Feb 2, 2017
Western Chain Chronicle fans rejoice! After the mobile game shut down their servers after introducing fans to the world of Yggdra many fans had to say goodbye to the colourful cast of characters, but can now experience the vibrant world in a new light.
The story follows an alternative events where the Volunteer Army fails to defeat the Black king in the final battle of the game. Confronted with this, they must deal broken alliance and the frayed hope of the nation. As the they regroup and lick their wounds a potential new recruit enters the fray.
Story = 7
Like all modern fantasy, the influence of Tolkien's
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work can be found mixed in the usual slew of anime tropes for good measure. Game mechanics are added quite well into the story and do not seem to interfere or drag the plot down.
The story does, however, suffer most in the first episode, as it was clearly made for fans of the game, no backstory beyond a short introduction is given. Any outsiders to this may find the beginning slightly confused as you are thrown directly into Final Battle of the game itself. By the time opening theme starts, they story breaks new ground and all the interesting stuff begins to happen.
Art = 9
The art of the show really stays true to that of the mobile game. Characters have been faithfully adapted along with stunning backgrounds. It also makes use of 3D models mixed with the overall 2D art style (a nod to the 3D models in the game perhaps?). New takes on environments are presented and game locations are expanded to fit into the paradigm of the show.
All in all, the animation studio has done a fantastic job of incorporating a substantial amount of game art and expanding it into a believable, living world.
Sound = 7
Admittedly, not much to say. The soundtrack suits each location effectively and the opening theme makes you want mash some baddie's face in; so job done right?
Character = 8
This was the strongest point of the game for me, characters each had a rich background and were very likeable. The most boring character was the 'Hero', which the anime addresses to perfection. Gone is the mostly silent protagonist without a name and enter the newly dubbed Yuri, a character that has to deal with the burden's of loss and the need for hope.
Also, any (though it still is early) we may yet get the much Googled and sought after character arc of the fallen hero. This is based on the general direction of the series and the poster for Part 3 of the movie. Rejoice fans of Kaneki Ken and Darth Vader, we might just have a keeper on hands!
Enjoyment = 10
I loved the game, I love the anime. There is no doubt I'm giving this a ten, call me a fan boy if you want. The new perspectives on the characters I followed for two years only made me love this more, I'll even buy the T-shirt.
Joking aside, the anime makes for a great action adventure show. The characters and artwork stays faithful to the source material and a good adaptation. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a good fantasy or adventure tale.
Overall = 8
I will admit, there is a certain amount of bias here. Chain chronicle to me was an introduction to the world of Japanese animation, and really sparked my passion for it. Any fans of the game may also feel abounded joy of the return of Chain Chronicle, while other viewers might not get what the heck we're going on about.
I would recommend this anime to anyone without a doubt, putting aside the first episode's pandering to returning fans, the following episodes make for a good anime. So, please, give it a go.
[I will post recommendations for the anime as new episodes are released. Good to have you back!]
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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