Review: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles The Story At first I thought I was going to like this anime I really did. The premise seemed good for once: a college student Haruto Amakawa dies in a traffic accident and has his consciousness implanted into Rios inhabiting This combination of two souls from different worlds had the potential to offer a new take on the Isekai genre. However as the show progressed cracks began to appear in the story when season 2 arrived. The initial plot of Harutos memories merging with Rios consciousness quickly went away to a predictable storyline. Rios journey from the slums to enrolling in the Royal Academy where he faces discrimination due to his low status felt like a copypaste of familiar tropes without meaningful storytelling. Characters The characters while initially engaging failed to develop in any meaningful way. Rios quest for revenge against his mothers murderer is introduced but lacks real resolve and is just hurr durr revenge And really nothing else. His interactions at the Royal Academy particularly with his instructor Celia offer some moments of clarity from the overbearing of Isekai tropes but are overshadowed by clichd typical class discrimination its your typical nobles/peasants shit Pacing the issue with Isekai anime Pacing issues further cement the series. Significant plot developments are either rushed or bogged out disrupting the narrative flow and removing any kind of emotional impact the story would have had otherwise and just turns into your average mid isekai and I hate it The animation quality is there but does little to bring to the table. Their is consistence in the animation mostly but most of the writing for this show turns into your standard Isekai trip once Rio becomes an adult in season 2 of the anime and its obvious this is where the plot was heading towards in season 1 of the anime. I really wanted to like this show but too bad it took the route it did in season 2 The dialogue is pretty mid as well as the Characters that rely heavily on exposition often stating the obvious or explaining their motivations in ways that feel clunky and annoying. This heavyhanded approach detracts from the storys drive making it feel as though the show doesnt trust its audience to understand the plot The end result is a viewing experience that feels like every other generic Isekai already on the market. My Conclusion In conclusion Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles had the potential to be a halfdecent mid isekai series but ruined it it. Its reliance on tired tropes shallow characters uneven pacing and lackluster execution make it a forgettable entry in the genre. While it might appeal to idiots with a masochist fetish fans or those new to this genre it is unlikely to satisfy you if you are seeking originality or depth in your entertainment.If you have nothing better to do this anime is probably for you