She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man
Synopsis
With a dignified veteran's body and a long white beard, summoner mage Dunbalf was one of the strongest player characters in the virtual reality online multiplayer roleplaying game Ark Earth Online, even heralded as a one-man army. Together with the "Nine Wise Mages" and King Solomon, they formed the mage player Kingdom of Alcait. But one day, Dunbalf and the other Nine Wise Mages suddenly go missing, leaving no trace behind. In an effort to spend his expiring credits, Dunbalf had purchased a cosmetic kit and tinkered with his character; however, he accidentally fell asleep during the customization process. Upon waking up, Dunbalf not only notices that the world of Ark Earth Online has become more realistic, but also discovers that he has turned into a cute girl! After reaching Alcait, he learns it has been 30 years since he supposedly disappeared. Now tasked with finding the other missing mages by King Solomon, the avid role player proclaims his new identity as Mira—the Pupil of the Wise Man Dunbalf—and ventures forth to prove his legacy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The anime is largely considered a generic and poorly executed isekai with significant flaws in animation, story, and character development. While some viewers found the main character cute and the series enjoyable as simple entertainment, the majority express disappointment due to low production quality and uninspired writing. The show fails to capitalize on its gender-bender premise and ultimately offers a forgettable experience.
Strengths
- Some found the main character adorable and enjoyable.
- A few viewers considered it a fun, relaxing, and easily bingeable series.
- The OP and ED themes were considered nice by some.
Weaknesses
- Widespread criticism of bad CGI and poor animation quality with still frames.
- Complaints about a generic, uninspired, and forgettable story.
- Characters are one-dimensional and lack development.
- Pacing issues with many scenes deemed needless.
- Music and sound design are generic and misplaced.
- Overreliance on tropes and lack of originality.