When we think of 'healers' in RPG games, we usually imagine characters who heal teammates, are gentle, and self-sacrificing. But Redo of Healer shatters that belief completely. With brutal content that challenges morality and is filled with shocking scenes, our editorial team takes you deep into this series that became a hot topic in the anime world in 2021. Is it 'justified revenge' or 'crossing the line'? Let's find out.
Story Summary (No Spoilers)
Redo of Healer tells the story of Keyaru, a young man with healing abilities who is abused by Princess Flare and her companions, who misuse his powers. He decides to use the 'Philosopher's Stone' to turn back time four years, retaining his memories, to take revenge on everyone who wronged him. He changes his name to Keyaruga and meticulously plans his revenge one by one. The series unfolds with a dark tone and intense scenes, not suitable for sensitive viewers.
Voice Acting and Characters
The voice actors deliver excellent performances, especially Yuya Hozumi as Keyaru/Keyaruga, who conveys pain, hatred, and composure eerily well. Ayano Shibuya voices Flare/Freya convincingly, both arrogant and pitiful at the same time. Each character has interesting depth, and even though they are not morally upright, their development through Keyaruga's perspective makes viewers empathize with his revenge.
Direction, Animation, and Music
Directed by Takuya Aoki, who captures the dark mood effectively. The animation by Studio TNK, while not outstanding, conveys brutality and a gloomy atmosphere efficiently, especially in fast-paced, bloody fight scenes. The music by Kenichi Kuroda perfectly complements the tense and vengeful emotions. The opening theme 'Zankoku na Yume to Nemure' by YU-KA strongly matches the revenge theme.
Editorial Analysis
Redo of Healer is an anime that dares to address issues other series avoid: 'justice for the victim'. It questions whether taking revenge into one's own hands is justified when the system fails. Although the content is violent and includes possibly unnecessary sexual scenes, they serve to highlight the protagonist's trauma. However, the series risks being seen as 'glorifying revenge' and may discomfort some viewers, especially when the protagonist treats enemies the same way he was treated. Our editorial team considers it an anime 'not for everyone', but if you are open-minded and can handle the content, you'll find a thought-provoking story filled with cunningly crafted revenge.
Verdict
Redo of Healer is not an anime for everyone, but if you enjoy dark, revenge-themed content that dares to flip tropes and can handle brutal scenes, this is a series you shouldn't miss. It will make you question justice and the line between victim and perpetrator. Watch with an open mind, and you'll find a unique experience.
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👍 Pros
- +Bold storytelling, unafraid of controversy
- +Excellent voice acting and character development
- +Unique twist on the healer trope
👎 Cons
- −Excessive violence and sexual content, sometimes unnecessary
- −Provocative content, risks being seen as endorsing revenge
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FAQ
The series has 12 episodes, complete in one season.
No, it is not suitable for children or sensitive viewers due to explicit violence, sexual content, and torture. Viewer discretion is advised.
No official announcement yet, but many fans hope for one as the story is not fully concluded in the anime.
