Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
LordBeanzoid
Good but not great, well worth the watch I'd say. Definitely refreshing when compared to the majority of other shows I've seen recently, considering how at no point did I consider upping the speed or skipping to the end. The story is actually pretty interesting, and didn't follow any of the agonizingly stale tropes that 99% of romance anime religiously follow. I will say the romance gets pretty racy, and not in the fan service way but rather in the "Oh frik the author has actually had sex more than once" way. Like, there was LEGITIMATE HEAT between them. It definitely catches you off guard!
I don't have an awful lot to say about this one to be honest, I think I'm just glad to see something original for a change! It's no masterpiece to be sure, but I enjoyed it.
Read at the sourceLilyVarbik
So I finished this, apparently multiple people really love this. Both episode 1, and episode 2, made me want to drop with a 4/10. I thought about a 6/10 but I was so confused (writing bad, not because complex) and had so many issues. This anime does have 8/10 potential, but fails to me.
So I might be a little off on this but Episodes:
1-2 Sexual Assault and Rape, easy 4/10 and drop worthy, also triggered sexual trauma.
3-7 kind of felt 6/10 but repetitively had problems (my favorite character introduced at some point)
8 favorite episode, not path I was expecting/hoping for, but very hot
9-12 just keeps stacking my problems I've had the entire time and not making any sense
I hate to say it, but I think the female MC is my spirit animal
Art 8/10
it was mostly nice and fitting for the show…
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Devils Line
Devil’s Line is by far one of the greatest sleeper hits I had the pleasure of viewing. I never heard anyone talk about it, nor did it have much advertising. Honestly, it wasn’t even on my recommended page! I just happened upon it while searching for exclusively dubbed anime, make fun of me all you want “subbers”. The main reason I chose to even give it a chance was it’s title art appearing similar to Tokyo Ghoul, and I’m a pretty big fan of Tokyo Ghoul. Needless to say, I was surprised at how well each episode was crafted and how intriguing the storyline was.
I’d like to establish a few reasons for my appreciation in this show, but I think a baseline of the shows plot might be necessary. The setup is simple enough by anime standards, we all know how in depth some shows can g…
Read at the sourceResident_Green
TL; DR. This anime is what the love child of Tokyo Ghoul and Twilight would look like. It copies world-building and moral dilemmas of the former but keeps them generalized and bland. Likewise, a good chunk of the couple drama is lifted straight-up from a generic vampire romance book. Mix that with inferior storytelling and overly detailed explanations and you will get this well-lit dumpster fire of the show. Either you break psychologically by watching how scrambled and inconsistent everything is or you accept the ride and start howling into the pillow while trying not to smother yourself out of self-hate. This hits that sweet love-to-hate spot perfectly for me. <3 Enjoyment – 4
Summary. It pretty common story. A smart girl meets a handsome, gloomy boy and falls in love with him on the sp…
Read at the sourceSonata86
After rewatching this anime, i still cant put my finger on what it is that sucked me in so much. It is definitely an underappreciated anime, but one with flaws that put people off.
Even with that said, i still love it. I am always looking for more adult anime, and gore and vampires tick the box for me. This had sexual chemistry from the moment the main met his love interest, in some ways this anime was very sexy. The story was interesting and definitely more adult. The MC had so many complexities to him, and i felt his vulnerability and basic human need for comfort made him very interesting to watch as he battled with his more feral powerful side and the repulsion he felt for himself.
I feel like the biggest failing of this anime, is like so many others, it didn't get the chance to com…
Read at the sourceZenress
Okay so, this is my first review. But i just wanted to let anyone who was wondering if they should watch this series or not. That they should give it a go, i've given this series a good score because i generally found it quite enjoyable. I could easily binge the entire series and not feel like it was stale.
The whole art style is a bit on the darker side, but i found that really enjoyable. It felt like it stood out more, and a few days later i still think back on a few moments from this anime.
It may not be for you, but watch the first episode and find out. If it appeals to your tastes you might enjoy it as much as i did.
The story is okay, tho a bit confusing at times. But as long as you don't try to nitpick too much about the story and enjoy the anime for what it is. You will find th…
Read at the sourceAce_of_Spades24
This anime is one of my favorites and I'm not the usual type who goes ga-ga over vampires. I wasn't into Twilight or Vampire Knight. But that is NOT what this show is. Devils Line is surprisingly deep and how I would imagine a society with vampires would behave after learning of their existence. (I'm thinking the biggest parallel is with American society, but that's just me) I think shows are best when they explore both sides of the main conflict and although the anime didn't quite get that far you could really understand it. The only reason the viewer felt differently is that we saw the vampire's story. The show handles mature themes and does it well. Most cases with Vampires is that the focus is on their beauty or their struggle not to suck blood. While there is a focus on (a bit of a sp…
Read at the sourceHughesyV
Very similar to Tokyo Ghoul in a lot of ways. It was subtle but it did manage to achieve it's own tale within it's narrative, which kept me interested.
Overall, had a lot of potential but still couldn't quite deliver in the end.
PROS:
+ Relationship between Anzai and Tsukasa was the strongest facet of the series. It was down-to-earth and mature.
+ Interesting reactions within the society and how the force arranges protocol with the 'devils.' I found it to be more towards the lenient side of things unlike Tokyo Ghoul, which was an interesting spin.
CONS:
- First episode was poor. Introduction could've been a lot stronger.
- Cliché vampire story and characters.
- Wasn't the worst ending, but the climax was rushed and bland.
- Too many Tokyo Ghoul concepts.
OVERALL:
Fairly ordinar…
Read at the sourceBeanyBun
this anime was rather interesting. it was very enjoyable and a nice change from the usual cutsey romances i watch. this anime kept me on edge anticipating what would happen next and i thoroughly enjoyed the "vampire?undercover cop" concept mixed with romance. It was very fresh and new for me and i absolutely loved it.
the dub for this did at times feel awkward or strange and feel thats due to loss in translation,but it didnt completely ruin the whole feel of the show.
i'm really hoping there will be a season two as there is soooo much left unanswered and so much i want to see adapted from the manga.
Read at the sourceThatgrrljen
I enjoyed the story and plot. I didn't like the music too much. The intro was kind of weird. I also was hoping to get more information on the main character and what happened to him in the past. So that was also a little unsatisfying.
The most entertaining part of the show for me personally was the relationship between the two main characters. I always enjoy when the guy is trying to control himself for his lady and is trying to protect her.
I enjoyed the show throughout until it came to the ending. The ending was not really as good as I was hoping. I believe it is still worth watching but know that the ending will be eh. But overall it was a good show.
Read at the sourcemvhcmaniac
Usually, I'll watch an anime at least twice before writing a review, taking notes the second time on specific qualities (variations in the art, nuances in the dialogue, actually paying attention to the soundtrack etc). However, I really feel like I need to leave a positive review on this one after my first watch, because I think it's greatly underappreciated.
Very few animes introduce an entirely new concept as a focal plot point. The vast majority of stories are some combination of existing tropes, and even some animes that are considered revolutionary in some way are just two existing tropes put together in a new way. There's nothing in this anime that I've never seen before. Similar stories that come to mind are Toyko Ghoul, Ancient Magus' Bride, Claymore, and yes, Twilight. However, i…
Read at the sourceKrunchyman
Yo, Anzai! Four simple words: rub it out, man.
Since the dawn of humankind, men have been dealing with unyielding pent-up sexual energy, matched only by those squeaking dolphins who use eels as fleshlights (look it up people!). To prevent oneself from looking like a crazed, sex-driven “vampire.” It is necessary to use thy hand to complete thy deed; thus, returning oneself to a state of poise, and level-headedness.
That may sound a bit convoluted for an edgy, vampire love story resembling that which shall not be named *cough* Twighlight *cough*, but think about it: they spent twelve episodes with Anzai avoiding or having limited/monitored contact with Taira, just because the dude couldn’t control himself. Not exactly original when it comes to the vampire medium, but they did manage to th…
Read at the sourceTokumia
TL;DR:A combination of mysteries and romance,a nice mixture indeed
People are refused to watch this show by judging the show from the beginning,saying that it's a rip-off Tokyo Ghoul,Twilight and containing a heavy amount of fan-service,but however I come to realise that this show is not that shallow,it eventually turns out pretty well and worth to expect.
+Overall it feels realistic
+some of the actions are pretty good
+dark atmosphere is presented well
+the conflicts are described pretty well
+strong voice actors base
+It's later revealed that there're some mysteries behind the incident -Rich story content,but the story presentation can be improved
-characters can be described more,like the round-eye girl,named Tsukasa
-inadequate soundtracks
In general,Devils Line can be summed up w…
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When Devil's Line started airing, I definitely wanted to like it, but as it continued, it got harder and harder to make excuses for how mediocre it ended up. At first, watching Devil's Line felt kind of like a guilty pleasure, you know the kind you get when you're enjoying Twilight or something similar, but the pleasure bit faded as the show continued came to a conclusion. There were times that I considered dropping it, but I'm glad that I didn't. It wasn't that Devil's Line was terrible, it was just that it was inconsistently good. More on what I mean in a minute.
Technically speaking, Devil's Line was a bit of a mixed bag. Sometimes the animation was pretty solid, but other times, it was really choppy. I would love to say that the choppy bits were few and far between, but in reality, it…
Read at the sourceTGYWNK
Take Tokyo Ghoul, replace it with vampires. Take Kaneki from season 2, call him Anzai, make his love interest a girl with no personality whatsoever. BOOM, you got Devils Line. But with a twist. The vampires or Devils dont need to drink blood. But when they see your blood the want to rape/kill/drink you
This show ain't even bad, it just could have been so much better.
Story 6: Its your average "Oh there are bad creatures in this world ,but they arent actually bad" anime and is kinda predictable. There were somewhat minor plot twist and which made the story a little bit better , but I can't call it good yet. The romance is this show was trash, but hey, still a better love story then Twillight. Sorry, but for the MC to almost have raped you is NOT a turn on(or it is, idk what you into)
A…
Read at the sourceslipping
WOW did this anime disappoint me.
When I heard this anime was coming out, I ran to read the manga. The manga was great. It managed to combine both the romance and vampire plot lines together without one overshadowing the other and I loved that. I watched the first episode of this and knew I was in trouble.
First, the plot line. The biggest problem was they always either shortened the plot lines, or lengthened them for absolutely no reason. I mean they had one fight continue for 15 minutes when it lasted maybe 4 pages in the manga. And as I said it was for NO REASON! Also, the plot went all over the place. One second there's a vampire attack, then there's a romantic scene with absolutely no transition into it. They explained some things so fast even if it was super important??? It's sup…
Read at the sourceShyam_King
This was a really good anime. But so unsatisfied with the ending. I feel like it should have been dragged a little bit. I wasn't even aware that I was watching the end until the scene after the ED of the last episode.
It was an alright anime overall. The OP was alright.The ED was awesome never skipped it. There are sometimes after ED scenes so don't forget to watch'em.
I'd give it a 7 on 10.
For those who are having second thoughts on watching it, please give it a try (like 4 episodes at least). Because, at first glance it gives off twilight vibes and looked like fanservice anime, but it gets really good. .
Read at the sourceStark700
I’m just going to throw this out here. How many people actually enjoy series about humans and vampires these days? It felt like I haven’t in ages. Devil’s Line adheres to a exploration about the nature of humans and vampires in a modern world society. We got humans and vampires (otherwise, known as “devils”) living in our everyday neighborhood. Coming into this show, Devil’s Line felt like a copy-paste that I’ve seen in many vampire theme shows before. It isn’t anything special.
There’s a joke out these days that falls in the line of “still a better love story that Twilight”. Devil’s Line does have vampires and some romance elements after all. However, the show itself gives a more mature feeling that is beyond just teenage romance. What Devil’s Line fails to do is make a story that stands…
Read at the sourceKANLen09
I think this is a show where we all have a common, itching thing going for it:
An awful Twilight-esque story with Tokyo Ghoul elements that are meshed in and didn’t really fit well with bad to poor execution.
Devil’s Line tells the story that was founded on Twilight…only that there’s coherent but sometimes confusing or misunderstood storytelling, but nothing exciting nor engaging. It’s the equivalent of “Hey, you’re a vampire with your fang teeth and I’m a normal girl, let’s date!” And that sums up how I felt with the entire premise of the series. Not to mention that they have added the police-like feel of betrayal and camaraderie just to get you invested in the series, and guess what? It added a tiny breath of fresh air, though I can tell that most people will not care for this, and for…
Read at the sourceKarhu
Those blood-sucking, pig-eyed assholes who think they are better than humans despite them themselves at least moderately resembling humans as well. This in terms of outlook if not by moral values and social norms: what is and what is not the "right" thing to do. But enough about our politicians. Devils Line is a show about vampires and it sucks ass harder than any of its characters suck blood.
The story is just really great. Kaneki Ken's long lost vampire brother wants to drink human blood, but not because he is a pervert or hungry, but because if he does not, he turns into a monster and will kill everyone and anyone surrounding him. Such a real hero this guy. With his moral values he is the real friend of humanity. Unfortunately, all humans are pretty much arseholes who be like "oh no, y…
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