Gifuu Doudou!!: Kanetsugu to Keiji
Synopsis
The Sengoku era gave birth to many historical legends. One of them is Naoe Kanetsugu, the brilliant military general of the Uesugi family. Together with Maeda Keiji, a legendary warrior on the battlefield, who become lifelong friends with each other, they carve out a piece of history in the most dangerous and volatile time in Japan's history. The two men recall their beginnings and the journey they took to get to the accomplished position they now sit at.
Audience Consensus
The audience is generally positive but tempered, appreciating the show's unique take on historical fiction with its 'manly' themes and strategic elements. However, many find the pacing slow and the second half disappointing due to a shift in focus and character dynamics. While the soundtrack and overall style are praised, the show's flaws prevent it from being a universally acclaimed masterpiece.
Strengths
- Well-written with great art and a strong plot.
- Exaggerated, uplifting, masculine charm.
- Soundtrack is great, from relaxing to epic battle music.
Weaknesses
- Pace is slow with more talk than action.
- Second half discards brotherhood aspect and introduces less compelling side-characters.
- Some episodes filled with less impressive or interesting activity, testing viewers' patience.