Oct 9, 2015
This review will go for both the first and second season, it seems kind of pointless to review them separately. Honestly I don't even know where to begin with this anime outside of the word spectacular. I realize I am slightly behind the curve but it must have slipped through the cracks for me when it aired. Regardless, this anime was absolutely incredible.
Story - 9: My only gripe with the story is the ending of the first season. No spoilers but it was the weakest area of the anime and the only reason I cannot award it a perfect 10. As much as I
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would like to add it to my exclusive list of 10s, I just can't. Outside of this blemish in the middle of the series the story was phenomenal and went in the direction that just felt so right. The ending of the second season and thus the anime was perfect. With feels that hit in just right way and a big finish to end an anime that did things BIG, it was perfect.
Art - 10: The art in the first season was awesome. Each character is drawn well in her own distinct way, the scenery is very nice and pleasing to the eye. The second season began and this became a whole new animal. The art was on par with best of any anime I have watched, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking, the detail in everything from surroundings to clothing to subtle facial features was beautifully done. The performances by Muse were also beautifully done, wile they cut to a 3D at times I deemed it necessary as well as pleasing to the eye. With all of these elements done so well art-wise, it was the art during the performances that put this anime over the top into the category of one of the best artistic shows I have watched.
Sound - 10 (11): The music featured in this anime could possibly be the best I have experienced. If not the best, top 5 for sure. The score is masterfully written and used so well. It follows the scenes perfectly and sets the mood in a way that is matched by few. When the feels hit you, they hit hard thanks to a beautiful oboe piece. When the girls are being mischievous or having some fun, you can feel those feelings thanks to this magical score. The score however is just one element of the sound featured in this anime. As a school idol anime it features of course pop idol performances along with song. The songs sung by Muse and A-RISE alike are just great. This could depend on your taste in music, but for me as a J-Pop fan they were awesome.
Character - 10: There are anime that run for literally years that do not develop characters as well as Love Live did. The show took nine girls and made me feel like each one could've been the main character in her own way. They visibly grew as people, friends, a band, and even performers. You could see actual improvement in their shows from performance to performance, it was nothing short of brilliant. The members of muse even after the beautiful art ad captivating music had to be what I'd say kept me wanting more.
Enjoyment 10: I have not enjoyed an anime this much in a long time. Even when the writing seemed poor for a brief period I enjoyed the anime because of how much it made me care for the characters. Throughout I was on the edge of my seat, saying "awwww", and maybe crying a liiiittle bit. It did everything well and I enjoyed it from episode 1-26.
So as badly as I want to give this anime a 10 I have to give it a 9 because of the one hiccup season one. I have to keep the 10 rating for literally perfect anime or else the line blurs pretty hard. With that being said Love Live is an asymptote to a masterpiece. It is absolutely recommended at a 9/10. Thank you for reading!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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