Čiju mahó no mačigatta cukaikata

When I first heard about this "battle healer," I expected just another run-of-the-mill isekai anime. But to my surprise, this series managed to exceed my expectations in almost every way. Right from the first episode, I was drawn to the array of likable characters. Our trio of heroes from our world are all distinct and cool in their own ways, making it easy to connect with each of them. The inhabitants of this fantasy kingdom are no exception, whether it's the relatively sensible king, the kind-hearted princess, or the leader of the healers, Rose. Visually, the show is quite appealing, with engaging interactions between the characters. The main hero undergoes genuine training here (no becoming overpowered within five minutes!), and I appreciated the reasonable explanation of why healing abilities combined with combat training are so impressive. The concept of how these abilities can be utilized, in line with the series' title, was also intriguing. The story itself has clearly been crafted with care, much like the characters. It has a solid plot that keeps everything together and left me curious about what would unfold next. While the animation could use some improvement, I found it decent overall, and the music in the series added a nice touch. Overall, I'd give it a 7.3/10, and I would definitely be interested in seeing more episodes. (29.03.2024)