Orphen
Synopsis
Six years ago at the magic school known as the Tower of Fang, a grave accident happened involving the magical sword Baltanders and the magic user Azalie. Unable to control the sword's power, Azalie was transformed into the shape of a great dragon who since that day became known as Bloody August. Krilancelo, a young magician at the Tower who cared greatly for Azalie found much to his disgust that the elders of the Tower of Fang were less than willing to save Azalie and wanted rather to pretend the accident never happened. Angered by their stand, Krilanceloa swore that he would find a way to return Azalie to her former self. Thus he forsook the name Krilancelo and declared himself Orphen, leaving the Tower and his magical studies behind to wander the world... (Source: ANN, edited)
Audience Consensus
Overall, Majutsushi Orphen is viewed as a decent fantasy anime with a good mix of humor and adventure, though its slow pacing and dated visuals are noted drawbacks. Character development is a highlight for some, while others find the characters stereotypical and the comedic elements grating. The series is generally considered enjoyable for fans of classic 90s anime but may not appeal to those seeking a deep or action-packed experience.
Strengths
- Enjoyable story with nice changes to common fantasy elements
- Well-done mix of humor, action, and story development
- Character-driven narrative with solid character development
- Catchy opening music and well-fitting soundtrack
- Good English dub with strong voice acting
Weaknesses
- Slow pacing, especially in the early episodes
- Dated art style and animation quality
- Stereotypical characters with limited development for some
- Comic relief trolls can be annoying
- Filler episodes and side quests detract from the main storyline