Aug 12, 2020
Overall: This show was a huge letdown compared to its score. It is forgettable in every sense. Skip it.
I have seen this show recommended as one of the better music animes, and it had a really impressive score here so I thought I would give it a chance. I've never been so disappointed. From start to finish it is entirely predictable, with one-dimensional characters that show almost no development whatsoever until the last few episodes. Its only redeeming quality is that it happens to be set in the world of classical music so the it has a great score. However, even that has its problems.
Story
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(2/10) - Possibly the most predictable, unoriginal story I have ever experienced. Every single aspect of it is laid out in the first 10 minutes, and it never once deviates from that path. This isn't necessarily a problem, however there is also absolutely zero conflict, or ambiguity. There is never a moment where you are in doubt as to the outcome of a scene, plot line, or end result. It makes it all the more painful that what obstacles are presented to the main characters are overcome in the most trivial and meaningless.
Along with their struggles in the music world, the romantic relationship between the main characters is also a central aspect of the show. It is similarly predictable, bland, and uneventful. Again, at no point is there any tension, conflict, mystery, or originality. You keep hoping something might occur or develop, when in fact knew everything there was to know by the end of the first episode.
Art (3/10) - Lackluster at best. The majority of the show has basic animations and a basic art style. However, the musical sequences, where you would expect the best art an animation, are a painful assortment of still frames and weird CGI hand motions. There are some beautiful visualizations of the music, but it becomes difficult to enjoy them when they are followed by a sequence of scrolling or even just stationary frames.
Sound (5/10) - A show centered around classical music will always have a beautiful soundtrack. However, the mixing is incredibly poor for a show all about music, and I often found myself fiddling with the volume to try and balance the music with the dialogue.
Character (1/10) - Complete one dimensional, no originality, no development.
Overall (4/10) - I kept watching expecting something to happen or it to improve. It never did. The classical music is fine, but if that's all you want just find a spotify playlist don't waste your time here.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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