Jinki: Extend
Synopsis
Aoba is a young girl who loves to build models of robots. She lived alone with her grandmother until her grandmother passes away. Shortly after she is kidnapped and brought to a secret base where she discovers a huge robot. The piloted robots fight against Ancient-Jinki in The Grand Savanna, but the true meaning behind the fights is hidden. Aoba works hard at the base so one day she can pilot one of the robots and discover these secrets.
Audience Consensus
The audience is divided on Jinki:Extend. Some appreciate the show's ambition and action, while others find the narrative confusing and rushed due to its shortened format. Character development suffers, and the art style is dated. Ultimately, it's seen as a flawed but potentially enjoyable experience for those who can overlook its shortcomings.
Strengths
- Interesting premise with potential for a female-led mech show.
- Engaging mech designs, particularly the Moribito.
- Enjoyable action sequences and plot twists (for some viewers).
Weaknesses
- Rushed plot with 26 episodes worth of material crammed into 12.
- Poor character development due to time constraints.
- Confusing narrative structure with simultaneous storylines and time jumps.
- Dated art style and character designs.