after mesmerized by the animation, I go check the manga and both are just amazing-work that really worth the time
story:
amazing. this is why i love anime with a weird theme. who would make a story about a ballroom dancer, but it was a nice experience because i would definitely know nothing about this kind of world, i learned something new.
however, the plot device is as common as any sports could ever do, but it doesn't bore me because the competitive dance is already strange enough to catch my attention.
thought there are some miss detailed moment that not adapted, it is still a really fun story to follow, but those details(in the manga) gave more depths to sympathize the character.
art & sound:
absolutely amazing. the colors, the visual & sound effects, the jazzy ost, thought the body structure looks a little bit weird at some scene (like the long neck and stuff) but that irregular shape gave me chills and emphasize the tension. i love the character design and how beautiful they draw the eyes. this series is a total beauty and elegance.
though that's a shame i wish i could see a more detailed performance than just some cutscene with inner monologue. maybe it's hard to animate a whole dance performance or maybe it's just not interesting enough to waste that duration?
character:
I am surprised. they took care of the characters really carefully, everyone, not just the mc, they have their own history & role in each part, well i couldn't say all of them but at least the majority of them. everyone has their own development in some way, not just a fill-in to make things merrier. but still, there's a miss in details where they're better portrayed in the original source
overall:
i enjoy it a lot. to learn and experience something that doesn't really cross your path in life is really a wonderful moment. even though it's fictional, it's nice to know that somewhere in this world this kind of thing is happening, this world is really big and full of amazing people you didn't know
