Youjo Senki

Tanya Degurechaff is a young soldier infamous for predatorial-like ruthlessness and an uncanny, tactical aptitude, earning her the nickname of the "Devil of the Rhine." Underneath her innocuous appearance, however, lies the soul of a man who challenged Being X, the self-proclaimed God, to a battle of wits—which resulted in him being reincarnated as a little girl into a world of magical warfare. Hellbent on defiance, Tanya resolves to ascend the ranks of her country's military as it slowly plunges into world war, with only Being X proving to be the strongest obstacle in recreating the peaceful life she once knew. But her perceptive actions and combat initiative have an unintended side effect: propelling the mighty Empire into becoming one of the most powerful nations in mankind's history.

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Degurechaff, Tanya Main

Yuuki, Aoi Japanese

Serebryakova, Viktoriya Ivanovna Supporting

Hayami, Saori Japanese

von Zettour, Hans Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu Japanese

von Lergen, Erich Supporting

Miki, Shinichiro Japanese

Sioux, Mary Supporting

Tomatsu, Haruka Japanese

von Rudersdorf, Kurt Supporting

Genda, Tesshou Japanese

Weiss, Matheus Johann Supporting

Hamano, Daiki Japanese

Existence X Supporting

Tezuka, Hideaki Japanese

von Schugel, Adelheid Supporting

Tobita, Nobuo Japanese

Sioux, Anson Supporting

Horiuchi, Kenyuu Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Tanaka, Shou Producer

Kikushima, Kazufumi Producer

Isogai, Noritomo Producer

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Feb 18, 2025

deathbedcomics

Recommended

a military anime that actually focuses on strategy, the horrific realities of war, and political maneuvering.
the animation is some of madhouse’s best work and in tandem with the orchestral soundtrack it really draws the viewer in.
if you’re a military history buff you’re going to like it as long as you recognize that it takes elements from multiple wars and isn’t just an alternate history story about ww2.
Even strictly shonen watchers will be get a lot out of this short series, as the action sequences are some of the best.
and if you’re not into a lot of military fiction you can still enjoy the political intrigue ... and interesting characters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 4, 2025

blnc112e

Mixed Feelings

i rewatched this 3 times because i could not stop spacing out while watching this. there is just so much dialogue. like its really dialogue heavy. i unintentionally zoned out the whole time, so i went back to rewatch it over and over until i gave up... like i cannot remember what happened at all other than maybe the beginning and a little bit of the end, and "no visas?", but i do remember the art was good.

i cant say anything about what exactly happened tho, and idek if that is a reflection of the anime's quality or not because i cant remember... but ... i thought i would make this review just in case lmao

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Jan 24, 2025

KraidenSK

Not Recommended

While this anime has an interesting premise, it ultimately fails to deliver a compelling experience. The story lacks engagement, offering nothing remarkable or memorable. The power system, a key component of any action-driven narrative, is barely explained or developed, leaving battles devoid of meaningful context or intrigue.

Speaking of battles, there’s little tension throughout the series. Tanya, the central figure, wins every encounter with ease, which might be impressive if there were any stakes to care about. However, the lack of a clear protagonist, antagonist, or a reason to sympathize with anyone involved in the wars makes it hard to invest in the outcome. Additionally, there ... aren’t enough battles to make up for the lackluster plot.

The character roster is similarly underwhelming. Other than Tanya—a reincarnated old man whose abilities and motivations are neither believable nor relatable—there’s no one else worth mentioning. Even Tanya’s character falls flat, as the show gives no compelling reason to root for or against her.

That said, the animation is quite decent, and the sound design, especially during fight scenes, is a standout. These elements add some polish to the series, but they aren’t enough to elevate the overall experience. Rather than an engaging story or character-driven drama, the series feels like a monotonous wartime documentary.

Despite its short 12-episode runtime, it was a chore to finish, offering little reward for the time spent watching. Overall, this anime earns some points for its animation and sound, but it’s hard to recommend given its many shortcomings.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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