It’s a power fantasy, but the main character’s progress is believable, and he himself is very likable.
Overall, it’s just a decent anime all around.
The first episode of The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha) wasn’t much to write home about. People have compared the premise to that of So I'm a Spider, So What? (Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?), but without its trademark humor and not an isekai.
Many just expected the anime to be about a skeleton protagonist exploring the dungeon and quickly proceeded to drop the series.
Power fantasy isn’t always bad
Surprisingly enough, the anime actually gets better after the first episode. Despite a generic start, the anime is surprisingly entertaining. Many otaku criticize modern fantasy anime for being just a power fantasy where the protagonist suddenly acquires cheat powers. The Unwanted Undead Adventurer is actually the opposite of that — Rentt is strong, yes, but believably so.
The anime is somewhat similar to Solo Leveling (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) — we also see the protagonist gradually progress and become stronger. However, there’s one stark difference: Solo Leveling’s Jinwoo initially was weak and only then got access to his “Quest Log”. Rentt has been adventuring for a while, and is quite experienced, so his progress is arguably more believable.
A more realistic take on fantasy
This approach is simple, but it works. People who have continued the show past episode one note how likable the protagonist is. Lorraine, the female lead, is also praised by fans — and interactions of the two are incredibly natural.
Despite a somewhat generic setup and setting, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer sometimes breaks the tropes as well. The exam needed to achieve a higher rank as an adventurer is a good example of that, as we don’t really see how the promotion system works very often.
It’s also understandable why some of the other characters suspected Rentt of being a criminal: his excuse and false identity for taking this exam are flimsy at best.
It’s just good all around
Another very important thing is how easy it is to watch the anime weekly. Fantasy series in general are praised for this, but in the case of The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, the flow and story progression make it a perfect anime for a weekly watch.
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer might not have impressive visuals — especially when we have such well-animated anime as Solo Leveling airing — but they are decent enough. Fans have noticed poor lighting and subpar use of CGI in the first episode, but the animation gets better after that.
Overall, the anime is pretty solid, and maybe you should give it another go even if you didn’t like the premiere.
Rentt is a very good protagonist, and the anime deserves more attention just because of that.
It’s a power fantasy, but the main character’s progress is believable, and he himself is very likable.
Overall, it’s just a decent anime all around.
The first episode of The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha) wasn’t much to write home about. People have compared the premise to that of So I'm a Spider, So What? (Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?), but without its trademark humor and not an isekai.
Many just expected the anime to be about a skeleton protagonist exploring the dungeon and quickly proceeded to drop the series.
Power fantasy isn’t always bad
Surprisingly enough, the anime actually gets better after the first episode. Despite a generic start, the anime is surprisingly entertaining. Many otaku criticize modern fantasy anime for being just a power fantasy where the protagonist suddenly acquires cheat powers. The Unwanted Undead Adventurer is actually the opposite of that — Rentt is strong, yes, but believably so.
The anime is somewhat similar to Solo Leveling (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) — we also see the protagonist gradually progress and become stronger. However, there’s one stark difference: Solo Leveling’s Jinwoo initially was weak and only then got access to his “Quest Log”. Rentt has been adventuring for a while, and is quite experienced, so his progress is arguably more believable.
A more realistic take on fantasy
This approach is simple, but it works. People who have continued the show past episode one note how likable the protagonist is. Lorraine, the female lead, is also praised by fans — and interactions of the two are incredibly natural.
Despite a somewhat generic setup and setting, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer sometimes breaks the tropes as well. The exam needed to achieve a higher rank as an adventurer is a good example of that, as we don’t really see how the promotion system works very often.
It’s also understandable why some of the other characters suspected Rentt of being a criminal: his excuse and false identity for taking this exam are flimsy at best.
It’s just good all around
Another very important thing is how easy it is to watch the anime weekly. Fantasy series in general are praised for this, but in the case of The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, the flow and story progression make it a perfect anime for a weekly watch.
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer might not have impressive visuals — especially when we have such well-animated anime as Solo Leveling airing — but they are decent enough. Fans have noticed poor lighting and subpar use of CGI in the first episode, but the animation gets better after that.
Overall, the anime is pretty solid, and maybe you should give it another go even if you didn’t like the premiere.
