ORE WA SUBETE WO [PARRY] SURU: GYAKU KANCHIGAI NO SEKAI SAIKYOU WA BOUKENSHA NO YUME WO MIRU
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This is the tale of a man who had mastered how to “parry.”
“I have no talent at all…”
At the age of 12, a young boy named Noru had decided to train himself in the mountains after being rejected by the capital’s official training centers for being “talentless.” He believed that, with enough hard work and effort, he could one day become like the protagonists that populate his childhood stories. Full of determination, he would practice every day with his makeshift wooden sword, endlessly repeating the only sword technique he knew—“parry.” The hours turned into days, the days turned into months, and the months turned into years. Eventually, he had trained this one skill to such an extreme that he could snap a thousand branches with it. However, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t get the desired result, he couldn’t learn any new skills required to become a real adventurer. It may be time to let go of his dream. But he couldn’t. Not just yet. Knowing this, he returned to the capital again.
This was a man of endless dedication, a man who used that dedication to become one of the strongest in the world. The only problem is, he didn’t know it yet.
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Noor
Lynne
Ines
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75/100A Comedy of Misunderstandings- Both His and Everyone else'sContinue on AniListWhat to expect? (contains minor spoilers)
At its core, this story parodies power fantasy tropes, offering a fresh take rather than just another "MC solos everything" narrative. The humor thrives on dramatic irony and situational absurdity, with the foundation of its jokes built on the constant disconnect between reality, Noru’s perception, and how others interpret his actions.
If you have ever enjoyed misunderstandings mixed with a powerhouse protagonist, you might recognize a similar comedic structure in the most iconic character of the 2000s—Mr. Bean. Both characters unintentionally influence their surroundings in ways they do not comprehend, making the analogy reasonable. Noru operates in much the same way. The key reason this humor works is the stark contrast between what the audience knows to be true and Noru’s own oblivious perspective, creating an ongoing hook that keeps viewers engaged in how each misunderstanding will unfold.
Now, this style of comedy works brilliantly in the short term and can even hold up long-term with strong execution and evolution of the joke structure. However, it does come with pitfalls—the biggest being repetitiveness. Since most of the supporting cast exists primarily to react to Noru, they risk feeling flat, lacking significant development or personal arcs. Additionally, there is no big reveal where Noru is recognized on a grander scale, which might leave some viewers craving a more traditional power fantasy payoff. However, there are a few layers thrown in, even if subtle. There is an emotional layer to Noru’s backstory—such as a moment where his former teachers express concern for his well-being after their reunion. Despite failing to recognize his talent, this suggests they did care about him, hinting at lingering feelings over how things turned out. It’s a small but meaningful touch that adds dimension to his journey.
That said, these elements—character growth, varied development, or a climactic recognition moment—are features of a different kind of story. Expecting them here would be misaligned with the actual theme and intent of "I Will Parry Everything." This series doesn’t push genre boundaries—it thrives within its own comedic rhythm, and judging it by the standards of a conventional adventure or power fantasy misses the point.
Personally, I love the setup to Noru’s character. It’s one of those cases where the protagonist is absurdly overpowered, yet the story doesn’t go out of its way to glorify him. Instead, it plays on dramatic irony, where everyone but Noru himself realizes how strong he is. The man has spent 25+ years grinding fundamentals—caster, strength, healing, resistance, stealth, swordsmanship, and reflexes—But because he can’t stack advanced skills under each category, he assumes he is just… mediocre. That’s right—a guy who has essentially mastered the foundation of every combat technique thinks he is barely above useless.
But honestly, it’s plausible in context. Noru’s grew up alone and ignorant after losing his parents early on, in a world where the ranking system prioritizes adventurers with multiple "advanced" skills, even if they lack true combat prowess, unfairly dismissing specialists like Noru simply because it values breadth over depth. Despite training under six different teachers, Noru was never recognized as a prodigy because he couldn't develop advanced skills. Each teacher assumed he might excel elsewhere, passing him along—until the last one finally realized his potential. However, by then, Noru, disheartened by his inability to meet the system’s standards, left without a word. He resigned himself to mastering what he had learned on his own, never once considering that sheer mastery of fundamentals could make him exceptional. As a result, he never experienced actual combat or witnessed adventurers in action, leaving him completely unaware of the world around him. He doesn’t even know what real threats look like. When he encounters monsters that could obliterate a town, he just assumes they are mildly dangerous wild animals. A Goblin Emperor? Perhaps, a very tall goblin. A Minotaur? A buff buffalo. A dragon? Must be large toad. And because he never had to measure his strength against anyone, it never even occurs to him that he might be on a whole different level. Plus, the guild master could have figured it out if Noru had provided evidence of his first kill. For example, when he defeated the Goblin Emperor and described its appearance, the guild master was skeptical, suspecting it wasn’t just a regular goblin. He asked for proof, but since Noru had unknowingly obliterated the body—completely unaware that hunters are only fully paid when they bring back evidence—he only received the basic participation reward. The guild master, lacking proof, simply assumed Noru had taken down an exceptionally rare goblin. And since the princess was with him, the guild master didn’t press further, assuming that, as a B-rank adventurer, she had done most of the work. Besides, the princess greatly admires Noru, seeing him as her master. So, when Noru casually called it "just a goblin," she simply nodded in agreement, trusting his judgment without question.
This kind of misunderstanding adds to the comedy, but not in a forced, over-the-top way. It’s not about exaggerated reactions—it’s about how the world perceives him vs how he sees himself. The higher-ups mistake his unawareness of threat for confidence and assume he is so overwhelmingly powerful that these deadly monsters don’t even faze him. It’s the kind of situational humor that works because it’s organic. You can picture him casually saying, "You are pretty shredded for a toddler," to a dwarf.
Is our guy stupid? You tell me! The guy has spent his life being ranked as an F-class adventurer, and completely ignored by the system. He has no frame of reference for what a “strong” or "weak" person looks like. Even though he knows what he can do, the system’s ranking—and his lack of comparison—prevents him from understanding what actually defines weakness. Plus, the adventurer’s guild doesn’t care about lower ranks, so Noru never actively seeks out higher-level knowledge. He doesn’t even know what magic can truly do because, as far as he is concerned, his spells are just "basic." It’s not ignorance—it’s conditioning.
There is also the psychological aspect. Noru can’t level up in the system, meaning he never gets validation from it. Imagine training your whole life, honing every skill to perfection, but because there is no number increasing next to your name, you assume you haven’t improved at all. That’s Noru’s mindset in a nutshell. And even when multiple people call him OP, he brushes it off because he thinks he is just working extra hard to keep up with 'low-level' threats.
His character is both a parody of OP protagonists and a case of someone unknowingly becoming a leader and inspiration due to his own misunderstandings. The show is pure Noru—fun chaos, yet never mindless.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely—if you go in with the right expectations. It’s not a grand adventure with epic character arcs or worldbuilding. It’s a series of misunderstandings, humor, and a protagonist who unknowingly bends reality. Noru remains obliviously humble, leading others to overanalyze his actions, mistaking his cluelessness for supreme confidence or strategy. Meanwhile, he misinterprets their admiration as them ‘holding back’ since, in his mind, he’s just an F-rank. And honestly, I doubt this dynamic will ever change—because unraveling it would collapse the very humor that makes Noru such a fun and endearing character. If this brand of comedy clicks with you, you are in for a good time.
__7/10__ __(•̀ᴗ•́)و__ PS: The anime adapts up to chapter 21, the latest chapter as of February 2025. While mostly faithful, it includes a few extra frames to enhance certain scenes. So, you can check it out as well!
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