The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Complete Season Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		2.5
Overall		3.0

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Complete Season Blu-ray Movie Review

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World is an action-adventure anime aimed at the Shonen fanbase. Based on the Japanese light novel series created and written by Kiichi Kosuzu and with light novel character designs by Kihiro Yuzuki and collaborator Siso, The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World was also adapted into a manga by Toshinori Okazaki. Originally broadcast on Tokyo MX, AT-X, and BS11, The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World was broadcast in Japan between January 7th, 2023 and April 1st, 2023.

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World features animation production by Studio Blanc. (My Girlfriend is Shobitch, Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan). The series also features theme song performances by angela (opening), Akari Kitō  (ending), Azumi Waki (ending), Nene Hieda (ending), and Sou (ending). Featuring voice-performances by Yumiri Hanamori, Azumi Waki, and Nene Hieda.

Seika Lamprogue (Yumiri Hanamori) is a powerful exorcist who finds himself on the verge of death. With death knocking on Seika’a door, Seika doesn’t know what to do. In the blink of an eye, Seika manages to conjure up a powerful reincarnation spell to save his life.

The reincarnation spell works and Seika finds himself reborn in another world. This time around, the goal is to live a happier life and one free from the perils of his previous life. The quest for a newfound happiness through reincarnation may hit some unexpected road blocks as the Magic Academy has an abundance of monsters lurking around every corner of the Academy.

Yokai spirits are everywhere. It seems the road to peace will require some more magic by Seika. Can Seika defeat the monsters and reach his goal of achieving a peaceful existence?

The characters add to the series sense of scope. Seika Lamprogue makes for an interesting exorcist character. The character certainly is in over his head but exploring the world of spells at the Magic Academy. As the character builds on his exorcist legacy, the hero takes on the mantle as best as possible. Anyone who has ever faced obstacles on a quest in life (or even with a MMORPG) will be thrilled to see something relatable in the character and journey of Seika Lamprogue. Seika Lamprogue is no stranger to exorcism and the world of the magic so the series explores that more with the character and their time at the Magic Academy.

The character designs by Masayoshi Kikuchi and Sayaka Ueno are well-done. The designs certainly add to the production value of the series. The anime character designs fit the action-adventure storyline well. The designs are fun and enjoyable. While not the most original designs around, the designs nonetheless work well for the characters and add to the production.

The animation is one of the greatest strengths of The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World. The series has a colorful and robust animation style. The animation is certainly at the top of the series priorities. The animation direction and art direction play a big role in helping the series aesthetic unfold. The animation team gave their all to the production. The animators strived to bring out the best in the action-adventure series and provide a fun energy for the characters and the world they inhibit. The result is something more visually interesting. Background animation and line art add to the series style and the production feels larger in scope as a result.

The score composed by Arisa Okehazama (Beast Tamer, Jujutsu Kaisen) is a nice part of the series, too. The music by Okehazama adds to the production. The score works a solid background to the action sequences and to the sense of adventure. Action fans will certainly appreciate these qualities. The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far is a solid score for the anime. Adrenaline-packed scenes and moments are enhanced by the solid score.

Written by Touko Machida (Battle Girls - Time Paradox, The Everyday Tales of a Cat God), The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far is a solid series concept. A production exploring the tale of Seika Lamprogue and his days as a powerful exorcist, The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far certainly checks off some important boxes for action fans.

Chief direction by Nobuyoshi Nagayama (Happy Sugar Life, Vampire Dormitory) and Ryōsuke Shibuya (Smile Down the Runway, Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan) ensures The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far will keep fans on the edge of their seat. The action and adventure aspects are amplified by the direction by Nagayama and Shibuya. The directors have fun with the adrenaline-packed elements of the series. The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far might not be a modern classic but it has some fun to offer fans of shonen anime.  

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Complete Season Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Crunchyroll, The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in the original television broadcast aspect ratio of 1.78:1 widescreen. The series has a vibrant aesthetic and the production looks all the better in high-definition. The colors "pop" with considerable depth and clarity. The animation looks impressively showcased on the encode with good line art and detail reproduction. The background art looks great on the release.

One of the strengths of the Blu-ray disc format is the superior video encoding compared to streaming video services. Streaming video services tend to provide video quality with lower bit-rates compared to physical media counterparts. For home theater enthusiasts seeking the absolute best picture quality possible, the physical format offers a significant advantage over streaming. Streaming bit-rates are lower, more compressed, and less refined. To eek out every extra bit of detail, the Blu-ray offers a uncompromised vision.

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Complete Season Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release includes a selection of lossless audio options: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound and Japanese Dolby TrueHD 2.0 (with English subtitles) are the main selections. The release provides quality audio encoding with excellent options on the release. The English language dub provides a somewhat more expansive surround soundstage with the rear channels in effect for more sound effects and for score reproduction. These subtle elements of the surround soundstage ass to a wider soundstage. Purists will still wish to opt for the original Japanese language audio version for the most authentic experience. The original language version sounds crystal clear with excellent dialogue clarity and detail. The release also provides quality subtitles. The English subtitles are free from egregious spelling or grammatical errors.

A staple of the Blu-ray disc format is lossless audio encoding. Lossless audio encoding allows for an uncompressed audio experience. This is the one of the biggest advantages Blu-ray has compared to streaming video services. Streaming video services only provide lossy (non-lossless) audio encoding, offering significantly reduced bit-rates and a more compressed soundstage. For enthusiasts and audiophiles seeking the best possible sound quality, Blu-ray offers a significant difference.

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Complete Season Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The release comes with a nicely designed o-card slipcover. The slipcover looks great aesthetically and has a wonderful piece of artwork on the front of the box. The slipcover adds to the collectability for collectors. Slipcover fans appreciate the extra value a quality slipcover adds to the package. The slipcover certainly enhances the aesthetic beauty of the packaging.

On disc bonus features include:

Mini Anime Episodes (HD, 30:44)

Textless Opening Songs (HD, 3:04)

Textless Closing Song (HD, 1:32)

The best bonus feature on the release is the mini anime episodes. It is nice to see a somewhat more impressive supplement added to the release. Certainly, fans will appreciate having the mini anime episodes alongside the main presentation. The set could have added even more value with some additional bonus features, too – audio commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries or engaging cast/crew interviews would have been appreciated. Nonetheless, kudos to Crunchyroll for providing the mini anime.

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Complete Season Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World is an entertaining anime with fun action-adventure for series fans to enjoy. The series has nice production values and there is a lot to appreciate about the quality animation. The Blu-ray release provides a nice video presentation and lossless audio encoding. The release also comes with mini anime episodes as supplements. The first print run of the release also includes a nice o-card slipcover. Fans will undoubtedly want to consider a purchase for their anime collection. Recommended.