Overall: So I'm going to go against the general opinion here and say that Akame ga Kill! is not as bad an anime as some make it out to be. It is certainly flawed, but nevertheless enjoyable.
Story: While not the most original of plots, Akame ga Kill! offers an interesting story where it's interesting to see how everything will turn out. One thing to note is how the series takes a dark turn. While not the lightest of stories, the first few episodes mainly revolve around assassinating targets and Tatsumi's often comedic interactions within the assassin group (though sometimes it is inappropriate and unrealistic). However, it becomes much deeper when the Empire decides to take more action against Night Raid, which causes things to become much more troubling for them. There is a large amount of death and carnage at this point, with surprising character deaths and outcomes. However, after episode 18, the anime takes its original route regarding the conclusion of the story. This, as many others have said, is too rushed. Conflicts are resolved way too easily and the pacing is too fast. However, that was only 25% of the story, the other 75% is interesting and engaging.
Art: The art is absolutely gorgeous, from character designs to background, Akame ga Kill! offers a variety of colours to suit the mood from bright and vibrant to dull and dark. Character designs are well done, though there is oversexualization in some parts, but overall, the art is excellent, and the animation is fluid and never unneccessary.
Sound: The soundtrack is very fitting, with distinct tunes, though it's not something that stands out. The first OP is very catchy, and the second OP seems darker, which reflects the transition of moods in the anime. The voice acting on the most part is good, especially Akame's during a certain scene.
Character: Here is where many have shown disapproval. While it is true that the quick pacing of the series makes it difficult to get connected to characters, this is a 24-episode anime, and death is something to be expected as the plot thickens. One thing I found interesting is how the anime showed that despite the Capital's corruption, there are those in there who maintain benevolence, showing that Night Raid's actions aren't always 100% justifiable. However, this did not get touched upon very much, which is disappointing. Another disappointing factor is that the villains seemed simply evil with no depth to them other than enjoying causing carnage. On the other hand, I enjoyed how the anime conveyed the theme that everyone is ultimately human, shown by Akame's emotions and Esdeath's love.
Enjoyment: Despite its flaws, I feel that the pros of this anime overshadow the cons, and is in general a very enjoyable experience.
