Code:Breaker
Synopsis
Although cheerful and delicate, Sakura Sakurakouji is a skilled martial artist with a sense of fairness that never falters—no matter the situation. Upon witnessing people burning in blue flames while on a bus ride home, she calls the police to bring their murderer to justice only to find that no evidence remains. However, all her doubts about what she saw vanish when the next day, the new transfer student Rei Oogami joins her class; he is the very boy she watched commit murder in cold blood. Rei is kind, sweet, and quickly becomes popular, contradicting Sakura's accusations. Soon enough, she learns his true nature: a Code Breaker, or "one who does not exist." To Sakura's shock, Rei—armed with mysterious powers—seeks to exact justice according to the principle of "an eye for an eye." Determined to bring Rei to the right path, Sakura keeps close to him in the hopes of redeeming him from his ways before others are hurt. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed to negative. Many feel the anime fails as an adaptation and as a standalone series due to a weak plot, annoying characters, and poor scriptwriting. Some appreciate the animation and premise, but the consensus leans towards disappointment, especially regarding the female lead and the nonsensical story.
Strengths
- Good visual quality and animation in fight scenes.
- Catchy opening and ending themes.
- Interesting premise of individuals with superpowers eliminating evil.
Weaknesses
- Poor adaptation of the manga, with rushed plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Annoying female lead character with repetitive dialogue and a naive sense of justice.
- Generic and cliché-filled storyline with nonsensical villain motivations.
- Inconsistent character development and illogical plot points.