Saint Beast: Angel Chronicles
Synopsis
A long time ago, Zeus, the great god, created a three–tier hierarchy of angels, top, middle and lower, although they were supposed to be equal. Also, Zeus appointed 6 angels as Saint Beasts who govern the animals of Earth. They were: Go, the seiyu; Shin, the genbu; Rei, the suzaku; Guy, the byakko; Yuda, the kirin; and Ruka, the hooh. However, Kira, the shooting star, and Maya, the fuga, didn’t attend the selection tests and left for the Earth. The six angels fulfilled their tasks faithfully. However, because of Zeus’s increasingly tyrannical acts, they begin to mistrust him. (Source: AnimeNfo)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some viewers finding enjoyment in the characters and shounen-ai hints, while others criticize the confusing plot, shallow character development, and lack of satisfying romantic payoff. Many feel the series has potential but fails to fully realize it, resulting in an unsatisfying experience. It is mainly recommended for dedicated fans of the genre willing to overlook its flaws.
Strengths
- Interesting characters with unique qualities.
- Enjoyable for fans of shounen-ai and angel/demon themes.
- Some find the complex romantic relationships engaging.
Weaknesses
- Poorly written plot with random monster encounters.
- Shallow characters with poorly managed interactions.
- Underdeveloped shounen-ai elements, lacking satisfying romantic development.
- Confusing storyline requiring external research to understand.