In the crowded isekai genre, it’s easy for new series to get lost in the shuffle. However, one unlikely contender has been turning heads this season – I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince.
On paper, the premise sounds painfully bland and clichéd. An ordinary person gets reincarnated into a magical fantasy world, allowing them to master abilities they never could before. Been there, done that, right?
But the anime’s stunning visuals have fans singing its praises and giving it a chance. Make no mistake, the animation quality of 7th Prince is pretty good, with lush colors and mind-bending magical geometry that looks like it doesn’t belong to its genre. Action sequences in particular go so deliriously over-the-top, you’d think this was some big-budget release and not a throwaway isekai series.
The question is, will jaw-dropping animation alone be enough to keep viewers invested?
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Anime gives us a Batshit Crazy MC
Let’s get to the real star of the show – our reincarnated protagonist Lloyd. This kid is completely out of his goddamn mind in the best way possible.
- One second, Lloyd is an adorable little shota, the next he’s basically Light Yagami from Death Note if he got dumped into the Harry Potter universe and had no moral compass whatsoever. Lloyd is a deranged magic genius with zero chill, and he’s an absolute riot to watch.
The story itself sticks to pretty rote isekai territory early on. Bad guy shows up, Lloyd curb-stomps them with his absurd magic mastery, repeat cycle. It’s fairly bare-bones stuff on paper.
- But the combination of the visuals and Lloyd’s manic, unrestrained antics elevate even the most conventional scenarios into wildly entertaining viewing.
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7th Prince often teeters right on the edge of being an all-out parody with how over-the-top it gets with its protagonist’s corruptible power. The way characters just blankly accept his madness as he treats deadly magical warfare like a child’s game is priceless.
- While the narrative hasn’t blown anyone away yet, 7th Prince absolutely nails getting you invested in its unhinged lead and his candy-colored magical chaos.
- But this isn’t to say that the series doesn’t deal with darker themes. In fact, down the line, the manga becomes shockingly dark for an isekai. These flashes of edginess alongside the whimsical art style and Lloyd’s bratty demeanor creates a gloriously unnerving tonal whiplash.
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So, will the 7th Prince Anime manage to maintain expectations?
Based on the manga, viewers who stick around can expect the series to maintain a gripping balance of jaw-dropping animated combat pieces and deranged character moments.
- The general consensus is that while not particularly revolutionary in overall plot, 7th Prince is an artistic and tonal gem that far exceeds its trashy isekai brethren.
- As one manga reader eloquently summarized: “While yes, ‘technically’ this is an isekai, the fact that the MC got reincarnated bares no impact on the story after the opening. So, if you’re turned off by isekai, don’t be.”
And we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Getting into it, the main appeal of this series is the art (and also its MC, personally). While a lot can look basic, when the magic and action kick in, it doesn’t hold back on absolutely beautiful color and animation. This aspect alone makes it stand out.
Where the manga finds its greatest strengths and weaknesses is in the characters themselves. It succeeds wildly with an insanely over-the-top, endlessly entertaining protagonist at its center. However, the side characters surrounding him are largely forgettable and one-dimensional in comparison. The main draw is watching the unhinged antics of the lead, while his supporting cast fades into the background.
Where To Watch Reincarnated as the 7th Prince series?
- For those looking to experience the animated insanity of I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, the next new episode lands very soon. Episode 5 is scheduled to air in Japan on Tuesday, April 30th at 11 pm JST.
International viewers can catch it on Crunchyroll (for free with ads) approximately 30 minutes after its Japanese broadcast. For most worldwide audiences, that translates to a daytime release on Monday, April 29th around:
- Pacific Daylight Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 7:30 AM
- Central Daylight Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 9:30 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 10:30 AM
- British Summer Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 3:30 PM
- Central European Summer Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 4:30 PM
- Indian Standard Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 8:00 PM
- Philippine Time: Monday, April 29th, 2024, at 10:30 PM
- Australian Central Standard Time: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 12:00 AM
You can also catch episodes of the series on Muse Asia’s YouTube Channel, though be warned, we found that the animation quality took quite a hit there.
Whether I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince can maintain its rabid fanbase will likely come down to how well it can blend its strengths – unbelievable animated visuals and an unhinged protagonist revelling in amorality. If it continues bringing the heat with dazzling magical battles and darkly comedic moments of Lloyd’s depravity, this could very well become a runaway hit.
For fans of eye-catching animation and entertainingly deranged characters, 7th Prince is shaping up to be an unmissable cult gem. Don’t sleep on this one.