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I don’t get how the reviews for Mecha-ude are all mixed. Six episodes in, and it’s sitting at a 7.12? Really? It’s ranked #29 by score and #31 by members this season, yet it feels like one of the most exciting shows out right now. Mecha-ude is easily my top pick this season. And that’s saying something, considering I’ve been reading Dandadan for years (one of my all-time favorite manga). Also, I’m not the biggest fan of full CGI, though that’s a rant for another review.

Mecha-ude just has this undeniable charm. It feels like TRIGGER-lite, and that’s a massive compliment. It’s got this gritty, DIY ... vibe and a lot of heart. Maybe it’s the soundtrack, which was done by the same guy who scored Kill la Kill, and yeah, both OSTs are fantastic. Or maybe it’s the humor, which often hits perfectly through the animation. Sure, the animation itself isn’t always the smoothest, and some of those high-speed action scenes are a little chaotic to follow. But even then, they’re super fun to watch. The world-building may not follow a simple copy-paste logic, but neither did Kill la Kill or Gurren Lagann, and both of those are absolute classics.

Now, I’ll be real, this isn’t TRIGGER. It’s got some rough edges: the animation is occasionally spotty, and the art style isn’t exactly mind-blowing. But the overall art is more than reasonable for what it’s aiming to do, and those fight scenes? They’re still hype and exciting. It might not have the budget of a blockbuster, but that honestly doesn’t matter here. This isn’t a show that relies on groundbreaking visuals. The story itself may not be revolutionary, but it doesn’t need to be. This is a character-driven narrative, and Mecha-ude nails that part. The characters feel authentic, and it’s easy to get invested in their journeys.

The rest of the staff deserves some real credit here too. They’ve brought together a solid team that knows what they’re doing. The voice actors deliver top-tier performances that elevate the show’s tone, adding depth to the characters even when the visuals aren’t going all out. It feels like a show created with genuine care and it’s refreshing. The vibes are electric yet grounded, which is rare to find these days. And the entire production just works in a way that feels worth every minute spent watching.

Honestly, Mecha-ude is criminally underrated. If you’re into character-driven narratives, you need to check it out. And if you’re a fan of Kill la Kill or Gurren Lagann, it’s an absolute must-watch. This series is just oozing with potential, and it’s more than earned a spot on my watchlist. I even dusted off my account after years just to post this because it’s that worth watching.