The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of the Rust Mountains
7.4
Quality Score
0.27 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
50,240
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Second season of Saihate no Paladin.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Saihate no Paladin: Tetsusabi no Yama no Ou is mixed. While some appreciate the improved animation and adventure elements, many find the plot generic, the characters lacking depth, and the storytelling underwhelming compared to the source material. There's a sense of disappointment that the series didn't live up to its potential, with some calling it a generic isekai.
Strengths
- Improved animation and action scenes compared to season 1
- Solid world-building with Tolkien references
- Enjoyable adventure story with a classic quest structure
- Pacing is much better in the second season
Weaknesses
- Generic and predictable plot, especially the dwarves/dragon arc
- Characters lack depth and strong personality traits
- Underwhelming storytelling and poor directing fail to capture emotional depth
- Mediocre or ill-fitting OST
- Some found Will's character becoming less human and more of a plot device
Available on: Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, YouTube (availability varies by region)