“Sorcerer Seth quests to destroy Nemeses and Radiant, ending persecution of the infected.”
Radiant
ラディアン
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Synopsis
Sorcerer Seth quests to destroy Nemeses and Radiant, ending persecution of the infected.
Nemeses—powerful and mysterious demonic entities that fall from the sky and vaporize anything they touch. The only ones who can combat these creatures are Sorcerers, those who have survived an encounter with a Nemesis but were infected in the process. Seth, a Sorcerer from Pompo Hills, sets out on an adventure to exterminate all these Nemeses. Accompanying him are Doc and Mélie, fellow Sorcerers who share his ideal. Their main objective is to bring about a world where Sorcerers are no longer persecuted for being infected, and to that end, desire to destroy the source of the Nemeses themselves: the mythical Radiant.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 38 sampled reviews
What 38 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.94 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 7.8 · others 3.2
↓ 0.45
Running avg · Nov 2018 → Apr 2026
- 10 “This underrated gem features exceptional character building and storytelling that's both relatable and full of surprises, with incredible art style and animation that appeals to all age groups...”
- 8 “The series becomes quite enjoyable after a few episodes, offering satisfying character growth and a longer run time that avoids the abruptness of 12-episode shows. However, the start is rather...”
- 8 “This anime’s refreshing take on a protagonist who earns his power bit by bit, instead of starting out overpowered, kept my ADHD brain fully locked in from start to finish. Every episode stayed...”
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- Format 21 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 8h 24m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2018 – Feb 2019 Fall 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-13705 catalog
Produced by
- Studio Hibari Producer
- NHK Producer
- Ankama Producer
- NHK Enterprises Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor