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Mar 15, 2020
Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia is one of the most revered stories written by Kinoko Nasu himself for the mobile game, Fate/Grand Order. I have been an avid follower of the Fate Franchise in itself, so I'll be jotting down some of the excellent points this adaptation made along with its corresponding lack in delivery.
First, the story, the anime is faithful to the source material, albeit it tends to eliminate some key conversations for the sake of putting in more content in each episode. While it is understandable, for instance, conversations that directly make reference to the game mechanics, it does keep the
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overall theme of the anime fairly consistent up to the build up of the climax.
Second, the art, Uruk is one of the most beautifully drawn aerial perspective pieces I have seen from anime of this decade, the colors are vibrant but it doesn't strain your eyes that much, the panoramic views are superb and their attention to detail was top-notch. The battle choreographs were also top-notch and also gives some Easter eggs which references the game.
Third, the sound, this anime has made an iconic assemblage of music that fits into each mood of different situations and cutscenes. The use of the opening song was also a surprise since it used the same song for both cours but utilizing different parts of it signifying the difference of the moods between the first and second cour.
Fourth, as for the characters, the anime still remained faithful to their source material, but design-wise, they lack impact as almost most of them has utilized the same facial shape. However, they managed to exert their individuality with the help of excellent voice acting.
Lastly, the enjoyment is really catered to the players rather than people just watching Fate since it's the "fad" of the season. Maybe this is why the anime didn't lean towards enticing new viewers, but rather presenting their own rendition of the story that has been conveyed in the mobile game.
Overall, I would not recommend watching Fate/Grand Order-Babylonia BEFORE you have played the mobile game in itself. Majority of the community would say, "It doesn't matter if you start watching FGO Babylonia.", but I would say this to your benefit. If you have played the game, you can appreciate the anime more as it is just a way of giving thanks to the players that has supported FGO for years.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Mar 13, 2019
I had to watch this series 3 times but with different motives each time. First, I had to watch this just because I am follower of the Nasuverse. Second, to point out the strengths of this anime, and lastly, to dissect the underlying problems to this anime.
It had one problem all throughout the series and it's gonna slap you in the face, UNDERUTILIZATION. All Fate anime suffer from this, but it is even more inherent in Fate/Apocrypha, an anime in which it exposed Higashide's one flaw as a writer, he can't utilize characters made by other creators into one coherent story. He is still not
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on par with either Akira Hayama or Gen Urobuchi whom of which had their Magnum Opus in Heaven's Feel (Hayama), Zero (Urobuchi).
Like I said, the Heroic Spirits in Fate/Apocrypha were made by different creators so combining them is a monumental task onto itself. There was no room for romance yet it got forced down the story, the story was indeed an atrocity.
It had a few saving graces though, it was never short on action, ironically Higashide's strongest points in writing, the fight scenes were always dynamic, but this time, it surfaced the problem of A-1 studios, the fight animations were fluid, too fluid that it offsets the vibe of the fight. The sound quality were absolutely ear shattering and the music scores were all over the place.
It's one of those Fate animes that I wished that could've gone better.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Mar 13, 2019
This anime reminds me of Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, an anime which I've enjoyed during my teen years, so the nostalgia factor is a plus factor for me.
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I will review this in a purely subjective standpoint. This anime will not cater to everyone, it represents teens/young adults that are currently afflicted by some form of a psychological disorder, as represented by the "Puberty Syndrome" in the anime. CloverWorks have done a phenomenal job in the art of this anime but the story is far too confusing for non-seasoned viewers. The music scores fit the vibe on each scene and there's fluidity in the cutscenes.
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start watching the anime, the flaws will start to surface, primarily in the story itself, since a lot of plotholes will come unanswered, which decreases the quality. Characters had untapped potential that remained untapped until the end of the anime.
In summary, if you're the generic "I Only Watch Anime for Waifus" or the average anime viewer, this anime is not for you. I'm sparing you for the disappointment that will come your way once you finished watching. In contrast, if you're a seasoned viewer who can connect the dots in the story, then you might get a gist of what's going on and might acquire a sense of enjoyment in connecting the puzzle.
It's a way-better Glasslip, but Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai still suffers from the Glasslip Syndrome, top quality anime/mediocre to poorly written story.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Mar 28, 2017
Pokemon's "freshest" reboot yet to date. Why did I use "fresh" to describe Sun and Moon? First, Sun and Moon completely removed the default concept of Ash's Traveling routine all throughout the past 6 Generations. Second, the supporting characters around Ash give the anime a new fresh feel, apart from the stereotypical feel that the past generations gave. Third, the new concept of Pokemon competition, where Gyms are removed and Trials are introduced, along with the concept of Z-Moves, all refurbished not only the anime, but the game too. Lastly, the ART, which triggered a lot of people, actually gave room for better facial reactions,
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conveyed better emotions, and overall made the anime a lot more fun in conjunction with the jokes utilized in Sun and Moon. In summary, this season focuses more on the substance of Pokemon Sun and Moon anime instead rather than the animation. If Pokemon XY&Z raised the bar on battle animations, Pokemon Sun and Moon will raise the content standards.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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