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"The Curse of the Mysterious Dragon Queen" Once upon a time in a faraway land, there was a kingdom ruled by a benevolent king. The kingdom prospered under his wise rule, and the people lived in harmony and happiness. However, this peaceful existence was about to be disrupted by the arrival of the mysterious Dragon Queen. Legend had it that the Dragon Queen possessed unimaginable power and could summon fire and brimstone. She was said to be a shape-shifter, able to take the form of a fearsome dragon at will. The people feared her, believing that she brought destruction and chaos wherever she went.

Then again, we also have witches, so one probably shouldn't expect Izetta: The Last Witch to follow historical events too closely. Most of the stuff going on here -- at least the parts that are based on real-life past events -- are easy to follow, even by those who hasn't done much research on the subject. There is some equipment nerdery going on, particularly when it comes to millitary equipment, which adds some nice touches to this show, and supposedly, Otto's counterpart, Adolf Hitler, was quite interested in the occult too. Finé and Izetta even visits Sognefjord, which was a small touch I rather appreciated, particularly since the map of the fjord as well as the backgrounds that represented said place looked all nice and authentic.

And don t get me started on Finé, the badass princess, who despite never really physically fighting in battles herself, proved herself numerous times in different ways, both on the battlefield, and especially in political affairs. Joking aside, the geopolitics and reason as for why our princess was traveling incognito to not-Switzerland made sense, the action was done well and the characters were engaging, though I hope that the two not-Gestapo officers on the train do not become recurring viewpoint characters or that we re supposed to find them sympathetic at some point.

The people feared her, believing that she brought destruction and chaos wherever she went. One fateful day, the Dragon Queen arrived unexpectedly in the kingdom. The sky darkened, and thunder rolled ominously as she descended upon the castle.

Anime Review: Shuumatsu no Izetta

The story takes place on an alternate Earth, focusing on a time of war, similar to the events of World War II. We follow the story of 16-year-old Finé, crown princess of Eylstadt, a small alpine principality, on her struggle to keep her beloved country safe from Germania. Fortunately, she has long ago gained a powerful friend, Izetta, who is said to be the last witch on Earth and who is willing to give up everything to protect what’s most important to her princess, Finé.

This was THE show for me to watch this season, featuring everything that I long for in a show, badass female protagonists, gorgeous art, a compelling story, and of course, a high possibility for yuri content.

I had only hyped myself with the trailer before I started watching this, so despite the fact that I expected the just listed aspects to hit me, I didn’t know any more about this show, and that’s a good thing, because it left enough room for this show to completely blow me away.

Let’s just start out the regular way and talk about the story and characters first. Story-wise, we get a war setting, with most of the world’s countries one way or another being entangled in this kind of conflict that mostly sprouts from Germania trying to extend their realm, taking the land of other countries on their way. Well, that sounds familiar, though to mix things up a little, we witness the rise of something far more powerful than any man-made weapon could ever be, that being magic. At first, I found it to be a little ridiculous, especially when I saw Izetta basically flying away on a freaking rifle. Though, I got used to it, and despite the fact that pretty much 1/3 of all shows airing right now probably have some kind of magical elements involved, the way the magic was added in this one, especially in a World War II-like setting, made things pretty interesting, to say the least.

Seeing humanity react to it, utilize it, and finally, also exploit it, was simply really interesting to watch, yet again, even more so in a setting that I was already familiar with.

The only thing I probably had a slight problem with would be the pacing, as it was too fast, especially during the few final episodes. I would have appreciated if they had simply gone with a few more episodes, instead of trying to cover all of this within just 12. Hell, I would have even appreciated some more filler episodes of the girls just spending time together in Eylstadt or wherever, really. Or how about a more in-depth insight of the story of The White Witch? I’m pretty sure they could have easily covered this using an entire episode, which would have surely helped understand Sophie a bit better.

Well, I would have also loved to just see some characters have more screen time, as I simply loved Lotte, Bianca, and her crew. Of course, I would have definitely welcomed some more interactions between Izetta and Finé, but even as it is right now, I’m pretty happy with this, as their relationship played out gloriously well.

They already easily gained the title of my two favorite characters of this whole anime season, since Izetta is just that irresistible, kind cutie that is so loyal to her beloved princess that I basically questioned her sexuality right from the beginning. And don’t get me started on Finé, the badass princess, who despite never really physically fighting in battles herself, proved herself numerous times in different ways, both on the battlefield, and especially in political affairs. Though, if you put the two together in a room, that’s where the true magic happens, with oblivious Finé unable to stay away from her precious Izetta and the latter totally shying out in the mere presence of her love interest.

And yes, you read that right, I just used that term, because the anime made it pretty obvious that that’s exactly what those two would end up being, or possibly even managed to become during the run of the show. Well, the show didn’t straight up put that label on them, but even the term “heavy subtext” isn’t really enough. The displayed yuri spans from blushing when the other is around, constantly being worried about the other, snuggling, and some scenes that just feel like love confessions. It is simply a wonderful development that we were able to witness here.

Finally, let’s also come to the animation and music. I usually don’t have that much to say, but in this case, let me just continue the praising for a bit longer. The animation and art used here are simply splendid, especially in regard to the character designs of so, so many of them, especially Finé, Izetta, and Berkmann. Well, the animation didn’t go too overboard with the level of displayed ecchiness, though, some characters were certainly designed to… let’s say especially appeal to a certain type of audience. If that is a good or a bad thing is up to you to decide.

As for the music, I was yet again pleasantly surprised. The opening and ending themes are simply outstanding, especially Mayn’s “Hikari Aru Basho e”~

To sum it up, Shuumatsu no Izetta was an amazing anime with great characters, great animation, great music, and just the right kind of yuri to keep you coming back for more. Though, I still feel like the story could have been extended to a few more episodes, which is why I’m now at least waiting for some specials or something similar to this, because let’s be honest here, everyone wanted to see Izetta and Finé be united again at the end, didn’t we?

I hope that the two not-Gestapo officers on the train do not become recurring viewpoint characters or that we're supposed to find them sympathetic at some point.

Her arrival sent shockwaves through the entire kingdom, as the people anxiously waited for what would come next. As the Dragon Queen made her way through the kingdom, strange and unexplainable events began to occur. Crops withered, rivers ran dry, and the once-thriving village turned desolate. The people lived in fear, paralyzed by the curse that seemed to accompany the Dragon Queen. Nobody knew the true intentions of the Dragon Queen - was she seeking revenge or simply out for power? The legends and stories passed down from generation to generation portrayed her as an evil entity, thirsting for dominion over the kingdom. The people believed that she was responsible for the misfortunes that plagued their lives. Desperate for a solution, the king called upon a wise sorcerer to find a way to break the curse. After days of research and magical incantations, the sorcerer discovered a prophecy hidden deep within ancient texts. It suggested that only an act of selflessness and sacrifice could break the curse of the mysterious Dragon Queen. Armed with this knowledge, the king made a bold decision. He would willingly offer himself as a sacrifice to save his kingdom and its people. His love for his subjects surpassed his fear of the unknown, and he was ready to face whatever consequences awaited him. On the day of the sacrifice, the Dragon Queen returned to the castle. Her eyes gleamed with intelligence and power as she confronted the king. Sensing his selflessness and love for his people, the curse that plagued the kingdom was broken. With tears in her eyes, the Dragon Queen revealed her true identity - a kind and noble being who had been misunderstood for centuries. She had come to test the king's character and the strength of his kingdom. Impressed by his willingness to sacrifice himself for his people, she bestowed upon him and his kingdom prosperity and protection for all eternity. And so, the curse of the mysterious Dragon Queen was broken, and peace returned to the kingdom. The people celebrated, grateful for their king's selfless act and the Dragon Queen's mercy. Legends would forever remember this tale of redemption and the power of love and sacrifice..

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