Ep 1. The Seven Deadly Sins
- TV-14
- October 5, 2014
- 24 min
-
7.8 (894)
In the kingdom of Liones, the Seven Deadly Sins were once the most feared and powerful group of knights. However, after supposedly plotting against the kingdom ten years ago, they were defeated and disbanded by the Holy Knights. As rumors circulate that the Holy Knights are staging a coup d'état, Princess Elizabeth embarks on a journey to seek out the Seven Deadly Sins and ask for their help in saving her kingdom.
In the first episode, titled "The Seven Deadly Sins," we are introduced to Princess Elizabeth, the third princess of Liones, who has fled from the palace to find the Seven Deadly Sins. She is assisted by a young tavern owner named Meliodas, who is revealed to be the leader of the group. Meliodas is a short, blonde-haired man with a cheerful and playful personality, but also shows incredible strength and skill with his sword.
As they journey to find the other members of the group, Meliodas and Elizabeth encounter various obstacles, including a rampaging armored knight who has been enchanted by the Holy Knights. They also encounter a young boy named Hawk, who is a talking pig and Meliodas' companion. Despite his strange appearance, Hawk is loyal and brave, and helps Meliodas and Elizabeth in their mission.
Throughout the episode, we are introduced to the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins and their respective sins: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. The members of the group all possess powerful abilities and personalities that reflect their sin, and their past actions have made them feared and respected throughout the kingdom.
Near the end of the episode, Meliodas and Elizabeth arrive at the Boar Hat, a mobile bar that serves as Meliodas' base of operations and living quarters. There, they are greeted by other members of the group: Diane, a giant who represents the sin of envy, and Ban, a thief who represents the sin of greed. Both Diane and Ban are hesitant to join Meliodas in his mission, as they have been living peacefully and quietly in their own separate locations.
As the episode comes to a close, we are left with the sense that Meliodas and Elizabeth's journey has only just begun. We are eager to see how the rest of the Seven Deadly Sins will be introduced and how their abilities and personalities will contribute to the group's success in saving the kingdom from the Holy Knights.
Overall, "The Seven Deadly Sins" is a thrilling and action-packed introduction to the world and characters of the show. The mix of humor, fantasy, and adventure make for an engaging viewing experience, and fans of anime and manga will undoubtedly be drawn in by the unique and captivating premise.