This Fall anime season is quickly coming to a close. A final month stretch that has expectations thoroughly established and viewers looking on to see if the works they’re following can stick the landing or even offer a bit more upside. Essentially it’s time to find out what is left in the tank. What works have the aptitude to end strong and which ones fall short of the mark. However, for some, that question may have been already answered.
SSSS.Gridman has had plenty of textual red flags – primarily stemming from a weak, undercooked protagonist trio with even flimsier relationships, yet I still held out hope. Held out hope that it would be all worth it. What I’ve gotten in return so far can’t be any further from that.
SSSS.Gridman is rich, nuanced and deeply cared for visually – toting a very applaudable creative effort. Unfortunately, the exact same thing can’t be said about its writing and characters. Let’s quickly touch upon one of Fall’s more lopsided anime and why it can be a bit of a tough buy in.
Irozuku has shown signs of big-time potential, but is there cause for concern when it comes to consistency and payoff?
Anime stats, particularly scores, can be a rocky road when determining the reception of a work -especially for those that are still airing. But is there a way to better cover its shortcomings?
Many seasonal watchers have Grand Blue in high comedic regard, but does it really live up to that billing? Seasonal Prattle is here to quickly discuss.
The consistent conversation surrounding Darling in The FranXX isn’t around its lavish flashes of visual prowess.
It’s not around its for better or for worse writing.
And it’s not around any thematic substance it attempts to muster up and cleanly convey.