The anime â7 Heavenly Virtuesâ is the second season of the âSin: Seven Deadly Sinsâ project, which was released as a video companion for a company selling figures in Japan. The series appealed to the viewer, the sequel was filmed and released a year later, having received allotted airtime on a highly respected channel. "7 virtues" largely supports those postulates that established the original. The season includes 12 episodes, 10 episodes and 2 OVA, here there is an abundance of etti-content, as well as an R + rating indicating an adult audience. Each episode lasts 5 minutes, including a music screen saver. The creators do not hide the fact that the series is used as a promo for a sales company.
How it all began
On April 15, 2017, the brainchild of Artland and TNK appeared on the air, which quickly undermined the glory of the Queenâs Blade as a successful promo that became a full-fledged attempt to win regular fans. Kinji Yoshimoto managed to submit the plot with simplicity, to swing at the religious connotation, presenting angels and demons in a seductive role. Despite this, the project was very warmly received. Fans noted not so much the form of the heroines as the abundance of satire, healthy humor and sound plot construction, compressed to several minutes of airtime. As sales of the figures grew, the continuation remained only a question of the near future.
The plot's twists and heroes of the first season
â7 virtues and 7 vicesâ is a kind of allusion to the opposition of light and dark in a person. Heroes complement each other, being two extremes, between which, obviously, are people.
In the center of the story of the first plot is the archangel Michael, the head of the patriarchy of God, and her closest ally and friend Lucifer. 7 deadly sins and 7 virtues are all angels, the first were cast down into Hell because they stepped back from God's plan and tried to take control. How the underworld was formed is not mentioned in this version of the biblical story. Lucifer was proud and fell, Michael sent her to Hell. There, âMorning Starâ, which, by the way, looks like a seductive blonde, was sealed with 7 vices, after which she began her journey to becoming the queen and leader of this âgangâ.
What prepares the viewer for the sequel
The anime â7 Virtuesâ begins with Lucifer winning the race for the throne of Hell and becoming the leader of vices. She unleashed her war for the hearts of people, gradually poisoning them with lies, debauchery, anger, despondency. Seeing this, the patriarchy sends its team to the earth led by Michael. Her task is to find the Messiah, with the help of which it will be possible to easily drive the demons back to Hell and restore virtues in power. As a matter of fact, from this very moment the narrative begins. The heroines are still very seductive, male characters are inexpressive, the plot is presented with humor. So, for example, Michaelâs constant seriousness becomes an object for fun by her goods, which somewhat reduces the intensity of passions.
It is noteworthy that the anime has somewhat departed from the canons of 7 Christian virtues. Moreover, the team includes both Jewish and Christian messengers of God. Fans believe that the creator thus wanted to show that he equally respects both faiths, while others believe that he simply did not care. In any case, those who would like to see in this series 7 virtues of Christianity and a serious plot can pass by. The work is exclusively satirical.
Michael - Archangel of Faith
The creation of God and the main archangel at the moment. Looks like a slender tall brunette with piercing amber hair. He constantly wears a strict suit in the form of a military uniform, a traditional shirt and a cap, all red. Has as many as six wings of light, balancing the power of all 7 virtues. It has a katana with which it does not part, and a longin's spear, a universal weapon against demons. Her opponent is Lucifer, who, in her pride, stepped back from the faith and assumed her form of vice.
The girl shows a literally phenomenal endurance, self-confidence and determination. She is serious, sometimes excessively, for which she has earned the fame of a strict commander. She treats people somewhat cool, because she considers them too weak. She received her post of archangel for services, including military ones. He is one of the best warriors of Heaven and Hell. However, her affectionate nickname is Make-chan, and her favorite dish is scrambled eggs.
Uriel - Archangel of Patience
It looks like a tall, serious girl with platinum pinkish hair and blue eyes. He prefers tight clothing, which, coupled with an impressive chest, makes her the object of admiring glances of both people and applicants for the role of the Messiah. Her appearance is a stoic who does not lose composure in any situation. Uriel has tremendous endurance, so the younger â7 Virtuesâ consider her intimidating. Its key task is to collect information, analyze it, and formulate a forecast. The demon opposing Uriel is Satan, whose vice is anger. Unlike his âsister,â the archangel is not prone to emotional outburst, although he has feelings. So, for example, she loves cats very much and tries to help homeless animals.
Sariel - Archangel of Humility
Sariel has the power to overthrow all 7 Virtues, but has almost completely squandered it. Fully conforming to her path, she spends a lot of time among people, faithfully helping them and not refusing anyone. As a result, Sariel became naive and very sweet, which constantly annoys Michael. She looks after humanity so that its representatives do not live in sin, but unfortunately, it cannot punish anyone. It looks like a blonde with heterochromia: one eye is amber, the other is blue. It has the most impressive bust, bashfully covered with a small gold bikini, wears a sophisticated jewelry with emerald. Her âsisterâ demon is Leviathan, the sin of envy. The power is unknown, but it is released when the archangel sneezes.
Sandalon - Archangel of Good
He is the worker responsible for the equipment and weapons of the remaining â7 virtuesâ. An extremely serious young girl who constantly cares about the fate of her younger sister - Metatron. Looks like a teenager with turquoise hair and purple eyes. Constantly in business, sometimes Sarielâs naivety annoys her. It is difficult to make contact with people, because they do not fully trust them. By nature - typical Kuder, prefers overalls. Despite the âzeroâ, Sariel and Uriel easily overtake in popularity. Her opponent is Belphegor, whose sin is laziness.
Metatron - Archangel of Mercy
It looks like a copy of Sandalon, but with blue eyes and a full third size. Prefers to wear a nurse uniform and light-colored clothes. Scattered, naive, too kind - this is how Metatron can be described, but only in those periods when it is outside the working environment. The fact is that the girl is a hidden sadist who, picking up a syringe, is ready to prescribe âextreme proceduresâ to everyone. It should be given its due, it still provides assistance to humanity. Mammon confronts her, the sin of greed.
Raphael - Archangel of Change
It looks like a typical teenage girl with sunglasses and the same Chupa Chups. It has chestnut hair and amber eyes. At the beginning of the story, her wings are white, at the end - green. Unlike most of his colleagues, he likes to constantly cooperate with humanity, considering them more advanced. She is active, noisy and constantly in the spotlight. Since the girl is extremely sociable, she appreciated the advantages of the Internet and does not part with her mobile phone. It is considered the most tolerant angel, is close to Michael. Her hobby is dieting, because she loves high-calorie foods and eats something all the time. The adversary is Astaroth, the sin of despondency.
Gabriel - The Archangel of Chastity
A student of the current composition of the "7 Virtues." It looks like a girl of about seven in a strange-looking suit that resembles a swimsuit. It behaves defiantly, constantly exposed. She herself says that in this way âtries to the teethâ of humanity and provokes impudent behavior towards itself. In fact, she is very confident, sociable and childishly direct. The adversary is Asmodeus, the sin of lust.
Messiah
A generic name for several candidates for whose hearts â7 Virtuesâ fight. Most of them are depersonalized, since the emphasis in the story is placed on the heroines. It is not known which of the applicants is a true prophet.
â7 Virtues and 7 Sinsâ is a satirical work that should not be taken seriously. If the viewer is an adult and is able to distinguish defiant nudity and a separate style characteristic of this author, then he will like the project. The rest continue to blame the creator for the absurdity of the idea and its too depraved embodiment.