She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man
She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man

She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man

2022TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Kagami Sakamori was one of the top players in the VRMMO Ark Earth Online as Danblf, a veteran summoner with the gravitas to match his elite status. When he falls asleep playing one day, he's transported to a world where the game is reality—but instead of his all-powerful avatar, he's stuck in the body of a cute young girl! He can't let anyone know that this little cutie is really Danblf, so he takes the name “Mira” and claims to be Danblf's disciple. If this gets out, he'll never live it down!

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: N/A (Anime Series)Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

The story follows Sakimori Kagami, a skilled gamer who plays as the powerful archmage "Dunbalf" in the VRMMO "Ark Earth Online." When his adorable in-game disciple, "Kuromu," gets too popular and her existence as a male player is revealed, Kagami, in a moment of panic, transforms his avatar into a beautiful young girl to maintain his disciple's image. Now, as "Dunbalfina," he must navigate the world, deal with his new identity, and continue his adventures while keeping his true self a secret.

Critical Reception

As an anime adaptation of a light novel and manga, 'She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man' generally received a mixed to positive reception. Viewers often praised its lighthearted humor, charming character designs, and the unique premise of a powerful male mage disguised as a cute female disciple. Some critics noted that the plot could be predictable at times, and that the pacing sometimes felt rushed, but overall, it was considered an enjoyable fantasy isekai series.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its unique gender-bending premise and comedic elements.
  • Praised for its charming animation and character interactions.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat generic for the isekai genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general enjoyment of the series, particularly for its humor and the 'wise man in a girl's body' trope. Many found the characters endearing and the fantasy world engaging, though some wished for more substantial plot development.

Fun Fact

The series is based on a Japanese light novel series written by Shibai Hirotsugu and illustrated by Ao Tsuchida.

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