In the world, there is a force called Astral power that mages use. However, the Empire oppresses any of these astral mages due to the destructive power they wield. The mages created their own nation, the Nebulis Sovereignty. The two countries have been at war for more than a century.¹
Iska, a knight imprisoned for freeing a mage, is released on the condition that he will take down the "Ice Calamity Witch." Iska desires to see the war end peacefully. The aforementioned "Ice Calamity Witch" is Aliceliese Nebulis, who, coincidentally, also wants peace.¹
Sexual Content
There are several scenes in this anime where a woman is seen naked.² Additionally, for this show, Crunchyroll lists suggestive dialogue.³ Is this really what a believer in the Lord Jesus is supposed to watch? The Bible tells us to think on pure things, not these sexual, perverted things.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." (Philippians 4:8)
Our culture today is saturated with sexual media and scandalous clothing. We've gotten to the point where anime, like this one, where short skirts are worn, and women's breasts are exposed, is the norm. This ought not be so! We Christians should be different from this world—watching different things, saying different things, doing different things!
Violence
This show takes place in the midst of war. There is fighting and battling in this show. Violence is never something that should be entertainment. There are several reasons for this. For one, the Lord hates those who love violence (Psalm 11:5). Secondly, when there is fighting, there are only two options: multiple parties are in the wrong, or only one is in the wrong. That may seem simple, but that means in violent encounters, there's always at least one side in sin.
In this anime, that side would be the mages, which we will get into in the next section. Regardless of who is right or wrong, the fact remains that the Scriptures command us to put not wickedness before our eyes.
"I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me." (Psalm 101:3)
To watch this anime would be to contradict the clear biblical commands regarding violence and the things we are to consume.
Witchcraft is Okay
The show's protagonist is Iska, who is sympathetic towards the mages of the Nebulis Sovereignty. He seeks to end the war and let the mages live freely. The other main character is Aliceliese Nebulis, an actual mage.
Mages are no different from a witch or wizard. They are people who involve themselves with magic/witchcraft. The Scriptures are clear about what God thinks about magic practitioners. He says that witchcraft is one of the fruits of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-20). He also called for Israel to slaughter every witch (Exodus 22:18).
Yet, this anime wants us to believe it is just fine to be a witch? Content aside, the very idea this show pushes is that magic, and such is all fine and good and ought to be defended!
Conclusion
Therefore, when we examine this anime in light of the Lord's commandments, it is revealed to be sinful. Christians should not fill their minds with this type of media, this sinful content that we've been commanded not to put before ourselves! May we endeavor to live more Christlike, instead of consuming wicked anime!
Sources:
1. "Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/40595/Kimi_to_Boku_no_Saigo_no_Senjou_Aruiwa_Sekai_ga_Hajimaru_Seisen. Accessed 2/7/2026.
2. "Our Last Crusade or The Rise of a New World Parents guide." IMDb, imdb.com/title/tt12331304/parentalguide. Accessed 2/7/2026.
3. Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/GVDHX8ZD0/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world. Accessed 2/7/2026.