Towanoquon: The Ephemeral Petals

Bones Spring 2011
ActionSci-FiSuper Power
7.2
Quality Score
0.14 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
27,551
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Living amongst the rest of humanity, there is a small number of people known as "Attractors" that possess strange powers. Fearful of these dangerous mutations, a highly secretive organization named Custos uses cyborgs from a group called WTOC to exterminate Attractors before they can injure anyone or disrupt the social order. Conversely, inside the theme park Fantasium Garden, there is a hidden group of Attractors who want to save their people from being eradicated by Custos. Led by the ever-optimistic Quon Mitsuchi, the Attractors take on intense fights against Custos's WTOC in the hopes of protecting the existence of their kind. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Audience reception is mixed. While praised for its animation and action, the series is heavily criticized for its lack of originality, generic characters, and derivative plot. Some find it enjoyable despite its flaws, while others consider it boring and forgettable.

Strengths

  • High production values, especially animation and action sequences.
  • Exciting fights and easy-to-follow story.
  • Good character design.

Weaknesses

  • Unoriginal plot, derivative of X-Men and other superhero stories.
  • Generic characters and shallow characterization.
  • Pacing issues, with excessive exposition and slow development.