Chivalry Of A Failed Knight Vol 1

Okay, let's talk Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Volume 1. I know, I know, it's a popular anime. But hear me out, because I have some... thoughts.

The Underdog We (Maybe) Root For?

The main dude, Ikki Kurogane, is supposed to be the "failed knight." He's an underdog, right? We're supposed to cheer for him.

But honestly, sometimes I just wanted to yell at him to get better! It's like, dude, you train! Show some results!

Maybe that's harsh. Maybe I'm just impatient. But the whole "failed knight" thing felt a little... overdone, perhaps?

Stella Vermillion: Is She Really All That?

Then there's Stella. She's a princess! A super powerful knight! She's basically the opposite of Ikki.

Everyone seems to love her. She's strong, confident, and, let's be honest, kinda hot. But sometimes her aggressive personality got on my nerves.

Okay, unpopular opinion alert! Was she *really* that great of a character? She felt a little stereotypical to me.

The Instant Romance: Speedrun Edition

The romance between Ikki and Stella happens fast. Like, warp-speed fast. It's basically zero to "I'll die for you" in record time.

I get it, anime. You gotta move the plot along. But could we maybe have a *little* more build-up?

The whole "accidental almost-naked encounters leading to blushing" trope? It's... tiring. I've seen it a million times.

The Tournament Arc: A Little Too Predictable

Of course, there's a tournament. Because what's a knight story without a tournament?

Honestly, the tournament felt pretty standard. We had the cocky rivals, the unexpected upsets, the dramatic final battle.

It's not *bad*. It's just... predictable. I wanted something a little more surprising, a little more unique.

The "Power of Friendship" Trope: Overused?

And the "power of friendship" saves the day, naturally. Because that *never* gets old.

Look, I'm not saying friendship isn't important. But when it magically solves all your problems, it feels a little cheap.

I wanted to see Ikki overcome his challenges through his own skills and determination, not just because his friends believed in him.

Final Thoughts: Not Bad, Just... Familiar

Overall, Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Volume 1, isn't *bad*. It's just... familiar. Very familiar.

It hits all the standard anime tropes. Underdog protagonist, powerful love interest, tournament arc, power of friendship.

Maybe I'm just jaded. Maybe I've seen too many anime. But I was hoping for something a little more original, a little more memorable. Don't hate me!

I'm not saying you shouldn't watch it. It's entertaining enough. But don't go in expecting something groundbreaking.

And hey, maybe Volume 2 is amazing! I haven't read it yet. But after Volume 1, I'm not exactly rushing to grab it.