English Dub Review: I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability “ I’ll Join the Church!”

Overview (Spoilers Below):

Lloyd’s interest in divine sorcery is piqued as a means of fighting off further demonic invasions.

Our Take:

A prince’s work is never done when it comes to studying magic, and this occasion is no exception.  I must admit that I didn’t care that much about Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, and it’s not just because of its formulaic-ally underwhelming premise.  It’s also because of how the young overpowered protagonist was written and designed in a “sexy” manner.  Not to mention that some of his allies seem to be a little bit too affectionate towards Lloyd, especially his sister, Alieze.  Regardless of the controversy, the series got enough magic in its system to continue Lloyd’s quest in studying magic, and I’m here to see if it can improve over the first season, for better or worse.

The second season kicks off with Lloyd embracing the holiness of magic…in his own way, of course, as we’re introduced to the show’s arc involving divine sorcery.  Knowing Lloyd, he’s extremely eager to gain divine sorcery, especially since his kingdom is preparing for another demon invasion.  However, to gain divine sorcery, Lloyd, along with Ren and Babylon, would have to join the church, which initially wasn’t as easy as it sounds, given his recklessness during his last attempt to convert himself.  Additionally, we’re introduced to a set of new characters for the arc, including Sister Escher, who’s the only sister of the church who sees the good in Lloyd’s heart.  The episode also introduced us to another member of the protagonist’s royal family, Saria, Lloyd’s sister, who’s also a strict musical prodigy, which explains why she was having trouble remembering Lloyd’s name.

Regarding my experience with the show’s first season, “I’ll Join the Church!” offers what I’d expect from its quality and overly cartoonish vibes.  Of course, there’s also the OP character who usually gets themselves into hot water with their skills, with Lloyd’s determination to gain divine magic leading him to confront an angel in the skies.  As for the new characters introduced in the season, the only positive aspect coming from Escher and Saria was the music sequence, which surprisingly benefited from the color palettes and presentation.  While it retained some similar issues seen in the previous season, such as Lloyd’s character design, formulaic concept, and overabundance of chibi humor, the episode served as a suitable setup for Lloyd’s confrontation with holy magic. 

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