With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess
Synopsis
Several centuries ago, a plague ravaged the Kingdom of Geed until a girl with healing powers appeared and saved the nation. Today, she is revered as the goddess Lushe, and a temple in her honor gathers individuals with similar powers to serve the kingdom as so-called saintesses. Lua Restoatt is a saintess candidate, but her power is defective—she heals by transferring others' injuries to herself, which earned her the nickname "Broken Saintess." This flawed ability nearly kills her when she rushes to save Garrett Vance, a knight captain she admires. But Lua's best friend, Arianne Trebias, takes the credit and becomes engaged to Garrett. Crushed by the betrayal, Lua vows never to heal again and prioritizes her secret second ability: inflicting others with the ailments she once absorbed. After witnessing this, Second Prince Sven Geed Crone approaches Lua and offers an alliance. Hungry for revenge, the once-timid Lua accepts Sven's proposal, ready to strike back at those who have wronged her and help the prince expose dark secrets of the temple. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, largely due to the unconventional animation style. While some appreciate the unique visual approach and compelling story, others find the limited animation distracting and feel it detracts from the overall experience. The well-developed characters, engaging plot, and strong voice acting are generally praised, but the short episodes and pacing are common criticisms, creating a polarized sentiment.
Strengths
- Engaging story with layered plot and intriguing world-building.
- Strong female protagonist who seeks revenge rather than simply forgiving.
- Good voice acting and well-chosen voice cast.
- Unique art style that, while not traditional animation, is visually appealing to some.
- Chemistry between the main characters (Lua and Sven).
Weaknesses
- Limited animation, described as more of a moving manga or animatic.
- Short episode length.
- Rushed pacing.
- Plot contrivances and predictability.
- Simplistic character traits and dialogue in some cases.