The Testament of Sister New Devil Departures
6.9
Quality Score
0.34 (Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
47,123
MAL Ratings
Audience Consensus
Audience reception for Shinmai Maou no Testament Departures is notably divided. While the animation quality and action sequences are praised, many viewers, especially novel readers, found the anime-original content to be filler and a significant letdown in terms of fanservice and faithful adaptation. The OVA is seen as a decent setup for future arcs but ultimately falls short of expectations for many.
Strengths
- Visually the best the series has looked, with high-quality animation and art.
- Well-choreographed action sequences, particularly the fight against Lars.
- Effective setup for future arcs, establishing narrative elements and character motivations.
- Some anime-original scenes and character moments were appreciated by fans of the novels.
- Strong relationship development between characters.
Weaknesses
- Anime-original content often felt like filler and lacked the variety/intensity of the novels.
- Key plot points and character development from the novels were omitted or ambiguously adapted (e.g., Chisato's onsen trip).
- Fanservice and lewd scenes did not meet expectations, feeling like a letdown compared to the novels or promotional hype.
- Inconsistent character designs and subpar animation in some segments, feeling cheaper than expected for an OVA.
- The overall story felt like a prologue or a "blue balling" experience, failing to deliver on the promised sexual payoff.