I Parry Everything
I Parry Everything
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I Parry Everything

7.9
Yr 2024
Rt 24m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Noor's dead set on becoming an adventurer, even if the only skills he possesses are useless ones. Sure, he can [Parry] thousands of swords in the span of a single breath, but you need more than that if you want to be an adventurer! Right?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

I Parry Everything received a generally positive and lighthearted reception from critics, who praised its engaging execution of a familiar fantasy comedy formula. While the setup of a clueless protagonist who remains utterly oblivious to his own godlike strength is a well-worn trope, reviewers found the execution charming and entertaining.

Critics at Midgard Times highlighted the show as a delightful spin on the classic adventurer's tale, expressing positive surprise at how well the story kept them engaged. Anime News Network similarly observed that while the core premise feels similar to other fantasy offerings featuring overly modest or oblivious heroes, the series manages to distinguish itself effectively.

While some reviewers at Pinned Up Ink noted that the show's sheer ridiculousness can occasionally stumble, they widely agreed that the comedic dynamic—pairing overpowered defensive abilities with a total lack of social awareness—makes for a surprisingly fun watch.

“pleasantly surprised by its fresh take on the classic adventurer's journey”

“Noor can block anything but can't read a room. Here's why this ridiculous isekai is surprisingly fun”

“I Parry Everything doesn't have a novel premise... But what sets this one apart is that it isn't a com...”

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Why fans love it

Noor occupies the awkward space between total incompetence and surprising utility. While the world considers his repetitive parrying skill a bottom-tier talent for a novice adventurer, the 2024 action series turns this irony into its primary engine. It leans into the absurdity of an underdog protagonist who assumes his capabilities are lacklustre despite his ability to deflect thousands of blades in seconds.

The animation highlights the disconnect between the protagonist's modest self-perception and the high-stakes reality of the magic-filled battles he faces. Daiki Hamano voices a character who remains stubbornly fixed on his goal despite a complete lack of traditional magical flair. The show finds its rhythm by contrasting the low expectations set by the fantasy tropes common in light novel adaptations with the sheer mechanical efficiency of Noor’s singular defense.

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Keywords

magic adventurer anime based on light novel
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Details

First Aired
July 05, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
89