World War Blue
5.9
Quality Score
-0.07 (Mixed)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
23,293
MAL Ratings
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Segua Kingdom has been losing the war against Ninterdo Empire but the tables are turned by the appearance of a boy called Gear. All the characters are parodies of Nintendo or Sega games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda etc.
Audience Consensus
The audience is highly polarized regarding Aoi Sekai no Chuushin de. While some appreciate its unique premise and gaming references, a significant majority find the execution deeply flawed, citing weak characters, a poor plot, and misplaced fanservice. The show's potential is widely seen as squandered due to poor writing and a tone that fails to land effectively.
Strengths
- Unique premise based on the Nintendo vs. Sega console war
- Some interesting gaming references that can be hilarious and mind-blowing
- Decent art and sound quality in some aspects
Weaknesses
- Extremely weak and underdeveloped characters with little to no relatability
- Plot is cliche, predictable, and lacks depth, especially given the short runtime
- Heavy reliance on fanservice that is often off-putting and out of place
- Inconsistent pacing and a rushed narrative due to the short episode count
- The parody aspect is often heavy-handed and lacks subtlety
- The show attempts a serious tone that does not suit its parody nature