Wise Man's Grandchild
3.1
(1.9K)
Animation
Comedy
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
2019
24 min
TV-14
In the modern world, a lonely man dies and reincarnates in another world. Rescued as a baby from a tragedy by a brilliant sage named Merlin, the baby is raised as “Shin Walford,” and undergoes training in both magic and martial arts to kill the monsters that ravage the land. At 15 years old, Shin has become shockingly powerful. But his grandfather Merlin has forgotten to teach him the common sense of this world.
As a result, Shin enrolls in the kingdom's Magic Academy to hone his skills and mature among other teenagers. However, living a normal life is impossible, as he is established as a local celebrity almost as soon as he arrives.
This story follows Shin Walford's high school life in the capital as he makes new friends, learns about the world, and fights off the various forces of evil surrounding him and his city.
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Comedy
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"I'm a sucker for this show.
I was drawn in by the full cover when I saw this on Hulu. I love animes with tons of characters, and this one had lots. There are so many of them, and they come in spades. When the extras shine is truly when the show shines. I love seeing how everyone interacts with one another. Plus, I adore Isekai's, at least most of them. So, one that had a full class of distinct characters with a fantasy world layout was tons of fun.
It's not perfect, tho. It falls into an overpowered main character route. He's super strong, smart, & basically good at everything (what do you expect from an Isekai tho). Even the love interest is sterotypical & rather annoying. Parts of it can be cringey, but that's expected with an anime.
Yet I enjoy it. The fact that he brings modern inventions using basic knowledge & his own skills adds an extra layer to the story. Not to mention, the way you learn how the world works alongside this character who has similar knowledge to yourself makes the transitions easier. No more spoon feeding common knowledge yet still explains things we don't know about. It works well. Plus, I think we can all agree we're tire of magical chanting.
I also really enjoy the villain. He and Shin mix well together when it comes to personality. It makes those moments they clash so much more impactful. His background is expected, yet you love watching it all the same.
The real reason I like this show, though, is that it doesn't go slow. Things go down fast. The protagonist and nyagonist meet & battle before the 5th episode. It keeps you ready & raring to go. You're never quite sure what'll come next because things move fast. It's not in a bad way, but you see a lot go down. I hope beyond hope we get a second season.
To finish this off, let me give you one vital note. There are END SCENES! And yes, you want and need to watch them."
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