Y'all. It still is 2024, as I write this, and I've RE-WATCHED this, 3 times.
The plot is very simple, yet SPEAKS to the soul of male fantasy. What if? What if I could be something BETTER than I currently am?
Progress. LITERAL TRANSFORMATION.
By the concept alone, this is worthy of a watch! By no means is the plot mind-blowing, but the story is more about the DELIVERY and less about finesse. Very easily digested, but by no means awful.
If you LOVE "Progression Fantasy", where the MC gets stronger as he overcomes challenges, then please, look no further!
(Praying on a S2.)
Anime: Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha
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Rentt Faina, a twenty-five-year-old adventurer, has been hacking away at monsters for a decade. However, without much talent for the job, Rentt finds himself stuck hunting Slimes and Goblins for meager amounts of coin every day. Little does he know, all this is about to change when he comes across a seemingly undiscovered path in the Labyrinth of the Moon's Reflection. What awaits him at the end of the path, however, is neither treasure nor riches, but a legendary dragon that wastes no time swallowing him whole! Waking up a short time later, Rentt finds himself not quite dead, but not very alive either— He is nothing more than a pile of bones! Armed with nothing but his trusty sword, tool belt, and ghoulish new looks, Rentt sets off on his quest as a newly reborn Skeleton to achieve Existential Evolution, hoping to one day return to civilization with a more human form. Will Rentt succeed, or will the labyrinth consume him for the rest of his un-death...?
Source: J-Novel Club
Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 9, 2023 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 8, 2024, with all episodes streaming on selected services 3 days ahead of TV.
Source: J-Novel Club
Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on December 9, 2023 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on January 8, 2024, with all episodes streaming on selected services 3 days ahead of TV.
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recommended by 11 users - 7 recommended - 4 must see
must see
by Lordcero on 2024-08-18 17:43
must see
by Helemar on 2024-04-04 07:21
I absolutely loved this series. That is a rare statement from me. There's no "isekai" involved in this one, more of a reincarnation of sorts. Observing the MC gradually become stronger towards his goal was enthralling. Everything in this series revolved around that facet. I can only hope there will be more.
Watch this, it will be one of the best of 2024 and I will be eagerly awaiting a second season (they would be INSANE no to make one).
Watch this, it will be one of the best of 2024 and I will be eagerly awaiting a second season (they would be INSANE no to make one).
recommended
by sammy321 on 2024-03-30 03:46
This is a solid action/adventure series that follows the MC that gets cursed but slowly gets stronger. The characters, pacing and action were very enjoyable, but probably the best redeeming quality for this series is how grounded it was... nothing over-the-top. Hopefully there is another season as I'd like to see the MC adventures continue.
must see
by CarnisVorare on 2024-03-29 14:05
THE best anime of the season! Awesome characters, extremely good written and cool plot. Also it feels like a more adult anime and thats sooo pleasant.
I can't tell how much I needed an anime without toddler characters, high pitched voices and cringe "special attacks".
Although the anime is quite dark themed there are a bunch of szenes which make you smile or lough and that makes a perfect balance.
So watch it and spread it to everyone :)
I can't tell how much I needed an anime without toddler characters, high pitched voices and cringe "special attacks".
Although the anime is quite dark themed there are a bunch of szenes which make you smile or lough and that makes a perfect balance.
So watch it and spread it to everyone :)
must see
by mytskine on 2024-03-26 19:18
This series has an excellent balance of action and human interaction. The fantasy adventure is more about exploring and understanding than fighting. And the characters behave much more sanely than in most fantasy anime. The two main characters have sufficient depth to make them interesting.
On the con side, the animation quality is low and the drawings a bit poor. There are 2 or 3 weaker episodes and one filler (built on a trope).
Overall, I enjoyed it very much. Even if it has nothing radically new, I was surprised a few times and I felt the story had a unique vibe.
On the con side, the animation quality is low and the drawings a bit poor. There are 2 or 3 weaker episodes and one filler (built on a trope).
Overall, I enjoyed it very much. Even if it has nothing radically new, I was surprised a few times and I felt the story had a unique vibe.
recommended
by tsetsofox on 2024-03-25 12:38
Fans of the novels shouldn't skip this out of fear. It is a rather good adaptation, very faithful to the original and with decent production value. For those unacquainted with the franchise, this can be the reason to pick up the books and that wouldn't be a bad decision, considering how stable the novels are in terms of quality. Nothing fancy but an overall decent way to relax and waste a bit of time.
recommended
by DaisyChain4Satan on 2024-03-24 07:34
What i really enjoyed about this series is it's measured, relaxed pacing and a small, likable cast of characters. You tuned in each week not for some crazy story developments or devastating twists, but just to spend more time with our heroes. Really made every episode feel like a catch-up with an old friend, to find out what they've been up to.
recommended
by mamoru-san on 2024-03-23 00:13
Has no overused tropes, clichés, or stereotypical characters.
It won't blow your mind with incredible plot twists, but it remains unpredictable enough, and interesting as far as the story progresses.
The story is not super complex, but it's well executed.
If you are into adventure / action genres, then this should fill your dose.
It won't blow your mind with incredible plot twists, but it remains unpredictable enough, and interesting as far as the story progresses.
The story is not super complex, but it's well executed.
If you are into adventure / action genres, then this should fill your dose.
recommended
by rudimentary on 2024-03-07 15:33
MC is an untalented adventurer, but extremely hard working. After 10yrs of dedicated work and minimal progress in his levels, he is killed off by a dragon. But he is reborn as a skeleton with all his memories and he uses that to start from zero all over again, but this time around because he is a 'monster' he can level up indefinitely (and steadily) for any hard work he puts in and he slowly starts becoming better and better and is able to accomplish what he once never could.
There is a strange kind of charm in this relatively unassuming story. I liked it very much.
8/10
There is a strange kind of charm in this relatively unassuming story. I liked it very much.
8/10
recommended
by EvGaS on 2024-01-21 02:50
Dark horse of the season.
Describes a lot of everyday stuf from fantasy world. From the point of low-key veteran.
Describes a lot of everyday stuf from fantasy world. From the point of low-key veteran.
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appears in ep: 1-12
male, , bad luckFate hates you. Your sister is killed, your girlfriend breaks up with you after being crippled in a terrorist attack and finally you end up as a pizza delivery boy.
And just when you thought it can`t get worse, it does., bagA soft open-topped piece of luggage., hard-workingDescribes someone, who is constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied., healingHealing is the power to restore biotic organisms to their optimal health., perceptiveno description set, poison resistanceIt is difficult or nearly impossible to poison the person in question., skeletonA skeleton is a type of physically manifested undead often found in fantasy, gothic and horror fiction, and mythical art. Most are human skeletons, but they can also be from any creature or race found on Earth or in the fantasy world., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Suzuki Ryouta
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 9-10, 12
female, blunt bangsBlunt bangs are a style of hair bangs, cut to have a uniform straight or gently arched edge at the end of the frontal fringe, without jagged edges, and minimal spikes., braidsBraids is a style of hair in which the hair is interweaved into locks. Braids can be displayed in various styles, such as twin braid tails or a braided hair hairband., fair skinFair skin is a naturally occurring range of skin colour that is lighter than the average for humans, but not light enough to be considered white. Ethnically speaking, a reasonable real life metric for fair skin is the skin colour of people normally said to be "white"., orphanThe character (in common usage: only a child, or the young of an animal) has lost both parents., robeA robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves. Robes are looser fitting than jackets and coats., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., sidelocksSidelocks are long locks of hair that come down the side of the face, passing in front of the ears. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., yellow eyesThis character has yellow eyes.
voiced by:
Shutou Yukina
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appears in ep: 9-10
black eyesThis character has black eyes.
(This does not refer to the injury called a black eye), earringAn earring is a piece of jewellery attached to the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or another external part of the ear (except in the case of clip earrings, which clip onto the lobe). Earrings are worn by both sexes, although more common among women, and have been used by different civilizations in different times., multicoloured furno description set, no scleraThe sclera is the outer layer of the eye. In humans, it is entirely white and contrasts with the iris. Some characters do not have a visible sclera; their eyes have no white and are instead in full colour. This is often done to achieve a somewhat alien feeling., ratno description set, vampireA vampire is an undead that uses fangs to penetrate the necks of people to drink their blood as nourishment and to turn them into slaves. They have no reflection in mirrors, can shapeshift into bats, have unlimited lifespan and superhuman strength, reflexes and senses, and may only be killed in a few specific ways. A human bitten by a vampire typically becomes a slave, dying as if poisoned and becoming an undead after death, often staying under the command of the vampire who originally bit them., whiskersWhiskers are long, stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of some animals. Whiskers should not be confused with moustache and sidewhiskers., white furno description set
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Takaoka Chihiro
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appears in ep: 9-11
male, butlerThe male servant in charge of the household., capeletA capelet is a short cape usually covering just the shoulders. In contrast, regular cape is full length and typically extends to the waist or lower., fair skinFair skin is a naturally occurring range of skin colour that is lighter than the average for humans, but not light enough to be considered white. Ethnically speaking, a reasonable real life metric for fair skin is the skin colour of people normally said to be "white"., formal wrist glovesFormal wrist gloves are formal gloves that reach until the wrist or slightly onto the forearm, but not much beyond. Formal gloves are typically worn with formal attire for fashion purposes; they generally serve no functional purpose. Formal wrist gloves are not to be confused with elbow gloves, female-only gloves that reach until but not past the elbow, or with other wrist gloves that serve functional purposes, such as winter gloves., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., messenger bagA messenger bag (also called a courier bag) is a type of sack, usually made out of some kind of cloth (natural or synthetic), that is worn over one shoulder with a strap that goes across the chest resting the bag on the lower back., sidelocksSidelocks are long locks of hair that come down the side of the face, passing in front of the ears. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., yellow eyesThis character has yellow eyes.
voiced by:
Toki Shun`ichi
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appears in ep: 5-7, 12
female, , beltA belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist so as to support trousers or other articles of clothing. It is an accessory that supports trousers or other articles of clothing., blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., blunt bangsBlunt bangs are a style of hair bangs, cut to have a uniform straight or gently arched edge at the end of the frontal fringe, without jagged edges, and minimal spikes., dress shirtno description set, long skirtA long skirt is that which extends to or beyond the knees., purple hairThis character`s hair is colored somewhere between red and blue., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., twintailsTwintails are type of hairstyle where the hair is gathered into two "tails" on either side of the head. Twintails may also include a pair hair buns, one bun at the base of each tail.
voiced by:
Yamane Aya
episode appearance
appears in ep: 11
female, blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., broochA brooch is a decorative jewellery item designed to be attached to garments, often to hold them closed., feline pupilsPupils that appear to be stretched vertically.
These style of eyes are commonly seen with fantasy characters or animals like felines, foxes, lizards, and snakes., grey hairOf a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky.
Refers to hair that is this color., hatA hat is a headgear that typically has a shaped crown and a brim; the shape and size of the brim changes with the type of hat. Hats may be peaked. Hats are worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions, ceremonial reasons such as university graduation, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point., sun hatA broad-brimmed hat that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun.
voiced by:
Kusunoki Tomori
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appears in ep: 1-12
female, , cleavageA cleavage is the partial, or sometimes full, exposure of the separation between a woman`s breasts., earringAn earring is a piece of jewellery attached to the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or another external part of the ear (except in the case of clip earrings, which clip onto the lobe). Earrings are worn by both sexes, although more common among women, and have been used by different civilizations in different times., fair skinFair skin is a naturally occurring range of skin colour that is lighter than the average for humans, but not light enough to be considered white. Ethnically speaking, a reasonable real life metric for fair skin is the skin colour of people normally said to be "white"., fire magicMagical application of the fire element.
Usually strong against living beings, such as plants and animals, but easily fought by employing water.
Also usually entails immunity against heat., large breastsLarge breasts are breasts a fair notch larger than average, as found in some real life adolescent girls or fully grown women. They are bigger than medium breasts and smaller than huge breasts.
Note: This tag has many anime/character entries that need to be moved to the new medium and huge breasts tags. Please add the appropriate tag and remove this one from the corresponding anime/character afterwards., magic wandno description set, physicianA physician is a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments. While physicians are usually referred to as doctors, a physician may or may not be the holder of a doctorate and the two should not be confused., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Komatsu Mikako
episode appearance
appears in ep: 5-7, 12
male, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., beltA belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist so as to support trousers or other articles of clothing. It is an accessory that supports trousers or other articles of clothing., greaveA greave is a piece of armour that protects the leg., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., spiked hairThe hair is styled up into spikes., swordA sword is a long, edged piece of metal, used as a cutting, thrusting, and clubbing weapon in many civilizations throughout the world. It fundamentally consists of a blade and a hilt, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting., vestA vest is a sleeveless garment covering the upper body. The term has different meanings around the world. If the character is wearing the formal wear waistcoat vest, or wearing a sweater vest, use those respective tags and do not tag vest.
voiced by:
Nakamura Genta
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 7, 12
female, , backpackA backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one`s back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders. Lightweight types of backpacks are sometimes worn on only one shoulder strap. They are commonly used by hikers and students, and are often preferred to handbags for carrying heavy loads or carrying any sort of equipment, because of the limited capacity to carry heavy weights for long periods of time in the hands., beltA belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist so as to support trousers or other articles of clothing. It is an accessory that supports trousers or other articles of clothing., belt bagA small fabric pouch secured with a zip and worn at the waist by a strap around the hips or waist., capeletA capelet is a short cape usually covering just the shoulders. In contrast, regular cape is full length and typically extends to the waist or lower., fair skinFair skin is a naturally occurring range of skin colour that is lighter than the average for humans, but not light enough to be considered white. Ethnically speaking, a reasonable real life metric for fair skin is the skin colour of people normally said to be "white"., honestThe character tries whenever able to communicate in truthful manner. Also, they may not be able to hide their emotions and/or thoughts easily., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., miniskirtA miniskirt, sometimes hyphenated as mini-skirt, is a skirt with a hemline well above the knees, shorter than the wearer`s arm.
voiced by:
Suzushiro Sayumi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 5-7, 9-12
female, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., dressA dress is an item of clothing, usually worn by females, which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirts below the waist., fair skinFair skin is a naturally occurring range of skin colour that is lighter than the average for humans, but not light enough to be considered white. Ethnically speaking, a reasonable real life metric for fair skin is the skin colour of people normally said to be "white"., formal wrist glovesFormal wrist gloves are formal gloves that reach until the wrist or slightly onto the forearm, but not much beyond. Formal gloves are typically worn with formal attire for fashion purposes; they generally serve no functional purpose. Formal wrist gloves are not to be confused with elbow gloves, female-only gloves that reach until but not past the elbow, or with other wrist gloves that serve functional purposes, such as winter gloves., hair intakesHair intakes are a style of hair that creates twin forward-facing scoops, oftentimes in the form of hair bangs/fringe. This style of bangs/fringe in the shape of scoops often (but not always) create the appearance of an opening similar to an air intake vent, hence the name "hair intake"., iron-willedSomeone is said to be iron-willed when they are very resolute and determined. Once an iron-willed person decides on a course of action, no amount of hardship is able to deter them., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Hasegawa Ikumi
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