened to the guy from the first 3 episodes as you've now watched 9 episodes of the main character being a punching bag.

*Also to add he has the personality of a wedgie.

The other aspects of this anime aren't worth mentioning. There's too many plot holes and issues in the main story to go into. It overall is just not a good anime. At the end of it I was sitting there thinking to myself what was even the purpose of this anime? It's frustrating to watch and doesn't even seem to know what its own story is.

Well don't take my word for it. Watch it yourself and see.

Honestly at the beginning it was boring but once you got to the middle it was not bad. The beginning was slow and boring with descent visuals. Once your mid way it actually starts to draw you in. Explaining the world and everyone's emotions about it. Though the characters are very one one dimensional which isn't not plus. Though the story line towards the end seems to get really interesting. Which makes me think it has promise.

Good emotional anime to teach about letting go of one overwhelming emotion. That and just something to watch. At the very least its better than most TVs shows out there now. Not everything has to be a 10/10.

"Huurrr duurrr REVENGE!" That's it. Extremely bad decisions one after the other.

5 episodes in. What a complete dumb waste of time. Protagonist appears to have an IQ in the 50's. Witches can only talk and die. Humanity is out of resources but has unlimited resources. I feel bad for the artists and voice actors. What a great premise with an adult rating. What a waste of time for all involved...

I used to think that an adult anime with decent production was impossible to screw up. Yet here we are. Unnecessary long fights. REALLY DUMB decision making from every character. Mages, soldiers, space, violence, what could go wrong?!? Really bad writing.

The storyline unfolds seamlessly, striking a perfect balance with a steady pace that never feels rushed. The characters, particularly Adonis (the protagonist) and his girlfriend, undergo substantial development in Season 1, laying a promising foundation for future growth. The anime's dark tone is captivating, offering a glimpse into a world filled with revenge, portraying Adonis as a kind-hearted soul tainted by darkness. The contrast between his inherent kindness and vengeful pursuits adds a compelling layer to his character. The narrative skillfully navigates the complexities of revenge, showcasing the misery of humans and influencing the perspectives of key characters. The story's depth is solid, hinting at a rich tapestry that promises further exploration in upcoming seasons. 'Kingdom of Ruin' excels in building anticipation for the witch queen's role and the various human empires yet to be fully unveiled. Season 1 serves as a captivating introduction, leaving viewers eager for the unfolding saga in the seasons to come.

This stuff kinda disappoints me. I hate to say it but this show already went to nothing in about 5 episodes. They just ran out of ideas and tried to do too much. I just wanted a slaughter and we got something boring as hell.

I hate when shows do this. Now I would've been very happy for a 12 episode run of this guy bringing down an empire using violent gun magic like Americans when they discover oil in a sketchy morals third world dictator led country. But no. They didn't do it fast enough. So we have another dustbin show.

I won't even grace this new review (as my old 7/10 did) with the details on anything but the fact that this show is terrible and not worth its money. I don't think it's a 1/10 by any means but I would certainly say this is below average and therefore not watchable really. Don't waste your time and just watch the Eminence in Shadow or Misfit of Demon King Academy or Overlord for the edgelord genre because this isn't it. 4/10 if generous.