Saihate No Paladin -

Includes a Manga version (2016) and a two-season anime (2021-2023). Major Arcs:

The series features a deep religious system where characters swear life-long oaths to specific gods. Will’s devotion to the Goddess of the Earth, Mater , serves as a moral compass, turning his combat and magic into acts of religious stewardship rather than mere violence. Saihate no Paladin

While there isn't a widely recognized "academic" paper on Saihate no Paladin (The Faraway Paladin), the series is a frequent subject of analysis regarding how it subverts modern isekai tropes to return to classic high-fantasy roots. Includes a Manga version (2016) and a two-season

Confronting ancient dragons and rebuilding a broken world. serves as a moral compass