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So much potential, but sadly fell short
To get this out of the way, I know that many viewers love this series, and that is great! I don't want my review to hate on this series, but I do want to present a different opinion.The first few episodes are great! They are visually appealing, have an exciting tone with compelling characters, and the plot progresses at a perfect speed. I was excited and eager to see its potential. However, as the show progresses, everything gets muddy, repetitive, and pointless.
THE BAD: Without spoiling anything, the plot ends up going in boring, unnecessary directions. The main characters had so much potential and what could have been more active, strong roles ended up becoming pitiful puppets or just plain pointless. There were also so many relationships(romantic and platonic) that could have gone in different directions that would make sense and be satisfactional, but these too fell short. Additionally, the once interesting fighting and massacre scenes became tragically repetitive in the latter half of the series and felt like cheap tactics to create some sort of tension. The main character's focus is also changed later on to different people and flip-flops, as well as the main plot. These changes only furthered my confusion and frustration. As for the setting, I quickly got tired of seeing the interior of the hotel.
THE GOOD: The soundtrack was befitting, especially "Bumps in the Night" (a real bop!). The actors were cast perfectly and I enjoyed the costume design and set design at certain parts. The plot (at least at the start) is very unique and interesting.
OVERALL: All of my review is subjective, but I personally did not enjoy this series. There was a lot of potential with such a unique plot and wonderful cast, but it became frustrating instead. I wish I would have stopped watching maybe around the 3rd episode.
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Aesthetic whirlwind with a sprinkle of a coherent storyline
I came in the show with low expectations and tried avoid it because of the low reviews on Amazon. Eventually watched it because of Kaho. I was pleasantly surprised with the cinematography which I think makes it worth watching even if you don’t end up finishing it. It is really beautiful and a lot of hard work was put into it with the design, costumes, acting,. If you’ve watched True Blood then this is an easy show for you because the blood and gore is on the same level. After episode 5 I was just speed running the episodes because as beautiful as the show was the storyline was just getting more and more plot holes I couldn’t ignore. The storyline with the humans was tiring and dumb and Manami was tiring and dumb. It was a fun watch in the beginning but you never end up caring about watching the any of the characters and where their story would end up. If it wasn’t for my excitement of seeing the actors portray their characters I think I would’ve dropped the show sooner. All in all Kaho and Shinnosuke Mitsushima were my favorite to watch in both action scenes and dramatic scenes.Was this review helpful to you?
Love/Hate relationship
This is badly written, poorly acted, and obnoxiously directed. AND YET, something pulled me in and wouldn't let go. Who watches an entire season of a show they nearly hate? This girl, right here. I have no idea why I can't rate this show higher or lower than I did. It's possible that this is one of those things that grows on you and gets better each time you watch it. Does that mean I might rewatch it later on? It is in fact possible. Can I tell you even one good thing about it? Well, Red is pretty hot. Some of the costumes are really sexy... That's all I've got ?Was this review helpful to you?
TL;DR
If you want an exciting series, that will keep you on your toes, get you attached to the characters and blow your mind, this won't disappoint. Good stuff happens when you give Sono Sion full reign and a budget.
Summary: See it before you judge.
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