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The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent is a very likable and enjoyable series. It is basically a regular isekai, except this time we have a female protagonist (or maybe two) leading the charge, and because of the cast, you could be potentially concerned that it is a harem in reverse with lots of "pretty boys", but fortunately it is not like that. There is a great and lovable main protagonist who can hold her own and has a nice, genuine character, so I was able to appreciate her from the get go and was really rooting for her. This anime series also has a clearly defined romantic plotline, which is incredibly heartwarming, pleasant, and almost fairytale-like. In addition, most of the time the whole thing has a really nice atmosphere, with some minor drama here and there, however, it is nothing that could threaten the smooth flow of the story. Plus, since I found both the animation and soundtrack really good, I enjoyed it. The only criticism I can bring myself to write about in conclusion is that sacred magic is the biggest, most predictable fairy tale trope of all. However, even that actually does not seem incongruous. In addition, since the character who starts off as the most repulsive then turns out to actually be a perfectly normal and easy to understand guy, I got a great deal of satisfaction out of it, and I have a strong positive impression regarding the whole anime series right up to the very end. Hopefully there are more seasons to come. 8/10. (04.07.2023)

I still have fond memories of the first season, particularly enjoying the main couple, so naturally, I anticipated a similar experience with the second season. To my dismay, however, the initial half left me feeling underwhelmed. The storyline involving the prince from another kingdom failed to captivate me, leading me to question what had initially drawn me to the series over two years ago. While the main heroine remained charming, and the gentle fairy tale ambiance persisted, it just didn't hit the mark. It certainly wasn't deserving of an 8/10 rating — the first half of the second season felt like a six at best... What was missing, you ask? Romance! Who would've thought... It wasn't until the series delved into Sei's plans after finishing her work that I found myself re-engaging. Suddenly, there was a spark, and I savored the interactions between her and Albert as they were trying to figure each other out. Riding this relatively pleasant wave of fairy tale romance, I got to a sweet and colorful ending. Admittedly, it could have been better; the path toward it could have been more elaborate — I'd even sacrifice the entire first half for that. The colors in the finale could have been less muted, the music more poignant. Yet, despite these shortcomings, it managed to tug at my heartstrings, leaving me feeling content and slightly moved. However, you can't argue with math. When the first half rates a six and the second an eight, the overall score lands at a 7/10. (19.12.2023)