“After a wedding massacre, mage Siluca and Crest-bearer Theo ally to end war and Chaos in Atlatan.”
Record of Grancrest War
グランクレスト戦記
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Synopsis
After a wedding massacre, mage Siluca and Crest-bearer Theo ally to end war and Chaos in Atlatan.
The continent of Atlatan once again finds itself devoured by the flames of war after a horrific event known as the Great Hall Tragedy. What was supposed to be a joyful occasion that would establish peace between the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance, the marriage of Sir Alexis Douse and Lady Marrine Kreische, was instead a tragedy. As the bride and groom walked down the aisle, the ceremony was suddenly interrupted by a powerful convergence of "Chaos," a dark energy from another dimension that corrupts the land and brings forth monsters and demons into the world. From within that energy appeared the Demon Lord of Diabolos, an evil being who instantly murdered the archdukes of both factions, shattering any hope for peace between them. Having failed to prevent this disaster, Siluca Meletes, an Alliance mage, is traveling through the Chaos-infested countryside to study under a master magician. When she is intercepted by a group of soldiers working with the Federation, Siluca is rescued by Theo Cornaro, a young warrior carrying a mysterious "Crest," a magical symbol that gives its wielder the ability to banish Chaos. Bearing no allegiance to a specific domain, Theo hopes to attain the rank of Lord so that he can liberate his home town of Sistina from its tyrannical ruler and the Chaos spreading within it. Impressed by his noble goal, Siluca enters into a magical contract with Theo, and the two embark on a journey to restore balance to their war-torn land.
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Derived from 127 sampled reviews
What 127 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.41 · split reception
5.2 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 2.9
↑ 4.31
Running avg · Feb 2018 → Apr 2026
- 9 “The story of this anime is quite hard to understand if you not watch it with political brain. Some of plots in the story is really great and unexpected. The art style is ok, i am really hyped for...”
- 8 “A satisfying Fantasy Anime with a cohesive and solid plot arc that really delivers. Not since Record of Lodoss War have I been so engrossed in a fantasy genre anime. With compelling characters, an...”
- 7 “The first 20 episodes are excellent, featuring a compelling mix of dark and wholesome moments, engaging fight scenes, and well-developed characters on both sides of the conflict. Unfortunately, the...”
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A Tv Production · Winter 2018
A-1 Pictures.Aniplex · Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2018 – Jun 2018 Winter 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-11950 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Producer
- Good Smile Company Producer
- BS11 Producer
- ABC Animation Producer
- Kinoshita Group Holdings Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Cromea Producer
- Sonilude Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor