The appeal and reviews of "Endro!": The perfect balance of adventure and laughter

The appeal and reviews of "Endro!": The relaxed fantasy life of a hero party

"Endro!" is an original anime series that was broadcast in 2019. It is set on the continent of "Naral," where swords and magic intersect, and tells the story of girls who attend an adventurer school to defeat the Demon King. The 12-episode series was broadcast on TOKYO MX and AT-X, entertaining viewers in 30-minute slots. It is based on the original work "I-R-P!", directed by "Kaori," and animated by Studio Gokumi.

Story and worldview

The setting of "Endro!" is the continent of "Naral," where swords and magic exist. In this world, humans and monsters coexist. However, there is a terrifying "Demon King" who has repeatedly risen and been defeated by heroes, a pattern that has been repeated over and over again. The story depicts the daily lives of four girls who attend an adventurer's school in order to defeat the Demon King.

The main character, Yusha, is a girl who is naturally blessed with intuition and good luck, and has the constitution of a hero. Her party members include the earnest elf saint, Seira, the food-loving warrior Fai, and the quiet, geeky magician, Mei. They aim to become part of the hero party, but they go on an adventure to defeat the demon king, leading a relaxed fantasy life where they can't quite reach the demon king.

Characters and cast

Hikaru Akao plays the role of Yusha, Shiina Natsukawa plays the role of Seira, Ari Ozawa plays the role of Fai, and Inori Minase plays the role of Mei. Each character is unique, and Yusha's naturalness, Seira's seriousness, Fai's energy, and Mei's quietness are all charmingly portrayed. Momo Asakura plays Princess Rona, Misaki Kuno plays Mao, and Asuka Nishi plays Chibi Dragon, adding excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The series is directed by Kaori, with series composition by Aoshima Takashi, original character design by Namori, character design by Iizuka Haruko, monster design by Iwanaga Yoshiyoshi, chief animation director by Ota Kenji, art director by Komiyama Asuka, art setting by Shibata Chikako, color design by Matsuyama Aiko, director of photography by Togo Kasumi, editor by Takemiya Mutsumi, music by Fujisawa Yoshimasa, sound director Aketagawa Jin, and sound effects by Koyama Yasumasa, bringing together professionals from various fields.

Episodes and subtitles

The subtitles of each episode are full of humor. Starting with episode 1, "It's too early for the credits!", to episode 12, "What's Beyond the Credits...", the girls' adventures and growth are depicted. Episodes such as episode 4, "The Sea, Swimsuits, and Defeating the Evil God!" and episode 9, "The Secret Festival! The Cartado Festival!" are particularly memorable for fans.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Endroll!" is sung by the members of the hero's party: Yusha (CV: Akao Hikaru), Seira (CV: Natsukawa Shiina), Fai (CV: Ozawa Ari), and Mei (CV: Minase Inori). The lyrics were written by Yanagidate Shuhei, and the music was composed and arranged by Saito Shinya. The ending theme "Wonder Caravan!" is sung by Minase Inori, who plays Mei, and the lyrics, music, and arrangement were handled by Nittame Sho. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the anime.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Endro!" is a work that exquisitely combines fantasy and comedy. Yusha and her friends' laid-back daily lives and adventures provide viewers with healing and laughter. In addition, the characters' personalities stand out, and you can feel their growth and friendship. In particular, the charms of each character, such as Yusha's naturalness, Seira's tsukkomi, Fai's gluttony, and Mei's old man jokes, enrich the story.

I highly recommend this work to people who like fantasy anime and those who want to enjoy a laid-back everyday life. It is also recommended for people who want to enjoy the individuality and growth of the characters. "Endro!" is a work that warms the heart and has a charm that makes you want to watch it over and over again. Please give it a watch.

More Information

Detailed information about "Endro~!" is summarized below.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

January 13, 2019 - March 31, 2019
1:00～

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

I-R-P!

■ Director

Kaori

■ Production

・Animation Production: Studio Gogumi

■Works

©ERP/Endro~ Production Committee!