The story is something we are all too familiar with therefore, I won’t bore you with the details. It’s what sets itself apart from what it doesn’t, that is the interesting bits. What it did do differently I think it did quite well. While the setting was something I was already used to, the way it was executed was enough to set itself apart. I enjoyed the pacing of the episodes quite a bit. While the introduction was something familiar, it was the centre part of the anime that I found to be quite enjoyable. I enjoyed those episodes quite a lot. Though I think it leaves a lot to think about when all is said and done.
The art was as about what you would expect. The darker palette and gritty feel to it, added to the overall tone well. The scenery and characters were adapted quite nicely to say the least. The studio I had never heard about before as they lack the portfolio however, what they have done is quite notable and I have watched before. Though what I had watched was from a few years back, so it was nice to see the progression and development in the art style.
The music was quite simply as you would expect from something like this. Not that notable from what I remember as it is not fresh in my mind. Just what it is. The opening I found to be enjoyable and rememberable, but the ending was just fine. My attention was not on the background as it was quite an action heavy anime, so I was therefore more focused on the scenes.
The character design didn’t really help itself. There is far too much anime like this, with the characters. That being the contrast between the two main characters. It didn’t bother me all too much. It was just fine as all. The characters were all likeable, and I enjoyed the main character a bit, it just wasn’t something I was already used to seeing.
The anime was a good watch. I had a good time watching it as the weeks went and I looked forward to every episode. In hindsight, it might have been a bit same as it didn’t set itself apart enough, the areas it did set itself apart from, such what was shown in the centre part of the anime, I quite enjoyed. I get the feeling that this story will get very interesting down the line and that it’s only just begone. I look forward to seeing where the story goes next.
