After the dissapointing execution of an interesting plot in Toppa (first battle spirits series, absolutely skipable), came Dan. To me, in started becoming interesting half way through. I had hopes for it's sequel series Brave, and I was dissapointed.
I found the first half of Dan to be a typical episodic card based isekai, and the second half to be much more plot focused, and my enjoyement went up. In Brave however, the series starts off strong, and keeps it's momentum for most of the watch through. I was dissapointed because I expected it to also grab me after a twist, but I was already grabbed.
TL;DR: Dan was good because it had a slow start, but Brave is good throught, and thus has no surprise 'wow, that's awesome' moments.
The story is interesting. It revolves around character relationship a lot, and even though I dislike Youth (one of the most prominent side characters), he develops well. Also, if you're expecting more from Kajistu and Yuki, they exist, but aren't very plot relevant.
The series isn't very linear, and the plot is all over the place. However, it reflects well on how they deal with everything happening around the world, and I like it. I'd give an 8 for story, and a 9 for characters.
Art: 7. I don't have much to say. I'd also give the sound a 7.
Enjoyment: 9/10. I would also feel confortable giving it an 8, since, like the previous 2 series, the card game isn't super interesting IMO.
Total: 8/10.
If you liked Dan, you should like Brave.
Nota:
Yes, Dan is more mature.
There isn't more focus on the relationship between Mai and Dan than in the previous series. It's just accepted that they like each other, but Dan has another passion. Not much more than that.
As I said, the story is all over the place, but if that doesn't matter to you, then that's one of the charms of this series.
Indeed, the only characters from the previous series with an important role are Dan and Mai.
