Reviews

Sekirei is this really unique anime that throws you into this intense life-or-death game where the players have no choice but to participate. It's got this vibe that might remind you of "East of Eden," but what sets it apart is how real it feels. You're following these characters who are basically bonded with these alien-like warriors, each with their own set of skills. But here's the twist - not everyone's on board with this game, and the show dives into some pretty deep moral questions about their involvement.

Now, fair warning, there's a lot of those flashy, offensive girl bits moments scattered throughout, but if you can look past that, there's some really enjoyable stuff here. The interactions between these warrior girls are surprisingly entertaining. Although, I gotta say, there are moments where certain plotlines, like the whole pseudo-blackmail thing, start feeling a bit repetitive and drag the excitement down a notch. And don't even get me started on some of the characters like the boxer girl - they could definitely use more depth.

One thing about Sekirei is that it's not afraid to take its time revealing what's really going on. Sometimes it feels like it's dragging its feet a bit with the subplot and backstory, but just when you start feeling impatient, bam! It hits you with some unexpected plot twist that reels you right back in. Sure, there are some characters who could use more development, but overall, it's a pretty solid watch.