Kid Icarus: Uprising
6.8
Quality Score
0.29 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
2,174
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Anime shorts of the 3DS game "Kid Icarus: Uprising", known as "Shin Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami" in Japan. Episode 1 - Thanatos Rising Animation: Production I.G Director: Junichi Fujisaku Episode 2 - Medusa's Revenge Animation: Studio 4°C Director: Kazuto Nakazawa Episode 3 - Palutena's Revolting Dinner Animation: SHAFT Director: Akiyuki Shinbou
Audience Consensus
The Shin Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami ONA is a mixed bag, with animation quality varying across episodes. While it caters to fans of Kid Icarus: Uprising, newcomers may find it less engaging. The first episode is considered the weakest due to its bland visuals and awkward pacing, while the other episodes offer some appeal with unique animation styles.
Strengths
- Varied animation styles offering different visual experiences.
- Faithful to the source material (Kid Icarus: Uprising).
- Good voice acting (general consensus).
Weaknesses
- Weakest episode (Thanatos Rising) suffers from bland colors and expressionless characters.
- Awkward delivery with pauses and silence in the first episode.
- May not be enjoyable for those unfamiliar with the Kid Icarus: Uprising game.