Dec 17, 2012
**WARNING - MAY CONTAIN SLIGHT SPOILERS**
Okay, so before you read on I must tell you that this is my first review, so if it seems unprofessional or is full of spelling errors, that is the reason.
I have seen many different opinions for "K" ranging from very bad or almost unwatchable, to very good or a must-see. I myself have very much enjoyed "K" so far but more for the animation and sound than anything else.
Animation and Sound - The animation in "K" is rather unique amongst anime, with its high contrast colours, beautiful backdrops and great fight scenes. This may be because I haven't seen
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many different anime types, but I have not seen an animation style at all similar to that within "K". This, combined with the music played throughout, give the clear message that this anime is not set in modern times.
Character - The characters within "K" are its main downfall, with each character being rather stereotypical anime character types - the unfortunate main character with a secret or unknown past (Isana Yashiro), the main ally of the protagonist who dislikes him at first (Kuroh), the useless, unintelligent but attractive female ally picked up later in the story (Neko), the main antagonist who seems ruthless and acts almost without emotion (Mikoto Suoh), ect. All stereotypes without a single original character amongst them and barely any character development. There is also the problem of having too many characters and not enough episodes to properly introduce them and explore their pasts. Remember, I'm not saying the characters are unlikable, but just stereotypes.
Story - The story of "K" is also rather disappointing, with attempted plot twists that you could see coming from a mile away, character decisions that either make no sense or are unexplained, and an all-round very rushed feel to it. If there were more episodes to the series, say 24 instead of 13, I'm sure that the story would be better and less confusing, but its lack of original ideas would still be a huge letdown.
Overall, I rather enjoyed "K" despite its bad storyline and mediocre characters, as the animation and sound are almost enough to provide the enjoyment that isn't provided by the former. This is an anime that isn't for everybody, but there's always the chance that you might enjoy it so go ahead and give it a watch. You never know.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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