Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Synopsis
Yin and Ning are two sisters who have been wandering the land together ever since their village was destroyed by the villainous Taibai Empire. Their childhood friend, Zhao, has been enslaved by the Taibai himself, and uses his brilliance at tinkering and inventing to get by as a slave to the Empire's whims. One day, Yin accidentally discovers a legendary sword, which grants her fantastic abilities in combat, and allows her to summon a mystical, mechanical fox spirit named Yun, who is sworn to fight by her side. Meanwhile, Zhao is making fast friends with a mysterious young girl who just may hold a great amount of power within the Taibai Empire. As Zhao and the Fu sisters find themselves increasingly caught up in the Empire's battle for supremacy over the land, it will take all of the magic and might that the budding resistance armies can muster to turn the tide of war once and for all. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the unique story and soundtrack, while others criticize the poor execution, underdeveloped characters, and subpar animation. The show has potential but falls short due to various production and writing issues. Many find it to be a mediocre anime, with significant flaws.
Strengths
- Use of real-life Chinese landscapes adds beauty.
- Soundtrack is surprisingly entertaining.
- Story is fairly unique and sparked interest.
Weaknesses
- Mediocre execution failing to capitalize on the rich setting.
- Underdeveloped side characters with nonsensical motives.
- Poor CGI and underwhelming dialogue.
- Superficial use of magic and engineering elements.
- Disastrous scene changes and slow pacing.