The story itself is basically Joseph Campbell's “Hero's Journey 101” with the reluctant hero going on a journey and ultimately playing a role in saving the world. If you want something more original, this might not be your cup of tea. However considering a sequel was since released (along with other planned anime projects), this may make sense. There are also other characters who are sort of set up but are wasted to cameos in the last fight. Amira I feel becomes more of a McGuffin in the later half of the series, which is a shame considering her asskicking in earlier episodes. This made me go “Ok, so do they get a replacement? If not, why?” For example, they bring up how the bracelets the Bounty Hunters wear can be broken, meaning they are just thieves. Some of the lore I felt would've been understood better if I played the game. Some of the villains are a little cliché, and in the case of Martinet, there is not really a motivation for his actions beyond “CHAOS!” Having a chaotic villain can work (see the Dark Knight), but here I was confused why someone would want to cause the end of the world. On a technical standpoint, some of the CGI can look really jarring (for example, a dragon that Rita flies on in the climatic battle is especially jarring). Whilst the show has its usual fantasy tropes, it does have enough unique features to stand out, combining different mythologies (there are demons named Lucifer, Azazel, Beelzebub and Cerberus, and angels such as Raphael, Michael and Garbiel), with historic figures (especially the knight Jeanne d'Arc). Granted it's not the most original plot, but with the well grounded characters, exciting action scenes and twists, there is never a dull moment. For an anime based on a popular card game, it sure manages to put together a solid plot where just about every scene is important and everything keeps clicking at a solid enough pace without feeling rushed. I liked how their dynamic changed throughout the series, and how they were able to go from rivals to comrades in arms in the space of 12 episodes. It certaintly helps that there are some solid character development from the cast with the standout being between Kaisar and Favaro. Even the supporting cast stand out, whether it's the sarcastic necromancer Rita, the conniving demon Azazel, or the over-the-top hamminess of the manipulative sorcerer Martinet. Amira is childish and naïve, but is powerful, cute and you do have some sympathy for her plight. Adding to his charm is one of the best dub performances of Ian Sinclair's career (ironically not playing the bounty hunter with the pompadour).Įlsewhere, Kaisar is a solid foil, who despite being a potential butt monkey proves to kick ass on his own, and ends up getting some solid characterisation. Favaro is perhaps the biggest stand out, being a charismatic, wisecracking, bounty hunter rogue, who's morally ambiguous enough to avoid the cookie cutter hero role. The characters are pretty memorable and help carry the story along. It's perhaps helped by the character designs, which despite being a little more western in aesthetic are still very expressive and remain on model for most of the time. The action is so fluent and even the Cgi (with some exceptions), doesn't look too out of place. It is one of the most gorgeously animated tv anime I have seen to date. DOUBLE OOPS!Īnd she has just escaped from the Land of the Gods, where she has stolen the God Key, an important item that if in the wrong hands, will awaken Bahamut from his slumber.įFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-Īnd so the two begin a journey, with knights, demons, Gods and Kaisar all after them for one reason or the other. OOPS!Īnd she has put a contract spell over him, giving him a tail that will only go away when he's done her request. Being a womaniser however, Favaro claims he'll offer a shortcut in exchange for a kiss.īut then it turns out she's a demon. One night, he bumps into a mysterious girl named Amira, who overhears his claims of going to the frozen wasteland Helheim, where she believes her mother is hiding. He also deals with his former friend-turned rival, the disgraced knight Kaisar (Space Dandy?), who blames Favaro for his family's ruin. However, he was then sealed away.įlash forward to the present, an Afro-sporting bounty hunter (and Ideon survivor?) Favaro spends his time catching bounties, getting his paycheck from the drunk deity Bacchus, and then partying all night. AKA, That adventure anime based on a card game, starring the afro guy from Ideon.ĭIRECTOR: Keiichi Sato (Tiger and Bunny).Ģ000 years ago, in a world where humans, demons and gods can interact, a destructive dragon known as Bahamut ravaged the land and threatened to bring the apocalypse.
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