C³ - CubexCursedxCurious
Synopsis
From the light novel series written by Minase Hazuki, comes a story of love, action, and comedy. Yachi Haruaki is a high school boy who is naturally resistant to curses. After his father sends him a mysterious black cube, Haruaki awakes to find a nude girl named Fear standing in his kitchen. She’s the human form of the cursed black cube – and an instrument of torture! Utilizing her special abilities, Fear fights alongside Haruaki to defeat other cursed instruments and their owners. (Source: FUNimation)
Audience Consensus
C³ is largely viewed as a flawed anime with a weak story and overabundance of fan service. While some appreciate the initial concepts and animation, the execution falls short due to rushed pacing and shallow characters. Many find the series unsatisfying and ultimately a waste of time, with a consensus that it could have been better with stronger writing and focus.
Strengths
- Visually appealing art style and animation in fight scenes.
- Enjoyable voice acting and some well-received opening/ending themes.
- Interesting initial concepts for characters and world-building.
Weaknesses
- Rushed and inconsistent storyline with multiple poorly connected arcs.
- Underdeveloped characters with minimal depth and reliance on tropes.
- Excessive fan service detracts from the plot and overall quality.
- Poor pacing and difficulty balancing different genres.
- Misleading first episode sets wrong expectations for the series