The Fool

For the people who calling this as ANIME. This is not Anime. Anime are generally those animated content which is produced only on Japan.

This is Donghua, and this is produced in China.

Review -

The premiere episode of "Lord of the Mysteries", THE FOOL , is an absolute triumph.

The animation is breathtakingly beautiful and seamless, setting a high standard for the series. As someone who has read the Lord of the Mysteries novel (only few chapters), I found the pacing quite fast, but it still captures the essence of the story effectively.

The atmosphere and art style are captivating, creating a serene yet immersive experience that's hard to resist. The ending song is so compelling that skipping it feels impossible.

The meeting between Justice, The Hanged Man, and The Fool is brilliantly written and executed, delivering a standout moment that hooks you instantly.

Overall, this is easily one of the best pilot episodes I've ever seen, blending stunning visuals, a gripping story, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

The animation and voice acting were really good, but they really rushed through the story. It's a little understandable considering that most people watching this show will be fans of the novel and already familiar with the story, but that makes the show a lot less accessible to anyone who hasn't read it. I've watched the second episode too, and it has the same problem where they speedrun the story. I still liked it tho, and will definitely watch the rest of the episodes when they come out. Also, the end song is an absolute BANGER and I will add it to my playlist when i can, because it SLAPS hard~

The anime starts with klein and he is clueless of how he got transmigrated.

I'm not a novel text but have read TBATE ans i have heard many things about the LOTM but I can now say that yes it will be the anime of the year.

Usually interdimensional politics with awesome characters with awesome powers it will be fun to watch.

With some masala of horror 😅 i have heard that it has an awesome power scaling even far better than shonen anime.

As Klein, he navigates this dangerous world, unraveling mysteries, engaging with both orthodox and unorthodox Churches, and slowly accumulating power to eventually find a way back home. The novel is renowned for its intricate world-building, detailed power system, complex characters, and the pervasive sense of cosmic horror and conspiracy that underlies the narrative. Themes of humanity, sacrifice, and the struggle against corruption are central to Klein's journey as he ascends through the Beyonder sequences, forming the enigmatic "Tarot Club" along the way.

As a fan of the Lord of the Mysteries novels, I am very satisfied with this donghua adaptation. One of the most exciting things is that we can finally see the visualization of the world and characters that have only been imagined through novel texts or several manhua chapters. The animation presented is quite solid, the mysterious atmosphere and distinctive steampunk elements are brought to life well. Although there are some parts that are shortened, the storyline still feels strong and in accordance with the original source. The background music also supports the dark and enigmatic nuances of Klein Moretti's world. Overall, this donghua was able to meet my expectations as a long-time reader-even exceeding expectations in several aspects. I hope that the quality will be maintained in the future and the story can continue to develop well.

The audio visual experience of this donghua was purely cinematic and the story itself along with the world looked very intriguing and not your typical isekai! Yes the first two episodes seemed a bit fast paced and little overwhelming for first time viewers given lots of info dump and concepts...but I think it was necessary to grab the attention of the viewers quickly. After all it's a mystery novel so it's expected that we won't understand everything right off the bat. They will slowly unravel the mysteries and the pace will also slow down from 4th ep onwards, don't worry things will only get better guys, just hang on! A 10/10 from me for the animation and soundtrack itself along with the mysterious world!