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I can't in good conscience keep watching this anime anymore. As someone who's read the manga, the initial cut content didn't bother me too much it mostly trimmed non-essential explanations, stats, and backstory that wouldn't have added much anyway. But starting around episode 3 or 4, the cuts escalated dramatically: entire arcs and chapters worth of material got axed for no apparent reason, turning the pacing into an unbearable speedrun that's often confusing and unearned.

The blacksmith training? Skipped completely. Any buildup to character growth, relationships, or world interactions? Rushed or gone entirely. It jumps straight into major plot points like Amelia's kidnapping without the groundwork, ... making everything feel hollow and abrupt. This isn't just 'adaptation compression' it's straight-up butchering the source material, resulting in an inferior product that disrespects what made the manga engaging.

The only redeeming quality is the animation Sunrise delivered on fights and visual flair, which made the trailers look promising. But after pushing through 5 episodes, it's clear that's all it has going for it. Disappointing doesn't even cover it; this could have been so much better with proper pacing and respect for the story. Dropping it here better to read the manga or light novel instead.