The series is animated by Sublimation.[5] Shinya Sugai serves as director while he, Taiki Sakurai, Takashi Kitahara, and Hiroyuki Kobayashi serve as executive producers.[5] Kurasumi Sunayama is the writer of the scripts while Kaoru Nishimura is designer of characters.[7][5] Original game composer Tadayoshi Makino serves as the show's composer.[7] The series consists of seven episodes.[1]
Father-to-be Ethan leaves his wife behind and takes orphan Louis to hunt for food in the mountains, where a pack of ferocious wolves set upon them.
2
"Gluttony"
Shinya Sugai
Kurasumi Sunayama
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
Cassardis lies in ruins. When a magical Pawn revives Ethan, he vows revenge, embarking on a quest to slay the dragon that destroyed his world.
3
"Envy"
Shinya Sugai
Kurasumi Sunayama
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
Ethan and Hannah aid a traveling party being ambushed by goblins. The groups make camp together, but a predatory griffin swoops in from above.
4
"Sloth"
Shinya Sugai
Kurasumi Sunayama
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
The pair make their way through a cavern that once housed a bustling narcotics operation. Deeper inside, a towering hydra stalks the depths.
5
"Greed"
Shinya Sugai
Kurasumi Sunayama
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
Ethan and Hannah reunite with royal guards Simon and Balthazar, agreeing to help them destroy a greedy lich who commands an army of undead.
6
"Lust"
Shinya Sugai
Kurasumi Sunayama
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
Hannah convinces Ethan to rest at an inn before marching on to the dragon's lair. In his room, a vision of his wife brings back Ethan's past.
7
"Pride"
Shinya Sugai
Kurasumi Sunayama
September 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
Ethan makes his way to the Tainted Mountain to face the dragon and reclaim his stolen heart, or die trying.
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 5.9/10.[9]
In a positive review, IGN's David Jagneaux wrote, "It's not the best video game adaptation ever...but it's a good debut that has room for growth with (hopefully) future seasons."[10]
Writing for The A.V. Club, Sam Barsanti called the series, "a fun, if forgettable video game adaptation."[11]The Escapist's Jesse Lab responded more negatively, lamenting it as "a heartbreaking disappointment."[12]
