Ape Escape

Xebec Summer 2006
AdventureComedyFantasyKidsRomance
7
Quality Score
0.96 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
428
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

An evil monkey, Specter, has escaped a circus, using a mind-controlling device which allows him to become smarter and have access to controlling the monkeys. Kakeru is called over by a professor in order to capture all the monkeys, including the one's who's controlling them: Specter. (Source: ANN)

Audience Consensus

The show is generally well-received as an enjoyable and fast-paced children's series, based on the Ape Escape franchise. While the story is compelling and the animation is surprisingly pleasant, the character development is lacking and the repetitive music can be grating. Overall, viewers find it a satisfying and entertaining watch despite its shortcomings.

Strengths

  • Compelling story for a kid's show
  • Fast-paced plot avoids slow monologues
  • Calming and nice-looking CG animation
  • Enjoyable plot twists and obstacles

Weaknesses

  • Lax character development with stereotypical one-liners
  • Repetitive music that can become annoying
  • Childish humor may not appeal to all adults