The story begins with Yuuji being a mysterious transfer student coming into a new school. Also mysterious as in I don't trust this dude he's probably some badass who can kick my ass, not a Persona protagonist. Fitting his persona the school also seems to be special in the sense only five female students attend. Each of these five girls seems to have some kind of tragic back story as implied in episode 1. (Is this show saying men can't have trauma's? I mean maybe Yuuji, but he doesn't seem like it.)
Now as a reminder this is based off a visual novel, so it uses the same anime adaptation set up that consists of each of the girls being helped one by one. Along with that fact this is a visual novel which I have been told is quite popular and it only has 13 episodes isn't a reason to complain at all. I feel anime adaptation are mainly used as a means to draw in more people to the game. (I haven't played it by the way.) If they wanted to tell the whole story like with Clannad, they'd need a lot of money. Remember Clannad I believe still holds the record for best selling visual novel. (Clannad came out ten years ago by the way.) So it isn't surprising that they can't match it. Dangan Ronpa (my favorite game) was the best seller for its year and look at its anime. Same with Persona 4.
The characters begin as shallow and 2D (Its odd people complain about this since it is fiction? I mean yeah I fall in love with them, and I like realistic characters as well, but still its like getting mad at someone for being real.) however as each arc ends they go from annoying stereotypes to interesting, well developed characters. My only complaint is not everyone got a arc. Pink haired, maid didn't get any love from the company and remain 2D along with onii-chan girl. (Yeah onii-chan had a interesting back story, but still pretty generic development wise.)
Art work was great. It was fun, and really did a good job at freaking me out. Its been awhile since I was freaked out. Probably hasn't been like this Mirai Nikki, or Corpse Party and those were more plot than art. The art along with the plot gave off a great feeling. Also since this is based off an Adult visual novel who doesn't love fan service and busty women rolling around on beds. I know I loved it.
I always have trouble when it comes to the music section. Especially since I listen to the songs once, or twice then skip. (Sorry Froggy-kun. I know I'm supposed to sing along to watch anime correctly, but being a student it isn't easy managing time and work.) The bgm didn't stand out, but I guess its did its job.
Overall I really enjoyed tuning every week to see what happened next with each arc, and whose arc was to follow. This anime is for visual novel adaptation fans everywhere, along with any one who enjoys the sick and twisted, traumatic side of humanity.
