Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
GenesisCore93
Story: 8/10
I like the story because it was like something typical, something cliche at the start, but later, by watching, you realize that it's going away from this cliche like story and gets actually a really nice short story with some mythology influence in it, many monsters, magic and fantasy. Maybe it was a bit too short, maybe they just rushed it a bit...maybe making 25 episodes would made the anime better, but only maybe, who knows.
I can only tell that i really enjoyed watching it because it was a bit....well, yeah, different :D
Characters: 7/10
Oh god, there are characters i really hated at the start, and characters i really liked at the start...but then, and i never actually knew this could happen...it was the complete opposite. The characters i liked became really annoying wh…
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First, I have to say that this is one of the best anime I've ever watched... It starts with the fact that it contains more than one mythological belief (Gods, Evil, Dragons, Legendary Heroes...) and further more they are fused in one story, when I read the synopsis, I thought that this is another anime with cliches about gods, humans, and evil fighting and shit, but then I was so glad I watched the first episode cause the characters were so good actually and since the beginning there was major events in the story.
Second, the plot is good, I mean, combining stories already known and adding them to the main one is something not easy to do, but in this anime it's fluid and easy to understand even if you have no idea who the characters are in their real myth and if you do, well you will be a…
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Okay so it's a pretty terrible show.
The scenario is uninteresting as fuck (it's basically Diablo 3), the characters are full cliché, the universe has been seen a thousand time.
But OH. MY. GOD. THIS. ANIMATION.
This is simply stunning. It has been a bit eclipsed because of Unlimited Budget Works but this is simply one of the most beautiful anime I've ever seen in term of animation and art (but not the most original).
It's like the creator of the card game went to MAPPA with a bag of gold without having any idea of how much an anime cost normally and asked them to do it with it. I've rarely seen such an explosion of budget.
Definitely worth the watch, because it's beautiful. But don't expect an interesting scenario.
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Review about Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis
When I first stumbled upon Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis I was on the lookout for a series reminiscent of Berserk or Claymore: a mature medieval adventure with demons, magic and knights. SnB did not disappoint me at all. While it's lighter than both aforementioned titles, I found it much more entertaining.
Let me start by praising the art. One word: SUPERB. Everything is extremely detailed, from the landscapes to the characters, their abilities and their design. You can tell this anime has a high budget from the get-go.
The main idea is fairly simple. Bahamut, a metallic-looking dragon, is a seemingly unstoppable force of nature whose only purpose is to rain chaos and destruction upon all creation, be it Heaven or Hell. By the combined might of t…
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Another anime that prove MAPPA’s technical capability, after the success of Zankyou no Terror. We received another amazing anime. So let’s start.
Bahamut starts with the most enthralling beginning that makes us all excited. We get the usual adventure-slash-fantasy vibe executed in the best way possible. But the problem is, as we get closer to the midway of the show, the mood of the show toned down. I now realized that Bahamut is becoming more boring and dull. It is losing its charm. It becomes less entertaining. For the reason, that Bahamut is not even “trying”. It is not that ambitious of a work to become more entertaining. That is why in the end, it almost became a generic fantasy adventure anime.
Bahamut has a cast of a usual fantasy anime but the good thing here was that their chara…
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Shingeki no Bahamut is a series that I don't seem to love as much as others, which I will explain in detail while trying not to spoil too much.
First of all, the music and art is great, presenting the show in a spectacular package. Even the occasional CGI monsters works for the most part, sticking out yet without looking lazy.
I was drawn in by the idea of bounty-hunting and the refreshing design of our swashbuckling main character, Favaro, who brings in just the right balance of charm and goofiness. The conflicting relationships he shares with everyone around him is also an unending spring of entertainment. The first episodes present an interesting concept. After bragging at a bar, Favaro unwittingly tricks a demon-girl and gets into a contract with her. Our suave rogue is now stuck wit…
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(This has been adapted from my reddit thread)
One of history's defining features is the men and women who were willing to take a chance. Concepts such as traversing the Atlantic for colonization, migrating across the western half of North America, or scouting Europe for a new trade route sound fantastical. During the "Age of Discovery," embarking on an adventure was the norm, with riches and prospects the rewards. Nowadays, an "adventure" usually consists of driving the car to the local toy store. But suppose an opportunity presented itself. Would you shy away from what lie before you, or would you follow your destiny? As Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis shows, "it's not the destination that matters, but the journey."
STORY
Bahamut begins with the stoic Kaisar chasing after the carefree Fav…
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**SPOILER FREE REVIEW**
Every now and then, an anime comes along that is so remarkably charming, entertaining, and fun that you just completely forget about the rest of its flaws. Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis, is the epitome of this kind of anime. It’s 100% “rule of cool”; a million things are going on at the same time, ridiculous amounts of insanity are crammed into short intervals of time, the characters and plot events are totally over the top, and yet all you can do is smile while watching it. SnB is undoubtedly the pleasant surprise of the season, considering that it’s based on, of all things, the lore of a card game. First WIXOSS and now SnB… Huh. Maybe card games are on to something. Anyway, let’s get to the review:
Synopsis: This story follows the happenings throughout the world…
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A fun, action fantasy adventure with gorgeous visuals and a charming cast.
★★★★
Rage of Bahamut isn’t the most amazing or original show out there, but it’s without a doubt thoroughly enjoyable. It doesn’t try to be deep or complex. It has a Pirates of the Caribbean feel of fun and adventure. It’s a story about a bounty hunter helping a girl get to her destination, but they get swept up in the bigger picture involving humans, angels, demons, and a world destroying dragon.
The first thing you’ll notice about Bahamut is it’s a very good looking show. The fantasy setting is a breath of fresh air from seeing yet another high school classroom. The fantasy elements aren’t trying to re-invent the wheel. You’ve got swords, giant crabs, necromancy, and hot demon chicks. The quality animation keep…
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Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis is a surprising gem that does not deserve to be nearly as good as it is. Coming from the still very young studio MAPPA, with a director that has directed nothing particulary of note except Tiger and Bunny, and based on a card battle game for mobile devices - I would not have been surprised in the least if it was mediocre. But obviously, from my first sentence, it certainly wasn't.
But let's break it down:
~~STORY~~
SnB:G's story is simple, and simple doesn't mean bad. It's an epic adventure to stop a great evil from awakening, not really a unique plot in anime; but if you're able to look past that fact, you'll see it's a simple story well-told. While the story happens in a variety of different places (This is a fantasy world after all, inhabited by demons, god…
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Please be warned that this review may contain stuff that by some may be considered as spoilers even though no specific scenes of events of the show are described.
As far as the story goes, this anime has just another anti hero wannabe guided by fate and poorly developed emotions to save the girl and the world plot. It has no innovations whatsoever and in it's short 12 episodes it develops, in my opinion, even that poorly.
The main character is way outclassed by the world and the happenings around him, never really displaying either the physical strength or the strength of character one would expect a main character to have so that he may deal with the problems at hand. That being said i feel that his emotions and way of thinking are not developed enough on screen for us to see some actual…
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Shingeki No Bahamut: Genesis/ Rage of Bahamut: Genesis Spoiler Free Review
First I would like to state that prior to watching this series I had no idea that it was intended to be a promotional series for a mobile card game, however, taking that into account it only adds to my appreciation for the series.
I will sometimes just abbreviate the series as SBG to keep things simple, and I will be breaking down this review into a few components: Story, Art/Animation, Sound, Character and overall feelings.
SBG is a series I had high hopes for and was waiting in anticipation to finish. I took up the series immediately as the last episode was uploaded to Hulu Plus and I enjoyed finishing it in just two nights.
Story: 9/10 Now SBG does not have a totally original or brand new concept for a stor…
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FAVARO!
alright - now thats out of the way, Shingeki no Bahamut is one of the amazing animes of 2014.
I find it, really impressive to use such a stereotypical plot of God, Demon and Humans -
and yet manage to captivate and provide us with 12 episodes of great entertainment.
The anime started with showing how overpowered Bahamut is -
even with God, Demons and Humans working together to stop it was futile. All they were able to do was seal Bahamut, which can be considered as a success if you may, but in reality was only delaying the inevitable.
Two thousand years of peace passed by, and we get to see our main characters Favaro, Kaiser and Amira (and Rita!) who will give us one hell of a ride from start to finish.
No slumps. No stalls.
Just full awesomeness all throughout.
Animation: 9…
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In depth review #2 - Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis
Shingeki no Bahamut was exactly what i wanted it to be. An epic battle fantasy anime with good characters and a unique universe that blended everything together. And DRAGONS, beautifully animated hardcore FUCKING DRAGONS! Most shows with dragons in it makes their dragons look like shitty play-doh statues but this show did i right. All you need to do is see the first scene of the show and you'll know what I'm talking about. If there are any gamers reading this, imagine the game Darksiders mixed with the opening cinematic trailer of Final Fantasy XIV and that is basically Shingeki no Bahamut in a nutshell, epic.
Story: 8.25 (Very Good)
The story revolves around Bahamut, an all-powerful dragon's rebirth into the world. When this dragon was a…
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Having randomly stumbled upon this Anime, I didn't know what I'd get. All I knew about it was that it was a Fantasy Anime, which I've seen a lot. So I thought it'd be some generic Anime which I'd forget about in a heartbeat. But I'm happy to say that that's not the case here. So, on to my review. Story:-
We're first introduced the world of Mistarica 2000 years ago, humans, demons and gods resided. During that period there arose the Bahamut, a mystical dragon that tried to destroy the world. But the demons, humans, gods worked together in order to seal the demon and in turn, the key to is seal was made. That's all the backstory needed.
What I really liked about the story was that despite being linear and somewhat unoriginal, it still had enough twists and turns to keep me engaged from sta…
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Here are the three things that made this anime so wonderful:
1) It created the sense that the world was expansive and filled with mystery and potential adventure, which is something that many other anime have tried to do and failed miserably at.
2) The characters (for the most part) weren't cutouts of what is so easy to find in anime. The main character, Favaro, was intelligent and adroit, but he wasn't without his faults. He wasn't just some guy that was fighting for peace for no other reason than peace. He has more depth than that, he can be selfish and cold, as well as kindhearted. Another main character, Kaisar, is constantly trying to get back at Favaro for stripping his family of their social status. Although he does fit into the role of the always chivalrous character, he at least…
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It's always rather interesting to see what sort of direction a new animation studio takes. Being fresh onto the anime landscape gives you a ton of options to choose from. Will you take the easy path of cute girls and slice of life, or will it be the hard road of heavy action and grandly designed set pieces? As of now, after the three main titles from our latest studio to be born, I'm very happy to say that Studio MAPPA has chosen to take the high road, and the possibilities for their future are only looking brighter every day. So, what sort of work has this budding studio produced lately?
On the surface, the story seems like a fairly generic setup for a high fantasy adventure, and that's because it is, but there's so much diversity and life brought into this world that it has definitely b…
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Bahamut, a feared silver dragon, has been inert for two thousand years thanks the gods, humans and demons managed to win him. To keep him away of the world gods and demons have a seal they keep in their worlds.
One day a girl call Amira who only knows she has to find her mother on a land called Helheim arrives to Earth, she brings a amulet which is damaged and she can’t go there, but one night in a tavern she hears a bounty hunter called Favaro saying he’s going to Helheim and he knows an short cut. Amira proposes Favaro a deal who accepts to take her to Helheim, but to make sure he keeps part of the deal she puts him a demon tale, it can only disappear once they get to their destination.
This anime must be one of the best of 2014, it’s full of moments of plenty of action and made with i…
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Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis, by all accounts, should have been a completely forgettable and mediocre show having the pretense of being a teaser anime for Cygames and their mobile card game. The source material has the plot of a piece of cardboard and is little more than a collection of conceptual artwork. With all those things in mind, Studio MAPPA rises to the challenge and completely shatters my non-existent expectations as they set the standard for a promotional show.
Taking place within a fantasy setting where the combined efforts of mankind, gods and demons have successfully sealed away the world-destroying Bahamut, the world of Mistarcia enters into an era of peace. To insure that Bahamut would be forever encaged in its prison, the seal's key was split into two pieces and given to…
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If the word ‘adventure’ is part of your daily vocabulary, then Shingeki no Bahamut is definitely something to consider watching. Based off a card game franchise, the series takes place in some sort of alternate medieval universe starring a group of young adventurers. The catch though is that the story is clouded by a dark past relating to a source of power threatening to destroy the world. That source (known as the Bahamut) was sealed away some 2000 years ago but has recently been broken and split into two in the form of keys. A cat and mouse-like game ensures now as to find the key and determine the fate of their universe.
As intimidating as the title sounds, Shingeki no Bahamut is actually quite a fun show. And despite being based off a card game, there’s actually no Yugioh-style duels…
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