The Notebook

Let the mysteries build up. Having a lot of questions is actually a good thing, they'll answer them in future episodes. The first three episodes are fast-paced because of the contract they agreed on, but the rest will be more stable. I don't understand why there's so much hate from some novel readers just because of the fast pacing. You can expect the series to include every single details.

I know it can be frustrating if you have read the novel for the fast pacing that we currently have in the series but that doesn't justify the 1 star review just because the series doesn't contain the immersion you had experienced in the webnovel.

I just finished watching the first few episodes of Lord of the Mysteries, and I have only one word to describe it: masterpiece. I'm giving it a full 10/10 rating because this donghua (Chinese animation) delivers something fresh, deep, and mysterious that I've never seen before in any other anime or donghua. Even though I'm still a little confused about certain parts - especially Klein vs the Clown - I'm loving every moment of it.

The story takes place in a dark, mysterious world full of steampunk technology, magic, secret organizations, and higher powers. It feels like a mix of Sherlock Holmes, Lovecraftian horror, and fantasy with Chinese storytelling style. The world-building is deep, complex, and rich in detail - and you can feel that from the very first episode.

Our main character, Klein Moretti, dies suddenly and wakes up in his own body again, but something is very different. It's later revealed that he has entered a world where "Beyonders" exist - people who gain supernatural powers by drinking magical potions and climbing mysterious "Pathways." That alone sounds wild, but then we get to the confusing (but interesting!) part: Klein becomes a "Clown."

At first, I was seriously confused. Was the Clown an enemy? A fake identity? A personality change? But after a bit more watching, I understood that "Clown" is actually a rank or "Sequence" in the Fool Pathway. So when Klein drinks the Clown potion, he literally becomes a Clown-class Beyonder. It has nothing to do with being funny or wearing makeup - it's about controlling emotions, keeping balance, and hiding your true self. That cleared up a lot, but I'm still curious to know how deep this rabbit hole goes. And that's the beauty of it - the show keeps you thinking.

The animation is absolutely stunning. The visual design is clean, smooth, and cinematic. The background art gives off a Victorian London vibe, with foggy streets, candlelit rooms, and grand buildings. The animation blends 2D and 3D very well, especially during action scenes or when Klein activates his powers. You can tell the production team really put their heart into this.

And of course, let's not forget - Lord of the Mysteries is a Chinese donghua, not Japanese anime. The original voice acting is in Mandarin, and the actors do a great job bringing these characters to life. Klein's voice has a calm but mysterious feel, which fits perfectly. The soundtrack is also amazing - dark, suspenseful, and elegant. It makes every scene more powerful without being too loud.

Another thing I appreciate is how the story doesn't explain everything right away. It respects the audience. It gives small clues piece by piece, making you think and pay attention. I'm still learning how the world works - what is the gray fog space? Who are the other tarot card members? Who or what is "The Fool"? But I trust the answers will come, and I'm excited to find out.

Overall, Lord of the Mysteries is one of the most intelligent and visually beautiful series I've seen this year. It mixes mystery, fantasy, and dark adventure in a way that few stories can. If you enjoy deep storytelling and you don't mind being a little confused at first, this show is perfect for you.

Rating: 10/10 - I'm still confused, but I love it.

Get a life, seriously. It's honestly pathetic how jobless these weirdos are - are they just insecure because of Reverend Insanity? This work will never get an adaptation, and it never will. Cope with that. This adaptation is masterful so far. The only downside is the pacing, but it's just a minor flaw, nothing more. I don't need to watch it to know that this episode will deserve that rating. "I hope more people will discover this masterpiece through the anime, and I truly hope this is just the beginning of a long journey. In any case, the world simply isn't ready for this work.

Praise the fool.

Episode 3 was absolutely amazing, the animation quality is still the same, the atmosphere of the donghua is still as mysterious as in the first 2 episodes. Most importantly the pacing slowed down a lot from the first 2 episodes and I hope this doesn't change too much in the future.

This is pretty much a guarantee as the studio in charge of the adaption had a deal with Tencent where they had to include the clown right within the first three episodes hence why the first two episodes had really fast pacing. Meaning that all future episodes from now on will likely have better pacing.

So all in all if this keeps up then not only anime of the year, Lotm might very well become anime of the decade.

It's sad that how many people hate this amazing anime for no reason. The episode has gotten so much 1,2 star review even before anime episode release. This anime needs support not hate . People like these are what making anime community so toxic. I hope admin see this review and fix those review. So people don't miss on this amazing story. Now, for people who are giving bad reviews for not understanding. I want to say that please wait till ep 13. If you still didn't understand then you have every right to rate it low. This is a mystery anime . It can't show you everything on first 2 episodes. Thank you .