Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!: Review & Parent Guide on the Isekai Anime from a Christian Perspective
In our review of Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! we will explore the isekai anime from a Christian perspective as well as provide an Average Abilities content and parent guide.
Quick Facts
Year: 2019
Genre: Isekai, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Episodes: 12
Language: English Dub
Rating: 14+ for suggestive dialogue and violence
Streamed on: Crunchyroll
Quick Content Guide
Sex/Nudity: Moderate. No sexual acts performed. A character imagines her friend is being assaulted. Innuendos, lots of discussion about breast size. Skimpy clothing. Multiple bath scenes with varying levels of female breasts, backsides, etc. visible.
Language: Mild. Insults. Infrequent use of p*ssed, crap, and d*mn. “H*ll” appears as part of a frequently-used spell and as an exclamation.
Drugs/Alcohol: None
Violence: Mild. Fantasy violence, characters are wounded and bleed, the Crimson Vow fights often with fantasy creatures, bandits, and other evildoers, some of which are a bit scary. Many scenes are comedic as the main character is highly overpowered.
Frightening Scenes: Moderate. Main characters get wounded often. One character is taken out by a large enemy and is lifeless in a pool of blood. One character watches her father and adoptive family die. Some intense moments involve near-death situations.
My Rating
Synopsis: What is Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! About?
When a truck runs Misato Kurihara over, she reincarnates into a fantasy world. Desiring an average life, she requests the average abilities for that world. However, what she doesn’t realize is the “god” who grants her wish takes it a little too…literally, and now she is Mile, a girl with power that averages between the weakest and strongest beings in the entire world!
Christian Review of Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!, also known as Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne!, is an anime based on FUNA’s light novels of the same name. FUNA also created I Shall Survive Using Potions! and Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement.
Isekais are all the rage right now, and this oversaturation means that there are a lot of average isekai anime out there. Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life!?, however, is anything but average.
The storyline deviates from the typical isekai humorously, resulting in a rather satirical take on the traditional isekai.
Discussing themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-acceptance, the Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! anime is a fun option for those who love an all-female main cast.
Additionally, the animation is solid and the music is catchy (I’ve even embedded the intro song below which is super fun):
In our Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life!? review, we will explore the anime series from a Christian perspective.
Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life!? English Dub Cast
The voice cast perfectly embodies each character. Sarah Anne Williams (Your lie in April, Tower of god) stars as Mile (also known as Adele von Ascham).
Claire Corlett (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls) voices Mavis von Austien, a female knight. I’m used to hearing Corlett voice high-pitched, young characters such as Sweetie Belle and Tiny from Dinosaur Train, so hearing her as Mavis is a completely different experience. Of course, different type of roles often showcases an actor’s range, and Corlett’s performance as Mavis truly emphasizes the versatility of her acting range.
Additionally, Colleen O’Shaughnessey voices Reina, Cristina Vee (Gabriel and the Guardians, Tower of god, Erased, Komi Can’t Communicate, The Rising of the Shield Hero) voices Lenny, and Veronica Taylor (In the Land of Leadale) voices Pauline.
For a full list of the Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life!? cast, click here.
Please note: which roles I highlight is based on familiarity, blog focus, and connections to other works I’ve covered or enjoyed. Consequently, these choices are not meant to comment on the voice actor’s talent or performance.
The Characters of Average Abilities: An Above-Average Isekai
The four main characters (Mile, Reina, Mavis, and Pauline) make up The Crimson Vow, a hunter group that grows more exceptional by the day. Mile is extremely gifted. However, gifted is the last thing she wants to be. Mile just wants to be average, and the harder she tries to be average, the clearer it is that she isn’t average. Despite this, her friends love and embrace her ridiculousness, letting her explain away her exceptionalism by claiming everything is a “secret family technique.”
Reina has gone through extreme loss, and these losses drive her to be extremely protective of others. Pauline is intelligent and wise with money. Mavis is courageous and selfless. When one of them feels alone, the others remind her that she’s not—they are family.
Fanservice & Androgyny in Average Abilities: Over-sexualization of Female Characters
While the show does not contain explicit sexual scenes, it frequently emphasizes female bodies. Of course, femininity and the female form are blessings from the Lord. However, an excessive focus on these aspects can lead to challenges with lust.
For this reason, I do not recommend this show for impressionable young men or those who struggle with lust as it can be difficult to overlook Average Abilities’ emphasis on female bodies.
Mavis, the only daughter of a noble family, aspires to be a knight. To pursue her dream, she cuts her hair short and leaves her home. The anime initially introduces Mavis in armor. However, for most of the story, she wears pants, often dressed in a more masculine style by her friend Mile.
At one point, when the girls’ clothes are dirty, Mile provides them with new outfits. Consequently, this prompts Mavis to question why she is always dressed in butler-like clothing. Mile claims that it’s because Mavis has a larger build.
Despite others swooning over Mavis and finding her attractive—mostly other women—she is a tomboy with no romantic interests throughout the story.
Magic in Average Abilities
Three out of the four main characters (Mile, Reina, and Pauline) are mages. One of Reina’s spells invokes the “fires of hell,” which can be uncomfortable for some viewers. Pauline prays but not to God. She believes spells can be thought or spoken.
As Christians, we need to be cautious about the portrayal of magic in media and the implications the portrayal carries.
Mile’s Sacrifice
Once, Mile saves a girl from being run over by a carriage. However, because she uses magic to protect them, the onlookers perceive her as a demon, leading her to pretend to be a goddess to navigate the situation.
Friendship in Average Abilities
The story also features strong themes of friendship.
As Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) reminds us, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.“
Each character in Average Abilities builds one another up, providing support and sticking together despite individual challenges.
FAQs for Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Can Christians watch Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Although mature Christians may be able to watch Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! with discernment, in truth, Average Abilities contains quite a bit of fanservice that, from a female perspective, may not be that concerning because it’s based on female bodies. However, from a male perspective, the anime may require more discernment.
Where can I watch Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! is available to watch/stream on Crunchyroll (as of November 2025). Of course, an anime’s availability can change in an instant, so here’s an updated list on where Average Abilities anime is available to stream.
Who created Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
FUNA wrote the light novel series, Didn’t I Say To Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!, which is the source material for the anime. Additionally, FUNA created I Shall Survive Using Potions! and Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement. Unsurprisingly, both are also isekais.
Is there sexual content or fanservice in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Yes, there is sexual content and fanservice in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!.
The sexual content is minimal but the fan service is heavy; the main characters are all women, so they tend to compare things like chest size. Some characters have an extremely large chest whereas others don’t.
For female viewers, this may not be a turn off since it’s about our bodies; for males, this may be a dealbreaker for the show.
Conclusion: Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Review
With an engaging, unique storyline and characters bonded by friendship, Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! breaks isekai stereotypes, making it an above-average anime.
Additionally, the characters are likable and the storyline is engaging.
However, as a Christian viewing this anime, there are still concerns, particularly in the sexuality and magic parts of the story, and I don’t recommend this show for anyone struggling with lust. Seek the Lord when considering any media.
Also remember that “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him” (James 1:5 ESV).
Our age recommendation: 14+ with discernment.
Content & Parent Guide for Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!
Disclaimer: For young men under the age of 18, or any man who struggles heavily with lust, p*rn*graphy addiction, or keeping their minds pure, I do not recommend this show. As previously stated, the main cast is comprised of women, and although, for most women, we don’t bat an eye when we have to change in front of other female relatives (or close friends, or even when backstage prepping for a show when with other women only) and are comfortable and not tempted by the female anatomy, the situation is different for men.
However, mature and Godly husbands may be able to watch this show and keep their minds pure, but I highly recommend using extreme discretion, especially as a male considering this show.
Sexual Content in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average
Moderate (for unnecessary female-focused fanservice).
- Frequent comments on breast size, usually female to female. These comments are usually comedic and competitive in nature.
- Frequent examples of breasts bouncing.
- Mile imagines a male without a shirt. This male tries to jump on the bed, and she imagines he’s trying to assult her (clothed) friend. There are no other examples of sexual acts in the anime.
- Mile likes measuring her friends so she can make clothes (and to see what their breast size is).
- Male villains often show their chests, and villainesses often show cleavage and skin.
- Many short skirts.
- Innuendos, such as older men saying they can “die happy” after seeing the girls wearing outfits that are revealing/overly tight.
- A villainess dreams of having a harem of cute girls to look at (she specifies she doesn’t mean anything improper), but this topic is still uncomfortable, especially considering the age of these “cute girls.”
- There are multiple communal (female) and individual bath scenes showing cleavage, bare breasts, butts, etc.
- Beach scene with bikinis. Underwear is sometimes visible. Mile uses storage magic and it looks like she pulls stuff out of her skirt.
- The girls work at a maid cafe on a few different occasions.
Language in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average
Mild. Infrequent use of strong words like:
- P*ssed
- H*ll.
- D*mnit/d*mn
More frequent use of name calling/mild insults like:
- Kicking butts
- Shut up
- Crap/Holy crap
- Moron
- Idiot
Drugs/Alcohol in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average
None.
Violence in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average
Mild (when following the 14+ age guideline).
- Fantasy violence.
- Characters get wounded/bleed.
- The Crimson Vow is a group of hunters and, as such, they fight often with fantasy creatures, bandits, and other evildoers, some of which are a bit scary. Many of these scenes are comedic.
- Lots of fighting various enemies, sometimes with gore involved.
Frightening Scenes in Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average
Moderate.
- The main characters get wounded often.
- A large enemy takes out a character; they’re lifeless in a pool of blood.
- One character watches her father and her adoptive family die in front of her.
- Multiple beloved characters seem dead.
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