The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 Review

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 is a two-part film that is now available for streaming on Netflix. While it can be difficult to determine where theatrical releases of popular anime fit in the overall storyline, this particular release is a canonical one that could entertain viewers who are already personally invested in the series.

The film comprises an original story by Deadly Sins manga author Nakaba Suzuki and is directed by Bob Shirohata. The first part of the film picks up 14 years after the events of the anime, with the Kingdom of Liones finally experiencing an era of peace. However, everything changes when a new threat emerges from the shadows. Citizens of the Giant and Fairy clans start disappearing from their homes, hollowed-out suits of armor march between villages, and cloaked individuals weave dark magic in secret. New monstrosities are born and sent to sow seeds of revenge, while a prominent figure is cursed, prompting hasty endeavors. All-out war seems inevitable.

Rather than calling upon the Seven Deadly Sins to deal with this new threat, the story focuses on King Meliodas and Queen Elizabeth’s son, Prince Tristan. A strong warrior in the making, he struggles with his inability to control his lineage-based powers. His father’s demonic abilities are especially troubling given how their manifestation usually results in Tristan violently lashing out at friends and foes alike. His dream of becoming a strong knight falters as the thought of inadvertently harming someone takes precedence. This personal plight runs parallel to the overarching assault on the Kingdom of Liones, setting up an interesting dilemma on the battlefield.

Grudge of Edinburgh can be viewed as a new arc in The Seven Deadly Sins anime. Similar to films like Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, its story feels a little too open-ended for a standalone feature. That’s a notion furthered by the segmented nature of its release. The first part runs just over 50 minutes, making it feel like one long episode. Instead of showcasing a complete arc from start to finish, it acts as a bridge between previous events and what’s to come with very little in the way of onboarding exposition. The importance of the clan hierarchy, the shifting power dynamics between characters, the relevancy of certain groups – all of these things are presented as if the viewer already knows what’s been going on. Even the villain’s goals, as plain as they can be, are anchored by vague nods to the past.

While fans eager to see returning characters will be pleased, newcomers will be completely lost in that regard, with only the main conflict to hold their attention. Thankfully, Grudge of Edinburgh does just enough to warrant a watch even if you aren’t caught up on the anime. While the main conflict pulls from old happenings, the situation Tristan finds himself in is relatable: an evil force is abducting people, and someone has to stop them. How that task falls to him and not the Deadly Sins, especially given who his father is, is somewhat perplexing. However, these and other small narrative issues never distract long enough to derail the action.

Grudge of Edinburgh doesn’t have a ton of bouts, but what’s here is pretty solid thanks in part to the film’s animation. It consists of computer-generated effects with hand-drawn details that provide texture. The animation layers 2D and CG rather than switching back and forth between them. This approach is combined with a colorful palette, resulting in bright pastel-like aesthetics that feel grounded. The characters’ movements are always fluid, and their attacks are fast but have a sense of weight in relation to their environment. It’s a nice touch that really helps to sell the fights.

The fight choreography is decent, and the cast does a great job voicing their respective characters.

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