Angel Beats! was another Netflix recommendation. I wasn't nearly as sure about this one as some of the other suggestion in the past. With only 13 episodes consisting the whole season, it would be worth a shot. The series turned out to be a nice surprise
Angel Beats! is a unique show in many ways. For one, all the students at the high school are dead. Yes, this high school is actually a strange purgatory for those whose lives have been cut short. In the opening episode, we are introduced to a small faction within the student body rebelling against the school authority. The face and prime enemy of this rule is Angel, a small, white haired girl capable of taking on a whole team of experienced and heavily armed student soldiers. As the story progresses, alliances change, motives come to light, and we begin to see things are not at all what you were expecting.
Likes - There were a number of things I liked about this series. First off, I enjoyed the animation. If nothing else is was a nice clean and vibrant series. It was really full of life. I don't prefer that style but i found it fitting for the overall hopefulness the show was trying to convey. Secondly, the music was solid. Angel Beats! actually had a real band involved and making the music. So there was a distinct sound and consistency that stamped the series throughout. As a musician, I really enjoyed the music animation. I could tell instantly that the animators were paying attention to how the music was actually played. It wasn't some random strumming on the guitar, but in fact everything was in line with the song. I appreciated that level of detail made.
The one big element of this series I enjoyed were the characters, character development, and overall plot. There is a very large cast that constantly evolves in the this series. It's amazing how there is as much development as there is. The characters are very interesting and are all worth knowing. As you watch the series, the plot turns into a redemption story for each of the main crew. This is what really had me enjoying this series.
Dislikes - Nothing in particular stands out that didn't like. I think the story was executed well and within a reasonable amount of time. I 'm not totally raving about this series because it's not my usual forte. It was very good for what it was though.
Overall - I would recommend watching this anime. If you're looking for something cute, something dense but concise, and/or something uplifting, watch this. It was nice to watch a story with as much development and earnestness as Angel Beats! did. With the holiday break beginning for a lot of folks now, I think this would be a great time to watch this series and continue the good cheer of Christmas!
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