Seven virtues: features and interesting facts

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Anime "7 Heavenly Virtues" is the second season of "Sinning: The Seven Deadly Sins", which was released as an accompanying video for an action figure company in Japan. The series was liked by the viewer, the continuation was filmed and released on screens a year later, having received allocated airtime on a very respected channel. "7 Virtues" in many ways supports the postulates that the original established. The season includes 12 episodes, 10 episodes and 2 OVAs, and ecchi content is plentiful, as well as an R+ rating indicating an adult audience. Each episode is 5 minutes long, including a musical intro. The creators do not hide the fact that the series is used as a promo for a sales company.

How it all began

April 15, 2017, the brainchild of Artland and TNK aired and quickly undermined the fame of "Queen's Blade" as a successful promo that became a full-fledged attempt to win over loyal fans. Kinji Yoshimoto managed to present the plot with feigned lightness, to swing at the religious overtones, presenting angels and demons in a seductive role. Despite this, the project was received very warmly. Fans noted not so much the forms of the heroines as the abundance of satire, he althy humor and sound construction of the plot, compressed to a few minutes of air time. As sales of the figurines soared, a sequel was only a matter of the near future.

The intricacies of the plot and the characters of the first season

"7 virtues and 7 vices" is a kind of allusion to the confrontation between light and dark in a person. The characters complement each other, being two extremes, between which, obviously, there are people.

In the center of the story of the first story - Archangel Michael, the head of the patriarchy of God, and her closest companion and friend Lucifer. 7 deadly sins and 7 virtues are all angels, the first ones were thrown into Hell because they deviated from God's plan and tried to take control into their own hands. How the underworld was formed is not mentioned in this version of the biblical story. Lucifer became proud and fell, Michael sent her to Hell. There, "Morning Star", 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 "gang".

What the sequel is preparing for the viewer

The 7 Virtues anime begins with Lucifer winning the race for the throne of Hell and becoming the leader of the vices. She unleashed her war for the hearts of people, gradually poisoning them with lies, debauchery, anger, and despondency. Seeing this, the patriarchy sends its team to Earth, led by Michael. Her task isfind the Messiah, with the help of which it will be possible to easily drive the demons back to Hell and restore the virtues in strength. In fact, this is where the story begins. The heroines are still very seductive, the male characters are inexpressive, the plot is presented with humor. So, for example, the constant seriousness of Michael becomes an object for banter from her comrades, which somewhat reduces the intensity of passions.

It is noteworthy that the anime has somewhat deviated from the canons of the 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 the rest believe that he simply did not care. In any case, those who would like to see the 7 virtues of Christianity and a serious plot in this series can pass by. The work is purely satirical.

Michael is the archangel of faith

The creation of God and the main archangel at the moment. She looks like a slender tall brunette with piercing amber hair. He constantly wears a formal suit in the form of a military uniform, a traditional shirt and cap, all red. Has as many as six wings of light, balancing the power of all 7 virtues. Possesses a katana, which he does not part with, and a spear of Longinus, a universal weapon against demons. Her opponent is Lucifer, who, in her pride, apostatized from her faith and took on her guise of vice.

The girl shows literallyphenomenal endurance, self-confidence and determination. She is serious, sometimes excessively, for which she has earned the reputation of a strict commander. She treats people somewhat coolly, because she considers them too weak. She received her post as 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 - the archangel of patience

Looks like a tall serious girl with platinum pink hair and blue eyes. She prefers tight clothes, 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 that of a stoic who does not lose her cool in any situation. Uriel has amazing stamina, which is why the younger 7 Virtues find her intimidating. Its key task is to collect information, analyze it, and form a forecast. The demon opposing Uriel is Satan, whose vice is anger. Unlike her "sister", the archangel is not subject to emotional outburst, although she 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 the "7 Virtues", but she almost completely squandered it. Fully in line with her path, she spends a lot of time among people, conscientiously helping them and not refusing anyone. As a result of this, Sariel has become naive and very sweet, which constantly annoys Michael. She looks after humanity so that its representatives do not live in sin, but unfortunately, she cannot punish anyone. She looks like a blonde with heterochromia: one eye is amber, the other is blue. He has the most impressive bust, shamefully covered by a small gold-colored bikini, wears an elaborate emerald jewelry. Her "sister" demon is Leviathan, the sin of envy. The power is unknown, but it is released when the archangel sneezes.

Sandalone - the archangel of goodness

He is the worker responsible for maintaining the equipment and weapons of the other "7 Virtues". An extremely serious young girl who constantly cares about the fate of her younger sister, Metatron. Appears as a teenager with turquoise hair and purple eyes. She is constantly in business, sometimes she is annoyed by Sariel's naivety. It is difficult to make contact with people, because he does not fully trust them. By nature - a typical coudere, prefers overalls. Despite the “null mark”, it easily overtakes Sariel and Uriel in popularity. Her opponent is Belphegor, whose sin is laziness.

Metatron - Archangel of Mercy

Looks like a copy of Sandalon, but with blue eyes and a full third size. Prefers to wear a nurse's uniform and light-colored clothing. Scattered, naive, too kind - this is how Metatron can be described, but only in those periods when she is outside the working environment. The fact is that the girl is a hidden sadist who, picking up a syringe, is ready to prescribe “extreme procedures” to everyone. You have to give her creditshe still helps humanity. She is opposed by Mammon, the sin of greed.

Raphael is the archangel of change

Looks like a typical teenage girl with sunglasses and the same Lollipop. Has chestnut hair and amber eyes. At the beginning of the story, her wings are white, at the end they are green. Unlike most of his colleagues, he likes to constantly cooperate with humanity, considering them to be 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. Considered the most tolerant angel, close to Michael. Her hobby is dieting, as she is very fond of high-calorie foods and is constantly eating something. The enemy is Astaroth, the sin of despondency.

Gabriel - Archangel of Chastity

Student of the current composition of the "7 Virtues". Appears as a girl of about seven years old in a strange-looking suit that resembles a swimsuit. Behaves defiantly, constantly exposed. She herself says that in this way she “tastes the teeth” of humanity and provokes impudent behavior towards herself. In fact, she is very self-confident, sociable and childlike. The enemy is Asmodeus, the sin of lust.

Messiah

Generic name for several candidates whose hearts are fought for by the 7 Virtues. Most of them are impersonal, since the emphasis in the narrative is on the heroines. It is not known which of the contendersis a true prophet.

"The 7 Virtues and the 7 Sins" is a satire that should not be taken seriously. If the viewer is of age and is able to distinguish between defiant nudity and a separate, characteristic style for 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.