Story 9/10:
I honestly think that the story was what carried Pan de Peace. There are many interpretations, but I will try to give my own here in summary. Pan de Peace takes place in an alternate timeline to our own in which a mutated strain of the Panama disease caused a plague on all of humanities crops, notably fruit and vegetables were the hardest hit. The result of this being that only cereal grains were able to be grown in the now tainted soils of the planet. The story follows our titular protagonists years after the initial plague as humanity are trying to get along with their lives. Bread is one of the few foods that can be afforded by the commoner, hence why the characters try to make the best of a bad situation by trying different breads. The show does a great job of masking these sad and bittersweet undertones with it's cutesy plot, creating a breathtaking experience for the viewer. Without spoiling too much, Pan de Peace really makes you feel a mix of emotions as you watch the pureness of youth making the best of this dying world, knowing they can't delay the end, The final episode hitting the hardest of all.
Art 4/10:
Not the strongest part of the anime. The characters sometimes look like they're melting in places, but I guess this is just what people refer to as "Mo-Blobs"
Sound 3/10:
Other than the opening which was sub-par at best, the soundtrack was forgettable for me.
Characters 7/10:
Pan de Peace features a wide range of different character types which really helps complete the world and make it feel alive, every character has their own motives and goals, and they manage to jam pack so much development into each and every one, fleshing them out in such short time.
Enjoyment 5/10:
I found it hard to truly enjoy this show. I went in with practically zero expectations, and was pleasantly surprised by the characters and the fleshed out world and lore, but those were the only elements really carrying the show.
Overall 5/10:
If you enjoy cute "Mo-Blobs", I'd probably recommend this to you instantly. But for anyone else, it's hard to suggest this show. Yes, the story remarkable and an experience I would love to share, but it really depends on how much you can allow poor animation and sometimes unreliable pacing be your window into this exciting world.
