I really enjoyed My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s. It’s entertaining. But what really surprised me about it is was how heavy the romance subplot is, and I loved it. For a shonen isekai (unsure about the demographic ngl, and google was not helpful sorry), the romance felt nice as it is mutual, clear, and emotionally grounded. His relationship with Amelia is genuinely sweet. I adored how protective he is of her and how he’s never hesitant to show how important she is to him. There’s no endless miscommunication or awkward dodging of feelings, they both care deeply about each other, and the mutual feelings and actual confession felt incredibly refreshing for the genre (yay no harem and love triangle!)

That said, the series isn’t without flaws. The plot development often feels rushed or underexplained, and the fights are resolved a little too easily, which makes the stakes feel low. A lot of things are left unanswered in season one, especially around the Demon Lord plot, so it very much feels like a setup. I’m really hoping season two is where the story slows down and properly digs into those threads.

As for the criticism around the MC’s moral dilemma about killing, I’m more forgiving. Yes, it drags on a bit, and the villain’s death feels underwhelming — especially since it happens off-screen after so much build-up. But this feels like the beginning of his character development rather than a payoff moment. People forget that he’s still a normal teenage kid suddenly thrown into another world. Of course he’d struggle with taking a life. That hesitation actually made him feel more human to me, and I think it’s laying the groundwork for his future resolve.

All of that just makes me even more excited for season two. Season one feels very much like a foundation rather than a complete arc: introducing the world, the power system, and the characters bond with each other. The other heroes, Akira and Amelia, and Akira and Night (his familiar).

I’m also hoping season two finally raises the stakes. The Demon Lord plot, the real intention of the royals, were barely explored, so there’s potential there like tougher enemies, harder choices, and consequences that actually linger. With his internal conflict about killing seemingly resolved at least in part, I expect his resolve to be tested in more meaningful ways, especially when protecting Amelia or being forced to choose between mercy and necessity.

Overall, I really enjoyed the series. The romance was a standout for me, the fights even with my criticisms, were still entertaining, and I wasn’t bored for a single second. I loved the character designs, and the animation was solid and consistently enjoyable. Despite its flaws, it was a fun, engaging watch that left me genuinely excited to see where the story goes next. Please make season two!