Nobunaga the Fool
Synopsis
Guided by her visions revealing the location of the King of Salvation, Jeanne Kaguya d'Arc flees with the polymath Leonardo da Vinci from the West Star to the East Star. There, she encounters Nobunaga Oda—the son of a local feudal lord who, following a brutal defeat dealt by an enemy clan, has sworn to conquer the world with his friends. Quickly convinced that Nobunaga is indeed the King of Salvation, Jeanne pledges allegiance to the Oda clan. Meanwhile, King Arthur, the ruler of the West Star, sends his ruthless general Gaius Julius Caesar and his combat machine army to conquer Nobunaga's planet and seize the Holy Grail. Although Kaguya believes that Arthur is the King of Destruction, the reckless behavior of Nobunaga "The Fool"—who named his own combat suit after his nickname—on the battlefield sows doubt in his capability as a leader. With the help of Himiko, the Yamato Queen, Nobunaga and his clan must unify in order to overcome tragedies, recover from betrayals, and eventually save the world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is divided. Some enjoyed the initial novelty and visual appeal, while many were disappointed by the messy plot, underdeveloped characters, and the series' inability to deliver on its ambitious premise. The series is seen as having potential, but ultimately failing to execute it well, leading to a frustrating and unsatisfying experience for many viewers.
Strengths
- Visually appealing with detailed art, character designs, and fluid animation, especially in mecha battles.
- Unique blend of genres and historical figures creates an initially engaging and unpredictable experience.
- Some reviewers enjoyed the soundtrack and voice acting, finding them fitting for the series' mood.
Weaknesses
- Story becomes convoluted and messy in the second half, with plot holes and unexplained elements.
- Character development is often weak, with characters failing to develop beyond initial roles.
- The series tries to do too much, resulting in a disjointed mishmash of genres that doesn't come together cohesively.