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Jun 28, 2021
I know I'm likely in the minority at this point for really enjoying shows that others say are 'bad' due to poor animation, abrupt studio changes, and long drawn out backstory with semi-decent fight scenes tossed in, and that's how I feel. I watched season 3 in two days back in April because I wanted to fall back in love with the series, and enjoyed busting out the show in that span. But with this one I wanted to do a slower approach and appreciate the last season.
Now, I'm not saying that this season, or any for that matter is a 10/10, but I have
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next to zero grievances with the animation, the recycled plot and devices used, overplayed gimmicks and attacks we all knew and thought were boring by this point-- none of that really mattered, because I enjoyed this as much as I did any other season.
STORY - 7/10
Now the story could have been drug out much more than it was, I think we all are and have been groaning at how things weren't solved (that really could have been) in the first three or so seasons. But I guess it had to 'follow' the manga (though not being a manga reader I don't know if it followed or not) I'm just being honest.
Yes, things were said time and again as we learned more about the characters and relationships (which was surely a nice thing for a longer Shonen), but with every episode, what kept me watching more was the dialogue and fighting more than anything.
ART - 7/10
The art in this season was sub-par, I feel the battles could have been better and seeing character's faces for the same expression for more than a few minutes rather than using other expressions and sound to covey the feeling of a scene was another off putting aspect. Still, though I said the battles needed work, they were the driving force that kept my interested in the series as a whole.
SOUND - 6/10
Of course with series that have multiple seasons they have to reuse tracks and things, and that's okay, but the biggest thing was the OPs and EDs, which, I feel didn't really suit the mood or theme of the season AT ALL. I bet something better would have been made or tossed out.
Other than that, hearing Hawk scream and squeal is always funny to hear, as well as the amount of clashing and banging sounds during fights. There's my will to keep going.
CHARACTER - 7/10
The findings from last season with the Archangels being on the Earth and assisting the NnT gang was surely something I feel could have come in earlier, but nonetheless I enjoyed it somewhat. The thing with characters suddenly being another being was a thing for a while and as it did shock me, a few more revelations about characters were even better.
I felt that with the Demon King being the 'final boss' now, it was just saying that everything up to this season was like the butter before putting bread into the skillet--stupid analogy but eh. Everything they had worked for, the powerups weren't really showcased any better than before because we had seen them--save one which made e cry.
There were a few characters that I'd have loved to see actually DO more, but they were side characters, plain and simple, but I digress. The little eventual backstory we got for characters glossed over before was great and made them sink into my heart even more.
I didn't really enjoy hearing the Demon King drone on about wanting to have a different body, and the fact that he was acting unfitting of ANY kind of King by throwing a tantrum about not getting what he wanted, kind of nearly turned me away from even finishing, but I stuck it out and got it done.
ENJOYMENT - 7/10
As much as I feel it deserves an 8 in this, I had to lower it to a 7. My expectations were a bit too high after finishing and being relieved. Though I can say that this season and show made me smile so much, and even taught me to stand up for myself and that I can count on my friends if they say that they have my back.
OVERALL - 7/10
It's not a series or season I'd watch again, but being completely anime only by the end, I can say I do want to read the manga and see how things hold up there. If there was ever a chance the entire show was on DVD, I'd want it in my ranks, just to MAYBE rewatch favorite fight scenes or just have it as background noise.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 25, 2021
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I had seen this in passing on Netflix and was curious so I added it to my list. And when I read it was a Samurai anime, I had to watch it. It seems CGI, but is wonderfully animated, with a nice mix of Japanese and American music for an OST.
"A true warrior, above all else, prays for peace. Not War."
"The past informs our future"
These are two quotes said by Yasuke that always gripped me. I love that the writers and staff on this series gave it so much love and attention to detail with how the Japanese feel with the
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lines characters said, and how they acted weather in Yasuke's past or his present. But the historical bits could have been better outlined and put together.
STORY -- 9.5/10
The simple yet complex story of Yasuke being a Black servant to an English man came across the sea, and then jumping into his guidance under Lord Nobunaga, and seeing him die; then flash forward 20 years to see Yasuke a humble Boatman who ends up helping a girl with odd powers as she's being targeted by everyone is a huge undertaking as far as my brain could follow.
Yasuke played an integral role in keeping himself sane from the nightmares and pieces of his old life he dreamed about and we saw flashes of. And he never really 'left' being himself--a fighter. I really love the grasp of Yasuke's past to the present day mix to tell the story. But I wish they had focused more on Yasuke and his past with Nobunaga but that's just me and my love of the past of Japan. The seeming aspect of magic here too, is at play and it really captures your eye.
ART -- 8.5/10
MAPPA always hits it out of the park. I loved Dororo and love this animation too. As soon as I saw the art, it had my eye, and I couldn't stop checking out the backgrounds and especially Yasuke and his hair. Being dreads my eyes were so touched with the subtle white lines to show the age that he had become and yet also differentiate his hair so it wasn't a big mess of black.
The way they show close up shots of things and characters really brings out the art, it's lovely. The battle shots are amazing with the timing and the slow motion frames, even the camera turning upside down and all kinds of ways to show meaning behind a character getting killed or the steady pan of a shot from up high. Though the magic had me scratching my head, mostly because all the bad guys came from different parts of the world and it got confusing for them since this is so short. But it did take me back to video games like Genji: Dawn of The Samurai, and the Onimusha franchise, so it was pretty cool.
In the transitions from the present to the past they're simply stunning and so simple. The quick frame fade from the colorful present to the black and white past and then a slip over of color is just wonderful, it pulls you in and tell you that you're looking at the past.
SOUND -- 9/10
The music at the beginning of episode one was what ensnared me and I was n the edge of my seat listening and straining even to hear the background noise and just be engulfed in a myriad of sounds and tones that really catered to the mood though it was a mix (and a good one at that) of Japanese sounds and music, to more Americanized sounds, almost like a bit of hip-hop sounds (like the opening) and chords which drew me in even more, appreciating how the music complimented the main character, and all the characters no matter if they were dark or light skinned. I might look into the singer who did the OP and OST, his tunes are pretty chill.
CHARACTERS -- 8.5/10
Yauske--I can't say enough about him and his strength and humble actions. He was an African slave that knew boxing, became a Samurai under Nobunaga and then became a Boatman, but could never leave being a Samurai and his honor he always had.
Saki was cool, as the main want of the enemy I can bet she was a favorite of people as they watched, though for me I really liked obviously Yasuke, and Nikita.
The Russian Bear woman. Nikita was AMAZING. She could throttle me, that's all. I did wish the enemies had better development rather than just being kind of 'get-the-girl-back' cookie cutter. Haruto was pretty neat though. Robot that shot ice and was huge. The Priest just rubbed me the wrong way though. Ew.
ENJOYMENT -- 10/10
I really, really enjoyed this series, and I've not seen a well off Samurai anime like this one in a LONG TIME since watching Samurai 7 as a teenager. This is something I can only WISH wasn't by Netflix and had a DVD release coming so I could add it to my collection. It's definitely a favorite of mine and not just because it's semi-historical and Samurai based.
OVERALL -- 9.5/10
I'm easy to please it seems. I recommend this to everyone right now who needs a little trip into Japanese history with the show of the generation of Nobunaga, though the main story is set 20 years after, it's still one hell of a ride.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 17, 2021
In watching this series, i had honestly forgot it shared the director from Cowboy Bebop, though it was a little like always on the tip of my tongue as Mugen's VA is also Spike, and so I had to tell myself it was different from Bebop, and it was. To me, someone who is heavily engrossed in Bushido and Samurai themselves while not being able to act upon those innate desires to study the way of the sword, and be one with myself, I can say I was deeply moved by every episode of the anime.
From the beginning first watching an episode or two when
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it aired on Adult Swim I was completely smitten. The music, art style, the way the characters moved and spoke, and the gravity of every single scene just had me hooked! Though I couldn't watch it all back then, I finally made the good decision to take a few days and watch it.
STORY -- 9/10
The take on an "alternate universe Edo period" was very well done, and the main characters played off and against each other so well, I found myself rooting for a different one every episode! The narration by a side character who eventually appeared was a nice touch as well so opening scenes weren't so quiet, it gave life to the amount of time after the opening where they had to set the mood/tone for the episode. And though all of the episodes were meant to follow a singular timeline of the series, I feel the creators did SO well in making each one like it's own individual story that we could get into and feel sad when they ended.
ART -- 10/10
The fight scenes were beautiful, and what drove the story for a while, soon turned into "What are we doing?" which was fine for when that was introduced. How Mugen and Jin were introduced was great, your typical "I'm a Samurai" but with the creators own twist with the era and personality of each character.
Backgrounds and blurred swings during fights were amazing to see as they took nothing away from the context of the narrative or the characters, but in fact capitalized on silence and tones of color to capture moments and invoke emotion to the point where I'd pause and just look at certain frames/scenes.
SOUND -- 10/10
The soundtrack was spectacular, and it makes me want to listen to it over and over. The Opening is such a banger and it's one of those that you just shouldn't skip, it's a crime. The somber music in a way was mt favorite out of everything as the tones of the art and backgrounds in the scenes, as well as still shots of the characters just popped so much more and held my attention.
How it had a hip-hop flare to the seemingly soft style of music was a joy as well, and it fit with the era of Japan the show worked with. I don't know much about the music artist whose work was used in Champloo but they seem like a gem.
CHARACTERS -- 9/10
The array of characters in this was so diverse with the good, the bad, and the clearly intentionally ugly. Mugen, Jin, and Fuu were three unlikely people who just happened to make a big impact in each other's lives and journeyed together. Stubborn and erratic Mugen, stoic and reserved Jin, and the bubbly, and determined Fuu. They clashed in the first few episodes and then soon got to be there for each other, though they knew barely anything about the others.
The side characters are very colorful for the "different" period of Japan the show creates. From the villains, to the characters that mean well, to the main characters past friends and allies. The special agent character who narrated the show was amusing, and some of the interactions with side characters toward and with the main characters was quite humbling and real in the period of Japan.
ENJOYMENT -- 10/10
I very much enjoyed the show in its entirety, and would watch it three, maybe five more times. Every time I watched an episode I felt so engaged with what was going on and I felt if I blinked I'd miss something amazing. Never have I enjoyed an anime as much as this, Samurai 7 is also up there as a special one too because I have a passion for Samurai anime.
OVERALL -- 10/10
It was a great anime to watch and it's a series I'll definitely get to own.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Nov 8, 2020
This was a wild ride for a 30 minute ONA, and I enjoyed every moment.
Being tossed headfirst into the beginning I hadn't really read the synopsis at all, and going in completely blind just felt right.
Story -- 6/10
Given that I didn't read anything on it before watching, I really had no clue on the story, but could grasp right away that there was some kind of alien thing, more like a mechanism that found its way to earth, and through some sort of experimentation, were able to bond with Human Beings.
Any further than that and I was ultimately confused at the green haired boy being
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chased, but my gut feeling was that the characters Aki, and Hikaru were likely our protagonists.
Art -- 8/10
I don't know anything about the studio or artists, but the really interesting art style reminded me of the eye-catches of shows like Gurren Laggan, and also the cartoonish, wacky animation the few episodes of FCLC that I had seen way back. It's a bit sketchy looking, but overall it's really good!! I think a manga of this would be great to see!!
Sound -- 7/10
The voice acting left a lot to be desired, but for the dub (that's what I saw) some of the voices seemed like they might have been new to the VA scene, while others were practiced and had actual emotion and inflection when needed. The sounds and music in scenes was well placed, and made the scenes pull together real well.
Characters -- 7/10
This had a lot of the stereotypical characters you find in most anime today, mainly Shonen anime geared towards a male audience. Aki was really focused on her job or the tasks she had been given and Hikaru was the all purpose MC we all can agree with. He's funny, a little clueless, but has a good heart.
The Mecha-Ude themselves don't appear to be too fleshed out, but I do enjoy how each has their own attitude toward the Humans they are with.
Enjoyment -- 9/10
Like I said, diving into this was a riot. I found myself laughing, crying, and even flinching at some scenes, and battles that took place. I could for the most part grasp concepts the show followed, and really felt like many of the characters were relatable.
Overall -- 8/10
I'd definitely love to see more of this, if it ever picked back up as I see it's just over a year old now. It made me appreciate smaller studios and others I don't even know about. I'd totally watch it again, and even buy it on DVD if it were possible.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 24, 2020
I finally finished Arc-V with an odd taste in my mouth, the last few episodes felt very pulled out of the ground with a dusting of an attempt to give a sense of finality to the show as a whole. It took me from April to September, with a break in-between because the series was a bit draining for me to watch. I rather enjoyed it when I started, but a friend gave me a warning about the end, how it wasn't very climactic, and they were right in the sense of the word.
Story -- 4/10
Going into the show, I'd say I gave the story
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about a 5-6 with Yuya being introduced, and the plot falling into place with a deep gloss over of the deeper side of the bigger plot that tried to be a plot. Then, everything went into fairly good pacing and I was feeling good about things. The duels were nice and spread, the new characters were nice to get introduced to, and then a few arcs later the story took a bit of a shift. The shift that happened is why I gave the story a 4.
Frankly, I didn't enjoy the Synchro Dimension Arc as much as I should have. Sure it was great to see a few Legacy character make an appearance in their Arc-V versions, but it was dragged on for too any episodes in my opinion. Though I know a good chunk of the plot focused around the invasion of that dimension, I felt they could have sped it up by not doing the long tournaments.
Then, the whole meat and potatoes of the show, The Academia Arc, the realization of what Yuya and Yuzu were. That part was rather enjoyable, and seeing all the bonds Yuya made with the characters, Legacy or otherwise, just made me smile. The story itself fell through at the final episodes. Seeing what happened for the awkward yet somehow viable reason was a bit over the top in a dislike-able manner for me. They could have just ended with the Zarc defeat and leave it, but they wanted to milk it by adding on episodes.
Art -- 6/10
As far as Yugioh shows go, they have pretty amazing art in terms of style and animations for the cards and effects used in duels. In first watching it, I had given it, in my mind, an 8 for the art. The one thing that brought it down to a 6 now, was that annoying use of CGI with Yuya and his monsters, namely Odd-Eyes Dragon. It was subtle I guess, but I caught it every time it happened and it made me stop watching for a few seconds to even a few minutes till I could recognize or try to wrap my head around WHY they had made that move ONLY for Yuya and not anyone else. (I don't know any time when any other duelist had CGI for an entrance or attack, correct me if I'm wrong.) It just felt really out of place with the usual animation of the show.
Everything besides that was great.
Sound -- 8/10
Okay I enjoy a good OST, and all the Yugioh series before have had great OSTs, Arc-V is no exception in the slightest. There were a few specific tracks I really enjoyed as I watched, two of them being centered around Gongenzaka, and his Steadfast Dueling. Every time I heard either his character theme or duel music, I was pumped. (and jus not because he's my favorite character which I'll get to later.) The other track that played and I was on the edge of my seat was a specific track for when there was tension around characters and a duel, though mostly focused on Kurosaki, another character I like. That track just had me bouncing toward the end and I love the atmosphere it brought to the scenes.
As far as OP/ED songs go, I'd have to say my favorite OPs were "Hanate/Unleash", "Kibou no Hikari/Light of Hope, and "Kirifuda/Trump Card" and ". "Hanate" just got me so pumped to watch and I was singing along when I got the lyrics down. "Kibou no Hikari" was just so moving for the arc it was used with and made me really feel for the characters and the struggles they were facing. And last but not least, "Kirifuda" was another one I enjoyed quite a bit and I got excited when I kept hearing the word Kirifuda spoken in the show. And as for ED it'd have to be Future Fighter. Hearing Yuya and Reiji's VAs singing together was so cool.
Characters -- 6/10
Now there were TONS of likable characters in Arc-V, some good, but also some bad.
Yuya and the other three Yu-boys were interesting, Yuzu and the other girls, not so much. Yuzu was so flat and all she ended up being was a huge plot device and constant damsel in distress, and her being so pertinent to the overall plot was not a reason to make her like that. Serena didn't get too much development, but she was made to be headstrong and able to bend things to her own path. I hated that Rin and Ruri got next to no development at all. I feel like they should have, since their respective saviors each got a chunk.
I didn't like Yuya at the beginning, he was way too childlike, though he's 14 his personality didn't remind me of the other protags. Yugo was so real and able to be understood in his showing, and the same went for Yuto in my opinion. Yugo did have a real one-track-mind, but he was focused on his goal which made for a great character always striving to do right and reach his goal. Yuto was a very fate driven character, as he and Kurosaki suffered at the hands of the enemy, seeing their dimension crumble. His bravery in the face of hardship made me like him so much more than Yuya. And Yuri, a real good show of a crazy character, but his sly viciousness was a likable trait as he worked for the enemy.
Another enemy I had a love/hate relationship with was Roger. He was such a good fit as a villain to try and control the dimension and thwart the Lancers. He had things going for him, though he gradually descended into madness as was seen later on in the Synchro Arc. In all the series I've seen, Roger takes the #2 cake for best villain, the #1 going to the Three Pure Nobles from 5Ds.
Now onto my favorite character, Gongenzaka. He stood out to me the moment he was introduced. Possibly because I have a fondness for straightforward yet manly characters, and he really fit the bill. His dedication to being steadfast and unmoving for the most part, and being highly supportive of Yuya and others just made him my favorite all the more. Also, his footwear was a thing in itself. The guy wore sandals made from cinder blocks, how is that not badass?? And his eventual release from his Steadfast Dueling toward the end with his increased desire to see his best friend succeed and save the world was so moving.
Enjoyment -- 7/10
I really enjoyed the show as a whole, with the good and the bad, so I gave it a 7. The OST was lovely, the duels were enjoyable for a time till they got redundant and boring. The character development and things they all went through was so amazing to see, the good and the bad. I was constantly on the edge of my seat when watching several episodes in a day and having to stop at a cliffhanger!!
Overall -- 6/10
I have to give the overall score here of 6. It was a real roller coaster of a show, it took my heart and mind on separate trips, broke and repaired them, made me laugh, and made me cry. It wasn't the best, but not quite the worst Yugioh series as people make it out to be. Would I rewatch it? Maybe, just to see my man Gongenzaka. Would I buy the DVDs to collect, YES.
Yugioh Arc-V was an experience.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Aug 11, 2020
After finding this on MAL, I was curious and after some searching on YouTube, found it and sat down with some Popcorn to watch it.
It's cute and has that Disney animation quality like "Steamboat Willy" so that was enjoyable for me. And because I grew up with Disney shorts and Pokemon, seeing the two together just made me smile.
Story -- 5/10
The story...there really wasn't one. It opened with Zuruggu (Scraggy) eating beans, and then went from there. There was zero plot at all, just a bunch of cause-and-effect scenes happening pretty much all at once. The main title is literally just two Pokemon names and
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then you see the minor title "Chase The Beans". Nothing. To it.
Art -- 6/10
The art style as said before is reminiscent of Disney, and I found it really nice to see. Bright yet subdued colors really caught my eye and the coloring of the backgrounds were nice and soft.
Sound -- 5/10
As much as I wanted to rate this higher, I just couldn't. The music just reminded me of Tom & Jerry more than Disney, and it does nothing but indicate changes in actions or events, doing nothing to really drive the story (if there was one).
Characters -- 4/10
These are two Pokemon that have nothing in common, just the fact that they both wear a sort of clothing - Scraggy its skin, and Mimikkyu it's cloak/sheet, whatever you call it. It's interesting that they used two Pokemon from different generations, Scraggy being from Gen V, and Mimikkyu being from Gen VII. I'm giving this a 'decent' score because I didn't hate it.
Enjoyment -- 7/10
I enjoyed this a fair amount, not too much, and I didn't hate it. It was just lacking? I guess in the elements they were attempting to pull from Disney.
Overall -- 5/10
I wish I could have given this a 6 or 7, but due to the thoughts before, it's not that way. In any case, I'd definitely show this to all my friends and my younger siblings. Nice job to the creators.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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May 6, 2020
For someone like myself, who doesn't normally watch 'Slice of life' anime, this one hooked me and I'm now finding myself asking for a second season which I know is never going to come...or will it?
As the MC is a bit of an introvert, someone who'd rather spend time indoors than outside actually interacting, he goes through so much growth over the course of this 12 episode series. Seishuu ends up forming a lasting bond that spurs him to create the best calligraphy work he's ever done and in a place so out of touch with the natural society of Tokyo where he came from.
Story
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-- 8/10
As a 'Slice of life,' it really gave insight into the struggles of a city man being forced to move to an island and experience many things he'd not have to deal with back home. But overall his experiences are learned ones that help him grow and become attached to people he'd never before even interact with.
Art -- 8/10
The art was very nice, a great mix of scenery with bright colors and lots of background elements at times, and other times the background was null and things in the foreground caught your attention. The use of colors was very poignant and helped to establish the mood.
Sound -- 8/10
The music was very subtle but played a great role in the story, not many scenes actually needed music or background tracks as the emotions displayed were enough to make me feel like the point was conveyed beautifully. That being said, both the OP and ED were something that I came to love and listen to over and over, more specifically the ED, as it really spoke about the relationship between Seishuu and Naru, which was a huge main focus of the show as a whole.
Characters -- 9/10
The characters were all great. All of the island residents were a sharp contrast to Seishuu's personality and tastes, helping him to grow as a person while on the island. Also, seeing a 23-year-old man who had resigned himself never to be married interact with children was priceless.
Enjoyment -- 9/10
Every episode was a breath of fresh air of a genre that I'd never really watch otherwise, except that I have a small interest in calligraphy. The humor aspects were neatly tied into the theme of calligraphy as well and always had me on my feet laughing.
Overall -- 9/10
Having heard about this show back in 2015-2016 or so, I never gave it a watch because I felt like the 'Slice of Life' Genre wasn't for me. Now that I've watched it, however, I'm banging my pots and pans for more, and currently reading the manga.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Mar 8, 2020
Being a Gundam fan for years, the only shows I've watched in entirety were Wing, and Build Fighters, before starting a complete watch with my partner a few years ago. Watching what came before Victory was highly enjoyable, and I love so many of the characters and other series, but Victory wasn't anything like the ones before it.
Story -- 3/10 (poor)
For being a Gundam series, the story was driven by the MC piloting the Gundam, and stopping the enemy, which is every series' base plot. Why I didn't rank it higher was due to specific characters and influences in the show. The entire plot
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was not very cohesive and left me wondering really what was happening at some parts. I know that the MC is supposed to develop, but the story made him (a 13 yr old kid) into a man way too fast.
Art -- 3/10 (poor)
The art was well, very lacking. For most other series, the artwork and backgrounds, and even the facial features are conveyed so well, but in Victory Gundam, everything seemed too rushed and simple, like they didn't even care - and it shows.
Sound: 5/10 (mediocre)
As much as I enjoy the OSTs of the other series, this one didn't have that much, save for a noted battle theme, and a few character themes sprinkled throughout, as well as the 2 OPs and 2 EDs, which are highly misleading for the series as a whole. The strange feeling of silent scenes was very apparent here.
Character -- 4/10 (decent)
Here we go. The only reason why I marked this section as a 4 is due to only two characters. One is Odelo, a supporting character who enriches the MC with his upbeat and often love-struck personality, and the other is Chronicle, the main antagonist to the MC and Victory's "Char" model. Though I enjoyed those two, I'll first touch on the few "bad" characters I disliked.
The MC, Uso Ewin, is only 13, I repeat, ONLY 13. (Probably the youngest pilot?) and his introduction is well enough okay for the series beginning, but as we get further, he experiences things no child/young teen should ever go through. (though, this is a Gundam series so it's inevitable) He watches one of the people responsible for him piloting the Gundam die, as well as other "fodder" characters die, and this is a stupid attempt at making him grow by experiencing loss in order to become the man the show needs him to be. The deaths are so dumb, and you can tell when a character is going to die due to certain scenes, and words reflected in their actions, and it becomes stale and unenjoyable after the third death.
A supporting character, Shakti, was obviously someone Uso had ties with, as a friend. But did she have to come along on the ship? NO, she didn't -- but she was used as a driving force for Uso to accomplish the goals needed to move the plot (or what little plot there was). She was very annoying with her attitude of "no fighting needs to happen if I can just talk with the enemy." and she's often kidnapped to force the Gundam team to fight. Honestly, I hated her and just wished she'd die.
Enjoyment -- 4/10 (decent)
As much as I was ready to go into this thinking it was great, I was misled. At first, I enjoyed it and then seeing the enemy mobile suits made me think twice, but both I and my partner sat through the most unsurprising 51 episodes and are glad it's over. My partner even walked away at the few recap episodes, and I almost skipped them myself. It was all over the place, and the only real sense of enjoyment came when Odelo was on screen.
Overall -- 3/10 (poor)
Even if you're a hardcore fan, please don't expect this show to be anything like its predecessors or even what comes after. You'll be let down and underwhelmed. It has the Gundam name, but not the quality we've come to expect. Victory Gundam is one show I'll likely never watch again.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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