Hello everybody, and welcome to another review of mine! If you care to read the summary before reviews, you would know that this anime centers around Adlet Meyer, self proclaimed 'Strongest Man in the World'. In a universe where an ancient Demon God was sealed away by the Goddess of Fate, Adlet aims to be one of "the Braves of Six Flowers" to fight the Demon God and keep the fiends at bay upon his reawakening. However, after meeting up with the other Braves, there turns out to be, not six, but...seven?! One is a fake! And so the anime tells its story.
Story ~7~:
I am all for a mystery tale~ Especially if its told in a fantasy setting, what a steal! The anime focuses solely on the question of why there might be seven Braves when there's only supposed to be six. It skips needless travel time that doesn't help the plot at all. Something I was very grateful for since I despise shows that focus all on the travelling and never get to the plot until the second season *cough*AkatsukinoYona*cough* And so for the first of many episodes, the story remained wonderfully focused on the Braves fighting amongst themselves.
However, no story is perfect and this one certainly isn't. A development happened between two characters that would have needed more time spent on the travel between destinations. I was very angered that the creator implemented this into the story when there was no previous development leading up to it. These characters interactions were very limited, and what happened between them just didn't add up with the scenes the viewer was presented.
And when the fake Brave was finally revealed, the same problem arose. How? How was the viewer supposed to guess this from the limited scenes they were in? The fake Brave definitely needed some more background that they did not receive.
Art ~8~:
This show's art is absolutely breathtaking. The character's looks and movements are so detailed and fluid. Even the backdrops were given special attention. The CGI in the anime definitely does not distract, so that's a good thing. In some scenes, I did question the animators' background choices, as it looked like characters were stuck in a room with the walls painted at points, but those scenes were few and far between.
Sound ~7~:
I have never seen an anime with only 12 episodes have so many OPs and EDs. I had trouble keeping track at first. Like "Wait, did I hear that song before? Am I going crazy?" No, I wasn't going crazy, but while watching the show the songs seem to blend a bit before one recognize they're not the same as the previously played song. The songs are plain and not all that interesting. Once you listen to them enough you'll know them enough to start singing along to them. (I'm actually listening to them all in a playlist just so I can remember how they go to write this section. Shhh don't tell anyone!) The soundtrack, which I cannot find on YouTube to listen to is nice, and definitely suited for a fantasy story. Which might be why I like the fantasy genre so much anyway. Besides magic. Everyone knows magic is bae. Anyway. Music is good. Woo.
Character ~6~:
Characters! WOOO BOY. First of all. DEVELOPMENT. Yeah, there's hardly any development with the characters. The audience knows just enough of their history to get by, but we don't know these characters, really. And that's why the many different relationships between them just don't make any sense. But I guess this is what the creator wanted as it makes me want to read the manga. Now, that said, it's not like there weren't good characters. Some had no backstory or development *cough*Goldov*cough* but others, like our main character had plenty. I'm just glad Adlet wasn't a dull main character. Those can be pretty boring to watch.
Enjoyment ~9~:
Man, it's like anime is just a promotion for the creator's manga series or something. Yes, I very much enjoyed this anime. I watched it while I was supposed to be spending time with my boyfriend. I downloaded six episodes to watch on a plane ride (and I only got to finish 3 of those six). And then I stay up till God knows what time in the morning to complete the series. Yikes.
Overall ~7~:
I enjoyed it, but even I can admit it's an anime with flaws. MAL's 7.4 or whatever rating for it is actually dead on. It's a great show that paves the way for the manga. It's interesting, and yet frustrating as it doesn't live up to the full potential that I want it to have cause I am just God of the animes or something.
BASICALLY
If you like fantasy shows, give this a watch. It's not bad, by all means. It's a show that one shouldn't expect more from. It's exactly what it says it is. A story about six heroes, and when they find a seventh, it's mortal combat! Literally. There's hardly any fighting of fiends. Although I guess there's enough to satiate the desire to destroy non-human creatures.
~Now for more personal opinions no one asked for~
Favorite Ship: Hans X Adlet (gotta love that BxB)
Favorite Character: Hans (Nyaa!)
Favorite Song: "Secret Sky" by MICHI (seriously, this had me interested from the start)
