Story (5):
The story is the weakest part of the anime. From the first episode you know that Natsu, one of the main protagonist, wants to find his friend/guardian Igneel. But after the first episode, it seems as if he doesn't care anymore. He doesn't go out looking for him or anything. Also, after every story arc, there's another. And it each of the arcs are predictable and very similar to each other. Also, the story makes it confusing to see who's the real protagonist, Lucy or Natsu.
Art (10):
The art is amazing and visually stunning. It's a great anime to look at. It has the classic anime/ cartoony look to it. Each character has a lot of details to their clothing and their abs. The art gets even better when the characters use their magic. But even though the characters are drawn well and have a lot of details, it seems they were lazy on SOME of the backgrounds and city. And most of the female character's body parts are very exaggerated. But the art is phenomenal overall.
Sound (10):
The sound effects are great. Every time there is an explosion or anything, the sounds make it seem legit. There's not a lot of things you can say, but it is outstanding overall.
Characters (7): You have a large cast here, but some of the characters seem so bland. Natsu doesn't have much character development. He seems so overpowered, but he gets travel sickness. And a lot of the other characters are one dimensional. But Erza is a strong female lead. she's one of the most interesting characters of the series. She is very driven and strong. Lucy also has a lot of personality. Even though many characters have flaws, they are still fun and great to watch.
Enjoyment (9): I will admit, even though this anime has its flaws, it is still such a fun anime to watch. It is very funny and the art is enticing. It is also great to marathon when you are bored. You can get hooked on it easily.
Overall (9): I can see why it is one of the most popular anime today. Although I think it is over hyped at times, it still is a great anime and is worth checking out.
