I think Koutetsujou no Kabaneri is a great example of a show being created in hopes of being a success...not that all shows shouldn't strive for success...but they should strive to recreate a vision of some sort. I mean, balance is good in everything. For example, having a very specific vision and refusing to change it is just as bad (berserk cough) as having a specific outcome and throwing in a bunch of aspects people will watch and hope it will be a hit for at least the season it comes out.
Maybe my expectations are too high. Maybe my specific interest in anime is too specific. But, I don't think this is true because there are so many people who fall in love with a show or story based on the characters, plot, and getting lost in the story.
Koutetsujou no Kabaneri doesn't do that. It is the show you will skip at some points because it is cringe, annoying, or taking too long to do something you know will happen and just want to see where it is going. Maybe this review isn't great, but honestly this show isn't too great either. Was it SO bad? No. But was there anything that kept me from watching the next episode besides just finishing it to see if it got better? nope.
I really love anime, but, maybe i'll just read manga instead and check out what is on TV or something. >__>
