Higeki no genkjó to naru saikjó gedó Last Boss džoó wa tami no tame ni cukušimasu.

I feel like I've seen all the anime centered around villainesses, at least since the days of Bakarina, so I have a lot to compare this to. While I wouldn't consider myself an expert on the subject like Buba is on schrimps, I've definitely seen my fair share. Unfortunately, out of all the villainess-themed series I've watched, this one comes off as the dullest. What's missing for me is a deeper background plot — something to hook me in and make me want to keep watching. The series seems to hammer home one message: "If you don't do bad things, you won't become a villain!" What depth! Who would've thought? Perhaps if there was more focus on the fact that the heroine has limited time before her bad self, the real villainess, takes control again, I might be more invested. As it stands, Ivy's constant talk about destroying the kingdom lacks conviction, especially when the series repeats the same moral lesson over and over. The occasional glimpses into Ivy's role as the real villainess in the game don't add to the overall experience for me. Instead, they detract from it. While Ivy makes for a likable heroine in her own right — intelligent, kind, and patient — making it easy for me to root for her. While some of the supporting characters show gradual development, others like Tiara come across as rather one-dimensional, considering her role as the game's heroine. On a positive note, the music is commendable. The opening theme and accompanying songs are memorable and well-executed. While I can see how some fans might enjoy the series for its atmosphere and the novelty of someone consistently doing good, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. To me, it's just another average anime of the season that I finished without much impact. It didn't leave much of an impression on me, so I'll likely forget about it soon enough. 5/10. (21.09.2023)