Catblue Dynamite
Synopsis
It is the end of 70s. Blue – a woman with cat ears and tail – has solved many incidents and troubles with her special ability to see a ghost and her technique to handle three guns at one using her tail. One day, two couriers, Bill and Robert are assaulted by mysterious masked men. They don't know why they were assaulted. Blue asks a dead masked man their purpose. It is incredible. What they are aiming at is the cassette tape of Sinatra that Bill owns. Over the cassette tape, a long day begins... (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
Catblue: Dynamite is seen as a flawed but interesting project. While praised for its style, music and character concepts, the execution is criticized heavily, particularly the animation and voice acting. Viewers are divided on whether its campy nature is a strength or a weakness, leading to mixed feelings overall. The anime's unique premise and homage to 70s action films generate some appreciation, but its technical shortcomings prevent widespread enjoyment.
Strengths
- Stylish presentation and 70s aesthetic
- Catchy music fitting the era
- Characters are archetypal and potentially engaging
Weaknesses
- Poor voice acting and dialogue
- Inconsistent and dated CG animation
- Incongruous references breaking the 70s immersion