Maria the Virgin Witch
Synopsis
Maria is a powerful young witch living with her two familiars in medieval France during the Hundred Years' War against England. As the war rages on and the innocent get caught in its destruction, Maria becomes fed up with the situation and begins using her magic to try and prevent further conflict in hopes of maintaining peace. However, her constant intervention soon attracts the attention of the heavens, and the archangel Michael is sent to keep her from meddling in human affairs. The divine being confronts Maria, and he forbids her from using her powers, issuing a decree that her magic will be taken if she loses her virginity. Though she is now labeled a heretic, Maria adamantly refuses to heed Michael's warning and continues to disrupt the war between the two nations. But as the Church begins plotting to take away the witch's power and put a stop to Maria's interference once and for all, her peacemaking may soon come to an end. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions are mixed. Some appreciate the show's anti-war message, interesting characters, and historical setting, while others criticize its tonal inconsistencies, reliance on fan service, and the ending. There is a general feeling that the show had potential but failed to fully deliver.
Strengths
- Interesting premise with thought-provoking concepts.
- Vibrant and colorful art style.
- Good balance of comedy and drama.
- Well-researched historical setting.
- Character-driven with emotional depth.
Weaknesses
- Clash between theme and tone.
- Happy ending feels out of place.
- Mediocre writing and storyboarding in later episodes.
- Questionable theology.
- Humor relies on sexual harassment.