Story Rating: 6
This is definitely an original but, odd plot. Simply imagine your video game console as a cute, anime girl. You'll basically have this anime in a nutshell. If you plan for a lot of explaining and backstory, you'll have to play the games to get it because this anime does not explain. So, make sure to study up before watching this.
My major complaint, and it's pretty common with this anime, is the amount of drama it wants to show. While action drama, I don't mind, drama between characters is the most annoying thing in any entertainment form. You know they'll have a falling out, they get back together and it's like nothing happened. It gets old, pretty fast and you just want them to get back to the comedy, which is where this anime shines through.
While, it can try too hard at times, I do like the small little references and jokes they make throughout. Like the names of the CPUs countries rhyming with the console they represent, how clever is that? Of course, that's not why you're watching this anime. No, no...you're watching it for TITS, TITS, AND MORE TITS! :D Yeah, there's a lot of fan service in this anime but, if you look up the title on Google images, what are you really gonna expect? So, if you're not a fan of ecchis or fanservicy animes then, definitely steer clear from this one cause, every episode you're gonna see their magical girl forms and their breasts will just POP out of the screen and smother you!
Animation Rating: 7
Thankfully, the animation looks nice and appealing. Of course, it's nothing special and it looks kind of generic at times but, I definitely like the color palette. Nice neon colors and pastels really fit this anime perfectly. The character designs are cute too. Yeah, it's really weird to see your Playstation as a tsun but, hey, they looks flat out adorable. Even when they're in their goddess forms, can't lie, DAMN they fine. And before you ask, no, I am not a 30 year old man looking at lolis. You're looking at a pure, swing both ways female, baby and I ain't afraid to admit half these girls became my waifus! NO REGRETS! We'll get to them later though.
Sound Rating: 8
God, the soundtrack in this. It's one of those animes where I can listen to the OST and play a few games of League of Legends, it's that good. While the opening and endings are catchy, they're not desk palming, stuck in your head for years catchy. Which is good, cause the last thing I need is a happy go lucky moe opening crammed into my brain again. There's not much to say about the songs themselves so, let's leave it at, they're good.
Also, choosing on the sub or dub. I'm gonna have to go with the sub. While i'm sure the english voice actors did their best with what they had, it just didn't sound right to me. Only a few characters managed to sound good but, to spare some of the mediocre acting and voices, I say stick with the Japanese.
Character Rating: 8
While some of the characters can be kind of annoying and mellow dramatic, it's not to the point where they're unlikable. (expectforonemaybe). However, let's look at them all individually, or at least, the CPUs and their sisters.
Neptune is the Goddess of Planeptune and represents the Sega Neptune...yeah, the console that never showed the light of day is our main character. Accompanied by her sister Nepgear, who supposedly represents the Sega Game Gear. They're both cute in their own ways both design and personality but, Neptune kind of goes through an angst fest near the end of the series and it's so annoying. Mostly because it just feels out of character when we saw her in the previous episodes, she wouldn't become so down right distraught over something so, what the f**k.
Next is Noire, Goddess of Lastation and if you can't tell, she represents the Playstation 3. Not as clever at the other names, obviously. She also has a sister, Uni, who represents the PSP. They're both the biggest tsun you'll ever meet but, while Noire has a likable personality and funny scenes to back it up, Uni comes off as more annoying and bratty. Yeah, the CPU sisters don't get a lot of screen time which also makes Nepgear look helpless a lot but, the twins weren't annoying at all, I liked them a lot. So, what's the big deal with these two. Ah, whatever.
Then there's Blanc, Goddess of Lowee and representation of the Nintendo Wii. Along with her sisters, Rom and Ram, the twins I mentioned, representing the DS. Blanc is one of the more funnier characters, while not looking like it, she has the worst mouth out of the other three and she has a good amount of funny scenes. She's a good character, along with her loli party, who are just as adorable as they look. (What the hell did I just write?)
Finally, Vert, Goddess of Leanbox, representing the Xbox. For some reason she doesn't have a sister. I guess it makes sense, Microsoft has yet to make a portable system for the Xbox and I pray TO GOD they don't. Anyway, off topic, about Vert. Oh...how does one describe Vert. Well, one thing's for sure, she's definitely a goddess in my book. Just...ooohhh....MAMA! *Cough*...Sorry.
As you can tell, Vert is my favorite. She has the most likable personality out of all of them. While she has signs of maturity and dignity, she's also a freakin' nerd. That's right, Vert's an otaku. While it's not explored much in the anime, in the games she's your basic Fujoshi. Which, I just love so much, makes her so much better and probably the goddess i'd follow in a heartbeat.
Enjoyment Rating: 7 While, there were a lot of scenes that made me annoyed or groan at how really fanservicy it was, I found myself laughing and giggling through out most of it. While also 'awww'ing a lot. Call this a complete guilty pleasure but, Hyperdimension Neptunia was definitely a nice surprise. While, not perfect, it was short, sweet, and entertaining.
Overall Rating: 7 Now, do I recommend this anime. That's up to personal preference. It's one of those animes that you really just have to watch the first episode and see if you can handle it or not. As a comedy anime, I wish it made more jokes and less drama but, overall, this was definitely a decent anime. If you don't mind big tits bouncing all over your screen, go ahead and watch it. Root for your game consoles and see if they're all what they're made up to be!
