A thorough review of the first season of the TV anime "The Seven Deadly Sins" series!

A thorough review of the first season of the TV anime "The Seven Deadly Sins" series!

Detailed review and recommendation of "The Seven Deadly Sins" series TV #1

Overview

The Seven Deadly Sins is a TV anime series based on the popular manga of the same name by Nakaba Suzuki. It aired from October 5, 2014 to March 29, 2015. It consists of 24 episodes and was animated by A-1 Pictures. The story combines fantasy and action, and is characterized by captivating characters and a spectacular worldview.

■ Story

■ Story

A time when the world of humans and the world of non-humans were not yet separated.

Possessing immense magical powers, he is revered by the people,
The Kingdom of Liones is protected by the Holy Knights, a sometimes feared entity.
Elizabeth, the kingdom's princess, left the country alone and set out on a journey in search of certain people.

It was feared as the strongest and most terrible order of knights,
The Seven Deadly Sins are the criminals who betrayed their country and turned all the Holy Knights against each other.

When she arrives at a bar, Elizabeth meets a boy named Meliodas who claims to be the owner.
It is her and the Seven Deadly Sins,
And so began an extraordinary adventure that would change the fate of the world!

■Cast

■Cast

・Meliodas/Kaji Yuki ・Elizabeth/Amamiya Sora ・Hawk/Kuno Misaki ・Diane/Yuuki Aoi ・Ban/Suzuki Tatsuhisa ・King/Fukuyama Jun ・Gowther/Takagi Yuhei ・Gilthunder/Miyano Mamoru

■ Main staff

■ Main staff

・Original story by Nakaba Suzuki (serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine)
Director / Okamura Tensai Series Composition / Suga Shotaro Screenplay / Suga Shotaro, Hanada Jukki, Ayana Yuniko Character Design / Sasaki Keigo Sub-character Design / Komatsu Asami Chief Animation Director / Sasaki Keigo, Komatsu Asami Action Design / Moronuki Tetsuro Prop Design / Miyagawa Haruo Color Design / Mogi Takahiro Art Director / Ito Hiromichi Art Setting / Kanehira Kazuhisa Director of Photography / Kimura Toshiya CG Director / Karube Yu Editing / Goto Masahiro Music / Sawano Hiroyuki, Wada Takashi Sound Director / Wakabayashi Kazuhiro Production / A-1 Pictures
Produced by: "The Seven Deadly Sins" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

■ Main Characters

・Meliodas He runs a traveling bar called the Boar Hat Inn. He looks like a boy, but he is actually a member of the Seven Deadly Sins. He carries the sin of wrath (Dragon Sin). He's a bit naughty, but he's a reliable leader.
Elizabeth: The third princess of the Kingdom of Liones. In order to save the kingdom from the control of the Holy Knights, she is searching for the Seven Deadly Sins. She meets Meliodas and together they search for the Seven Deadly Sins. She is a cute princess who is a crybaby but has strong convictions and a heart full of compassion.
Hawk: A friend of Meliodas. He works as a waiter and food scrapper at the Boar's Hat Inn. He is a pig who can speak human language, which makes him a rare presence in this world. Although he is weak, he somehow thinks of himself as the strongest warrior, and although he can be condescending, he is a lovable guy. He puts his life on the line to get more food scraps.
Diane is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins, and her sin is the Sin of Envy (Servant Sin). She is a giant girl, and although her body and strength are many times that of an ordinary human, she is very pure inside. Perhaps because of this, she can also be very jealous.
Ban is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins, and his sin is the Fox Sin (Sin of Greed). He is selfish and self-centered. Due to a certain incident, he gained an immortal body. He will steal anything that interests him, but is completely indifferent to things that don't interest him. He loves alcohol, but has a very low tolerance for it.
King is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins, and carries the sin of Sloth (Grizzly Sin). He loves Diane, but tries his best to hide it from her. Compared to Meliodas and Ban, he is a very sensible person. He is always sleepy. He can fly.
Gowther is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins, and carries the sin of lust (Goat Sin). He has an androgynous appearance and an impersonal demeanor. His magical power "Invasion" allows him to read people's minds, but he is insensitive to the subtleties of people's emotions and makes comments that "don't read the room."
Gilthunder One of the Holy Knights of Liones Kingdom. He boasts top class abilities among the Holy Knights, even being able to fight on equal terms with the Seven Deadly Sins. He is a calm and ruthless young man, but...
Guila is a female Holy Knight with narrow eyes and long black hair. She always smiles gently, but in reality she is very cold-hearted and ruthless. She entered the City of the Dead by putting herself in suspended animation, and cornered Meliodas and his friends. She cares deeply for her younger brother, Zeal.
・Jericho is an apprentice Holy Knight. She has a tomboyish tone and attitude due to her resentment towards her brother who is also a Holy Knight, but she can also show her feminine side at times. Ever since she was imprisoned in Baste Prison, she has shown an obsession with Ban, especially among the members of the Deadly Sins. Hendrickson drank the "Demon God's Blood" at the urging of Guira, but...?
Hauser, a Holy Knight. In contrast to his childhood friend Gilthunder, Hauser is hot-blooded and passionate. He loves lively events such as festivals. He is of commoner origin, and aspired to become a Holy Knight because he admired Dreyfus.
The new king of Camelot, an emerging country south of Arthuriones. A young man with a lively personality. He also seems to be skilled in swordsmanship, causing Hendrickson a lot of trouble.

■Subtitle

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/The Seven Deadly Sins・Episode 2/The Holy Knight's Sword・Episode 3/The Sin of Sleeping Forest・Episode 4/A Girl's Dream・Episode 5/Even if You Die・Episode 6/The Poem of the Beginning・Episode 7/An Emotional Reunion・Episode 8/The Terrifying Pursuer・Episode 9/The Pulse of Darkness・Episode 10/The Vaizel Fighting Festival・Episode 11/A Long-held Feeling・Episode 12/The Canon of Terror・Episode 13/The Apostle of Destruction・Episode 14/The Book Reader・Episode 15/Unholy Knight・Episode 16/The Driven Legends・Episode 17/The First Sacrifice・Episode 18/Even at the Cost of My Life・Episode 19/The Waiting Fairy King・Episode 20/The Spell of Courage・Episode 21/Now, the Threat Approaching・Episode 22/What I Can Do for You・Episode 23/Despair Descends・Episode 24/Heroes

■ Theme songs and music

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Spectrum of Passion・2~12
Lyrics: Yoshiki Mizuno Composition: Yoshiki Mizuno Arrangement: Takashi Kondo, Yusuke Tanaka Singer: Ikimonogakari

・OP2
・Seven Deadly Sins
13 to 23
Lyrics: Kamikaze Boy, Jean-Ken Johnny
・Composer: Kamikaze Boy
・Arrangement: MAN WITH A MISSION
・Song: MAN WITH A MISSION

・ED1
・Spectrum of Passion・1
Lyrics: Yoshiki Mizuno Composition: Yoshiki Mizuno Arrangement: Takashi Kondo, Yusuke Tanaka Singer: Ikimonogakari

・ED2
・7 -seven-
2 to 12
Lyrics: Kohshi Asakawa, Kisho Taniyama Music: Takeshi Asakawa
・Arrangement: FLOW×GRANRODEO
・Song: FLOW×GRANRODEO

・ED3
・Season
13 to 24
Lyrics: Arisa Takigawa Composition: Arisa Takigawa, Takuya Watanabe Arrangement: Takuya Watanabe, Arisa Takigawa Singer: Arisa Takigawa

■Detailed evaluation

The Seven Deadly Sins is a work that skillfully combines fantasy and action, and its appeal is wide-ranging. Below, we will provide a detailed evaluation from various perspectives, including the story, characters, production, art style, music, and impact on viewers.

story

The story of "The Seven Deadly Sins" begins with the journey of Elizabeth, the third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, as she searches for the "Seven Deadly Sins" in order to save the kingdom. This journey gradually develops into an epic adventure as she meets Meliodas and gathers companions with him. The story has the power to draw viewers in, skillfully depicting themes such as betrayal, friendship, love, and self-sacrifice.

What is particularly impressive is that each episode maintains a consistent storyline while carefully depicting the backstories and growth of each character. For example, the deep background of each character, such as Meliodas' past, the secret of Ban's immortality, and the relationship between Diane and King, adds depth to the story. In addition, major story arcs such as the conspiracy of the Holy Knights and the threat of the Demon God are cleverly developed to keep viewers from getting bored.

character

The characters in "The Seven Deadly Sins" stand out for their individual charm and growth. Although Meliodas looks like a boy, he is a reliable leader who leads his team. His slightly naughty side also makes him appealing to viewers. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is portrayed as a cute princess who, although a bit of a crybaby, has strong convictions and a heart full of compassion, and her growth is an important element of the story.

Hawk's humorous character adds a light-hearted tone to the story and entertains the audience. Each character has their own unique charm and leaves a deep impression on the audience, such as Diane's purity and jealousy, Ban's selfish personality and the secret of his immortality, King's sensible behavior and feelings for Diane, and Gowther's cold behavior and magical ability to read minds.

Furthermore, the characters of the Holy Knights are also fascinating, with Gilthunder's calmness and ruthlessness, Guila's ruthlessness and love for her younger brother, Jericho's tomboyish attitude and feminine side, Hauser's passion and compassion, and Arthur's youthfulness and swordsmanship. These diverse characters enrich the story.

Production

"The Seven Deadly Sins" was produced by A-1 Pictures. A-1 Pictures is known for producing high-quality animation, and this work fully demonstrates their technical capabilities. In particular, the fluidity and power of the action scenes, the detailed facial expressions of the characters, and the beauty of the backgrounds have been highly praised.

Director Okamura Tensai paid close attention to the development of the story and the portrayal of the characters in order to bring out the best in the original work. Series composer Suga Shotaro and screenwriters Hanada Jukki and Ayana Yunico also worked hard to provide viewers with fresh surprises while respecting the worldview of the original work.

Art Style

The art style of The Seven Deadly Sins faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original manga while adding the beauty and movement that only anime can offer. Character designer Keigo Sasaki and sub-character designer Asami Komatsu used designs that highlighted the individuality of the characters, leaving a strong impression on viewers. They also served as chief animation directors, and succeeded in consistently raising the quality of each episode.

Action designer Tetsuro Moronuki pursued the power and fluidity of the battle scenes, creating images that draw the viewer in. Prop designer Haruo Miyagawa focused on the design of weapons and tools, enriching the worldview of the story. Color designer Takahiro Mogi considered color balance and pursued visual beauty. Art director Hiromichi Ito and art setting designer Kazushige Kanehira pursued the beauty and realism of the backgrounds, drawing the viewer into the world of the story. Cinematographer Toshiya Kimura and CG director Masaru Karube worked hard to improve the quality of the images. Editor Masahiro Goto paid close attention to ensure the flow of the story was smooth.

music

The music for "The Seven Deadly Sins" was composed by Hiroyuki Sawano and Takashi Wada. Their music played an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story and evoking the emotions of the viewers. In particular, the music that brought out the tension in the battle scenes and the emotions in the moving scenes made a strong impression on the viewers.

The opening theme, "Spectrum of Passion," was sung by Ikimonogakari, and was a powerful song that symbolized the adventure and friendship of the story. The second opening theme, "Seven Deadly Sins," was sung by MAN WITH A MISSION, and was a darker and more powerful song. The ending theme, "Spectrum of Passion," was also sung by Ikimonogakari, and enhanced the story's moving scenes. The second ending theme, "7 -seven-," was sung by FLOW×GRANRODEO, and was a song that symbolized the story's intensity and friendship. The third ending theme, "Season," was sung by Arisa Takigawa, and enhanced the story's moving scenes.

Impact on viewers

The Seven Deadly Sins left a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the characters' growth and themes of friendship, love, and self-sacrifice deeply touched viewers. The epic adventures and action scenes also had the power to draw viewers in. Furthermore, the music and art style also played an important role in evoking the emotions of the viewers.

This work not only gives courage and hope to the viewers, but also has the power to make them reaffirm the importance of friendship and love. In addition, through the personalities and growth of the characters, it provides an opportunity for the viewers to reexamine themselves. The combination of these elements has made "The Seven Deadly Sins" a deep impression on the viewers and gained many fans.

■Recommendation

The Seven Deadly Sins is a must-watch for anyone who loves fantasy and action. It is especially recommended for those who are interested in character development and themes such as friendship, love, and self-sacrifice. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy epic adventures and powerful action scenes.

Additionally, fans of music and art style will also find this film appealing: Hiroyuki Sawano and Takashi Wada's music sets the mood and elicits emotions from the viewer, while A-1 Pictures' high-quality animation is visually stunning and draws the viewer into the story's world.

"The Seven Deadly Sins" not only gives viewers courage and hope, but also has the power to make them reaffirm the importance of friendship and love. Through the characters' personalities and growth, it provides an opportunity for viewers to reexamine themselves. The combination of these elements has allowed "The Seven Deadly Sins" to leave a deep impression on viewers and gain many fans. Please watch this wonderful work and experience its charm for yourself.

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