: The Roman Catholic Church is depicted not as a beacon of pure holiness, but as a rigid, political institution desperate to maintain its monopoly on spiritual authority.
: Despite featuring succubbi and dragons, the show is legendary among historical enthusiasts for its combat. It features accurate medieval wrestling, polearm techniques, and historically faithful representations of plate armor and gambesons. Junketsu no Maria
: Maria’s succubus and incubus familiars. They provide comic relief through their overt sexuality, directly contrasting Maria's extreme innocence. : The Roman Catholic Church is depicted not
: An angel sent by Michael to watch Maria. She undergoes significant character growth as she begins to sympathize with Maria's genuine kindness. but as a rigid