Uzumaki starts off great in the first episode with gorgeous animation and a good vibe, bringing the original manga into life, but completely falls a part in the later episodes. The pacing of the show completely misses the mark, it got to the point where the pacing made it impossible for me to be immersed in the story. It completely failed to build tension or suspense like the original manga did. I would honestly recommend future viewers reading this to watch the first episode and to figure out what uzumaki is all about and switch over to the manga if you enjoyed ep1.
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Oct 19, 2023
Story and Characters: 3/10
Kanata does not have an ambition to be the best racer, drifter, or to win anything. He moved to Japan to find his father, and does a terrible job in that part. A typical underdog story with amazing skills that comes out of nowhere. He meets a girl named Ren Saionji who apparently does not believe in love at first sight, but falls in love with him at first sight. The anime emphasizes in the first episode how "hot" they both are, like it's supposed to add something of value. Kanata gets invited to the MFG and that's how the story begins. The protagonist has ... |
