Anime Suggestions Day 5 - Part #20 (The Familiar of Zero)
Note: This review is just my personal opinion and from my watched list.
Old Golden Isekai peak Anime for me
Anime: The Familiar of Zero (Zero no Tsukaima)
Plot:
Louise Françoise is a noble magician who has a pretty embarrassing reputation at her magic academy. She's known as "Louise the Zero" because she can't seem to cast magic properly. During a summoning ceremony, she accidentally summons a normal Japanese high school boy named Saito Hiraga instead of a powerful familiar. Now Saito has to live with Louise, serve as her familiar and somehow survive the chaotic life of a world filled with magic, nobles and political conflicts.
I honestly found it by random in youtube. Louise and Saito's relationship is basically a mixture of arguments, comedy, jealousy and occasional sweet moments. Louise can be REALLY annoying sometimes, especially with how she treats Saito, but that's also a big part of the show's comedy. Saito isn't exactly perfect either, and their constant misunderstandings can get frustrating. Still, I enjoyed watching their relationship slowly develop throughout the series. It has that classic 2000s anime feel, with fantasy adventure, a bit of romance and plenty of chaotic comedy. It's not the most polished romance anime out there, but if you enjoy old-school fantasy harem anime, you'll probably have a good time with this one.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi
4 Seasons (49 Episodes)
MyAnimeList (MAL) Ratings:
- Season 1: 7.26/10
- Season 2: 7.33/10
- Season 3: 7.35/10
- Season 4: 7.45/10
Personal Rating: 9/10 (A fun old-school fantasy romance with a memorable main duo. I remember how i start my tv go to youtube second after coming from college. Peak time.)
