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First of all, I admit that I haven't read the manga, so I don't know what happens next, if things are explained further, still, this doesn't and shoud never count when watching an anime adaptation.

The movie is enojoyable, I had fun watching it with my friend, commenting what happened on screen, but sometimes I felt it was kind of boring.

It's not due to the art and sound, since I think they're the best part of this movie. A 10/10 for both. I've always loved the soundtrack of DS, both in the movie and in the anime series; it's fitting and gives you an ... idea of the setting, the atmosphere of fear and anxiety it should convey (especially during fights with creepy and evil demons).
The style is always amazing when it comes to DS. The animation is super good, fluid. I personally like the character design of the protagonists and the demons, I think it's one of the major pros of this series in general.

The story and the characters are the weakest part, but this is not because of the movie, but I think because of the manga itself, the original source.
I'm really sorry to say this, but the tragic ending sequence was not as sad and sorrowful as it was surely intended. The thing is, without going into details, the story doesn't give you enough time to get to know the characters and to love them to the fullest, to get attached; therefore, when some characters die or fail or anything, it just feels bland and emotionless.

Aquarion Evol is the sequel, set after 12.000 years, of Sousei no Aquarion.

I'd like to start with a direct quote from the very first episode (which actually is a double episode of 40 minutes).
(The quote is roughly translated inro english from an italian translation of the anime)

"The movie (referencing to Aquaria no Mau Sora) was not well recieved by the general public (meaning it was not that good), but the soundtrack was found good and became well known."

This is Aquarion. Not only Aquarion Evol, but Sousei as well. This quote is describing the entire show better than I ever could.

The plot of ... Evol is directly related to its prequel: every 12.000 years, a cast of characters get reincarnated and their destiny is to be reunited again, in a sort of battle that has been going on since 24.000 years.

For those who are coming to this anime AFTER watching Sousei: the plot was not completely changed, but there are some parts that don't connect. The main plot of Apollonius, Celian and Toma doesn't come in until the last 10 episodes or so, and, before this part, it's extremely boring (maybe ONLY the last two episodes are somewhat interesting and entertaining, if you liked the story of the prequel).

The characters.
They are the worst part of this anime. The protagonists are simply stupid. The main male character is Amata, a timid, insecure teen. He's annoying, stupid and is completely and blindly in love with the female lead, Mikono. Oh boy Mikono. She's the worst character of the entire anime. She's the most annoying in the cast, constantly says she's useless and dimish herself... but she doesn't do anything to change that and what's worst is that the other characters see her as committed, intelligent and kind, while she's the exact opposite. I won't go into details, but she mistreats the male lead constantly, in what I could only describe as an act of narcissism and egocentrism. She's spoiled, and always talks about herself. Maybe only ONCE she did something useful for someone else. Her power is completely useless, just like herself, actually. Mikono is truly annoying. I found it funny, at first, to mock her because of her stupidity and awuful behaviour, but, after the first half of the anime, she became the very first reason why I started to dislike it.

The other part of the cast is forgettable. Mykage, the villain of the story, is the only interesting character (and he was right all along, imo).

Design.
Character design, I think, is not as good as Sousei, but it's nice. I liked the "glow-up" and redesing of some characters, and I think this is one of the most positive things about the anime. Mykage has probably the most appealing looks.

Music.
As the quote from before said, the OST is the most memorable thing from this anime. The main theme is popular in Japan and if you've watched Sousei, you know it was the first opening. The soundtrack is cool, especially the parts with the choir. To me, they give a sense of mystery and "holiness". They are the best part of this anime.

Ok, this is my very first time writing a review on this site, plus, english is not my first language, so I'll do my best.
Tiger Mask, to me, is close to a classic masterpiece. It's that kind of manga that, despite its age, it's hurtfully modern. Naoto Date, the protagonist, teaches the readers, of any age, not only kids and young people, to never give up our own hopes and dreams but, especially and more importantly, to never fall for evil and fight for what it's right for us and for ourselves and our honour and morals. It's not easy to be always good and ... kind, and, more than one could think, being good is mostly sacrifice. Naoto Date fights with himself and his cruel past, both in his mind and on the ring.
Tiger Mask is a story of self growth, from the bottom of evil, to rediscover the true kind and gentle heart that everyone has, through the story of Naoto.
This is very personal, but I've read this manga many times, and it's my go-to read when I have problems in life. Tiger Mask always gives me the strenght to move on, to find courage and to stand up for myself and for what I believe.

The drawings may be old and a person who's used to more modern manga can be a bit confused at first, but after a few pages the reading becomes fluent and pefectly understandable.

For people who came here after watching the anime, I'll just say that the animated version is mostly faithful to the original source, but the finale is completely different.

The only thing that I may dislike about this manga is the finale. I won't to into details, obviously, but I felt it wasn't right, especially for the protagonist, justice was not fully served.