Plot - Appalling
Karneval is simply about a boy named Nai who searches for a man named Karuku. He later runs into Gareki, who is a fifeteen year old thief. I'll admit, when I heard about this anime I thought it was going to be centered around a circus and have a whimsical theme to it; however, the entire "carnival" thing is portrayed in a different way.
Digging depper into the plot of Karneval, it is extremely appaling and the pacing is under whelming. Circus is an organization that gathers information about monsters named Varuga; now this is where the anime begins to fall. Karneval explains little to no information about Circus, leaving us with a handful of unanswered questions. They lack information about Circus. On top of that, the plot is extremely disjointed.
Characters - Bad
This is another point that Karneval fails tremendously in. The characters are one dimensional with little to no depth. There's really no point in going in-depth about the characters because they're horribly written. The side cast is very uninteresting, and they barely get any screentime.
Art - Exquisite
Now this is where Karneval begins to shine. The art of Karneval is absolutely beautiful and exquisite with eyecatching visuals. It's undeniable that the characters are extremely prepossessing and attractive. The bright outfits and great character designs are extremely appealing. This is the area where you'll be appreciating the most from Karneval.
Sound - Eargasms
A bit exaggerating, but the sound quality of Karneval is delightful to hear. The only thing I have to mention about the sound area is that the opening is one of my favorites. Simply put - I like the hardcore vibe in it. The ending takes more of a less hardcore approach, but it's still great.
Enjoyment - Decent
Karneval ia definitely not the most enjoyable series you'll ever run into. There are scenes when the anime becomes extremely underwhelming and uninteresting to watch. I'll confess that the visuals are so appealing which is the main reason why I enjoyed this anime somewhat.
Conclusion - Forgettable
Karneval has way too much wasted potential. If you're looking for an anime with pleasuring visuals that will give some eyegasms, then you can go ahead and watch Karneval. However, the amazing visuals dosen't change the fact the plot and characters are absolutely dreadful and appalling. Trust me, you're not missing out on anything if you don't watch this.
