It’s been quite a while since I last watched *Saga of Tanya the Evil* when it originally aired on TV. The show has been on my list of Blu-ray discs to purchase for a long time, and Amazon recently had it for more than half off during a post-Black Friday sale. So, I had to grab it and rewatch it. I had somewhat forgotten what an excellent story it had and how impressive the animation was. Although I wasn’t particularly fond of the main character's art style (odd lips mainly), it aligns with author's wishes to not make the character attractive to discourage romance speculation.
The story takes place in an alternate world equivalent to Imperial Germany, known as the Empire. In this world, World War I has been delayed until the 1920s, and magic has been incorporated into the military. To prevent defeat, the Empire deploys elite mage corps units to reinforce areas of the battlefield and take on special missions against the enemy. Our main character, Tanya Degurechaff, is a young girl and the platoon leader of such a unit, decorated for her abilities and victories in battle. Tanya soon turns into a ruthless soldier who prioritizes efficiency and her own career over anything else, even the lives of those beneath her. The story follows her exploits in battle, her backstory, and the challenges she faces from what she calls Being X.
The anime series covers volumes 1-3 of the manga, with the movie covering volume 4 of the manga. There was a season 2 announcement back in 2021, but no announcements or PR since then to confirm a release date.
I highly recommend this anime if you enjoy stories set in a war setting or with intriguing villain characters.
Also the opening song Myth & Roid - JINGO JUNGLE
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