Audience reviews
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mrkib
This show has a strong concept, but it feels empty.
Pros
The overall production quality is above average. The character designs are cool, and their abilities all look distinct from one another. Not your stereotypical elemental magic and swords. The concept is interesting, and they execute it well for the most part. The ending is good. And the story is nothing crazy, but there are quite a few twists, some bad and some are good.
The best part of this show is that they know what the common viewer is thinking. This is shown most notably in the last battle. It's hard to explain, but there were multiple instances where you might go, "This is stupid," and the story would actually agree and change that. Very immersive.
Cons
The characters are poorly developed. Some characters either get somewh…
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- A PREMISE TOO GOOD TO IGNORE
Every once in a while, an anime comes along with a concept that instantly grabs your attention and makes you curious about where it can go, that's how I felt about Re:Creators. Whether you end up loving it or feeling like it could have done some things better, one thing is hard to deny the idea behind this anime is incredibly creative. Because at a glance, it sounds like a simple crossover, characters from anime, manga, games, and light novels suddenly show up in the real world and start fighting each other. That alone sounds like it could be a pretty fun show.
- WHEN FICTION STARTS QUESTIONING ITSELF
The thing that makes this anime stand out is that it takes this crossover idea and actually thinks about the consequences of it. These characters aren't just…
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Re:Creators seems to be something akin to an isekai story, with the twist that it's now in reverse: where fantasy characters are moving into our world. It sounds good, but so many things just feel disjointed and boring. Most of all though, is that there's just FAR too much exposition, and far too little of almost everything else. Characters spend way too much time hanging around, talking, speculating and info-dumping. Don't get me wrong, I obviously don't hate conversations in anime, but Re:Creators just takes it way over the top.
There's decent battle scenes too, but most of them also feel sporadic, disconnected, and over-with rather quickly... And again, even during battle, the characters find the time to have lengthy conversations and heart-to-hearts.
The characters definitely couldn'…
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Watching this show in for the first time the year 2025 made me forget that this show aired all the way back in 2017. Re:Creators has a premise that turns the traditionally used concepts of isekai and even reverse isekai on its head, and while a premise alone will only market the show, where you get fans and a lasting impact is with good execution. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, and has some of the most intelligent character writing and world building available to see. From start to finish, this show is very smart and knows exactly what it needs to do to deliver an engaging and meaningful narrative to its audience.
Starting with the story, Re:Creators begins by subverting the common genre tropes immediately, and maintains the feeling that it belongs in the story and is not just a gimmic…
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If you got nothing to do and you want something that isn't your usual generic slop, this is good enough.
Pros: Unique, creative, great animation and soundtrack, very meta
Cons: TERRIBLE PACING, Bland and excessive exposition, it shifts awkwardly between serious and meta
Maybe I am just too old for this, younger audiences who weren't exposed to similar themes might lack the wisdom to pick up on contextual clues. Hence throughout the show they keep talking as if you're an idiot that needs to know the context of everything they do. It varies per episode, but I would say on average it's a 70-30 kinda type (70% Dialogue/inner monologue + 30% action).
Monogatari serie and Steins;gate pulled it off, I am entertained and it had my attention. But this... it gets worse after every re-watch.
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Re:Creators is an anime that is relatable to both creators and consumers.
The show centers on creativity and asks the question, "What would the audience like?" It does an excellent job of answering this throughout the episodes. It lays out the rules very clearly and stays true to them until the end, which makes it even more enjoyable and "meaningful" to watch.
The character designs are satisfying: many viewers will find characters they like from various genres. Not all are given the same amount of depth, but even that is acknowledged by the anime itself. If a character can make you feel sympathy, hatred, or empathy, it’s fair to say they are well designed.
The villain is relatable and understandable; it’s not just "ho ho i'm a bad guy who does bad things because I’m evil!" which is very…
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Re:Creators might be one of the most mid shows I will still recommend someone to watch.
The plot has a promising start, setting up the stage for a sort of fate/stay night death battle between (the in-universe) monoliths of fiction. The first episodes are binge worthy, piquing your interest with questions about the relationship between the shows rather dull protagonist and the mysterious antagonist. Unfortunately the answers and execution of those mysteries fall short, and middle to later parts turn to a messy stumble towards the finale, missing a lot of golden opportunities set by it's premise.
The writing can borderline on cringe-inducing, but at the same time exudes an earnestness I can't help appreciate. The show puts it's money where it's mouth is; by daring to try to make something,…
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The beginning is slow and not that interesting, but it gets better midway, and the best parts are in the final few episodes. The score would have been around 5 if not for the final few redeeming episodes. The concept of meeting your creators reverse-isekai is one-of-a-kind. There are many themes to explore, and they did touch on that. The music is nice, and the art is excellent. Some enjoyable fight scenes are there as well. The shows makes you miss some of the characters after it ends.
Characer-wise: If you first watch the anime, they can feel one dimensional. People might drop after several episodes because of that. However, if you got through them you can see better characters depths. I was lucky I was watching the show while eating, so didn't mind it being a bit boring at times. Howev…
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Short Review
Re:CREATOR is one of the if not the best anime concepts ever made, a story of stories colliding and characters that are too far even genre apart characters meet and interact with each other is almost a genre on its own.
Concept and characters already exceeding a 10/10 limit but this is also where the show's weakness shows (pun intended) the rest of the shows fundamentals are overshadowed causing not the best execution of connecting them like the pacing and the dialogue on power systems were basically useless because there were no power system but its also because making a power system in this concept is basically impossible causing the huge part of the anime pretty boring because this is FILLED with dialogue.
In conclusion I think this anime can absolutely stand as one of t…
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What a let down. A very interesting concept and idea but its execution was mostly one thing; boring. The fight scene's are done pretty decently all the way through, and theres actually an interesting take on a recap episode. But overall the characters, and their relationships were about as interesting as watching paint dry. I think reading the entirety of rent a girlfriend is a better use of your time (i wouldn't wish that upon my worst enemy). It took me maybe 6 months to get through this 22 episode show due to the absolute dullness. The first 1/3 is entertaining, but after the exposure to this interesting idea wears off you're left with an incredibly mundane experience. Some people might enjoy it as a whole, I definitely did not and don't recommend it.
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RE: Creators is a beautiful looking, amazing sounding, battle filled love letter to all the creators out there. Whether you're a manga or anime artist, writer or illustrator, this story is for you.
Animation / Art / General Visuals - 9/10
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The show looks absolutely great. Super clean art with cool designs. Top notch animations and visual effects. Battle scenes really take your breath away.
Sound / Music / Voice Acting - 9/10 ------------------------------------------
Absolutely ridiculously amazing soundtrack. They didn't have to go this hard, but they did. Openings, endings, battle themes, quiet moments. Every track is a certified banger. Listening to the full OST is a ride and a half. But I suppose this shouldn't come as a surprise to…
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Re:Creators is a strange show. It has a very unique premise, interesting and multi-dimensional characters, and some really emotionally impactful scenes. It also has way too much talking (in terms of exposition) bogging down the pacing, and a POV character who is arguably unimportant and timid to the point of being frustrating. He's not unlikeable, and he does develop over time, but he is not the draw of the show.
Yet despite the POV character being somewhat forgettable, the show redeems itself with its supporting cast of characters. This includes Meteora, who is kind of like the main character, because she gets so much speaking time that you'll probably get sick of hearing her voice. I skipped over some of her dialogue when I watched this show, so that made it more bearable. But the chara…
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I watched Re:Creators. Here are my thoughts:
The premise of this 22-episode anime is quite cool and exceptionally unique. Superficially, Re:Creators is a so-called 'reverse-isekai' show, but in reality it is much more than this. All I can say without going into spoilers is that characters from a diverse variety of fantasy/sci-fi stories appear in real-life Japan, where they interact with one another and meet the creators of their respective stories (side note: I think this would be a great premise for a comedy anime too).
This is a very dialogue-heavy show. There are few actual action scenes, which is more than fine with me but did (pleasantly) defy my initial expectations. If you go into this anime wanting action scenes, you will be disappointed. This anime is far more a fantasy drama…
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Re:Creators is one of those exciting original anime with a maverick idea and sky-high production value that comes along every now and then, leaving an indelible mark upon the season in which it came out, but fading into the endless catalog as the year comes to a close. The hype didn't give it the momentum to be an instant classic, and indeed some things are missing in this show, but that doesn't mean it's any less good. It remains as a bold, complicated story with some real knockout visuals which definitely hold up today and will continue to do so for a long time indeed. Beginning with the story, we are presented with this unique reverse isekai concept, which gets going from square one and really doesn't stop delivering on action until the very end. The pacing feels comfortable, beginning…
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I don't know why this anime is so underrated.From Character to OP/ED, everything seems fantabulous..
It's true that in mid of anime, you feel bored but patience pays best in the end..
I don't wanna spoil you guys,Just make sure don't miss this anime.
. Hmph,Uniqueness of this story, I didn't need to tell this uniqueness.Making a good story with animanga character giving vibes with all genre setup.
.Artstyle is not exception, every design of each and every character is detailed and well described.
.I like this series like All Popular shows,I haven't any sense of anime rating,it's just based on own enjoyment.
If I enjoyed whole show by enduring pain and boring vibe till the end then i forget that sh*t part..
Who doesn't want enjoyment.
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This series really does deserve more love. A reverse isekai with some legitimately amazing fights and incredible dynamics involved in the crossover between extremely different genres of anime, this one's worth it just for the spectacle. The ways that these characters interact with both the world and the reality that their creators, the literal gods of their worlds, really is an incredible experience. I even enjoy seeing how the government addresses the threat that these characters present. If it wasn't for some severe pacing issues, some extremely convoluted character abilities, and an ending that broke my brain in places, this would probably be among my favorites. As it is, it still manages to exceed many of the isekai I've seen to date.
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Re:creators used to be the highest rated and most hyped series of the season it aired in, after the obvious three 99% of viewers were watching (Attack on Titan s2, My Hero Academia s2, Dragon Ball Super). Gradually, the interest in the series kept dropping to the point more people were talking about garbage tier light novel adaptations (Akashic Records, Eromanga Sensei) which were nowhere near the catchy premise of Re:creators.
This is extra strange when said premise is basically Fate/Stay Night all over again. No, seriously, they are the exact same story.
A bunch of famous personalities, each one using superpowers, are brought into modern Japan, where they are having a battle royale, with the winner getting a reality warping wish. Most of the plot is short skirmishes, followed by ridicul…
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Batshit crazy premise; the kind of thing I absolutely love. This isn't something that you're going to find anywhere else.
In the beginning it's fight scene after fight scene (which are top notch btw), but then in the following episodes there's a lot of dialogue, which leads to the people with short attention spans dropping it and saying it was boring. I will agree though that it was needlessly complicated at times.
Magane is the best character because her ability is broken as hell. Like seriously how did they let that slide? I love how stupid it is. Plus her philosophy of "I do whatever I want just for fun" is super chaotic and I love it especially because she gets zero consequences.
The finale is kinda weird tho ngl. Like, what? What's going on is barely even comprehensible on third re…
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The premise was interesting, and the world building was more or less consistent.
The plot is dragged somewhat, which was weird in the way that there was enough for 22 episode yet some arc got rushed, while others dragged.
A couple characters were really interesting, but most were just 2 dimensional/cliché.
The one I would underline is Magane, she started as interesting, but became really boring in the second half. [Also even the anime is forgot about her existence, as she just stopped getting included in the episodes and nobody reacted at all, about searching for her whereabouts.]
The ending was great (especially the emotional beats), even with the lackluster preparation, if the other parts would be just as good it would approach a strong 9.
The animation was lazy at times, especially w…
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I am writing this review as I am watching this show. And, it is a mess.
the characters are all over the place. You will be unable to understand their motives, desire, and philosophy,... I never had to push myself to finish a show since the character's actions were so confusing and contrived. And the end game was an ass pull out of nowhere talk no Jutsu. The protagonists are so annoying (Selisa for example, who always talks big about how righteous she is such a simp at the end game causing her teammate to lose an arm, Metorea is basically an NPC just like other characters), the characters have no substance, cardboard. The plot is interesting but they failed to carry it out. I would have loved it if I get to see each characters' stories not this mess of a show
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