This could've been an amazing. I don't get mad when a series that has finished its story gets a sequel. Even though it's ended, it doesn't mean it cannot be built on to be better. And just because the original series was about counter-culture, it doesn't have to be same in the sequel too. Eureka Seven universe was good enough to be built on. There were a lot of things to tell about the world. But AO couldn't manage that. It is bad as a sequel and pretty below average for an anime. So much wasted potential...
TL;DR: It certainly does not add something valuable to
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May 21, 2022
86 is not your average anime. It surpassed all my expectations with its exceptional directing, solid story and wordbuilding, amazing sound design and soundtracks, and likable and realistic characters. It restored my love for mecha anime and potential of the anime in general.
Most distinguished part of this anime is indeed its godlike directing. It made me feel like I’m watching an engrossing movie, but I had to wait for a week to watch the rest, which was painful. It blew my mind with dynamic use of aspect ratio according to scene and character’s emotions, using the narrative of split perspectives, amazing sound design and Sawano ... |
