Reviews

While this show is likely more of a 7 or 8 by my usual metrics, I couldn't escape being appalled at the absolutely tasteless way that this show handled rape. Then, on top of that, they have a pedophilia sub-plot that's played for laughs. I don't really care if this shit was in the source material, an adaptation with a whole studio behind it can use some discretion. Adaptations adapt material, after all, not copy it wholesale.

Sigh.

Anyway, if those things sound like they'll bother you too, turn back before you're too invested to quit. The story and world is quite interesting, and the contrast between the unnatural, bright colour palette and the subject matter is done with intention. There's a fundamental understanding there that the Idaten aren't really bothered by silly things like losing a limb, and that bears out in the art style, though you might be taken aback at first, thinking you've stumbled into another School-Live! I thought it was clever, at any rate. I rather enjoyed the examination of what the Idaten are and how little affinity they have for humanity, even though they're sort of branded as gods and protectors.