Seirei Gensouki Spoilers
If you only watch the anime, you’ll miss the slow-burn depth that makes the LNs popular.
By volume 15+, Rio learns the world is a “replica” created by a transcendent being, and several characters (including Aisia) are pieces of a broken god. This shifts the story from revenge fantasy to cosmic mystery. seirei gensouki spoilers
Rio slowly regains the memories and powers of the Earth-Shaping Hero. This makes him far more powerful than any normal hero or spirit user. His signature ability, the Spirit Arts , are actually remnants of this ancient power. If you only watch the anime, you’ll miss