Black Summoner
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Black Summoner

7.1
Yr 2022
Rt 24m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Waking up in a strange new place with no memory of his past life, Kelvin learns that he's bartered away those very memories in exchange for powerful new abilities during his recent transmigration. Heading out into a whole new world as a Summoner — with his first Follower being the very goddess who brought him over! — Kelvin begins his new life as an adventurer, and it isn't long before he discovers his hidden disposition as a battle junkie. From the Black Knight of the Ancient Castle of Evil Spirits to the demon within the Hidden Cave of the Sage, he revels in the fight against one formidable foe after another. Join this OP adventurer in an exhilarating and epic saga as he and his allies carve their way into the annals of history!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for Black Summoner is split between fans seeking lighthearted anime entertainment and critics exhausted by familiar genre tropes. Positive reviewers found the series to be an enjoyable, fun ride, highlighting how it embraces and celebrates standard isekai conventions like overpowered main characters rather than shying away from them. Some enthusiastic commentators even dubbed it a criminally overlooked entry in its season.

Conversely, harsher critiques dismissed the series as unoriginal and derivative. Detractors pointed out that introducing the protagonist when he is already formidable robs the story of momentum, leaving behind bog-standard scenarios and sterile banter. Others were even less forgiving, describing the overall show as empty and dull compared to its peers.

“Black Summoner is the criminally overlooked anime from this season.”

“It's empty, dull, and somehow manages to be so derivative...”

“A fairly bog-standard isekai scenario that makes the error of joining the protagonist after he’s already become quite powerful.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

The appeal of Black Summoner lies in the mechanics of a protagonist who trades his history for pure combat prowess. Rather than navigating the typical tropes of reincarnation with caution, Kelvin leans into his identity as a battle junkie. The series functions as a showcase for increasingly demanding tactical encounters, moving from ancient castles to hidden caves with a singular focus on escalating the scale of conflict.

Koki Uchiyama anchors the rapid pace of the narrative as Kelvin builds an entourage centered on power dynamics and dungeon exploration. The series prioritizes the satisfaction of watching a character test their limits against formidable foes, framing the act of summoning not just as a tool for survival, but as a gateway to constant, high-stakes combat. This is a journey through a classic logic of gain and growth, measured entirely by the strength of the next enemy on the horizon.

Production Board

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Comic Book
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

reincarnation goddess summons anime isekai adventure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 09, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
74