Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side
Synopsis
After having descended upon this world, the gods have created guilds where adventurers can test their mettle. These guilds, known as "familia," grant adventurers the chance to explore, gather, hunt, or simply enjoy themselves. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria begins in Orario, the lively city of adventures. The Sword Princess, Ais Wallenstein, and the novice mage, Lefiya Viridis, are members of the Loki Familia, who are experts at monster hunting. With the rest of their group, they journey to the tower of Babel in hopes of exploring the dungeon underneath. Home to powerful monsters, the dungeon will fulfill Ais's desire to master her sword skills, while bringing Lefiya closer to her dream of succeeding Riveria Ljos Alf, vice-captain of the Loki Familia, as the most powerful mage in the land. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Sword Oratoria is a divisive spin-off that some viewers appreciate for its expansion of the Danmachi universe and character development, particularly for Ais. However, many find the pacing slow, Lefiya's character grating, and the overall story less compelling than the original series. The consensus is that it's a decent tie-in for fans of the first season but falls short as a standalone anime.
Strengths
- Provides a different perspective on the events of the first season.
- Expands on the world and lore of Danmachi.
- Offers character development for Ais Wallenstein and other members of the Loki Familia.
- Some reviewers liked seeing Ais's perspective and her development.
Weaknesses
- Pacing issues, especially in the beginning.
- Lefiya's character is annoying and takes up too much screen time.
- Story feels less impactful and more irritating due to unnecessary fluff.
- The story was weak compared to the main story.
- The final episode made zero sense if you have any recollection of the original series.