Orient
Synopsis
Freed from the rule of samurai 150 years ago, the people of Hinomoto live peaceful lives and revere their liberators—demons whose true forms remain elusive—as gods. Fated to mine rocks for the demons to feast on, Musashi knows the grim truth: humanity is enslaved by these otherworldly beings and the samurai are the last bastion fighting for freedom. Hiding his true opinion from his peers and growing distant from his childhood friend Kojirou Kanemaki, Musashi lives in angst until the day of his graduation. When the fresh graduates arrive at the mine, they are horrified to see the inhumane treatment of miners and the uncanny physical appearance of their overseers. However, Musashi manages to endure thanks to Kojirou's help. As the demon leader wreaks havoc on the quarry, Musashi is saved once more from certain death by the Takeda samurai clan. Recovering from humiliation and yearning for adventure, Musashi embarks on a journey to become a samurai and form his own clan! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some finding enjoyment in the characters and world, while others criticize the generic plot and inconsistent animation. The show is seen as a passable shonen anime to watch while waiting for better series, but not particularly innovative or memorable. There's a general sentiment that it's a 'fine' anime that doesn't stand out.
Strengths
- Enjoyable characters with good chemistry, particularly the main trio.
- Unique and interesting world setting with its own magic and cultures.
- Distinct, colorful, and professional art and animation.
Weaknesses
- Predictable and basic story with generic shonen tropes.
- Inconsistent animation quality, with some scenes poorly executed.
- Weak world-building and nonsensical plot points.