Well, Charlotte starts of mysteriously. Some humans of this world have superpowers but it isn't perfect. For example, Yuu Otosaka can take over humans but he can only use it in 5 seconds. Then, there is this group of friends who stopped Yuu from abusing his powers as scientists can capture him and tells him that this superpower cannot be used when you're at your adolescent stage.
Pretty engaging? Sounds like it but from the second to it's fifth episode is really pure character development between Yuu, Nao, Yusarin, Joujirou and of course, Yuu's little sister, Ayumi. If you're not a big fan of slice of life then, there are higher chances that you might drop the show around there but, I would advice not to. Episode 6 is really where it starts to engage and the current episode (7) is hitting us right in the feels.
What I don't like from most people is that when they cry buckets, it's a great show. Well, to me, we should keep in mind on how well executed was that dramatic scene. Clannad was executed very well however, Angel Beats wasn't. Did Charlotte did it well? You see, here's the thing. There are some executions of this show that throws in a plot device in order for the plot to progress and the character to develop A LOT. For me, this is kind of forced. For example, throwing in some random Yandere and some random terrorist to progress the plot - I thought it wasn't executed very well.
Oh yes. The ending. Was it good? No. The last episode of this anime was very fast-paced that I began to question on how was he able to do this thing in the first place. Not to mention, the ending is bitter. I felt like it was lacking.
The animation isn't a 10/10 but, it is still great. P.A. Works did a great job on the animation giving some detail. For the soundtrack, Charlotte's OST isn't the best. It isn't as good as Angel Beats and it isn't as great as Clannad. However, it isn't really that bad. I mean, the OP theme and Yake Ochinai Tsubasa are really good and it fits the show itself.
For the characters, well, I'll explain the main characters first.
You'll get a Lelouch-like feeling from Yuu Otosaka at the beginning of the show but that feeling fades away once you get to know him. He acts smart but really, he isn't that smart. He has this sense of pride. Same goes to Nao Tomori but, the difference between the two is that, she is smart. Her ability is invisibility.
Joujirou Takajou has the ability to teleport but can't land where and Yusa Kurobane seems to be your typical kawaii girl but she has a possession of her old sister (Who is dead) and has pyrokinesis.
Who could ever forget the imouto of Yuu - Ayumi. She's a girl who has this cheerful personality.
All I can say is that these characters are enjoyable in my opinion but, they are kind of cliche. Not all cliche are bad though. They are on this show because they have a purpose on the plot.
Okay, that's for the positives. I liked the characters a lot. However, by around episode 10, they started throwing more characters that I do not even know very well. Sure, there were flashbacks but, I wish a lot of them were properly developed.
Again, Jun Maeda repeats the same mistake he had from Angel Beats! and that is how fast-paced the show is. Again, 13 episodes isn't really enough and I do not know if this is really his style of writing.
Though, despite these flaws, I enjoyed the show. My enjoyment kind of ignored a bit of it's flaws but sometimes, we have to admit it. These flaws were really big and I cannot just score this show around 9/10. I mean, during the 12th episode, I cried a little because of the characters mainly between Yuu and Nao. So, I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the show. Though, what killed my enjoyment factor is the ending. Really, it sucks.
Do I recommend this show to anyone? Well, yeah but, it's best if you lower your expectations.
Score: 6/10
