Score: 7/10
(Watched – Completed)
Story – 8/10
You’ve got a reincarnated genius surgeon trying to redeem her past life as a spoiled noble.. what’s not to like? The premise is solid and surprisingly fresh for the usual isekai/romance-medical-fantasy soup. The anime follows the manhwa/web novel pretty closely at first, but then it suddenly remembers it only has 12 episodes and starts speedrunning character arcs. Blink and you’ll miss a trauma.
Art – 6/10
Elise looks great. Everyone else? Pretty decent. Animation? Eh. If you’re expecting smooth sakuga moments or high-stakes surgical drama with flair, lower those expectations. There’s a lot of standing around and dramatic talking with very little movement. It’s serviceable, but you can feel the budget giving up halfway through.
Sound – 8/10
Voice acting is a win here. Elise’s VA carries the emotional beats well, and the rest of the cast is solid. The music does its job, even if you won’t remember a single track 10 minutes after the episode ends. No complaints, but nothing iconic either.
Characters – 6.5/10
Elise is the whole meal. She’s smart, no-nonsense, and trying to unfail her life — love that for her. But the rest of the cast? Kinda just there. Linden’s supposed to be the romantic lead but spends half the show brooding like he’s in the wrong anime. Side characters barely get screen time before being emotionally resolved off-screen. The pacing doesn’t help.
Enjoyment – 7/10
Despite the flaws, it’s still a fun watch. The mix of medical drama, romance, and royalty works surprisingly well — and Elise’s character alone makes it worth sticking around. But yeah, if you’ve read the manhwa or web novel, this will probably feel like the diet version. Good for a casual binge, just don’t expect it to leave a huge impact.
Final Thoughts:
Doctor Elise had the potential to be great, but it settles for “pretty good.” It’s not a disaster by any means, just held back by rushed pacing and a lack of polish. Watch it if the premise interests you — then go read the manhwa to actually feel something.
