Dynamic visually-pleasant show about woefully unqualified schoolboy who got involved in battle among mages. Against all odds he survives again and again to use his unique ability in a final fight against the ultimate enemy who will defeat everybody else by then. Mages summon supernatural warriors (who are heroes of the past) to materialise from their "mana" (i.e. spiritual power) into physical world. Personalities of those warriors and their unique skills make their fights somewhat entertaining. The story remains interesting due to unpredictable plot turns that happen more than once.
The story develops around friendship, teamwork tactics, loyalty, betrayal, trust and perseverance. Beliefs of main protagonist will be challenged making him question his goals. Will his ideas stand up to challenge or will they be shattered by reality? The show pleasantly surprised me with some philosophical content, although not deep enough to be entirely satisfying. Is it worth trying to save others if you can not save yourself?
What if you meet your older, wiser and stronger self from the future, who resents and despises you enough to kill? Would you have capacity to change if you survive such encounter?
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