Anime Review: Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi: Kimluck-Hen

Also Knowns As: Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Battle of Kimluck
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Rating

★★★

Drama Digest –

Orphen is involved in money lending activities in the backstreets of Totokanta. He then is honoured with being Tower of Fang’s most promising black sorceress. He is then approached by Volkan and Dortin with good profitable money-making schemes, which he agrees to. They set forth for marriage fraud, but the plan flopped, leading to one of the sisters getting to know about their plan. Orphen, who now knows Azalie’s true motive, heads to the holy city of Kimluck. However, a fierce battle with the “Death Teacher” awaits him. They protect themselves and their goals from their sister. Orphen eventually falls in love and is left with a big question of choosing one of them, his plans and dreams or his love.

The Feel-Good Part –

They have showcased real emotions on the stage, which speaks to the audience the most. The audience has perceived this drama as unconventional and different from the rest. While the other dramas mainly glorify how amazing the couple making and finding love is, having good looks and good morals simultaneously, this series doesn’t take that path. It takes rather a lonely way of showcasing the real struggle made to find meaningful relationships. The perseverance shown by the main characters in working for their plan regardless of anything is applaudable.

The Disappointing Factor –

Despite being an inspiring story, the story is not new enough to excite the audience. Such similar stories had already been made and had been a success and a cult classic for all. Some parts of the story are overdramatic and overhyped, like when. Some characters are too controversial a character, where on one side, she opposes his ideals but then shows his inappropriate bitter past. The series shows the main characters putting down the “plan destroyers” and falling in love with one of them. Showing a crime like illegal money lending practices can be misleading.

In-Depth Analysis –

The story unfolded piece by piece with each episode, and that’s the beauty of this series. It keeps on getting better and better. The romantic segment is better, with good flashbacks showing their love after they separate. Both of the characters have their fears and pains, and they both deal with them and also in the quest of finding each other and their love. This is one of the beautiful stories made in a drama. The series is straightforward and short. It is already established that the love would blossom between the main characters, but the climax spoke for itself. It was self-explanatory and rewarding to watch until the very end.

Star Power –

Inspired by a famous anime, this show is heartwarming. The animation and visuals for the show are well made. The acting is applaudable, and the music is well-executed. The characters are adorable with funny dialogues and solid acting. The overall crux of the story is very fun and amazing to watch, with the seriousness kept alive in their respective positions. Characters like Orphen shone in such a framework of anime made, as they have been glorified as being the “hero” of the series, and it is fun and ironic to watch. The number of ways he chooses to protect his plan and dreams is impressive, and it shows how calculative he is.

Overall Opinion –

It has been a revolutionary show to watch shot during the pandemic. It is recommended to boost your spirits during these times.