There are two reasons why this anime is good.
Then there are two reasons why this anime is bad.
Let’s get the difficult part out of the way: why is this anime good? Its art is good and its good material for masochistic, vampire, reverse harem loving fans.
Let me explain:
Anyone who tells you that the boys are hot in this anime……… are not wrong, with the exception of one (yes those who have watched it you know who I’m talking about- the teady bear one). For the large majority I can see why the boy’s designs would appeal to a certain audience. (Personally the more I
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look at it, the less I feel for it, not that there was much to begin with)
A colour scheme that is befitting of the dark “love” that these vampires portray, if nothing else (and yes there is nothing else) then at least it’s a good show to look at.
I’m going to put some quotes on here as to what some fans said about why they enjoyed the show:
>>>‘Diabolik lovers is the first anime I've ever watched and I loved it (oh I feel seriously bad for this girl)
Reasons why -
They are vampires
There hot (Grammar -_- just saying!)
They all have different personalities
The way they dress
And you can fall in love with each one (questionable but ok)’
>>>>‘I like the game and the anime..
Mainly because of Shu and Ayato and.. earphone / cool / bad boy type guy. omfg. I forgot my own bae's name.
faints’ (For every person using the word bae out there>)
>>>‘the only reason I watched it was because they’re hot’ (pretty much the only reason to watch it at all)
Been there, had that mindset, done that, now regretting it XD
Moving along reason no.2! Aside from one or two reverse harem, not one reverse harem comes to mind that I have given a score higher than 6 or 7. Adapted from an otome game you can already tell what’s going to happen.
Listing. Lots of it.
If you’re watching this and enjoying it, then you’re likely a masochist, or a sadist. It’ll easily appeal to those who prefer the darker side of “love” and the different scenarios they come up with in which his (multiple ones of course) fangs and her neck will end up connecting. And yeah…….um that’s about all I can say.
And yes that is love in speech marks. For everyone saying that it’s romantic -_-………….
Now for the easy part of the review. Why was it bad? Two reasons-character design and plot.
The first time I watched this, I gave the show a 5. I like assertive men, just not abusive ones. It was a bad period, and what I hoped would be an anime to cheer me up-sadly did quite the opposite. I was left feeling bored, but also with a niggling feeling that something about this anime wasn't right.
Then I dared to re watch it again after having become acquainted with decent anime, and actually took a few moments to pause and think. The result I re evaluated it to be a 3. The characters are all pervs, pushy, and to be blunt straight up abusive.
No matter which way you look at it, this isn’t seduction, romance or beguiling or whatever fancy word you want to use to describe it.
This is a fight over food.
And the one who’s food is the female protagonist.
Whilst some of the characters MAY have appealed to me if it wasn’t just that there were so 2D and repetitive.
In reality-as “diverse” as these characters may appear to be, they all actually have the same personality with slight tweaks, and I’m going to take a shot at the art as well. The same applies to the art. Initially seemingly different appearances suddenly merge and voila you get the same character.
OK let’s go independent on these characters:
Shu-headphones dude, (reference to quotes above) has an appearance for maybe two episodes? Guess what I don’t care. Probably the least douchiest out of the brothers, but then again that’s not really saying much.
Reiji-seemingly the only polite one in the brothers and sane one, but you know what they say. The quiet ones are usually the craziest 0.0
Ayato- OK seriously what is up with his trousers, why just one? Why not both of them? Seriously shorts or trousers, PICK ONE NOT BOTH. (it doesn’t really irk me but I find it hilarious with this clothes design-is this a new trend? Am I out of the loop and if I am, I DON'T WANT IN) oh and you want mixed signals this guy gives them, and then on top has the irk to be annoyed with her XD Dude is messed up
Raito-winner of the most awkward laugh ever. Oh and his “playful” nickname for her got boring after the first time he used it *yawns* sad attempt at being a badass, but full marks for being a huge douche
Kanato-get the kid a therapist, or a sedative. Probably the closet to a likeable character ‘I’ll break you’ that was a good line. However a few episodes along, guess what? The protagonist goes along with him. To a graveyard. Alone. In the dark. I’ll get back to you when my mind has stopped exploding
Yui-last one-he gives her a knife to kill him with. Now whether this makes me like him or think he’s insane I’m unsure.
Also props to the heroine for doing the clever thing and not stabbing that F**** through the heart right there and then -_-
If you want badass, and a good vampire character?
I suggest a 180 turn for you cause this anime ain’t got them. They’ll give you annoying, uncomfortably trying too hard, pretty boys.
The words creepy, may factor into this anime, just not the kind of creepy that’s good or appealing. The kind of creepy you whip your rape whistle out for.
Examples of good vampire characters: Alucurd (duh) and Dio from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures.
Again refer to the drinking rule games to understand what the majority of this show is about, and the general character designs.
As for the female protagonist? Weak, spineless, constantly in denial, dumb, can’t assert herself, generic and boring.
I would use more words, but then I might come across as excessive. (I’m not she really is quite irritating)
I doubt even in the fandom you’ll find a fan who’ll say oh her! I actually really liked her.
Plot. There is no plot. IT’S AN OTOME GAME. I won’t deny there have been some good adaptations, although it’s difficult to deny that the overwhelming majority haven’t.
And whilst I may not have had high hopes for a particularly intelligent anime, what I was not expecting was an ending so rushed, so blatantly squeezed in, and so confusing that it would have left me with a headache. The problem with the ending? They tried to put plot in when they had already wasted a good 11 episodes having ignored that. So aside from being bored, annoyed, I also had a headache when I finished this. -_- tell my again why I should have enjoyed this anime?
I watch anime with the policy that I should watch all regardless of genre, reviews, art style and synopsis etc. And I always recommend that other anime fans follow the same policy. Even watching the bad ones will allow you to distinguish between what’s good and what’s bad.
Nu uh. Not this anime.
I will definitely NOT be watching a second season of this show; at least not without a bottle of coke, or vodka depending on how extreme it is. I am only recommending this anime on the basis that if you’re seriously out of drinking games, (take a shot every time she's called bitch chan, man handled, calls for help, licked or bitten) and you do have anime fan friends around, take a shot at this (pun intened) and see how many episode you can watch before you feel ill. (Even with or without drinking)
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