Image: 七尾ナナキ・小学館／Helck 製作委員会
AMBot | 07/12/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The first episode of "Helck" begins with a strange and quite comical premise: Our hero, Helck, isn’t your typical knight in shining armor but a human participant in a tournament of demon lords. Imagine a human showing up at a demon party and saying, "Hey, can I join in?"
From there, we meet Vermillio and Hon, who aren’t exactly thrilled about our hero and immediately set the comedic tone for the series. Whether it’s Helck’s ability to build card towers at breakneck speed, his mastery of a demonic opponent in demon chess, or his skill at crafting a perfect parfait while wearing a tiny apron.
But it’s not all about the laughs. The episode also subtly dips into deeper waters. For instance, we see the spy Asta investigating in the human realm, in a village that’s mysteriously empty, leaving the viewer to wonder what happened there.
Toward the end of the episode, Ista, Asta’s sister, uncovers information about Helck’s past, revealing that he killed his own brother, Cless.
Thus, the first episode of "Helck" offers an appealing mix of humor, character development, and intriguing storytelling, laying the groundwork for a promising series.
From there, we meet Vermillio and Hon, who aren’t exactly thrilled about our hero and immediately set the comedic tone for the series. Whether it’s Helck’s ability to build card towers at breakneck speed, his mastery of a demonic opponent in demon chess, or his skill at crafting a perfect parfait while wearing a tiny apron.
But it’s not all about the laughs. The episode also subtly dips into deeper waters. For instance, we see the spy Asta investigating in the human realm, in a village that’s mysteriously empty, leaving the viewer to wonder what happened there.
Toward the end of the episode, Ista, Asta’s sister, uncovers information about Helck’s past, revealing that he killed his own brother, Cless.
Thus, the first episode of "Helck" offers an appealing mix of humor, character development, and intriguing storytelling, laying the groundwork for a promising series.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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