Review of Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious: An otherworldly adventure with an appealing excessive cautiousness

Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious Review and Recommendation

"Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious" is a TV anime series that aired from October 2 to December 25, 2019, and is based on a light novel by Do-Nichi-Tetsu. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11, and consists of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long. Animation was handled by WHITE FOX, also known for "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-", directed by Masayuki Sakoi of "Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online", character design by Mai Toda of "Sousei Shojo Matoi", and series composition and scriptwriting by Kenta Ihara of "Saga of Tanya the Evil".

Story and Characters

The protagonist of this work is the hero Ryuuguuin Seiya, who has an unusually cautious personality. He is summoned to the world of Geabrande, which has a difficulty level of S, by the novice goddess Ristarte, but his caution ends up making Ristarte run wild. Although Seiya's abilities are very high, his caution surprises and sometimes irritates those around him.

Ristarte is a novice goddess with healing abilities, and although she is often at the mercy of Seiya, she struggles with him to save Geabrande. Her senior, Ariadoa, is a veteran goddess with sealing abilities who has saved many other worlds in the past.

Seiya's companions, Mash and Elulu, are both warriors and magicians of dragon descent. Although they are often treated as burdens by Seiya, their presence adds depth to the story.

The appeal of anime

The greatest appeal of "Cautious Hero" is the interactions between the protagonist Seiya's abnormal caution and Ristarte, who is at his mercy. Seiya's caution is sometimes comical, making viewers laugh, but it is also interesting to see how his caution affects the progress of the story. Another point to note is how Seiya's caution is ultimately useful.

The character designs are also very attractive, and Mai Toda's character designs bring out the individuality of each character. In particular, Seiya's calm expression and Ristarte's confused expression leave a strong impression on the viewer.

The music is also one of the elements that enhances the appeal of the work. The opening theme "TIT FOR TAT" is by MYTH&ROID, and the ending theme "be perfect, plz!" is by Azuna Riko, both of which match the atmosphere of the work.

Episode highlights

The subtitles of each episode also add to the appeal of the work. For example, in episode 1, "This Hero is Too Arrogant," Seiya's caution is misunderstood as arrogance, and in episode 4, "I Don't Need Any Companions," the reason why Seiya doesn't need any companions is revealed. Also, in episode 8, "She's Pure, But She's Too Lewd," an unexpected side of the character is revealed, and each episode is full of different charms.

Recommended points

"Cautious Hero" is a work that combines fantasy and comedy in another world, and is especially recommended for those who like stories set in another world and those who can empathize with the protagonist's caution. In addition, the characters have strong personalities, and you can enjoy the growth of each character and the changes in their relationships.

In addition, the original light novel of this work is also very popular, so you can enjoy the story more deeply by reading the original after watching the anime. The original work is published by Kadokawa Books and is also serialized on the web novel site "Kakuyomu".

summary

"Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious" is a work that exquisitely combines fantasy set in another world with comedy, and the charm of the work lies in the protagonist's caution and the interactions between the characters who are at his mercy. The character design and music also enhance the appeal of the work, so it is a must-see for those who like other world stories and comedies. In addition, the original light novel is also very interesting, so you can enjoy the story even more deeply by reading the original after watching the anime.

Cast and crew

The cast includes a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Yuichiro Umehara as Seiya Ryuguin, Aki Toyosaki as Ristarte, Hibiki Yamamura as Ariadoa, Kengo Kawanishi as Mash, and Aoi Koga as Elle. The staff is also a rock-solid lineup, including director Masayuki Sakoi, character designer Mai Toda, and series composer and scriptwriter Kenta Ihara.

More Information

Broadcast period: October 2, 2019 - December 25, 2019 Broadcast station: TOKYO MX, BS11
Minutes: 30 minutes Episodes: 12 Original story: Saturday, Sunday, Monday Director: Masayuki Sakoi Production: WHITE FOX
Copyright: © Saturday, Sunday, and Saturday, Toyoda Sori / KADOKAWA / Cautious Hero Production Committee

Subtitle List

Episode 1: This hero is too arrogant. Episode 2: Too much for a new goddess. Episode 3: This hero is too selfish. Episode 4: I don't really need companions. Episode 5: This goddess is too creepy. Episode 6: The Dragon King is too unfair. Episode 7: This female knight is too dog-like. Episode 8: She's pure, but she's too lewd. Episode 9: The Grim Reaper is just too invincible. Episode 10: She's too strong, even though she's an old man. Episode 11: The truth is too heavy. Episode 12: This hero is too OP, but she's too cautious.

Theme songs and music

・OP1
・TIT FOR TAT
・Song: MYTH&ROID
・ED1
・Please be perfect!
・Song: Azuna Riko

Above is my review and recommendation of "Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious." If you haven't seen this work yet, please give it a watch. I'm sure you will be captivated by its charm.