The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar
Synopsis
Some urban legends are best left untested! Yuuto Suou gets more than he bargained for when he joins his childhood friend Mitsuki Shimoya in testing out an urban legend. When he uses his phone to take a picture of himself with the local shrine's divine mirror, he is whisked off into another world—one heavily steeped in the lore of the old Norse myths. Using his knowledge gained from school and from his solar-powered smartphone, he has the chance to bring the Wolf Clan, the same people who cared for him, to prominence, all while earning the adoration of a group of magic-wielding warrior maidens known as the Einherjar. (Source: J-Novel Club)
Audience Consensus
The audience is largely negative toward 'Hyakuren no Haou to Seiyaku no Valkyria,' citing poor production quality, a derivative plot, and uninspired characters. While a few viewers found some aspects enjoyable, particularly the strategic elements and the protagonist's faithfulness, the overwhelming consensus is that the anime is a poorly executed and generic isekai harem. Many consider it to be one of the worst examples of the genre, with frequent comparisons to other poorly received isekai anime.
Strengths
- Some found the protagonist's strategic thinking and nation-building aspects enjoyable.
- A few viewers appreciated the faithfulness of the main character to his original love interest, a deviation from typical harem protagonists.
- Some enjoyed the art style and character designs.
Weaknesses
- Many reviewers criticized the poor animation quality, excessive CGI, and low-budget feel.
- The plot was described as generic, rushed, and poorly written, with a weak premise and uninspired characters.
- The harem elements were seen as excessive and the female characters were often reduced to tropes.
- The main character was viewed as bland and uninteresting.
- Many felt the series was a poor imitation of other isekai anime, particularly 'In Another World With My Smartphone'.