The Seven Deadly Sins – Season 4: Dragon’s Judgment (2021)

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The Seven Deadly Sins – Season 4: Dragon’s Judgment (2021)

The War for Britannia Reaches Its Climax

The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgment marks the explosive and emotional climax of the main storyline. Following the devastating events of Wrath of the Gods, this season brings together every plot thread—Meliodas’s transformation, Elizabeth’s final curse deadline, the Demon King’s rising influence, Ban’s return from Purgatory, and the all-out Holy War engulfing Britannia.

Season 4 is the confrontation, revelation, and resolution arc of the franchise. Every character reaches their peak, every relationship is tested, and the fate of the world finally comes into focus. While discussions around the animation persisted, the story’s emotional power and complete narrative payoff make this one of the most important seasons in Nanatsu no Taizai.

This is the season where the Sins, the Demon Clan, the Goddess Clan, humans, fairies, and giants collide in a battle that decides the future.



Season 4 Overview

Title: The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgment
Japanese Title: 七つの大罪 憤怒の審判 (Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan)
Episodes: 24
Air Date: January 13, 2021 – June 23, 2021
Studio: Studio Deen
Streaming Platforms: Netflix, DVD/Blu-ray
Opening Themes: “Hikari Are” by Akihito Okano, “Eien no Aria” by Sora Amamiya
Ending Themes: “time” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: ReoNa, “NAMELY” by UVERworld


Story Summary

The world stands on the brink of collapse as the Holy War reaches its breaking point. Meliodas prepares to absorb all the Commandments and become the new Demon King—his only hope of breaking Elizabeth’s eternal curse. But doing so threatens to erase the Meliodas everyone knows, replacing him with a cold, emotionless ruler.

Elizabeth’s curse approaches its final stage, meaning her death is imminent. Together, the Sins rally to stop the Holy War, save Elizabeth, and bring Meliodas back before he loses himself.

Meanwhile, Ban escapes from Purgatory after centuries of torment—bringing with him the soul of Meliodas and a newfound power that surpasses his immortality. King and Diane ascend fully to their roles as Fairy King and Giant Queen. Escanor’s life force begins to fade. Gowther confronts the truth behind the original Holy War he helped end.

As the Goddess Clan launches its counterattack and the Demon King possesses new vessels, the Sins must face the strongest foe of all—the Demon King himself—in multiple worlds.

Season 4 resolves:

  • the 3000-year curse

  • the true origin of the Holy War

  • Meliodas and Zeldris’s family tragedy

  • the Sins’ deepest fears and loyalties

  • the ultimate battle between free will and destiny

This season is the emotional and mythological peak of the entire series.


Major Arcs Covered

  • Meliodas’s Near-Demon King Ascension — Meliodas absorbs the Commandments, causing his demonic instincts to overpower his emotions. This causes deep conflict among the Sins, especially Ban, who refuses to accept a world where Meliodas loses his humanity. Elizabeth struggles with fear and faith, hoping she can reach him before the curse takes everything away.
  • Ban’s Return from Purgatory — After surviving thousands of years in Purgatory, Ban returns fundamentally changed: His immortality is gone, His power is greater than ever, His emotional resilience is unmatched. His reunion with Meliodas’s soul and desperate fight through Purgatory form some of the most heartfelt sequences in the series.
  • Escanor’s Final Journey — Escanor’s power from Sunshine begins to burn away his life. Despite this: He chooses to keep fighting, He protects his friends, He pushes himself beyond mortal limits. His final stand becomes one of the season’s emotional highlights.
  • Zeldris & Gelda — The Demon Prince’s Liberation — Zeldris’s motivations and heartbreak come into the spotlight. His love for Gelda—the vampire queen—mirrors Meliodas’s love for Elizabeth. This arc humanizes Zeldris and creates one of the season’s major emotional closures.
  • The Demon King’s Rebirth — Two Worlds of Battle — The Demon King takes over Meliodas’s body, forcing the Sins into the toughest battle of their lives. Later he possesses Zeldris, leading to a climactic fight spanning Britannia and Purgatory. This arc defines the entire season.
  • Elizabeth’s Curses Broken — With the Demon King defeated, the ancient curse is finally shattered. Elizabeth is freed from reincarnation, Meliodas regains his true emotions, Their 3000-year tragedy ends.
  • The End of the Holy War — The Goddess Clan, Demon Clan, Fairy Clan, Giants, and humans all find a path toward peace, with the Sins at the heart of the world’s salvation.


Main Characters

  • Meliodas — Faces the loss of his emotions and the threat of becoming Demon King. His struggle is the core of the season.
  • Elizabeth Liones — Her love and determination become the emotional anchor of the entire series. Her curse’s resolution defines the climax.
  • Ban — Stronger than ever, Ban’s loyalty and journey through Purgatory are some of the most memorable elements of the season.
  • King (Harlequin) — Finally ascends into his full Fairy King form, ready to protect his loved ones at any cost.
  • Diane — Steps firmly into her destiny as Giant Queen, evolving both emotionally and in combat strength.
  • Gowther — Faces the consequences of the original Holy War and discovers his purpose within the new era of peace.
  • Zeldris — The tragic prince who ultimately finds freedom, love, and agency.
  • The Demon King — The ultimate antagonist embodying tyranny, fate, and hatred.


Themes and Style

  • Fate vs. Freedom — The season centers on ending ancient curses and allowing characters to choose their lives.
  • Love as Salvation — The relationship between Meliodas and Elizabeth—once tragic—becomes the key to breaking a 3000-year cycle.
  • Redemption & Forgiveness — Ban, Zeldris, Gowther, and even Escanor face their flaws and choose to rise above them.
  • Sacrifice — Characters sacrifice power, immortality, safety, and in some cases, their lives.
  • War & Peace — The Holy War concludes with alliances built out of suffering and understanding, not just fire and blood.


Animation & Visuals

Surpassing Season 3 in consistency, Dragon’s Judgment shows noticeable improvements:

Strengths

  • Cleaner character models

  • Better lighting and clarity

  • Strong emotional scenes

  • Dramatic visual emphasis in Meliodas vs. Demon King battles

Weaknesses

  • Some rough CGI during large-scale fights

  • Less fluidity compared to A-1 Pictures era

  • Occasional still-frame emphasis during action sequences

Despite these issues, emotional moments—especially Escanor’s final scenes—are handled with care.

Music

The soundtrack by Sawano, Yamamoto, and others elevates the season’s emotional weight. Ending themes by Hiroyuki Sawano and UVERworld stand out as musical highlights.


Where to Watch

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Popularity & Reception

Praised For:

  • Powerful emotional resolution

  • Ban and Meliodas’s Purgatory arc

  • Finale of Elizabeth’s curse

  • Escanor’s farewell

  • Zeldris’s story closure

Criticism:

  • Some uneven CGI

  • A few inconsistent animation scenes

Despite animation debates, Dragon’s Judgment remains essential and deeply satisfying for fans waiting years for closure.


Final Thoughts

The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgment (2021) delivers the long-awaited emotional climax of the franchise. It’s a season defined by endings—of curses, of wars, of mysteries, and of lifelong struggles. Every Sin grows, every relationship deepens, and every unanswered question finally finds closure.

Meliodas and Elizabeth’s 3000-year tragedy ends. The Demon King is defeated. Britannia steps into a new age of peace. And the Seven Deadly Sins finally earn their rest.

Dragon’s Judgment stands as a chapter of triumph, heartbreak, and resolution—a fitting conclusion to a legendary shonen epic.

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