BTOOOM!
Synopsis
Ryouta Sakamoto is unemployed and lives with his mother, his only real achievement being that he is Japan's top player of the popular online video game Btooom! However, his peaceful life is about to change when he finds himself stranded on an island in the middle of nowhere, with a small green crystal embedded in his left hand and no memory of how he got there. To his shock, someone has decided to recreate the game he is so fond of in real life, with the stakes being life or death. Armed with a bag full of unique bombs known as "BIM," the players are tasked with killing seven of their fellow participants and taking their green crystals in order to return home. Initially condemning any form of violence, Ryouta is forced to fight when he realizes that many of the other players are not as welcoming as they may seem. Teaming up with Himiko, a fellow Btooom! player, they attempt to get off of the island together, coming closer and closer to the truth behind this contest of death. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Btooom! receives mixed reactions from its audience. While some appreciate the action, psychological elements, and character exploration, others are critical of the unrealistic scenarios, inconsistent character behavior, and reliance on fan service. The unfinished ending and unresolved plot threads also contribute to the polarized opinions.
Strengths
- Well-choreographed fight scenes utilizing the bombs effectively.
- Exploration of psychological elements and character backstories.
- The series has a unique fighting style and exceptional character.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent physics and improbable scenarios undermine the sense of realism.
- Characters act inconsistently and the script is weak.
- Needless fan service and attempted rape scenes are poorly handled and aggravating.
- The series has an incomplete ending and cliffhangers leaving plotlines unresolved.