Chivalry
Of A Failed Knight: Complete Collection (2015/Sentai Blu-ray Set)
Picture:
B+ Sound: B+ Extras: C Episodes: B+
Ikki
Kurogane is a Blazer, those gifted with magic to manifest as weapons,
but he is considered the lowest of the low at Hagun Academy. On his
very first day he meets Princess Stella Vermillion, a rank-A genius
Blazer who challenges him and he surprisingly defeats her. Together,
they fight mock battles to become the school's representatives in
Seven Star Battle Festival to become the top Blazers of the school in
Chivalry Of A Failed Knight: Complete Collection (2015).
Ikki
Kurogane is considered the worst Blazer with the lowest ranking
ability, to use his ability only once a day. His special ability,
Itto Shura, for one minute he is able to focus and release all his
strength and energy all at once. Through hard work and determination
he rises through the school ranks to prove that even the 'worst' has
a chance to become the best. Stella Vermillion is Rank-A class
Blazer who at first clashes mightily with Ikki, but after Ikki
defeats her she begins falling in love with him instead. As they
face various combats opponents and school mock battles, they become
closer and strive to break the class boundaries and discrimination
created by those in power.
This
was your typical magic school academy anime with a harem. Our hero
and heroines battles together and become the schools champions and
protectors of the weak, yet this is a very well-made variant of that
and is definitely worth your time.
The
1.78 X 1 digital High Definition image on each episode pretty
impressive throughout and the style might hold it back a bit, but
this look and plays really good otherwise. The lossless DTS-HD MA
(Master Audio) 2.0 Stereo has Pro Logic-like surrounds and the
English version is a mixed bag, but the Japanese version is the way
to go; a match for the picture. Extras include Japanese Promos,
clean closing and opening animation and trailers, but a Premium
Edition that adds pictures, a book, 3 DVDs and CD has also been
issued. The artwork is extensive too.
Episodes
include...
The
Worst One I - Ikki meets his new roommate Stella (while changing
clothes) who then challenges him to a duel, loser must do whatever
the winner says.
The
Worst One II - Stella meets a new rival in love Shizuku, Ikki's
little sister who has a major brother complex and has plans to marry
him!
The
Worst One III - Ikki, Stella and Shizuku face a hostage situation
while on a date shopping at the mall.
The
Worst One IV - Ikki face Kirihara in mock combat, a spoiled bully
from his past who bullies Ikki about being the worst.
The
Experience of the Princess - After defeating Kirihara, Ikki's
popularity begins to grow. Ikki and Stella becomes a couple and
starts dating.
Sword
Eater I - Ikki meets Ayatsuji who's father was a famous swordsman
admired by Ikki. She asks Ikki to help train her sword work.
Sword
Eater II - Ikki must face Ayatsuji as his next opponent in the
mock battles, without his special abilities.
Sword
Eater III - Ikki fights Kurashi to help Ayatsuji reclaim her
family dojo.
Princess'
Vacation - Ikki and Stella go off to summer training camp and
become closer to one another.
Witch
of the Deep Ocean VS Raikiri - Shizuku faces off with Toka Todo
the Student Council President, but does she have enough skill to
defeat Toka's lighting quick moves?
Another
One: The Uncrowned Sword King I - Ikki faces a scandal when he
and Stella is photographed kissing. Ikki is blackmailed by his own
family to throw the matches.
Another
One: The Uncrowned Sword King II - Ikki faces off with Toka to
prove even the weak can be strong. After winning a rigged battle,
Ikki proposes to Stella and they become the school's champions.
-
Ricky Chiang
