Aug 10, 2014
Story 7 - The story has holes, some arcs felt rushed at times and left some important questions unanswered. I feel like it could have been smoothed out better with an extra episode worth of content spread out where it needed it, but instead we got a surprisingly satisfying filler mid-way through the series. The main message of the anime is somewhat singular and explores the layers of what that message means. 5/10(70% of story)
I can't not bring up the action as playing a major role in the way the story unfolds, where some would brush it off into the Art category. 10/10(30% of story)
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attempt to explain why this anime's story style felt different to me:
This anime is (overall) like a large puzzle that fills itself in as it grows bigger and sacrifices bits and pieces as it grows outward. This allows a lot more content to be discovered about earlier episodes regardless of arc, and i think this is what throws people off about this anime.
Where as most other anime have a small series-wide puzzle and each episode or arc fills in a separate puzzle, as to not leave any pieces out.
If that makes sense lol.
Art 10 - This is undeniably where the anime shines the brightest through the action scenes. Fluid, amazingly detailed, colorful. So many wonderful frames. This is where a good amount of the story takes place and for good reason.
Sound 8 - Nothing special here, satisfying without standing out. Voice acting was well done at conveying emotions.
Characters 7 - Mirai, I found her to be something different then the average kawaii. She is absolutely charming and makes you smile with her quirks and it grows on you. This is something i haven't felt often in other animes or as strongly and i absolutely want more, a very simple character that adds depth through minor actions.
The rest of the cast comes off as relatively basic. The brother with a sister complex doesn't come off as sexual attraction anymore than just seeking affection from her.
The evil intentioned characters needed far more explanation + depth.
Enjoyment 9 - You get a whole lot of insanely satisfying action and a bit of everything else. comedy, feels, darkness, hope, hopelessness. It rolls up into a trip that might not take the road you wanted, but makes its way.
Overall 8 - This anime isn't anything new, but it felt fresh in its own way. It's like a restaurant brings you a slightly different dish then what you ordered, so you either return it in anger, or try it, and realize you wanted this instead of your original order.
Personal Overall Rating - 10/10 I want to see new anime show a unique side like this did for me through superb action and a hard to describe different approach, and correct what needed to be done better.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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