The appeal and reviews of The Cheat Magician of Another World: Why is it a must-watch?

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Isekai Cheat Magician

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Broadcast period

July 10, 2019 - September 25, 2019
From 22:00

■Broadcasting station

AT-X, TOKYO MX

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Ken Uchida

■ Director

Daisuke Chikushi

■ Production

・Animation Production: Encourage Films

■Works

©2019 Ken Uchida / Shufu no Tomo Infos, KADOKAWA / "Isekai Cheat Magician" Production Committee

■ Story

Nishimura Taichi is an ordinary high school student you can find anywhere, and Azuma Rin is a beautiful girl with a model-like figure and outstanding athletic ability. The two were living a peaceful high school life when one day, they were suddenly enveloped in the light of a mysterious magic circle and got lost in an unknown land. It is a fantasy-like world inhabited by terrifying monsters and various races such as beastmen, dwarves, and elves. Taichi and Rin are led to another world and decide to become "adventurers" in order to survive here, but during the aptitude test, it is revealed that the two have "cheat" magical powers...

■Cast

・Taichi Nishimura/Kohei Amazaki ・Rin Azuma/Rie Takahashi ・Mueller/Minami Tanaka ・Lemia/Sayaka Ohara ・Airy/Yurika Kubo

■ Main staff

・Original story by Ken Uchida (Hero Bunko/Shufu no Tomo Infos)
・Original illustrations by Nardack
・Director: Daisuke Chikushi ・Series Composition: Takayo Igami ・Character Design: Shuji Maruyama ・Sub-Character Design: Hide Shibuya, Ayumu Samukawa ・Action Supervision: Fumitoshi Ozaki, Kazunori Ozawa ・Monster Design: Satoshi Yuri (Barnstorm Design Lab)
・Prop design: Madoka Ozawa ・Art setting design: Hiroyuki Oyama (Barnstorm Design Lab), Daisuke Shimamura (Barnstorm Design Lab)
・Art director: Yumiko Kuga (Studio Jack)
・Color design: Nobori Haruko (Hiwa)
・Director of photography: Shuhei Shiono (Inaho)
Edited by Yuji Oka Sound Director: Yayoi Tateishi Sound Effects: Yuka Kazama Music: Yoshimasa Fujisawa Music Production: KADOKAWA
・Animation Production: Encourage Films ・Production: "Isekai Cheat Magician" Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Nishimura Taichi: A unique magician with no aptitude for any magical attributes. He has an extraordinary amount of magical power and strength, and fights by strengthening his body with that power. He is slow to accept kindness from others, and considers Rin, who came to the other world with him, to be his best friend.
・Azuma Rin A rare quad magician who can use all four elements of magic: fire, wind, earth, and water. He is skilled at using magic that utilizes the knowledge he gained at school and at using magic of multiple elements at the same time. He teams up with Taichi as an adventurer, but is often confused by his actions and behavior.
・Mura Although she is an outstanding magician who can use fire and earth magic, she also has a high level of swordsmanship. She has the ability to complete requests for A-rank adventurers by herself. She is a beautiful blonde elf girl, and other adventurers call her the "Golden Swordsman" because of her appearance.
・Lemia is a top-class magician with the nickname "The Magician of Fallen Leaves." She is a world-renowned authority on magic, and it is no exaggeration to say that her skills are among the best in the world. She currently lives in the forest on the outskirts of the border town of Azpire, where she enjoys her hobbies of magical research and selling magic, while also teaching Myula.
A wind spirit of a higher rank than the Airii people and dragons. Its existence is shrouded in mystery, but ordinary humans cannot see it, let alone hear its voice. It usually looks like a small fairy.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: The "Lost One" from Another World
Episode 2: Magical Training Episode 3: The Novice Adventurer Episode 4: The Crimson Contract Episode 5: The Smell of a Plot Episode 6: The Defense of Azpire Episode 7: The Summoner Episode 8: The Royal Capital of Wenefix Episode 9: The Battle Begins Episode 10: A Showdown Episode 11: The Battle of Marwalt Episode 12: The Otherworldly Cheat Magician

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Period: 1~12
・PAMTA RHEI
・Song: MYTH&ROID
・ED
・Period: 1~12
・Small Thoughts・Azuma Rin (Takahashi Rie)

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

Story and Characters

"Isekai Cheat Magician" is a work that depicts the adventures of protagonists with "cheat abilities," which is particularly popular in the fantasy genre set in another world. The story depicts two high school students, Taichi Nishimura and Rin Azuma, who are summoned to another world, where they make use of their cheat abilities to live as adventurers.

Taichi is a unique magician with no aptitude for any magical attribute, and is a character with extraordinary magical power and strength. His physical strengthening through magical power is extremely useful in battle scenes, drawing viewers in. On the other hand, his indifference to other people's kindness is an important element in depicting his relationship with Rin. Rin is a quad magician who can use the four great magical attributes, and is skilled at using magic that utilizes the knowledge she gained at school and magic of multiple attributes at the same time. Her character adds depth to the story through her combination with Taichi and her reactions to his actions.

Sub-characters such as Myura, Lemia, and Airy are also attractive, and Myura's nickname "Golden Swordsman" in particular symbolizes her strength and beauty. Lemia's nickname "Fallen Leaf Magician" shows the authority of her magic, and Airy's mysterious presence adds a mysterious atmosphere to the story. The story woven by these characters gives viewers a sense of satisfaction with its fascinating character settings and development that never bores them.

Animation and visuals

The animation by Encourage Films captures the beauty of the fantasy world and the intensity of the battle scenes. The character designs are by Shuji Maruyama, and while faithfully recreating the original illustrations, they also bring out the unique charm of anime. In particular, the attention to detail in the monster and prop designs provides a visual treat.

The art design and color scheme are also excellent, with beautifully drawn otherworldly landscapes and character costumes. Cinematographer Shiono Shuhei's camerawork emphasizes the dynamism of the battle scenes, heightening the viewer's excitement. Editor Oka Yuji's well-paced cuts smooth the progression of the story and successfully maintain the viewer's concentration.

Music and Sound

The music by Yoshimasa Fujisawa helps to create a different worldly atmosphere. The opening theme "PAMTA RHEI" in particular is impressive with MYTH&ROID's powerful vocals and grand melody, drawing viewers in. The ending theme "Chiisana Omoi" is sung by Takahashi Rie, who plays Azuma Rin, and the gentle melody reflects her character's feelings and touches the heart.

The sound, created by sound director Yayoi Tateishi and sound effects director Yuka Kazama, succeeds in conveying the power of the battle scenes and the emotions of the characters in a realistic way. In particular, the sound effects of magic and the roars of monsters enhance the sense of realism of the viewer and immerse them in the story.

Recommended points

"Isekai Cheat Magician" is a work that combines the popular elements of fantasy set in another world and cheat abilities, and its appeal lies in its engaging story development and attractive characters. In particular, the growth of Taichi and Rin and the relationships with the characters surrounding them are depicted in depth, making it easy for viewers to empathize with the story. The animation quality, music, and sound are also highly praised, providing visual and auditory enjoyment.

This work is especially recommended for those who like works with themes of fantasy and cheat abilities in other worlds. It is also recommended for those who are interested in character growth and human relationships, and those who want to enjoy beautiful visuals and music. In addition, it will satisfy those who want to enjoy the power of the battle scenes and the development of the story.

Supplementary Information

"Isekai Cheat Magician" is based on a light novel by Ken Uchida and published by Hero Bunko. The original illustrations are by Nardack, and the anime version continues the same charm. The series is written by Takayo Igami, and action is supervised by Fumitoshi Ozaki and Kazunori Ozawa, improving the quality of the story development and battle scenes.

The 12 episodes were broadcast on AT-X and TOKYO MX from July 10 to September 25, 2019. The subtitles for each episode are in line with the story's progression, making it easy for viewers to follow the story.

This work is popular among other fantasy stories set in another world, especially as it is based on the theme of cheat abilities, and has been highly praised by viewers and loved by many fans. Please watch it at least once and experience its charm for yourself.