This will be the word i'll use from now on when I regard an anime that made me feel all these emotions....Studio Parriot, if there is a god, please never animate again. Give your titles to a studio worthy of them. My issues with this anime stem from the very idea that it has no loyalty to the source material. But that only builds on to the terrible pacing, the filler episodes that serve no purpose, the early intro to characters i myself haven't really met.
Story (5)
In my first review, I said this studio is capable of animating the story...I take back completely. They can't even animate the story in order of the events. Not to mention the early introductions hinder the role in the progression of the main cast later down the line. As a Manga reader i can't really tell where and how this will go, which isn't a terrible thing. My problem lies in the simple fact that Studio Clown (refuse to use their name now) can't seem to execute a coherent plot line without botching it in someway...
Art(7)
Nothings changed for me. The Art is good, although the animation is lazy. The color scheme gives off a dark yet vibrant look which i don't mind. The character designs are decent, nothing much to say there.
Sound(8)
I actually really like the occasional dubstep that plays in the background. The OP is good too. And the voice actors aren't exactly terrible. Good job Clown, you did something right...
Character(6)
The characters are missing depth, and characterization. The little familiar that wasn't even in the manga still serves absolutely no purpose whatsoever. Although it's not so bad since he isn't with Benio the entire time. What upsets me most is the absence a certain Kegare who plays a humongous role in Benio's character arc. Hopefully he'll appear eventually, and save this anime from mediocrity (even though it's already there...)
Enjoyment(4)
DFIA...It just leaves me with this empty feeling. Studio Clown shows again it gives 2 shits about the source material. First it was Bleach, then Naruto, then Tokyo Ghoul. Maybe it's my fault for having even an ounce of hope in this studio...
Overall(5)
I'm gonna cling to the last few episodes in hopes of seeing somethings that might get animated. But this time for sure my hopes are dead and never will come back. If this gets renewed for a 2nd season, i doubt i'll be watching.
For those of you interested in this anime, don't touch the manga. It's soo good compared to the anime that it will ruin your perception of the series as a whole. Really i wouldn't be surprised if you still hated it xD. If that's the case read the manga...
