The Kingdoms of Ruin
Synopsis
Bestowed with magic from God, witches worked to guide humanity toward progress, garnering adoration and fear alike from humans. However, times have since changed. With the advancement of scientific knowledge, humans now stand on an equal footing with witches. Determined to weave their own destinies and establish supremacy over the world, the mighty Redia Empire has ordered the extermination of all witches, which may bring the era of magic to an end. Fleeing from the decree, the famed witch Chloe and her apprentice, Adonis, seek refuge. Hot on their heels, the Empire captures the duo and mercilessly executes Chloe. Agonized by the brutal murder of his master and the callousness of humans, Adonis vows to avenge Chloe by annihilating humanity with the very magic they intend to destroy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is largely negative due to poor production quality, a disjointed plot, and unlikeable characters. While the premise showed initial promise, the execution fell short, leading to disappointment. Some viewers found the edgy content appealing, but the majority found the show to be a poorly executed and gratuitously violent mess.
Strengths
- Interesting premise with potential.
- Some viewers enjoyed the dark and violent content.
- Action scenes are well-choreographed in some instances.
Weaknesses
- Poor animation quality, especially in later episodes.
- Inconsistent plot and pacing; story feels disjointed.
- Weak character development and unlikeable characters.
- Excessive and gratuitous violence and misogyny.
- Poor world-building and inconsistent magic system.