Burst Angel
Synopsis
In Japan's not-too-distant future, crime has become so common that the government has legalised firearms for citizens to use in self-defence. To combat this new wave of wrongdoing, the Recently Armed Police of Tokyo was established in hopes of hunting down criminals with lethal force. Kyohei Tachibana is a gifted culinary student who dreams of saving up enough money to become a pastry chef in France. When four young mercenaries ask him to be their cook, he's forced into making a tough choice. As Jo, Meg, Sei, and Amy take on the bloodiest jobs in the chaotic city of Tokyo, Kyohei accepts an imminent descent into the world of crime—and he'll do a lot more than just cooking!
Audience Consensus
The audience has mixed feelings about Burst Angel. While the action, character designs, and futuristic setting appeal to some, many find the plot weak, the characters underdeveloped, and the fan service excessive. The series is considered a 'guilty pleasure' by some, while others find it a waste of time due to its lack of depth and originality. Overall, the show's flaws prevent it from being highly recommended.
Strengths
- Good action sequences and fight choreography.
- Appealing character designs (though often impractical).
- Unique futuristic setting with potential.
- Enjoyable mecha designs and integration.
- Catchy opening theme music.
- Decent CGI for its time.
Weaknesses
- Weak and meandering plot with many filler episodes.
- Inconsistent art quality and animation errors.
- Underdeveloped and stereotypical characters.
- Excessive and often pointless fanservice.
- Poor character development.
- Repetitive storyline (Meg gets captured, Jo saves her).
- English dub voice acting is criticized as poor.