Nov 29, 2022
The plot is dumb, the characters and dialogue are over the top and awkward, and the football isn't actually football.
Basically, this show is mad cringe, and that's what makes it so great.
If you came in here looking for thought provoking narratives, or interesting and dynamic character arcs, or even just actual Football then it fails in all aspects.
However, if you're an avid enjoyer of fun like I am then this show is a very good time.
The energy this show gives off is just great, from the overdramatic character monologues to the unapologetically cringe dialogue, it fits the setting and plot to a T.
(Side note: If
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your main issue is that the plot is cringe and stupid, the premise is literally Football Squid Game.)
The animation, top notch. (The CG is not that bad, I've seen worse)
The OST, very OK, I think it's fine.
Characters? Hit and miss, while pretty one note and tropey, they are still a fun cast to watch.
The voice acting? Pretty good, I especially love Hiroshi Kamiya's portrayal of Ego. He's great.
Is it hype? Absolutely. When the ball goes in the net, my dopamine goes crazy.
Bottom line, this show doesn't try to be believable, or fit in with the standards that you might generally find with most sports shows. It doesn't care how cringe or awkward it comes off as. It's just a fun, fresh take on an otherwise stale genre.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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