As an assassin obviously exceeds the hero's
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As an assassin obviously exceeds the hero's
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About this listen
In this episode of Bento Radio, I dig into As an Assassin, My Skills Clearly Outrank the Hero—an anime that looks stunning but left me frustrated once the story kicked in. On the surface, it delivers polished production, old-school fantasy character designs, and a visual style that feels lifted from classic ’90s anime. But beneath all that? A familiar, hollow isekai power fantasy that struggles to justify its own plot.
I use this series as a jumping-off point to talk about a bigger issue facing modern isekai anime: recycled storytelling, shallow character arcs, and why strong aesthetics can’t make up for weak narrative foundations. Along the way, I compare it to other isekai and fantasy series, explore how genre trends evolve (and stagnate), and ask what separates a “fine” show from one that actually sticks with you.
If you’ve ever wondered why some anime look incredible but still feel empty, this episode breaks down exactly why—and what the genre needs to do next.
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