Kunon the Sorcerer Can See [Season 1 Episode 1]

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See: Episode 1 Review – A Blind Magician’s Promising but Uneven Debut

Let’s cut to the chase: Kunon the Sorcerer Can See’s first episode is like that new snack you try—some parts hit, some miss, but you’re low-key curious to grab another bag. The show drops us straight into the world of Kunon Gurion, a blind teen with a wild goal: use water magic to grow his own eyes. Yeah, you read that right. And if you’re thinking, “Wait, how does a blind guy do magic?” Episode 1 spends its 24 minutes trying to answer that… with mixed results.

First off, the good stuff. Kunon’s not your typical shonen hero—no spiky hair, no “I’ll be the best!” yelling (well, not too much). He’s quiet, determined, and his blindness isn’t just a plot device. The show uses small, smart details: his fingers hovering over water to “see” ripples, his reliance on his maid Iko to navigate. Iko’s the MVP here, honestly—she’s snarky, supportive, and their banter is the episode’s funniest part. When Kunon accidentally freezes her in a block of ice? Chef’s kiss That’s the kind of silly, human moment that makes characters stick.

The magic system is… okay. Water magic is the focus, and seeing Kunon bend it to “visualize” his surroundings is cool. But let’s be real—some fans on MyAnimeList called it “barebones,” and they’re not wrong. His training montage feels rushed, like the show’s in a hurry to get to the next thing. One minute he’s struggling to make a water ball; the next, he’s freezing a room. It’s like, “Whoa, slow down—let us see him earn that power!”

Now the not-so-good. The animation? Yikes. Some scenes look flat, almost like a cheap mobile game cutscene. The coloring’s so bland, you might forget you’re watching a fantasy show. And don’t get me started on the pacing. One fan said it made Kunon’s blindness “almost moot,” and yeah—by the end of the episode, his disability feels like an afterthought. The show’s so busy showing off his magic that it skips over the emotional weight of being blind in a world of sight.

But here’s the thing: for every hater (“completely lifeless,” one user ranted), there’s someone who loved it. “Funny, good character development,” another fan gushed. And they’re onto something. Kunon’s growth feels real—he’s not OP, just a kid trying his best. Iko’s loyalty adds heart, and the light tone keeps it from being too dark.

Is it worth sticking around? Maybe. If you’re into low-stakes fantasy with a quirky lead, give it another episode. But if you’re craving flashy animation or deep world-building, this might not be your jam. As one fan put it: “If you hated it, just watch something else.” Fair enough.

For now, Kunon the Sorcerer Can See is a 6/10—promising, but in need of more magic (and better coloring). Let’s hope Episode 2 slows down, fixes the animation, and gives Kunon’s blindness the attention it deserves. Fingers crossed! 🧙♂️💧