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the purpose of this review is to give a concise, yet detailed overview of Dansai Buri no Crime Edge, while trying not to be too opinionated and subjective as possible. As well as refraining from using strict numbers.


Story: Good (about a 7)
The storyline is actually not that bad, and it doesnt contain a mountain of plot-holes like in other series. The concept is rather interesting as well, as the person who kills the "Hair Queen" gets their wish fulfilled, and this is turned into a game to see who kills her. Though the concept of a murder game is not original, at all, because anime ... like Deadman Wonderland and Mirai Nikki came first, and honestly are a lot more brutal and nerve-wrecking than Crime Edge. However, the story wont fail to entertain you and it still creates a nice blend of macabre-like themes and dark elements adding its flavor to the show, and giving it more of a murder game feel.Another aspect of the story that adds to Crime Edge's appeal is how the characters fight...as they wield a murdering tool from one of their ancestors....and fights range from people using knives...to people fighting with syringes and scissors.Though this concept is not completely original either, its taken into a new light and adds nice suspense to the story. Though, the reason im giving it this score is because of 2 things: 1) even though they are middle schoolers, this anime has an unbelievable amount of sexual innuendos leading to things that shouldnt be censored, censored; and 2) The first 3 episodes of the anime were honestly, a turn-off. You must bear for those 3, before wanting to drop, and continue to watch, it gets better.

Art: Good ( about a 7)
the art style for this anime fit the overall mood. the art was down in dark, sometimes gloomy colors, adding to the macabre-like appeal to the show.The animation is not disappointing and it rather remarkable when it comes to the fight scenes which really is exciting. Though, if you notice, on some backgrounds they were kinda "lazy" and inconsistent in quality on and that also applies to the background characters too.

Sound: Good (about a 7)
the sound is pretty good overall. the OP fits the show and is actually quite catchy, as you would want to listen to it every single time you watch the anime...and not skip over it. The ED is so-and-so, you can love it or hate it. The OST is not too shabby, though some music seems a bit out of place during key scenes. The voices for the characters are not bad, Iwai's voice is probably the best overall, and the other voices are not annoying or atrocious so its fine in that department.

Character: Very Good (about an 8)
Dansai Buri no Crime Edge is soo weird to tell you the truth. But its out of this weirdness that these characters are oddly appealing. Its hard to put into words why you like these characters so much but you just do for whoever knows why. The character's personalities themselves are not too special, though they are different and you have to appreciate that. You have Kiri here who will do anything for Iwai to save her, a true gentleman in that regard, but has an extreme hair fetish, like he REALLY loves hair, no joke. This is just an example of the quirkiness of these characters, yet you dont hate or dislike Kiri, but you guiltily like him, if you know what i mean?

Enjoyment: Very Good (about an 8)
i do say, this was a weirdly enjoyable series. Despite its overly use of sexual innuendos and "secretly sexually-appealing" female characters ( i use quotes because they are not really sexually appealing, or at least you dont want to think of them in that way, yet they are)....Dansai Buri no Crime Edge is a great watch. It has a nice blend of serious, plot driven scenes, and good humor that isnt forced or out of place. The fight scenes are really something to see, as the fluid animation really perks up these key scenes; plus its really cool seeing someone fight deathmatches with a pair of scissors.

Overall: Very Good (about an 8)
mentioned before about the characters, the same is with the whole series. You dont know why you like it, you just do. its weirdness and eccentric-ness latches onto you and before you know it you are hooked. Like a guilty pleasure of an anime to watch. I will admit, i had my doubts that i would like it this much, but dont take my word on it, watch it for yourself and see what you think. I will say this series is a memorable one and is personally one of my tops. This will be memorable for you too; for better,or for worst.

So think you for reading my review and i hoped it helped you in your anime watching decisions.

this review is to give a concise, yet detailed overview on Date A Live, and i will refrain from using too much opinions and make it as subjective as possible, as well as avoid using strict numbers.

Story:Fair (about a 6)
the story, once you break down all the "fluff" is rather cliche. Its a harem romcom, which has been done a lot of times. The only thing different is that he is not completely useless and can actually do something, here and there, without having to solely rely on hiss army of girls to fight every battle for him. However the concept, though not completely original ... is appealing. The thought of "capturing" girls (almost like pokemon, in a way...bad joke) with a kiss is not something i have seen before and i have found it rather amusing. Also, how its done in a date sim, kind of way, makes this show very funny and adds that comical aspect to the story. though the story can get serious at times, here and there, though honestly, it kinda fails at doing...as it is forced.

Art: Very Good (about an 8)
i am actually rather impressed with the animation quality, more so than the art. the art style is kind of typical for a romcom anime, but it is still very appealing, as the costume designs for the girls are adorable or just dazzling. that probably its strong point in art design, the female characters. the male characters are rather bland, especially the main character, but oh well. The animation is very good though. its fluid when it needs to be and adds impact to the action scenes. this is clearly done when the characters are fighting in the air, as you can see the "jet streams" and "shaking of the camera" when they fly/crash down. and most other key scenes are down well, not destroying the impact felt or meant to be portrayed. Also you dont see many "moving mouth only" scenes...which is nice. you can tell the animators took their time when doing this anime, and that is evident everywhere.

Sound:Good (about an 7)
likewise with the art, i was impressed with the sound quality and the voice acting. the seiyuu are great. Practically an all-star cast and they fit the personality and image of each character very well. And plus, there were not so many annoying supporting character voices....which is nice. The OP and ED and pretty good. the ending theme is kinda weird at first, but it grows onto you and you might find yourself singing lines here and there. The OST is pretty decent, it adds impact to the scenes, but nothing extremely too memorable.

Characters: Fair (about a 6)
the characters, overall, are cliche. you have your hyperactive,ditzy girl (Tohka, she even likes to eat a lot, adding to that cliche); you have your cute loli goth ( Yoshinon, and of course she is shy; you have your tsundere (Kotori), which also is the little sister character as well; you have the seductive, yandere or "enchantress" (Kurumi)....and it goes on. Its not that these are necessarily a bad thing. Its just the same kinds of characters, done over and over, with a different character design and name. They lack any real substance to them. The same applies to Shidou. Honestly, there isnt much to talk about the characters because they are so flat and cliche.

Enjoyment:Good (about a 7)
this is actually, a rather enjoyable series to watch, but you really dont watch it for the story (since there is not much of one), but mainly because it is funny to watch and the female characters are cute, holding your appeal to the show. This show is for people who either really like furufuru and comical anime, or for people who want to "take a break" from intense or story anime.

Overall: Fair (about a 6)
this wasnt a bad series, but not a completely successful one either. the reason this series held up is because of its animation quality and sound quality. Other than that there is not much too it. the concept is not original, series like TWGOK has already did the date sim kind of thing and series like Haiyore Nyaruko-san. The difference between these two is that Nyaruko-san is a parody and meant to be like that where this is allegedly not a parody. However, it was fun to watch, gave me some laughs, and the characters still hold their appeal making it watchable so i will still recommend you watching it in your free time. Its just not a very memorable series.

the purpose of this review is to give a concise,detailed,subjective view on this anime with little of my personal opinions as possible, and avoid using strict numbers.

Story:Good (about a 7)
The concept is pretty unique i will say. The idea of switching roles with a different character, in a different world gives a refreshing perspective on the characters and you can feel their reactions and experiences because of this. However, the story progression is sometimes slow and the fight scenes are kinda dull. But that aside, its not a bad storyline.

Art:Fair (about a 6)
the art style is kinda generic, like what you might expect in most ... anime, but it isnt bad. The character animations are sometimes stagnant and you get the "moving mouth" talk scenes, but that isnt too often. The main reason i give it this score for the art is because you can tell the animation is lacking in an" intense" fight scene. But you will find that the backgrounds are done nicely and that helps quite a bit.

Sound:Fair ( about a 6)
the sound of the main characters are fine, and actually rather suits them though sometimes there can be a lot of screaming which you may or may not find annoying. The supporting characters, well some of them didnt sound too pretty. The OST is not too bad, it has a badass ending theme for the first part, the second half....still good, but not as appealing, since these are both OLDCODEX songs, you will find yourself subconsciously singing them in your head, i know i did. Other than that, the other music played in the backgrounds were rather forgettable, not really bad, you just are just apathetic to it.

Characters:Very Good (about an 8)
the characters is probably the strong point of this series. not necessarily because each character is done quite amazingly or that they are extremely dynamic, but their relations to other characters is wonderful. Some people try to say that Arata is a wuss or that these characters are annoying, but i disagree. Arata's character is done very well. I mean, i dont think you will be all macho and brave if you just suddenly dropped into a strange, foreign world. Of course you will be scared and freaking out, i know i would, and especially all the hell they put him through. But because of this, you can really see his psychological state and it was enjoying to watch him make decisions and take decisive action. The only character i kinda have issues with is Kadowaki and thats mainly because he really REALLY has some serious issues (you will understand it if you watche, or had watched the show), but maybe, a second season could clear that up. The remaining characters are done quite nicely, and you just have to find Kotoha adorable and sweet. However, like i mentioned earlier, the Bonds or relations between characters is this anime's best appeal. I can say that the background stories for each character and how it is carried out in the show is top-notch. You can understand why characters cling onto other characters and you understand each character's motives (despite how absurd) very clearly. Heck, i would watch the show just for that.

Enjoyment:Very Good (about an 8)
this is a rather enjoyable series to watch. most of the reasons have been stated, but i shall reiterate. To see how the characters react in this foreign world is great to see, especially since its done, rather realistically. Next, as a result, watching each character go through different psychological states adds flare to this show and makes the story progression feasible. Lastly, mentioned before, the interactions and background stories for characters is great and likely, most anyone would enjoy it.

Overall:Good (about a 7)
overall this isnt a bad anime, but dont take my opinions for granted, just watch. its not the most amazing anime i have seen,but its one thats likely to give you some entertainment and a few laughs here and there. The thing about this series, is when you watch it, dont try to be too critical or harsh, just go with the flow and enjoy.The storyline, characters, andeverything else, taken together as a whole, makes this a rather fun series to watch. though i will say...it can get kinda slow here and there and sometimes the characters do get you pissy, but thats not the whole show.

Thank you for reading this review and i hoped it helped out.