Symphogear
Synopsis
Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amou—the idol duo known as Zwei Wing—use their songs to power ancient weapons known as "symphogears" to combat a deadly alien race called the "Noise." While the general public is aware of the Noise's existence, knowledge of the symphogears are kept a secret. When the Noise attack one of Zwei Wing's concerts, Kanade sacrifices herself to protect a young girl named Hibiki Tachibana, leaving Tsubasa devastated and a fragment of her symphogear embedded within Hibiki. Two years pass and Hibiki is once again dragged into a Noise attack. While rescuing a young girl who has been left behind during the evacuation, she awakens the power of Kanade's symphogear lying within her. Although Tsubasa still grieves over the loss of Kanade, both girls must now learn to work together using their powers to defend humanity against the Noise. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some finding the show enjoyable for its music, action, and overall fun factor, while others criticize it for its flawed plot, weak characters, and inconsistent animation. Some viewers appreciate the show's unique blend of genres, while others find it poorly executed and unoriginal. The series seems to polarize viewers based on their tolerance for plot inconsistencies and their appreciation for the musical and action elements.
Strengths
- Enjoyable music and battle scenes
- Fun and hype-filled experience
- Unique and visually appealing action sequences
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent and flawed plot
- Poor characterization and development
- Animation quality drops after the first episode
- Reliance on deus ex machina and plot holes