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Aug 18, 2018
Story 7: Murenase! Seton Gakuen's over all narrative plotting is the standard slice of life/high school comedy formula, but unlike most manga/anime where this formula holds the narrative back, I feel that this allows the series to push at a much faster pace without feeling rushed. The series uses the expectations of the viewer to allow for a bypass of sorts, using the common sol tropes to skip alot of the exposition that is common in these sorts of narratives and instead use that time for great jokes, solid characterization, and a great set of morals that are surprisingly relevant to modern societal issues.
Art 8:
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The art, while adorable, cutesy, and at times just the perfect amount of bizarre, is kind of hard to really talk about, because in this type of manga, it is pretty much the standard among slice of life manga. It stands out more in how the series uses its art to create comedic moments, with intensely detailed zoom in shots, animals that are far more realistic looking in some pics then immediately minimalist in the next shot, which allows this series that on the surface looks standard, feel more unique visually.
Character 9: The characters of Murense! Seton Gakuen are surprisingly detailed, especially our protagonist, which is something I thought I wouldnt get to say before. He has struggles unique to him (not just the whole being in a school of animals while being human thing), like how he has an intense disgust for his peers, whom he views as being foreign to him, he has a masculinity complex that hides a more sensitive side, and he has a lot of trouble expressing himself due to social anxiety. This is all portrayed in a way that is both hilarious and relatable, and it goes even further with the side characters. Each one has surprising depth as the author uses the other characters to express different common issues among modern youth, from being a social outcast, body image issues, and even gender dysphoria. That last one surprised me with how adeptly it was handled, as the joke wasnt hey look its a girl that thinks its a guy, ha. The joke is that the realization of thier gender was apparent to all but her, and the shock of this realization was too much for her to deal with. The way the chapter is framed is identical to the "coming out of the closet" scenes featured in a lot of media, and her response, while adorable, still further expresses how she is having difficulty accepting the situation she finds herself in. Gender dysphoria is a complex issue, that very few series handle well, and its nice to see one that truly does.
The series has multiple other moments and characters like this that handle complex and serious issues with a level of understanding that belays the light hearted nature of the story. Often times I will finish a chapter both laughing and thinking about the weight of what just happened, which is pretty remarkable.
enjoyment 8: If there is one word that I can use to describe my experience with this series, its surprising. I am not a fan of most slice of life stories, that goes doubly true for gimmicky comedies, but this is among the best ive ever scene. Its both ridiculous and zany in its comedy, yet smart and competent in its character and world, and is heart warming and modern in its moral expression. The series gives you more than just good jokes, it gives you something to think about and reflect on, and that, above all is pretty darn surprising.
Over all 8: Murenase! Seton Gakuen, while still being an excellent story with writing far beyond that of most of its competitors of the sol genre, is still a comedy sol with some minor harem elements. It is still a cut girls doing cute things series as well, so if that bothers you and turns you off inherently, then you wont like this series. However, if you were to try any sol, school comedy, or 'cute girls doing cute things' series this is the one to try, as its well written, well designed, and just cant help but endear you to it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Aug 16, 2018
Story 8: The story as expressed in Afro Samurai follows a semi-episodic formula, across its 5 episode arch, as each episode has a somewhat independent plot to it. However, Afro has taken note from some of the better episodic series of its predecessor, and instead of forcing an over all plot to be formed, the writers used this formula to make each episode in some way relate to our protagonist's past or over all development as a person. Each episode has a pretty long run time, being roughly an hour, but they pace it out so that you are glued every second, which is surprising
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when looking back at it, as each episode is filled with long periods of inactivity, which instead of becoming dull were, for me at least, the best part of the show, as it was used for characterization, proper set up of a climax, and the building of tension. The only complaint I can give is that the series, due to its own formula doesnt exactly end, instead leaving it on a cliff hanger, and while it is a satisfying one, its still a cliff hanger.
Art 10: The art of Afro Samurai can only be described as excellently bizarre, being a cross between western and eastern styles which just makes every image ooze style. It almost looks like a cross between a dark horse comic and a studio trigger production. I have absolutely no complaints for the animation, the fight choreography is spot on and never fails to impress, the sets are well designed and interesting, the character's designs are both disturbing and well fitted to the world they inhabit creating an excellent dichotomy of insane surrealism that just permeates every episode.
Sound 8: The sound design is surprisingly subtle (besides the pretty good op), as the sound design is at its best when its in mid combat, each clang of the blade, each step the character's take, each breath of the wind, its made to be feel so natural that when they kick the music, or the explosives go off the impact hits you all the harder, and i love it. The only complaint I have is that it can be a bit too bombastic at times, but otherwise its excellent.
Character 7: The character's of Afro are featured in a villain of the week formula, and as such dont really have much development beyond their relation to our protag, and that is a bit of a shame as some of them have huge potential to be quite interesting on their own. However, Afro himself is a pretty good character, but that has to do less with his actual personality or personal traits, but more to do with how they express his character and lead his growth in the series. The way they write each scene allows us to feel for this man in a way that most anime (or artistic mediums in general) fail to do, because he grows in proportion to the escalation of the series, and in turn this growth feels human and natural. Its quite an achievement on the writer's part that they were able to give this, would be angry plank of wood, a well rounded and interesting personality.
Enjoyment 8: Afro is just a very good time over all. From the solid action, excellent animation to its unique uses of both western and eastern tropes, this series is excellent for both anime and western film fans. The gore is vsceral, yet not over bearing, the characters are interesting yet not clamoring for screen time, and the plot is easily accessible, yet doesnt feel shallow, its a series that is just built from every angle to be an enjoyable ride. However...looking for deeper meaning is probably not a good idea, beyond our protagonist's growth and journey of self reflection there isnt much to dwell on.
Overall 8: Let this be my only warning, if you are younger than 16, you should not watch this. The series features sex, extreme violence, themes of suicide and depression, and is clearly made for adults. That said, for the rest of you, if you arent bothered by any of the previously listed aspects, then prepare for a thrill fest the likes you probably wont find elsewhere....Oh, one last....thing, Samuel Jackson is a voice actor for this series, and yes, his voice is like sunshine syrup on a pancake dream.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Aug 13, 2018
Story 8: Aggretsuko is a slice of life in the most literal and realistic sense, as it follows the day to day life of Retsuko, the depressed work exhausted red panda as she tries to find a way to escape her hellish workplace. The structure is quite simplistic, with each episode going over a different aspect of adult work/personal life and how our protagonist handles it, yet it is incredibly endearing and captivating. The 15 min episode cycle works like a charm to keep you fully engaged, as it gets straight to the point of its story without beating you over the head with it,
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leaving the message simply to the audience to sit and think over for a time. Honestly, the show reminds me of old children's educational programs, how each episode expresses a problem, the character deals with said problem, and in turn a moral is expressed....except those problems are abusive bosses, depression, alcoholism, social anxiety, and dating and those morals are complex and actually handled with a strong level of maturity.
Art 8: The art is simplistic in nature, meant to reflect the kids cartoon aesthetic, but it has small details that make the art just really work for me. How character's faces truly reflect both thier mood and their tiredness, and are just so expressive. For instance, Fennek, who is the most monotone vocally, is the most expressive in her eyes, you can tell how she is feeling regardless of how she is speaking, and this is consistent across all characters, and adds an extra level of depth and realism to each character. Even the weasel who is just constantly mooching off Mr.Ton is clearly in a state of constant panic, his face expresses it in a way that his words alone can not, and in turn gives him more depth.
Sound 7: Ironically the one slightly weak (if you can consider a 7 weak) element is the music. While there is nothing wrong with it, per say, there isnt a whole lot of variety to the soundtrack, featuring the same metal rif each episode. Now, on the other hand that is one damn good rif, and the rap scene with Mr.Ton was excellently put together. While this may be a slightly weaker element of the show, it is still very well put together and competently implemented into the series.
Character 9: By far the strongest element of the show, and the reason you should watch this series, the characters are all well written and relatable. Even Mr.Ton, the most easily hateable character, has a lot of depth and development given to him. And whats more is that each character is meant to reflect a common stereotype that you, yes you, the person reading this, will likely find if they work in an office space or know someone who does work in an office, and then breaks them down to reflect that these people are more than the sterotype that Retsuko, and in turn we the viewer, perceive them to be. And the message of understanding and empathy expressed through this development is the best part of the series.
Enjoyment 9: From the comedy which just cracks you up, to the characters which you cant help but empathize with, this series is a constant joy punch to the gut. There isnt much more to say than that honestly, its just a series that while it has its dark moments, always fills you with hope and a bit of joy, without feeling hollow or shallow in any way.
Overall 9: Let me make this clear, this series is not made for all audiences, and while I love it beyond a shadow of doubt, I am part of the demographic this program is made for. If you are about 14 years old you probably wont like this, because honestly...you cant relate to the characters yet, and thats not to say you cant enjoy it, but it is to say that if you dont thats perfectly ok, and understandable. Same for older viewers, this show inst really going to feel ok to them, because it probably feels mocking to them. But to those viewers in their 20-30s who are in the low rung of their workplace, well...this show is something you need to watch, and for those who are about to start in a new workplace, I IMPLORE YOU, WATCH THIS SHOW, I swear it will change your outlook on your work life for the better.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Aug 13, 2018
Story 4: The story, as it is presented in the anime, is a pretty standard set up for the "villain of the week" formula, but sadly nothing more than that. The plot structure of Kakegurui seems similiar in nature to some battle anime, specifically Kill La Kill, but unlike Kill La Kill which used this structure as a means of highlighting certain narrative elements and in turn enhance the world building presented to us, Kakegurui uses this structure as a crutch, as to allow shallow world building, lackluster characters, and pacing that doesnt give you a moment to to stop and take in exactly what
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is going on. The plot at best can be called uninspired, but at worst can easily be seen as a lazy and clearly thoughtless endeavor that the writers never took into concern. However, this structure does mean that moments that are egregiously poor ass quickly, and in turn keeps the attention of the viewer, which is the only real pro I can find.
Art 6: On the other side however, we have the art, which is quite good. The girls while attractive feel much more adult like in appearance, which makes the scenes in which they....uhm...."get their gamble freak on", for lack of a better team, all the more believable and all the more extreme visually speaking. It is consistently pleasing to the eye...except when it tries to raise the tension. You know what I dont like when Im invested in a moment, shaky cam, you know what they use alot in here...shaky cam, and it doesnt work at all, and instead makes a scene that could be intense feel comedic. Then there is the strange phonemina in the later episodes where plaid patterns on clothes move independent of the character, as if the artist put a green screen over the clothes and just didnt properly crop the it or something, its quite jarring.
Sound 5: I hate to say it, but beyond the surprisingly excellent Op, which just over sells this anime to an incredible degree, the audio in this show is pretty poor. Sure the voice acting is solid, and the vocal range of the characters is excellent, but otherwise, there is nothing remarkable in this series' audio. The music is drab, the idol part is audio cancer, and I swear they use the same voice actor like 6 times in this show for different characters, once you notice it it becomes hard to not be pulled out by it. Nothing really remarkable in terms of music, and plenty of nitpicks to choose from is how id best summarize my feelings about the sound design.
Character 6: The characters when viewed in a void could have been some of the best psychos in anime, but...when viewed in a group or with some context are flat and shallow. Take midari for instance, a character that I quite liked at first, shown at first to be a reflection of Yumeko, instead of rather sweet, she's aggressive, instead of being more dominant, she is submissive, but she is seeking the thrill of the gamble, though not to feel alive, but to truly experience a satisfying death, in otherwords the perfect foil for our protagonist and a character that we could see more development for...but it turns out no...she's just a masochist, and that is all, no growth, no intrigue, no follow through. ANd this happens constantly, the series gives us tons of interesting characters with great chances for growth, but continuously squandered these chances for shock value and the continuous expression of our protagonists superiority over everyone else, which really gets old. By the end of the 4th game its pretty clear that she's a mary sue, but with a kink.
Enjoyment 6: Kakeguri is fun and entertaining when viewed as nothing more than a 'villain of the week' action series with a focus on the schadenfreude element. Watching these horrible people get taken down is excellent fun, and gives an excellent sense of catharsis, but...well, it isnt much more than that. The moment you try to analyze this as something more, like analyzing it as a cautionary tale of the dangers of gambling, or as a tale of justice, or the difference between 'true gambling' and a 'gambling house', it all comes apart. This series is filled with idiosyncrasies that just kills any kind of deeper meaning it has. Regardless, it is still fun, in the same way watching a shitty asshole getting their dues is.
Overall 5: if you enjoy watching terrible people getting whats coming to them, spliced with a surprising amount of sex appeal from teenagers that look...really adult like...to an almost worrying degree, than this is the perfect show for you. This show has tons of shock, awe, and catharsis. This series is alright for a quick afternoon binge,with its flashy sets, swift pacing, and array of colorful, if flat, characters. The action may be well...uninteresting, the plot a bit dull, the stakes non-existent, and the plot predictable to a pretty tiring degree, but it is still something that IM sure you'd enjoy if you have a strong need for catharsis. However, if you'd like something with a bit more depth, or something with better direction, or better characters, action, plotting, animation, and if you just want to watch something that is better in every way you dont need to look far. Personally, Id suggest trying Prison School or Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor. Both have the cathardic elements, dark humor and raw extreme nature that Kakegurui mimics, but with a lot more meaning, depth, and over all enjoyment.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Jun 27, 2018
Story 5: the plot of claymore focuses on a hero's journey approach for the first half of the series, but in this it stumbles pretty constantly by making the protagonist constantly reactive instead of active in her world, meaning she has little to no agency as a character. Still its held up by solid world building and a good supporting cast that still earns the investment in the narrative. Until the last act, when the plot twists so freaking hard that I swear half the cast lost their spine. Its so ridiculously out of nowhere that it almost ruins the entire series because it
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means that the previous worldbuilding was now made null and the characters who had little agency, now have absolutely none.
Art 9: The art is most easily described as a "polished berserk". In that it is very graphic, visceral, and filled with detail that is just a feast for the eyes, but it has the extra note of being really smooth, characters are all beautiful and elegant in their renditions, and the way the motion is drawn, ohhh damn is it just the most savory dish on the manga buffet. Out of anything in this series, the art holds it up the most because it is just consistently excellent.
Character 6: the problems with the characters arent immediately apparent, because at first each character feels well written, they feel dynamic and deserving of their place in the series. Even the protag, with her bizzare levels of stoicism and lack of expression make sense in the way they give context. However, the problems are revealed later because no one has an arch, and if they do, they are way too short. This is compounded with the fact that the characters have little agency whatso ever, meaning it really can be hard to care about them.
Enjoyment 8: Now, regardless of the criticisms this series is entertaining. its visceral, fast paced, and has the slightest hints of philosophy that trick you into thinking on a deeper level as you watch the mass mutilation that can only be compared to the likes of berserk. And even when it falls off, it still continues to be a worth while experience for the excellently creative designs and visual style.
Over all 7: Claymore in regards to its writing is a very poor mans berserk, in almost every way, but that does not mean its truly 'bad'. Its visceral, beautiful, and has sparks of great story telling that appear now and then, and did I mention that the art is amazing, because man is it amazing. This series is not for someone that will close a book solely because the narrative lacks good direction, as you will become frustrated very very quickly if you are that person. Instead this series is more for the hunger fiend that just needs to sink thier teeth into a juicy manga flank steak with a side of home made potato casserole washed down with some smooth cider and topped off with a slice of mass murder torture and gore...ahhh, tastes like heaven.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 27, 2018
Story 8: So first, K: The First is a prequel to the original anime K, and as such relies pretty heavily on the reader having already seen the show. With that said, you can watch this first as it does go out of its way to give solid character introductions that can be used to at least fill in the basics from the show, but it will hinder your enjoyment if you go this route. Now, the plot and direction is pretty solid, with a definitive end point to head towards the series takes its time filling in on the life of Shiro and the
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conflicts that lead up to the anime without feeling like its rushing or dragging its feet. The series, while not adding much to world itself adds a great deal of character development and growth that makes it worth reading.
Art 5: The art is surprisingly unappealing to me, whilst not bad in any degree, it just feels really off. Certain characters look too flat when put alongside others who in turn feel like they were done by a separate artist and then later edited in digitally. Its just really jarring and inconsistent, at times going for a very standard manga form, and at others featuring an art that is very similar to its anime counter part, which while very pretty, doesn't work in this manga, and just looks bizarre. The reason its not lower however, is the strong environment design and the way they have the energy waves flourish around the characters.
Character 7: The characterization is strong in this series, as it focuses on developing them into the point that they appear in the show, but this series does not do it quite as strong as the anime itself, again relying on the reader's prior knowledge to help pace the narrative.
enjoyment 8: just to be clear, I am a big fan of the K franchise, and in turn I enjoyed this manga. It has a fair bit of comedy, solid characterization, and fills some of the blanks that the anime could not while giving a decent set of b plots that adds to the characterization of a lot of the cast.
Over all 7: In the end K: The First is exactly what it looks like, a K story, with a structure similar to K, with a weird art style like K, and a unique and intriguing world....like K. So, if you are a fan of the K project franchise, you're going to enjoy it, but if you aren't then this wont be your cup of tea, its that simple.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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May 23, 2018
Story 5: Breaker: New Waves' biggest downfall is in this regard, where the prequel, The Breaker featured a unique and strong narrative format this one...doesn't. It kind of meanders about, without much direction until a sudden, almost out of no where plot development appears progressing the narrative for all of half a chapter before meandering again. Whats bizarre is how little the story actually develops over a long period, its to the point where a large portion feels like filler, which really hurts the series as a whole.
Art 8: The strongest point of the manwha, the art is absolutely on point. Where its predecessor had
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issues with portraying motion and action in its fights scenes this one has no such problems. It also features more unique designs, stronger shading, and a lot of variety in body types and postures among the cast which are utilized to the fullest in the fights, giving great visual presentation.
Character 6: The characters for the most part aren't too bad, with a couple being surprisingly solid with variety of character's that shift sides dynamically with their motivations giving them a nice sense of growth as the series continues onward. the main protagonist on the other hand is really poorly written over all and pretty much acts as a blank slate for the reader to impose on. In the predecessor, he was relatable because his views reflected the trauma that he endured and in turned helped him grow to be a well rounded figure. However, in this one he's got as much depth as wet cardboard with the word "chivalry lives" written on it. He doesn't change and doesn't grow and god he is just beyond my comprehension.
Enjoyment 7: This was a fun experience when viewed as an individual story and not as a successor to the previous series, The Breaker. It has excellent art, strong character variety, and still has solid lore detail that is intriguing, but the themes, character depth, and stakes are just not present.
Over all it makes this feel a bit too shallow to be as satisfying as the original. It has needless filler, and a lot of plot threads just don't go anywhere or serve any real purpose to the story as a whole.
Overall 5: If you want a fun martial arts action romp than I highly suggest this series. The art and over all design of the series creates an atmosphere that is both enjoyable and intense. However, if you want an emotional under dog tale with a lot of depth then you'd probably best avoid this one, which is a shame given how much better the original was.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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May 23, 2018
Story 8: The Breaker's narrative has a unique approach to its structure by creating a very linear story that progresses in an almost circular fashion. What I mean by that is that each new 'arch' follows a similar pattern, with the same beats and plot details, but each one furthers a very clear linear pathway toward the conclusion. Unlike stories like the big three this story is very clearly bringing us to a conclusion and each loop is simply a means to make us care about the world and characters in order to make that conclusion feel more impactful. And in that regard, this story
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shines, it has a solid set of likeable characters that gain depth as you progress and are mostly well developed. Its hallmark however is the story's message on bullying and peer abuse. I have never seen a story handle this issue in a more relatable and realistic fashion. The writer and artist clearly were holding nothing back in their depictions, and did not hold anything back when expressing how horrific these kinds of situations can become. Now, while it is unpleasant to think about, it is important to discuss and the creators should be commemorated for being willing to have that in this manwha.
Art 6: The art for the most part is quite fair, with character designs that stylish and unique, set pieces that are nice to look at, and shading that sets the tone for each panel. However, when in motion the results are iffy, some of the fights just really don't look very good and are hard to keep up with. The blur style they use doesn't really portray the motion the characters are taking and often just looks disjointed and bizzare, like each movement is breaking both time and space for the sake of plot. Granted, this is generally only an issue in the early part of the series, and is far less noticeable later on.
Character 8: the characters as mentioned before are generally well developed and mostly turn into interesting figures within the narrative, with one exception. The bully is just the bully, he has no other characteristics and has no redemptive qualities. This is a bit of a shame, but is understandable given the clear zero tolerance message being expressed here. Still I feel it is a bit of missed opportunity to make a deeper message on the circular nature of abuse and bullying and it could have really elevated the story to a higher level.
Enjoyment 8: this series has three key details that make it stand out and keep it entertaining: a surprisingly unique and well developed lore, a solid character line up that works well together, and a strong moral message that doesn't sugar coat important and serious concerns. The manwha may not be a masterpiece, but it is a damn good read that holds well to scrutiny.
Overall 8: If you are looking for a solid martial arts tale, featuring an underdog rising story that expresses strong moral arguments in a very relatable way while not holding back in explaining the serious nature of bullying and child violence, then you will enjoy this series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 22, 2018
Story 9: The narrative structure is akin to one large tournament arch, and focuses your attention to our main protagonist as he attempts to make it big by manipulating the game to fit his whim, and we the audience get to watch and bask in his glory. What makes this work so well is that the series provides you a set of rules and expectations, and allows the viewer all the information needed to predict what might happen, making the viewer truly feel like the spectator of a high stakes game while simultaneously putting us in the shoes of the characters as we make strategies
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alongside the cast. This dynamic is built organically and truly adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each scene. The series doesnt have a strong moral message beyond the tag line, "The only one who wins is I". This is meant to express the idea that if you want victory you must be willing to do everything, anything in order to reach it, your pride, your morals, your life, you must be willing to put them on the line if you want true victory.
Art 7: The art is stylistic, but quite standard in nature. It is made competently and has no real loose ends or loss in quality, which is pretty good.
Sound 8: The audio is pretty much the same as the art, solid, competent and done in a way that fits the story...but that op is damn good, like whooo that sound track just makes you pumped to watch some full body nuuudi---uhm...I mean..some full contact pooo--uhm...I mean...baseball...yeah.
Character 7: This is probably the weakest one, as there arent many characters that get developed very thoroughly, but they are still fairly done, and many get enough screen time to not feel like wasted space. The real 'character' though is our protag and god is he one smooth as butter dude. Seriously, its like Dio fused with Hisoka and decided that baseball was more profitable than bounty hunting or world domination.
Enjoyment 8: This series is absolutely perfect in both tension and action, having an excellent sense of pace that makes every moment feel on the edge. The series is fun, exciting, and expresses a unique message in a unique form that makes you ponder....before you are yet again glued to the screen because the tension just ramped again.
Over all 8: First thing to remember about this series if you are reading this to see if you should try it is that THIS IS NOT A BASEBALL ANIME!!!! This is a gambling anime with a baseball theme. What this means is that most of the series conflict is more centered around mind games, manipulating the rules, and the rising stakes that each game holds. Personally, Im a huge fan of his sub genre, and I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in it, but if you want a story about the sport of baseball, then this is not what you are looking for.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 22, 2018
Story 2: The story for fate/apocyrpha is....well...not important. With a plot that is scattered like a shattered glass across the kitchen floor there is not much reason to care or be invested in the narrative. It is poorly directed, poorly written and ends with a straight up da-fuq moment at the climax that just ruins the entire thing. With the exception of one or two scenes the story is a mess, and feels like a shit post by M Knight Shamalan and Michael Bay more than a Fate// adapatation.
Art 2: If there is one thing fate should get right its animation, they have had years
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to get it right, a ton of successful examples to mimic and yet you get some of the worst combat animation, idle animation, and there is a scene, I shit you not, where a character is drawn in the background where his mouth is almost the size of half of his face for no damn reason. The show is sloppy and just plain ugly at its worst, at its best its just bland and dull.
Sound 2: Holy shit who the hell hired the sound guy, because he can not find a balance. It goes from too quiet to hear anything to a sawano drop without any hint, and unlike the sawano drop it doesnt feel or sound good at all. Plus the voice actors, ayeeeee, i have not heard side characters this stilted since I rewatched bleach, and even then, at least it was ONLY the side characters. In fate/apocrypha half the cast in both dub and sub sounds like a drunk robot.
Character 2: Please tell me who thought it was a smart idea to shove 40+ new characters, most of which are main characters, into a 25 EPISODE SERIES?!?! Seriously, who in hell thought that we could keep up with this, who the hell thought that we would care, because I can assure you outside of 2 characters, maybe 3, I didnt, and I had to try to care about them (ok, I genuinely liked alstolfo, but they got a ton of screen time so they dont count), i legitimately had to force my concern for them, which is why this is the worst part of the show, when you have so many characters that I am forced to make an effort to try and like even 2 of them, then youve fucked up.
Enjoyment 2: The only good episode is the first, and that is because they trick you into believing this is going to be similar in tone to fate/zero. What pisses me off is that they succeeded in tricking me. This series has few likable characters, bad art, bad sound design, and an incoherent plot . The only reason this doesnt get a 1 instead of a 2 is because Alstolfo was actually a good character...THE ONLY GOOD CHARACTER!
Overall 2: If you really want this story then please just read the light novel, it is far better in both pacing and characters, and doesnt suffer from having horrible animation or sound design. If you want some mindless explosions and stuff than well...they have that in spades, so...you can have that I guess.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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