"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" review: What's the appeal of the third season of the series?

"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods": The appeal of the story and characters

"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" is the third season of the TV anime series based on the popular manga "The Seven Deadly Sins" by Nakaba Suzuki. It aired on TV Tokyo from October 9, 2019 to March 25, 2020, and consists of 24 episodes. The series depicts the battle against the elite of the Demon Clan, the Ten Commandments, and further deepens the epic story that unfolds around the main character Meliodas.

Story Summary

The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods depicts the world after the Seven Deadly Sins have been defeated in battle by the Ten Commandments and Meliodas has died. As a dark age descends upon Britannia, with Diane, King, and Gowther missing, Elizabeth and her companions struggle to confront the threat of the Ten Commandments approaching the Kingdom of Liones. Escanor defeats Estarossa but is still at a disadvantage. Just as Elizabeth is in a difficult position, Meliodas is resurrected from purgatory and regains his overwhelming power. Meliodas defeated Greylord and Fraudrin and protected the Kingdom of Liones, but the revival of his power is reversing the time when he was known as the most evil demon god. As the threat of the Ten Commandments, which have made Camelot their base, continues, the Seven Deadly Sins begin to move towards a reunion in order to free Britannia from the Demon Clan.

Character Appeal

In "The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods," the backgrounds and feelings of each character are explored in greater depth, deeply moving viewers. The acting of the cast, including Kaji Yuki as Meliodas and Amamiya Sora as Elizabeth, is excellent, and they express the emotions of the characters realistically. Meliodas' resurrection and the changes that follow leave a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the powerful acting of Sugita Tomokazu as Escanor.

The production team's commitment

The attention to detail of the production team, including director Nishizawa Susumu, can be seen everywhere. The visual beauty is outstanding, with the beautiful character designs by Nishino Rie, who was in charge of animation character settings, the vivid colors by Nobori Haruko, and the detailed background art by art director Kawai Yasutoshi. In addition, under the direction of sound director Yokota Chikako, the background music and sound effects are also important elements that add excitement to the story.

Theme songs and insert songs

The opening theme is "ROB THE FRONTIER" by UVERworld and "delete" by SID, and the ending theme is "Regeneration" by Amamiya Sora and "Good day" by Adachi Kana. Each song enhances the atmosphere of the story. In particular, UVERworld's powerful rock sound and SID's melodious melody attract the hearts of viewers. In addition, the singing voices of Amamiya Sora and Adachi Kana also double the emotion of the story.

Connections with related works

"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" is connected to the first season "The Seven Deadly Sins", the second season "The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments", the special "The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War", and the movie "The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky", so you can enjoy it throughout the entire series. In particular, by following the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships that have continued since the first season, you can gain a deeper understanding and be moved.

Viewer reactions and ratings

Viewers have praised the storyline and character development, especially Meliodas's resurrection and subsequent changes, and his struggle to reunite the Seven Deadly Sins. The animation quality and music selection have also been highly praised, and the series has been well-received by fans throughout.

Recommended points

"The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" is a work that combines a magnificent story, deep character portrayal, beautiful animation and music. It is especially recommended for those who like fantasy and action, and those who want to enjoy character growth and changes in relationships. Also, by enjoying the entire series, you will gain deeper emotions and understanding. Please enjoy the world of "The Seven Deadly Sins" through this work.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 9, 2019 - March 25, 2020
17:55～

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TV Tokyo series

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 24

■Original Story

・Original work: Nakaba Suzuki ^{The Seven Deadly Sins ・Kodansha}

■ Director

・Director: Shin Nishizawa

■ Production

Animation Production: Studio Deen Production: The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods Production Committee, TV Tokyo

■Works

©Nakaba Suzuki, Kodansha / "The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods" Production Committee, TV Tokyo