Sep 24, 2022
This show introduces a cast of genuinely interesting characters but unfortunately does not have the narrative power to effectively make the most out of them. There are some plus sides to Bucchigire! besides the banger opening and ending songs. First and foremost is the colourful and vibrant cast of characters, not just regarding their personality but literally too. Each of the characters have generally a great design with each of the main cast themed after a colour. They also deal with combat in their own unique way, which sets up a lot of potential for combat scenes which unfortunately were not executed in the best
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manner. Additionally, the art-style is one I actually quite enjoy, it definitely isn't for most people, but I really think it stands out among the rest of the anime this season.
Unfortunately that's just about where the show stops being amazing. The show simply has a fantastic set of ingredients but fails to make use of the potential at its disposal. Bucchigire! tells the story of a cast of criminals being recruited into a samurai clan instead of facing punishment for their crimes. The premise is interesting, the unique interactions between the characters are charming, but the over-arching narrative is poor, and despite the art-style and character designs being quite enjoyable, the animation itself falls flat. I found myself most disengaged in the show when the fight scenes were actually occurring, I just wanted to know more of these characters, and the glimpse of what could have been from this show was brighter than the final product.
Although personally I gave this show a 7, I feel it truly lies at a 6.5, its definitely not a BAD show, just not a particularly special one, but definitely not a boring watch.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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