Let's start with the good stuff. The animation is solid, the music sets the mood nicely, and the voice acting is on point. But when it comes to the story, well, it's kind of forgettable. You've got this mishmash of mystical, extraterrestrial, conspiracy, and harem themes all thrown together, and it just doesn't quite gel. The pacing is slow, and it feels like there's no real direction to the plot. Basically, it's about a bunch of girls with powers hanging out in a space observatory with one guy, and you can guess where that leads – lots of awkward situations and romantic tension.
And speaking of the characters, they're a mixed bag. The main guy is actually pretty interesting, with his own goals and personality quirks. But some of the girls, especially the main one, are kind of bland. Plus, the show keeps introducing new characters right up until almost the end, which feels like they're just trying to pad out the runtime.
In general, I've always felt that once you're halfway through a story, you should focus on developing the characters you already have, not throwing in new ones. And unfortunately, "Brynhildr in the Darkness" doesn't quite get that memo.
But hey, if you're into harem shows and don't mind a bit of a meandering plot, it might be worth giving this one a shot. Just don't expect it to be a masterpiece or anything.
