The Legendary Hero is Dead! (2023)

[勇者が死んだ!]

Director: Rion Kujo
Studio: Liden Films
Starring: Wataru Kato, Shun'ichi Toki, Ayana Taketatsu
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:
After sealing the Demon King, the hero Sion is accidentally killed by a farmer who must now take his place due to a necromancer's curse.

Impressions:
The title alone caught my interest because years ago I'd done some preliminary work on a similar concept. Admittedly, this series is quite different. For starters, our lead is a scumbag, but a delightfully entertaining one. It's not exactly a new thing to subvert the heroic ideal like this but it's still amusing to have a lead so tricky and underhanded that villains human and demon alike tend to be left flat-footed. Now, his antics aren't for everyone, so the three-episode rule applies here, but if you like the show's sense of humor, you should find it a fairly enjoyable watch. Also, the OP and ED are pretty good, so there's that, too. I'd say give it a watch, especially if you're a leg person. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, you'll figure it out real quick. Trust me.)

Rating:
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