Story- 8
A very strong start to what will, hopefully, become something remarkable. Unfortunately, the only version I could access had subpar subs, and I'm far from fluent in Chinese, but it speaks to the strength of this story's direction through both dialogue and visual direction that the plot was still not only understandable, but engaging. The surface has been scratched to reveal the scope of the story to come, so it qualifies as a solid foundation.
Art- 10
I would score it higher if I could. The sheer visual appeal is the main reason I watched Fog Hill, and for good reason! The skilled animation makes every movement mesmerizing, the unique style catches the eye even in small scenes, scenery is absolutely gorgeous, and the fight scenes are, dare I say, God Tier.
Sound- 10
The opening theme is a banger. The voice actors are all obviously skilled. The use of background music is exquisite, building suspense and tension through important battle scenes as it gets gradually louder. I also greatly appreciated that they refrained from using any music at times, something I've seen anime like Naruto do to add a sharper edge to fights.
Character- 9
For a 3 episode miniseries, there are many well rounded characters. Granted, most of the main cast hasn't been introduced yet, but the main, who has been, is outstanding. There are many distinct side characters, and well developed enough that I became emotionally attached. The character design is also absolutely spot on. Everyone with a role to play has a distinct appearance, memorable and pleasing (I'm trying very hard not to outright call them cool, but that's what they are).
Enjoyment- 10
I am such, such a fan of good animation. Not only does it have that, it really does almost everything right, and exceptionally well at that. I watched this all the way through and watched it again in one afternoon. It's just that good, I really can't say much else.
Overall- 10
Like I said before, I would give it 100/10 if I could based on animation alone, but all of it is just *chef's kiss*
