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My personal enjoyment of this series was swayed by the fact that I had read the manga a few years prior to watching the anime. So yes, I am a "manga-reader" as many people call us. And to be honest, I did expect quite a bit from this anime. Did it live up to my expectations? No (Well, if you couldn't tell that from the score, then you've got some problems already, dude). But does it live up to the hype? Read on, and you might find out. I won't keep you too long- I'll just have some short summaries to help you make your ... decision.

Story- Nothing too overcomplicated or exquisitely written (yes, you do write a story before you make an anime). It's your average Shounen anime. With a bit of a twist. However, at a certain point in the story, the pacing just goes out of wack. There is a reason for this, and if you're interested, research it for yourself.

Art- Passable. Nothing too fancy.

Sound- Has it's moments, but for the most part, forgettable.

Characters- Some interesting ones, some mediocre, and some just plain cringeworthy. The character development is classic Shounen, too, if you know what I mean.

Enjoyment- This is largely dependent on what your taste in anime is. If you like a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs and are a fan of classic Shounen anime, chances are, you'll probably enjoy it. If you are a fan of more intellectual anime, it won't be your cup of tea.

Overall- Did I like Akame ga Kill? No. But that doesn't mean you won't. Give it a shot. If you don't like it, try again. If you still can't stand it, there's been no harm done in watching it, and there's no harm in dropping it.

If anything, it'll help you solidify what you like and dislike. Anime is a journey, and the best part is that you decide where to go :)

Yes, I had to do that.