Kiss Dum: Engage Planet
Synopsis
In A.D. 2031, humans are enjoying a prosperous existence until strange life forms called Hardians appear. They suddenly begin to multiply and assault the human population. As a countermeasure, mankind organizes the N.I.D.F. to investigate the Hardians and protect themselves. A fighter pilot, Aiba Shu, begins to become involved in the battle against the lifeforms. Rurika Yuno, one of Earth's foremost scientists, investigates the Hardians and hears rumors about the "Book of a Dead Man." What is the secret of this tome, and what relation does it have to the Hardians? Now, the fight for mankind's survival begins. (Source: AnimeNfo)
Audience Consensus
Kiss Dum: Engage Planet had initial promise with its unique blend of mecha action and Lovecraftian horror, but suffered from poor execution and a rushed production. The plot quickly devolves into a generic revenge story with underdeveloped themes and inconsistent pacing. Many viewers found the later episodes disappointing and incoherent, wasting the initial potential of the series.
Strengths
- Interesting concept with heterogeneous alien invasion.
- Decent soundtrack with a mix of j-pop, electropop, and techno.
- Good initial impression with a hopeless battle against an alien threat.
Weaknesses
- Plot becomes incoherent and loses focus after the initial episodes.
- Inconsistent pacing and unsatisfying action scenes.
- Underdeveloped themes and unexplained plot elements.
- Poor character development and reliance on tired anime tropes.
- Rushed production leading to plot holes and inconsistencies.