Seikimatsu Occult Academy is a Japanese anime television series that aired from July to December 2010. The series revolves around Maya Kumashiro, the daughter of the former headmaster of Waldstein Academy. After her father's death, Maya returns to the academy to investigate his mysterious death. She discovers that Waldstein Academy is now called Seikimatsu Occult Academy and is no longer focused on studying the occult. Instead, it has become a popular school with a focus on science and technology. Maya joins forces with Fumiaki Uchida, a time traveler from the future, to prevent the impending apocalypse in 2012.
But the anime is well-aware of that fact too, and so if you watch episode one it’s possible at least to contextualise what I’ve just mentioned. And if you’re like me, after you’ve seen the ep you’ll probably be 100% hooked on the premise and characters.
Once again, I feel like I m hammering modern anime a bit but with certain genres, the character design is a bit same-same, and that s not the case with Occult Academy. Both sides suffer the plot advances at a glacial pace and then suddenly careens downhill into the trainwreck that is the last few episodes, and the character development that the show worked hard at early on ends up coming off as arbitrarily forced.
Maya joins forces with Fumiaki Uchida, a time traveler from the future, to prevent the impending apocalypse in 2012. Together, they uncover dark secrets and face supernatural beings as they try to save the world. The series combines elements of mystery, sci-fi, and paranormal activities, while also exploring themes of loss, redemption, and the power of belief.
I have been watching Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin and wanted to mention some stuff about it.
I definitely did not think this was anything close to the best show I have ever seen but it was, in it's own incredibly wonky ways, very enjoyable. It kind of hurts to see that it has a 7.14 on MAL which I know I'm not supposed to use as a benchmark anyways but I can understand why people would rate it so low. All things considered it wasn't very good from a writing standpoint but I think it had its merits. I wonder if better shows were coming out at the time and this one just happened to not keep up so it got scrapped since even though I don't think it's amazing I think it still deserves better than the current MAL score that it has. Just my opinion and I wanted to mention it since I didn't expect to enjoy it at all especially since I initially dropped it back when it was airing (another thing that I think played a role in people struggling to enjoy it other than the writing was the individual episodes would become strangely episodic at times). I didn't think I would get PADS from a show like this but even though it's not that intense I just wanted to talk about it.
Side Note: in the last couple of episodes when magic circles would pop up they sounded like they used the same sound effects as Leonardo's eyes from Kekkai Sensen. Just a random observation and I could definitely be wrong but it sounds super familiar.
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Ready for the fan-service paragraph? Aside from the typical costume stuff, I was surprised to see some that was vital to plot and character. But I guess if I say too much more, I’ll inadvertently drift into spoiler territory and for some reason, I think this anime is a bit forgotten now? IS that even true? I don’t see the physical edition up with many retailers and can’t remember if it’s available to stream in many places? (And 12 years is a long time in anime).
Seikimatsu Occult Academy features a colorful cast of characters and an engaging storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. With its blend of supernatural elements and compelling plot, the series captivates audiences and creates a unique viewing experience..
Reviews for "The Supernatural Creatures at Seikimatsu Occult Academy: Myth or Reality?"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Seikimatsu occult academy". The premise of the show seemed promising, but it quickly fell flat for me. The plot was confusing and all over the place, making it hard for me to fully understand what was going on. The characters also lacked depth, with their motivations and actions feeling inconsistent throughout the series. Overall, I found "Seikimatsu occult academy" to be a confusing and underwhelming experience.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I absolutely hated "Seikimatsu occult academy". The animation was poor and the art style was unappealing. The story was convoluted and the pacing was all over the place. The humor also fell flat for me, with the jokes often feeling forced and unfunny. I found it hard to connect with any of the characters and their motivations felt shallow. Overall, "Seikimatsu occult academy" was a complete waste of time for me and I would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Michael - 2 stars - "Seikimatsu occult academy" had a lot of potential, but it failed to live up to it. The story started off interesting, but quickly became filled with unnecessary plot twists and confusing supernatural elements. The characters were also not well-developed, making it hard for me to care about their struggles. Additionally, the pacing felt rushed, with the series trying to cram too much into a limited number of episodes. Overall, "Seikimatsu occult academy" was a disappointing watch for me.