Fortune Quest
Synopsis
Our story is set in another world, parallel to ours. We meet Pastel, an orphan girl, 18 years old, who lives with a group of adventurers in a small house. Pastel works as a writer and also a "mapper", charting towns, the countryside, rivers and mountains with sketches and illustrations. She is highly respected by her friends as her intelligence and honesty are extraordinary. Living in the house with Pastel, we meet Clay, a young swordsman; Trapp, the son of a bandit chieftain; Kitton, literally a working dictionary and a descendant of the Family Kittons; Knoll, a big guy a with tender heart; Whitey, a baby dragon; and Rumy, an infant sorcerer of the tribe "Elf." Together this odd group become involved in many mysterious adventures from treasure hunting, to searching for a missing person, to challenging a riddle, to many more unexpected quests. (Source: Enoki Films USA)
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Fortune Quest L" is seen as a decent, feel-good adventure anime, particularly for those who enjoy retro anime and RPG-inspired stories. While praised for its character dynamics and engaging adventures, it's criticized for its lack of overarching plot, unsatisfying ending, and limited world-building. Many find it a fun and easy watch, but recommend keeping expectations low due to its mediocrity.
Strengths
- Good character development, with each adventure providing background on the main characters.
- Characters are diverse and blend well together.
- Plot is engaging and adventures are hooking.
- Fun to watch with a comedic aspect and unexpected outcomes.
- Characters have good chemistry with each other and receive screen time.
Weaknesses
- Lacks a main plot to lead to a deeper story beyond travels.
- Ending is unsatisfying and lacks closure.
- Animation is dated.
- World-building and character development are lacking.
- New characters appear abruptly and become important to the plot.