Majutsushi Kunon wa Mieteiru

Majutsushi Kunon wa Mieteiru is an anime adaptation of a light novel and manga series, receiving early attention for its unique, yet sometimes controversial, take on a disabled protagonist. The story follows Kunon Gurion, a young, blind noble who uses water magic to "see" and seeks to create his own eyes.

Character 7/10 :
- Kunon is lauded for being a very smart, slightly eccentric, and "pure" protagonist despite his OP (overpowered) nature, which is a departure from typical fantasy leads
- A significant point of discussion is that the series treats blindness through a magical lens rather than a realistic one. Some viewers feel the author ... has never met a blind person, as Kunon's actions often do not reflect the reality of blindness
- The show is more about using magic to bypass limitations rather than navigating them, which might feel inauthentic to some, but fits within the "wish-fulfilment" genre, where the protagonist gains a "magic sense" to gain sight

Story 8/10 :
- The series is generally seen as a hopeful and light-hearted watch, focusing on invention and curiosity rather than high-stakes drama or intense combat

Conclusion 8/10 :
It stands out in a crowded season by focusing on a casual, low-stakes atmosphere.
Seems to be a solid choice for fans of light-hearted, magical-innovation fantasy, especially those who enjoy witty, slightly arrogant protagonists. While it may not offer a realistic portrayal of disability, it substitutes this with a charming, creative, and humorous story, making it a "hidden gem" of the season, provided viewers can get past the initial, somewhat chaotic star

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Story
The concept is actually really cool. We’ve seen blind characters use magic to "see" before, but it’s usually just a side character. Having a lead navigate the world this way is a great hook, but the execution is pretty shallow. The show doesn't really explain how his magic vision works, and there’s no real struggle or tension. It’s a bit too "casual" for its own good, everything just works out perfectly for him, which makes the whole premise feel a bit wasted since there’s zero sense of danger.

Visuals
I’d say the visuals are slightly above average. Most of the time, it’s your typical, generic fantasy world ... without a lot of detail, but the show does have its moments. Every now and then, you get a scene that looks genuinely nice. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s polished enough to be easy on the eyes.

Conclusion
Is it worth watching? Only if you want a "low stakes" fantasy to have on in the background. If you're looking for a deep story about overcoming a disability or a world with actual conflict, this isn't it. It’s comfy, but ultimately pretty hollow.

The anime has a unique premise: a nobleman born blind in a world of magic. This story caught my attention, but after four episodes, I realized the story wasn't at all what I expected.
What disappointed me most about this anime is how his blindness, after the second episode, has no impact on the anime. He somehow, in a way that isn't very well explained, manages to see colors with magic, but soon he's able to live normally.
The difficulties he should face due to being blind aren't shown. His ability to see with magic makes sense, but it shouldn't be identical to someone with normal vision. ... He can see distant objects and recreate people, animals, and shapes with magic, regardless of the distance.

I don't know if the manga author, after starting the story, thought it would be boring to include the protagonist's blindness difficulties, but the reality is that, given how the story is going, it seems that if the protagonist could see, it wouldn't change the story at all.

The characters are interesting in a way; there aren't any extremely charismatic or funny characters. At most, the maid is the most fun character to watch on screen, but the rest didn't have anything that made me laugh or care more about the character.
Rating: 5