Saga of Tanya the Evil (2017)

Synopsis

On the front lines of the war, Tanya Degurechaff, blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain white skin, commands her squad with lisping voice. Actually, she is one of Japan's most elite salary men, reborn as a little girl into a world of magical warfare after angering a mysterious being who calls himself God.

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Aoi Yuuki as Tanya Degurechaff (voice)
• Saori Hayami as Viktoriya Ivanovna Serebryakova (voice)
• Shin-ichiro Miki as Erich von Rerugen (voice)
• Tessyo Genda as Kurt von Rudersdorf (voice)
• Hochu Otsuka as Hans von Zettour (voice)
• Daiki Hamano as Matheus Johann Weiss (voice)
• Nobuo Tobita as Adelheid von Schugel (voice)
• Kenyu Horiuchi as Anson Sioux (voice)
• Hideaki Tezuka as Existence X (voice)
• Haruka Tomatsu as Mary Sioux (voice)

If you liked Saga of Tanya the Evil, try

• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
• Bridgerton
• Attack on Titan
• Ascendance of a Bookworm
• 86 EIGHTY-SIX
• Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
• The Rising of the Shield Hero
• I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability

BingeNext's take

If you’re into anime that mixes intense war scenes with fantasy and a bit of political intrigue, Saga of Tanya the Evil is a solid pick. The story follows Tanya Degurechaff, who looks like a little girl but is actually a reincarnated salaryman facing a brutal magical war. Her sharp mind and commanding presence make for a unique lead, especially with her distinctive lisping voice adding an unexpected touch to her character. With two seasons and 24 episodes, each about 24 minutes long, it’s a manageable watch that keeps you hooked with its mix of strategy and supernatural elements. Fans of shows like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Attack on Titan might find this series hits a similar vibe but with its own twist. The animation is engaging, and the voice cast, including Aoi Yuuki and Saori Hayami, brings the characters to life in a way that makes the darker themes feel personal and gripping.