First of all, Zetman is an adaptation of a manga with the same name. This "Zetman" is different from the manga because it follows its own way, however, the manga is canon, as you may know. With that, the artwork for the anime was magnificent. If you aren't following drawing artists or even amateur drawing artists, you don't have the right to tell me that this is not true art. As you know, there's plenty of detail in the characters and in the settings and that's obviously a good thing. When there's a fight sequence, you can even see the speed of the battle itself. So yeah, looks like there's a "Hunter x Hunter" done by Madhouse Studios vibe here, just saying.
Comparatively to the music, that's probably the lowest part has I can remember. I didn't like the Opening or Ending song but I recognize the artists work on the pieces of music.
The development of the characters is present in the series and is something positive. Both protagonists, Jin and Koga are characters easy to understand and sympathize until the last episode. The problem is that the scenes are forced or, in a way, they do not exist, so the viewer does not know (unless if you go read the original source). Another problem is that the smaller characters are not very fun and don't have an original personality as if they were extras in a movie. And this makes the main characters "compensate" screen time for not-so-important characters.
As for the enjoyment, yeah, the first episode was so epic yet unpredictable and I loved the series until the end. Overall, it was great.
People like to compare the anime adaptation to the original manga but that's kinda wrong because, for these people, there are no expectations. If people create expectations with all kinds of adapted works, then they will always have their expectations shattered. If you are a manga reader just don't compare it because the anime adaptation goes its own way (again said).
Zetman was such a good and promising series and to be fair, I really can't remember the last time I watched such an exceptional series with great fight scenes, promising plot and also, dramatic moments.
Story: 8 | Art: 9 | Sound: 7 | Character: 8 | Enjoyment: 9 |
Score: 8/10
Personal Note: I'm really glad that I watched this show. I would recommend it for people who liked Parasyte, for example.
