Endro!
| Industry | Animation |
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| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Anime television series |
is a unique Japanese anime TV series created by Studio Gokumi. It was broadcast in Japan from January through March 2019, accompanied by a manga version that ran from August 2018 until February 2019.
Plot
On Naral Island, the protagonist Yulia "Yusha" Chardiet and her companions face off against the Demon Lord threatening Lapanesta Kingdom. Their attempt to seal the Demon Lord backfires, sending her into the past before Yusha’s emergence as a hero. Reincarnated as a young girl named Mao, the Demon Lord takes on the role of instructor at Yusha’s Adventure School with the initial goal of preventing Yusha’s hero journey.
Characters
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- An enthusiastic and hopeful hero-in-training, recognized for her fortune and spontaneous behavior.
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- An elf priestess possessing deep wisdom.
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- A formidable fighter with a hearty appetite, occasionally nibbling on Seira’s ears when hungry.
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- A sorceress fascinated by magical cards called Cartado.
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- The Demon Lord displaced to the past following Yusha’s sealing spell mishap. She becomes a teacher at Yusha’s academy, originally intending to stop Yusha’s rise but later abandoning this mission.
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- The princess of Lapanesta kingdom who aspires to wed a hero and develops affection for Yusha. She enrolls in Yusha’s school and documents the exploits of the 999th Hero using a special Cartado deck.
- A small dragon aiding Yusha’s group, known for swallowing powerful enemies such as the Undersea Demon and the Demon Lord’s maid golem.
- An unnamed knight and educator at Yusha’s school who appointed Mao and shows particular interest in young girls, especially Mao.
- A stone golem originally created to serve as the Demon Lord’s assistant. After being expelled by Chibi Dragon, she loses her memories and becomes Mao’s aide at school under the name "Meigo."
Media
Manga
The manga adaptation by Izumi Minami was serialized on Hobby Japan's Comic Fire platform from August 9, 2018, to February 15, 2019. It was compiled into one volume.
Anime
This anime series was directed by Kaori with scripts by Takashi Aoshima and animated by Studio Gokumi. Character designs were created by Namori and adapted for animation by Haruko Iizuka. Produced under Egg Firm, it aired from January 12 to March 30, 2019 on Tokyo MX and BS11. The opening theme "End Roll!" features performances by Hikaru Akao, Shiina Natsukawa, Ari Ozawa, and Inori Minase as their characters; the ending theme "Wonder Caravan!" is performed by Minase alone. The series was simulcast via Crunchyroll.
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Reception
The premiere episode of the anime adaptation garnered mostly favorable feedback from Anime News Network during the Winter 2019 preview season. Nick Creamer lauded its impeccable execution of "visual comedy and timing," emphasizing Misaki Kuno's portrayal of Mao, alongside the show's use of "well-known RPG-inspired humor," vivid character artwork, detailed painted backgrounds, and smooth animation sequences. He summarized that despite the saturation in the genre, ENDRO! distinguishes itself through consistent quality. Paul Jensen described the initial scene as somewhat "overly gimmicky" but observed that the series soon found a "relaxed comedic rhythm" featuring sharp punchlines and excellent ensemble synergy, labeling it as "adorable, entertaining, and skillfully crafted." Theron Martin praised the series for delivering "unexpected elements and unconventional twists" on standard fantasy themes, recommending it as an enjoyable break from more serious seasonal offerings. James Beckett acknowledged the "charming concept" but considered the episode somewhat "formulaic," filled with typical fantasy clichés, suggesting it mainly appeals to those looking for lighthearted amusement.