Summary
- Effort prevails in anime heroes like Norr, who proves doubters wrong and faces challenges head-on.
- Watch King's Raid for a classic quest with conspiracies, betrayal, and the power of friendship.
- Wistoria Blade and Wand showcases a mage with sword skills who overcomes challenges with sheer will.
I Parry Everything is a good example of a classic hero's tale in a fantasy setting. Norr is a stubborn and hardworking character, who is not too overpowered, and at the same time, above all else, has gained his skills with pure effort. When nobody believed in him, he could touch the sky, proving that he could stop everything the world might throw at him.
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Viewers may enjoy the following anime if they liked the tale of Norr and his incredibly simple but strong ability, from a classic quest to retrieve a sacred sword, to a former player, trapped in a fantasy game world, living his life at its best.
1 King's Raid
The Classic Adventure Quest, With Some Conspiracies In The Mix
- Original Title: King's Raid: Ishi wo Tsugumono-tachi
- Number of episodes: 26
- Studio: OLM - Sunrise Beyond
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
A century has passed since the defeat of the Demon King, and the kingdom of Orvelia has enjoyed peace and prosperity for a long time. But everything changes when news of the resurgence of demons sweeps across the lands, and one knight apprentice mysteriously disappears, which triggers a series of events that will turn the tide of history forever. The wise man Dominix sends Kassel and a group of trusted recruits on a quest to recover a sacred sword that can prevent the world from falling into darkness once more.
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Betrayal, conspiracies, and the power of friendship are all in this action-packed story, with beautifully crafted scenarios and great world-building. If fans enjoy a balanced mixture of dark fantasy and adventure, then this anime should definitely be on their list.
2 The Heroic Legend Of Arslan
A Classic Hero's Journey Tale
- Original Title: Arslan Senki
- Number of episodes: 26
- Studio: Liden Films, Sanzigen
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
The Heroic Legend of Arslan is a mild fantasy tale inspired by ancient Persian myths, where the heroic prince Arslan will have to use all his wits and strength of will to ensure the survival of his lineage and its kingdom. When a conspiracy brewed in the inner circle of his father's most trusted vassals ends with the life of the king, Arslan will have to flee the kingdom or face certain death. He can only trust his faithful friend and servant Daryun, and together they embark on a journey to muster the strongest army to take back the throne.
This anime is inspired by the novels written by Yoshiki Tanaka, a legendary fantasy author who has published thirteen volumes of the epic Tale of Arslan, which many sword and sorcery connoisseurs call "The Japanese Elric of Melniboné." A true hidden masterpiece, and an enjoyable tale if viewers love fantasy anime.
3 The Unwanted Undead Adventurer
An Unlucky Adventurer Returns After Death
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer
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Rentt Faina spent his whole career as an adventurer caring for others, advising his juniors, and protecting them from the dangers of the dungeons and ruins. Even after so much time adventuring, Rentt is unable to reach his dream of becoming a strong adventurer, and regrets being stuck in the lowest ranks. But the guild personnel and other adventurers have the utmost respect for him, calling him the "newbie helper." Until one fateful day when he meets his doom at the hands of a monstrous dragon, hidden in a secret part of the labyrinth.
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But Rentt's tale was far from over, since he rose from the dead, as a skeleton, and then evolved into a Ghoul, slowly rising in the monster ranks until he is finally able to communicate. True to his nature, Rentt saves an adventurer girl named Riina, and they reach an understanding despite Rentt's poor ability to speak. Riina believes Rentt's tale and thinks he is a cursed adventurer, and offers to help him disguise as a human so he can leave the dungeon. She offers him a mask to cover his face. Little do they know that the mask is cursed, and the trigger for many adventures to come.
4 Wistoria Blade And Wand
An Underrated Mage Proves The World Who's The Boss
Wistoria's Wand and Sword
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- July 7, 2024
- Studio
- Actas, Bandai Namco Pictures
- Japanese Title
- Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
This is the story of Will, a hardworking, low-key boy with a dream to become a great sorcerer. Sadly, Will's ability to wield magic is near zero, and his strong points are that he is tremendously brave, stubborn, and skillful with the sword. Throughout his adventures, he will be constantly undermined by his fellow academy colleagues and will face an incredible amount of challenges on his path to becoming a true magic user.
A good and balanced story with more than one plot twist, it's inspired by the old tales of heroes who overcame adversity through sheer force of will. Above all, it has some of the best character development for an anime protagonist viewers will see in a fantasy anime. If fans love to see sword skills owning magic time and time again, this anime is a good bet.
5 The New Gate
Trapped In A Video Game? No Problem, He's The Strongest Ever
The New Gate
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- October 14, 2024
- Studio
- Cloud Hearts, Yokohama Animation Laboratory
- Number of Episodes
- 12
What would you do if the last game you played suddenly became your new reality? This is the story of Shin, a top player of the homonymous game, who suddenly wakes up and discovers he cannot log out. To complicate things even further, he soon discovers that all other humans have disappeared from this VR MMORPG and that he is the only one remaining.
Considered a High Human, a superior race above all others, Shin conserves most of his power (and broken items) from his life as a player. But the world of The New Gate has changed a lot since his last game session. More than 500 years have passed and everything has changed. Will he be able to gather his former ally NPCs and start a new life? Fans have to watch to find out...after they finish I Parry Everything, of course!
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