The appeal and reviews of Record of Grancrest War: A thorough analysis of the epic fantasy world

Record of Grancrest War - A fantasy of war and change

The 2018 TV anime series Record of Grancrest War is an epic fantasy work based on the light novel by Ryo Mizuno. The original work is illustrated by Shinyuu and published by Fantasia Bunko (KADOKAWA). The anime was produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Mamoru Hatakeyama. It aired from January 6 to June 23, 2018, with a total of 25 episodes airing every Saturday at midnight on TOKYO MX and BS11.

story

The setting of "Record of Grancrest War" is Atlatan, a continent where chaos rules over everything. People live in fear of disasters caused by chaos, protected by monarchs who possess the power to calm them, the "Holy Seal". However, as time passes, the monarchs abandon their ideal of "protecting the people" and plunge into war, fighting over each other's Holy Seals and territories. In this chaotic world, a lone magician named Siluca, who despises the monarchs who lack ideals, meets Theo, a wandering knight who continues his journey of training to free his hometown from oppression. Touched by Theo's ideals, Siluca uses a forceful strategy to make a contract of master and servant, and the two bring about change to the continent where war is raging. This is the beginning of a great war fantasy about the "Emperor's Holy Seal", the crystallization of the Grancrest Order.

cast

The voice actors playing the main characters in this work are all-stars, with Kumagai Kentaro as Theo Cornello and Kito Akari as Siluca Meletes. Other cast members include Nakamura Yuichi as Erwin, Ueda Reina as Aishera, Hino Satoshi as Rasic David, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu as Moreno Dortus, Takamori Natsumi as Priscilla, Kayano Ai as Marine Kreische, Sakurai Takahiro as Villar Constance, Hatano Wataru as Mirza Kuches, Iguchi Yuichi as Alexis Doucet, Suzuki Minori as Emma, ​​Nakajima Megumi as Luna, Kaida Yuko as Margret Odius, Anzai Chika as Laura Hardley, Uchiyama Yumi as Helga Pialoza, Hondo Kaede as Colleen Messala, Mikami Satoshi as Aubest Meletes, Sakura Ayane as Leila, Ozawa Ari as Cammy, Suzuki Tatsuhisa as Ion, and Shimono Hiro as Serge Constance.

Main Staff

Record of Grancrest War was produced by Mizuno Ryo and Yano Shunsaku as series composer, Yako Hiroshi as character designer, Yahiro Yuko as sub-character designer, Kido Takayuki as prop designer, Taiga Hiroyuki as weapon and monster designer, Sano Hitomi as color designer, Kato Hiroshi and Sakagami Hirofumi (Totonyan) as art director, Sanada Takeshi (Asahi Productions) as CG director, Kujirai Ryo and Moriya Wakana (Asahi Productions) as cinematographers, Nakanishi Kosuke (Asahi Productions) as VFX director, Matsuhara Rie (Seyama Editing Studio) as editor, Kanno Yugo as music director, and Iwanami Miwa as sound director. The screenplay was written by Lightworks and produced by A-1 Pictures.

Main Characters

Theo Cornello is a young ruler who continues his journey to liberate his hometown village from oppression. Although the holy symbol on his right hand is still small, it was forged by himself and he is not subordinate to anyone. Although his power as a ruler is immature, he has a sense of justice and fights for the weak people. Meanwhile, Siluca Meletes is a genius young magician who graduated from magic university at a young age, and has acquired various knowledge and skills to assist the ruler, not only in magic but also in diplomacy, politics, tactics, etc. She was disappointed with her self-confident ruler who had no ideals and fought for wealth and power, but when she met Theo, she forcefully swore loyalty to him and became his contracted magician.

Irwin is an evil crest user who began serving Siluca after a certain incident, and is a highly skilled footman. He is a versatile superhuman who is skilled in everything from general housework to etiquette, reconnaissance, infiltration, assassinations, and combat. Aishera is Siluca's older sister, and a highly skilled mercenary who is adept at using pole weapons. She has a free-spirited personality, the polar opposite of the logical and rational Siluca, and is also a voluptuous beauty. Magicians have a tradition of adopting and raising those with talent, and Aishera is not related to Siluca by blood.

Priscilla is a priest of the Holy Seal Church who came to the area after hearing about Theo's reputation. She is a gentle girl. She is kind to everyone and has big breasts. The Holy Seal Church is a religious group that has rapidly increased its number of followers and expanded its influence in recent years, and they hold the doctrine that the Holy Seal was brought by God. Rasic David is an ambitious and courageous young ruler, and although his territory is small, he boasts outstanding sword skills among many other rulers. His soldiers are well trained and few in number, but strong. He also has powerful mercenaries who use evil marks under his command.

Moreno Dortus is a contracted magician of Rasic and a senior of Siluca's from university. He is a gentle man with a frivolous impression, but he is a first-class magician and has outstanding sword skills. Margret Odius is one of Villar's contracted magicians and specializes in fire magic. She is a beautiful woman who holds the position of head magician and is deeply in love with Villar. Villar Constance is a great count who rules the territory of Artuk in the east of the continent, and it is rumored that he only contracts with beautiful female students from the magic university, and when they turn 25, he terminates the contract and contracts with a new female student, which is why he is called the "lecherous count."

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Record of Grancrest War" are as follows:

• Episode 1: The Contract
• Episode 2: Ambition
• Episode 3: Battle Flag
• Episode 4: Decision
• Episode 5: The Forest of Eternal Darkness
• Episode 6: March
• Episode 7: The White Prince
• Episode 8: The meeting is dancing
• Episode 9: The Dark Princess
• Episode 10: The Betrayal Blade
• Episode 11: Unicorn Castle Falls
• Episode 12: Treaty Formation
• Episode 13: Hometown
• Episode 14: The Liberator of Sistine
• Episode 15: Return
• Episode 16: The Outpost
• Episode 17: Two Heroes
• Episode 18: Leader
• Episode 19: The Prince Awakens
• Episode 20: Battle of the Three Powers
• Episode 21: Purge
• Episode 22: The Holy Grail
• Episode 23: The Wall
• Episode 24: The Emperor's Sacred Seal

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Rin" was sung by ASCA, and the ending theme "Shodo" was sung by Mashiro Ayano. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Record of Grancrest War" is a work that is appealing for its grand fantasy world and deep character portrayals. The anime is faithful to the original light novel, and also beautifully depicts the visual beauty and power of the battle scenes. In particular, the relationship between Theo and Siluca, and the drama of the war and change they face, have the power to draw viewers in. The performances by the stellar voice actors also add to the appeal of the work.

This work is especially recommended for those who like fantasy and war stories. It is also suitable for those who enjoy complex human relationships and political maneuvering. In addition, it is also satisfying for those who enjoy beautiful animation and music. Please give it a watch.

Additional Information

"Record of Grancrest War" has been made into not only a light novel, but also a manga. The manga is based on the story of the original, but develops the story from a unique perspective and depiction. In addition, many related goods and figures have been released, so fans can enjoy collecting them.

Furthermore, to gain a deeper understanding of the world of the work, you can refer to the official guidebook and setting materials collection. These materials contain detailed character profiles, the history of the world, and detailed explanations of the magic and holy seal systems. If you are a fan, it is a must-have book.

"Record of Grancrest War" is a grand fantasy work that depicts the drama of war and change, and is loved by many viewers. Please step into this world and experience the adventures of Theo and Siluca.