Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?

When I initially started watching this, I was expecting just a dumb fun ecchi harem series, and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually good. After episode one, the fan service almost vanishes and the writing vastly improves (though there are a few minor plot contrivances). The characters are all interesting with their own motivations, and the main character isn't ridiculously overpowered (I mean he is powerful in the end, but it makes sense, it isn't just because he is the protagonist, and he actually does go through an arc).

I'm not saying that this show is amazing, but it is pretty well-written with fun characters and a fun story. The animation/sound design/voice acting is way better than I was expecting to a point where it is actually pretty good. For the most part the fight choreography is well done.

There are so many points where I thought this show was going to fall into annoying and predictable cliches, and for the most part this show avoids them all.

I would definitely recommend this show, but be warned, episode one has a lot of annoying fan service and clunky exposition.

Going by the name and a lot of the early interactions within this series you would think this was just a dungeon exploration anime with plenty of over the top breasts and a whole host of girls in love with an adorably clueless and well meaning adventurer.

But the latter does subside and the side characters are actually interesting rather than just pointless harem bimbos.

The plot becomes way more complex and interesting and the world building is actually quite expansive.

My biggest issue really (having watched seasons 1 - 4 and the film) is the level of plot armour that is going on. Is completely removes any sense of threat because you pretty much know who is going to survive all the time.

Given how people are ripped to shredds, limbs and body parts can go flying, etc, I would have expected this anime to be more willing to remove the plot armour on occasion and if it did then I would certainly give it a higher rating.

A good story with unique and endearing characters. Action situations that, combined with good dialogue and background music, detonate into epic moments that will leave you with goosebumps. Witness the birth of a great hero.

I absolutely loved this show, I can not tell you how bummed I am that I have to wait patiently for another season, I am definitely chomping at the bit! I will mention I did get annoyed by Hestia quite often though. Other than that it is a fun adventure!

The Gods have descended upon the world to live among the mortals. Those who worship them are known as Familia. Bell Cranel is a low level adventurer and the only member of the Goddess Hestia's Familia. She is lustfully obsessed with him. He is an admirer of high level adventurer Aiz Wallenstein and gets rescued by her often. As Bell continues his adventures, he is joined by supporter Liliruca.

I don't know much about anime but this ridiculous title drew me in. It sounds like a silly adventure series and it is exactly that. The characters are fun. Hestia is a ridiculous sex kitten. Bell's boy scout persona doesn't get me until the end of episode six. Saving Liliruca despite everything is an emotional high point. The plot isn't much but it has just enough story to let the appealing characters work. The overt sexuality is silly fun at first but that does wear thin. Overall, it isn't a great series but it is a bit of fun.