First, I must say i wasn't expecting much of this series, because i read some reviews and it seemed so-so. However I still decided to give it a try, and i must say i was kinda disappointed. Not because the series is totally bad, but after watching the first episode i was kinda hopeful that it could turn into an interesting story, however that's it.
STORY (5/10)
The story itself is not bad, it had a lot of potential, its a shame it wasn't take advantage of. It all starts with a girl and her two male friends being taken to another land/world. Nothing new in this kind of series really. A demon summoned her, and the world was in danger of being destroyed. Good vs Evil ...
The story starts with a good pace, in the first couple of episodes you kinda enjoy it and wanna see what happens next. But along the way, it all blows up. The ups and downs are all very predictable, there's a lot of things which are not explained and dont make sense, at all. It just turn into a cliche plot. They rush everything...
Art (7/10)
This is actually one of the good points of the show. Having in account the year it was made it has nice and clear animation and art. Lots of colour and different faces. And the boys, one or two kinda remember girls sometimes.
Sound ( 7/10)
Another good thing. I actually enjoyed this. You see, for me a great part of liking series is about the sound and how it connects us with the moments and the characters. It kinda helps us understand what they feel. And in this, there's no fail. Good soundtracks that go well this each moment, both happy and sad. Challenging or wtv.
Characters (6/10)
Its not bad, but it could be better. Like i said before, they rush with the story... The bonds and feelings of the characters could be well developed but they didnt really bother... Its true that they take some time to show and talk about the past of some of them, but its unbalanced. Some have more references than others. And the connections between them, just seem so shalow sometimes. For example, Akane and the other 8. So many interaction between some and the others are just left out. And Shimon and Tenma. They are supposed to be the closest to her, but Shimon is always hidden and Tenma is doing god knows what. And Akane, no missing home, family, friends... like wtf? She's taken to another world against her own will and doesn't even bother thinking how other people might be. She falls in love with the demon that summoned her basically at first sight... and attention. She didnt even saw his face.
Enjoyment (6/10)
Once again, not good not bad. Could have enjoyed a lot more, but the plot itself wasnt original. Too similar to Fushigi Yuugi, and i love FY so it makes it kinda hard. Too rushed, lacks deepness.
Overall ( 6/10)
Just because i didnt adore it, doesnt mean that you guys wont. It is worth a try... If you want something too pass time and you may be willing to watch this series.
