As a connoisseur of WWI and WWII history, I appreciate seeing multiple references. While not all events are historically correct, the obvious similarities to our real history are very enjoyable. For example, the map of Europe is clearly recognizable. There has been a good work in the elaboration of the flags and the names of the Nations so that we can recognize them when we know them. The evolution of the main character in the last two episodes is very interesting. She was stubborn for 10 episodes, but being faced with a dead end in episode 11, the fact that she made a choice that goes against what she is used to doing is intriguing. The scenario starts with a good idea but there are some inconsistencies. For example, the fact that Sonya rejects the existence of God when she appeared before him in the first minute of episode 1 is incomprehensible. It would be like denying the existence of the Sun under the pretext that we are in the shadow. Another example: she was reincarnated as a girl, orphaned from a young age, without inheritance and therefore placed in an orphanage with other poor children. However, during her medical examination we discover an undeniable magical talent. It feels slightly frustrating because it gives the impression that the scenario has been drastically simplified. Indeed: if God reincarnated her in the worst possible conditions to make her admit His existence, why did He let her be born with an immense power that allows her to leave poverty by joining the army? If there is a reason, it is not explicit. In general, I think that the coherence of the scenario is very important. You can create a parallel universe that is very different from ours and absurd, but which remains completely coherent. For example, the world of the Lord of the Rings is endowed with an unfailing coherence and a wealth of 'realistic' details for a world filled with magic. In the case of Tanya of the evil, the world has a huge potential. You can see that there is thought behind the military strategy. I think it could be developed even more in a next season. For example, there are these famous troops of flying magicians. They have their own strategy and their own place in the army, well defined. We can imagine many other different types of troops, for example magic vehicles or large-scale magic barriers that would give a new facet to the war. All this to conclude: the world can be very interesting but the character of Tanya is not well justified. I repeat, it cannot be justified in any way that Tanya denies the existence of God, and that she names him "X" implying that it is someone who puts her in this situation against her will. The drawings are of good quality, well worked, modern and pleasant to look at. A small reservation on the fact, however, that it is disturbing to see a 10 years old girl with a real psychopath face all the time. There is for example the obvious question of the existence of God, but also the horror of war and human losses, the respect of the hierarchy (military, especially when the orders are stupid) and others. My favorite quote is: "A soldier lives to die". I hope to see more anime based on the real story in the future. Especially if they will be totally historically correct, without magic and other abberations. Last detail, the music of the credits is unbearable. Usually I skip the credits because I'm lazy, but here it's because I'm afraid to lose my hearing.
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