Guild of Depravity: A thorough review of the fascinating characters and unique worldview

A comprehensive review and recommendation of the Guild of Immorality

Overview

"Guild of Immorality" is a TV anime series based on the original manga by Taichi Kawazoe, which aired from October 5 to December 21, 2022. The series follows the young hunter Kikkuru as he tries to quit his job to recapture his lost youth, and struggles to train his successor to do so. The anime is available in four versions, each with different lines, direction, and new scenes.

■Broadcast information

"Guild of Immorality" was broadcast on AT-X, BS11, TOKYO MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, TV Aichi, etc. The specific broadcast schedule is as follows.

• AT-X: October 5, 2022 to December 21, 2022, every Wednesday from 23:30 to 0:00
• BS11: October 6, 2022 to December 22, 2022, every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:00
• TOKYO MX: October 6, 2022 to December 22, 2022, every Thursday from 1:35 to 2:05
• KBS Kyoto: October 6, 2022 to December 22, 2022, every Thursday from 1:35 to 2:05
• Sun TV: October 6, 2022 to December 22, 2022, every Thursday from 1:35 to 2:05
• TV Aichi: October 7, 2022 to December 23, 2022, every Friday from 3:05 to 3:35

It will also be streamed online and can be viewed on d Anime Store, ABEMA, Nico Nico, Nico Nico Live Broadcast/Niconico Channel, GYAO!, Hikari TV, FOD, Bandai Channel, Hulu, TELASA, J:COM On Demand, milplus, Animehodai, U-NEXT, Amazon, Rakuten TV, DMM.com, music.jp, Video Market, HAPPY! Video, Crank-in! Video, etc. In particular, the "slightly immoral streaming version" was streamed on d Anime Store and ABEMA.

■ Story

"...I wonder if this is the end of my youth?"

Kikul is a young hunter who boasts the highest kill count in the guild. He has been training since he was a child and has become a top-class hunter, but his dream is to quit his job!

In order to reclaim a page of his lost youth, Kikul wants to retire as soon as possible, so his top priority is to train a successor! However, for some reason, the quests he embarks on with his chaotic rookie guard only lead to immoral happenings!

What will happen to my youth?! Kikuru's immoral training of new recruits begins now!

■ Characters

The charm of this work lies in its unique characters. The main characters are introduced below.

Kikul Madan

A hunter belonging to the Mebuki Town Guild. At just 20 years old, he is a young ace who has the most monster slayings. However, he has spent his teenage years training and working, so he has no experience dating women. He quits his job and decides to train a successor in order to regain his lost youth. His voice actor is Katsumi Fukuhara.

Hitam Kyan

A bright, energetic, and highly motivated rookie guard. However, his honest personality, perhaps due to his martial arts background, also makes him a total loser, even losing to a slime. Moreover, whenever he gets involved with monsters, it always ends up in erotic situations... a common occurrence that leads to him getting into some serious trouble. He is voiced by Karin Isobe.

Maydena Ange

A devout Fenizask believer. At just 15 years old, he is a genius white mage with the most talented magicians of all time. His talent makes him proud and cocky, but when it comes to actual combat, he is a wimp and a crybaby who is useless... His voice actor is Ayano Shibuya.

Toxicco Danner

A dark magician who uses a wide variety of high-powered area magic such as fire, ice, and lightning. However, he has zero motivation, zero stamina, and is bad at sports, so his accuracy is also zero... He hits both friend and foe with indiscriminate firepower that he doesn't even know where it will hit. His voice actor is Daichi Yoh.

Hanabata Norkins

A novice female warrior with high combat abilities. She is strong, noble, beautiful, tall, stylish, and the daughter of a company president. At first glance, she seems perfect, but when she activates her "Madness" combat technique, which gives her power in exchange for her reason... Her voice actor is Arina Kamakura.

Noma Rune

A fairy-type red mage who uses both attack and healing magic. Although she doesn't have any outstanding abilities, she is cautious and quick-witted because she understands her own weaknesses. Her slender, pretty appearance and gentle demeanor stimulate the desire to protect her... She is voiced by Saho Shirasagi.

Enome

A guild employee in the town of Mebuki. She is a good advisor to the guards, as well as their older sister and mother. She is kind, tolerant, and has an outstandingly nice body. She introduces the new guards to Kikuru, who is lamenting the lack of opportunities to meet new people. Her voice actor is Rumi Okubo.

Echene

Enome's daughter. 11 years old. A reliable person who helps out at the guild. She has a good figure that is out of line with her age, and a strangely rich vocabulary. In place of her father, who is always unfaithful, she plots to get Kikuru together with Enome. Her voice actor is Hiroyuki Koji.

■ Staff

Many talented people were involved in the production of The Guild of Depravity. Here are some of the key staff members:

original work

Taichi Kawazoe (published in the monthly "Shonen Gangan" published by Square Enix)

director

Takuya Asaoka

Series Composition

Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Character Design

Hiraku Kaneko

Sub-characters, monster design, chief animation director

Goto Junji

Prop Design

Sei Edamatsu

Art director, art setting

Satoru Hirayanagi

Color design

Aiko Matsuyama

2D Works

Wataru Kosakabe

Director of Photography

Takuya Ogata

edit

Aya Hida

music

Ryo Shirasawa, Noisy Cloak

Sound Director

Hiroto Morishita

Music Production

Lantis

Produced

EGG FIRM

Animation Production

TNK

Production

"Guild of Immorality" Production Committee

■ Episode

"Guild of Vice" consists of 12 episodes. The subtitles and broadcast dates of each episode are as follows.

• #01 I'll do my best! / A Girl's Unknown World (2022/10/05)
• #02 A Bolt from the Clear Sky/The Dying Hunter (2022/10/12)
• #03 Let's play together/You're the first one (2022/10/19)
• #04 Dr. Murder/Black and White (2022/10/26)
• #05 Kyoka's Secret/Feast of Meat (2022/11/02)
• #06 Mayday/New Family (2022/11/09)
• #07 Impossible Game/Mint Ice Cream (2022/11/16)
• #08 Burning Out/Thank You (2022/11/23)
• #09 Golden Egg/Soft Things (2022/11/30)
• #10 Wavering Feelings/Great Father (2022/12/07)
• #11 The Worth of the War/New World (2022/12/14)
• #12 I don't want to go home today/Mystery solving little (2022/12/21)

■ Theme songs and music

The theme song and insert songs for "Guild of Depravity" are as follows.

OP1

Never the Fever!!

• Lyricist: Sayaka Sasaki
• Composer: Hige Driver
• Arrangement: Hige Driver
• Sung by: Sayaka Sasaki

ED1

Sugar Sugar Spice

• Lyricist: Mafuyu
• Composer: Keita Miyoshi
• Arrangement: Keita Miyoshi
• Vocals: Minami Kuribayashi

ED2

Sugar Sugar Spice

• Lyricist: Mafuyu
• Composer: Keita Miyoshi
• Arrangement: Keita Miyoshi
• Sung by: Hitam Can (Karin Isobe), Madena Ange (Ayano Shibuya), Toxicco Danner (Daichiha), Hanabata Nokins (Arina Kamakura), Noma Rune (Saho Shirasagi)

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"The Guild of Vice" is a work that is appealing for its unique humor and unique characters. In particular, Kikkuru's struggle to regain his youth and his comical exchanges with the rookie guards are full of highlights. In addition, the fact that it is offered in four versions provides fresh surprises to viewers.

Don't miss the character growth and changes in relationships. The way Kikul grows as he trains the new guards resonates with viewers. Each character's backstory and personality are explored in depth, adding depth to the story.

The music also adds to the appeal of the work. The opening theme, "Never the Fever!!," is a refreshing and energetic tune that lifts the mood of the viewer. The ending theme, "Sugar Sugar Spice," also has a version sung by the characters, further enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

This is a great choice for fans of fantasy and comedy, as well as those who enjoy character development and changing relationships, and the fact that it is available in four different versions makes it suitable for repeated viewing.

"The Guild of Vice" is a work filled with laughter and emotion, and will give the viewer a lot to think about. Please give it a watch.