The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2
七つの大罪 怨嗟のエジンバラ 後編
Detailed parental analysis
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 is a dark and epic fantasy animated film aimed at fans of the franchise of the same name. The plot follows young Tristan, son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, forced to confront a demonic threat that endangers the kingdom of Edinburgh. The film is primarily targeted at a teenage audience already familiar with the world of The Seven Deadly Sins, as it assumes prior knowledge of the series' characters and mythology.
Sex and Nudity
The film presents marked and recurring hypersexualisation of female characters, whose figures are systematically exaggerated and their clothing highly revealing. One scene explicitly shows Meliodas repeatedly burying his face in Elizabeth's chest, watched with amusement by other characters, which normalises non-consensual sexual behaviour presented as comedy. This type of recurring gag, common throughout the franchise, is fully embraced here without critical distance, making it a particularly useful point to discuss with a teenager.
Violence
Violence is omnipresent throughout the film in the form of sword fights, magical battles and spectacular explosions. Certain scenes depict visible blood and monstrous transformations of a frightening nature. Violence nonetheless remains inscribed within classical heroic and narrative logic, serving to test and reveal characters rather than produce a purely gory effect. It is however sustained and lacks genuine breathing room.
Underlying Values
The narrative strongly valorises courage, loyalty towards loved ones and family transmission, with Tristan seeking to assert himself in the shadow of emblematic parents. The protagonist's heroic arc rests on self-mastery and protection of others rather than pure revenge, which constitutes a more nuanced moral device than it first appears. Conversely, conflict resolution consistently occurs through force and combat, with no alternative offered.
Parental and Family Portrayals
The parental figure is central to this film, with Tristan evolving under the symbolic weight of parents perceived as living legends. The father-son dynamic constitutes a genuine emotional stake and invites reflection on what it means to exist outside of family legacy. Parental figures are here idealised rather than complexified, but their presence anchors the narrative in reflection on lineage.
Discrimination
Female characters, whether heroines or secondary figures, are almost systematically presented through the lens of their sexualised appearance, regardless of their role in the action. This standardised representation, inherited from the franchise, is never called into question by the narrative and merits being named with a teenager to distinguish this stylistic choice from balanced representation of women.
Strengths
The film offers its fans a coherent extension of the series' universe, with attention paid to mythology and relationships between characters. Tristan's arc, torn between his two inheritances and his own identity, constitutes the most emotionally solid point of the narrative and gives the film a depth that a mere succession of fights would not have afforded. For a teenager already immersed in the franchise, there is genuine pleasure in reconnection and a narrative progression that does not disappoint expectations. Outside this targeted audience, the film offers little of substance on its own.
Age recommendation and discussion points
The film should be reserved for teenagers aged at least 14, provided they are already familiar with the series and parents are comfortable with the hypersexualised representation of female characters. Two angles of discussion are worth opening after viewing: how does the film treat women in relation to men, and what does this say about the images that fiction normalises without questioning them? And, on a more positive register: what does it mean to construct one's own identity when you are the child of people admired by all?
Synopsis
Reunited with Lancelot for the first time since their tragic accident, Tristan must learn to conquer his inner demons in order to save his mother's life.
Where to watch
Availability checked on Apr 26, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 54m
- Countries
- Japan, South Korea
- Original language
- JA
- Directed by
- Bob Shirohata
- Main cast
- Ayumu Murase, Koki Uchiyama, Yuki Kaji, Sora Amamiya, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Aoi Yuuki, Jun Fukuyama, Yuuhei Takagi, Yuuya Uchida, Sachi Kokuryu
- Studios
- Marvy Jack, Alfred Imageworks
Content barometer
- Violence3/5Notable
- Fear3/5Notable tension
- Sexuality3/5Moderate
- Language1/5Mild
- Narrative complexity0/5Simple
- Adult themes0/5None
Watch-outs
- Gender stereotypes
- Violence
- Sexuality
Values conveyed
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Loyalty
- friendship
- family