Arifureta Review

Overall rating 6.8 out of 10 - Alright with some flaws.

I can recommend middle episodes at least.

Just like with Unbreakable Machine Doll, its best if you skip a first few episodes and possibly a couple of final ones as well. First few episodes are filled with nothing but misery and pain, I considered dropping it then. Here you should start from episode 5, Yui introduction is not that great, but she is mostly alright from episode 5 on.

Bunny girl Shea and especially masochistic dragon girl Tio are the best characters here. Tio likes all the abuse you can inflict on her, even negligence. She is great. Shea is a stupid bimbo in a good way. Yui drinks Hajime's blood and use him for her benefit rather than serve him. However, that does not happen too often to ruin the show, most of the time she has calm kudere vibes.

Hajime himself is relatable 50% of the time, he is much more willing to help all sorts of people, I would not have done that. On the other hand, I do share his disillusionment with the world and people. I will find a way to own a private island, superyacht, private jet, mansion and army of maid servants and will kill everyone who stands in the way.

Enemies done in bad CGI. Supporting cast is not that great. Opponents as well. Average flawed anime of the era. However, it's not as bad as say Hundred or Demon Slayer. Without Tio I would have likely dropped it, without Tio and Shea at the same time I would most certainly dropped it. However, these two and especially Tio do somewhat carry it for me.

Overall, it's OK experience. Watch it from episode 5 to avoid bad episodes.