Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula
Synopsis
2035 A.D. The heads of ancient giant idols were excavated all over the world. Using those twelve stones statues, Humanity had barely overcome the threat of extinction called the "Equatorial Winter". But the stone statues had forced Humanity to construct colossal suits of armor as their bodies and demanded that the humans fight each other. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The series has strong visual appeal and mecha designs, but suffers from a slow plot and excessive focus on uninteresting character backstories. Viewers found it difficult to connect with the numerous characters, and the pacing issues detracted from the overall experience. While mech fans may find some enjoyment in the combat and plot, the series could have benefited from a more streamlined narrative.
Strengths
- Great art style with excellent cell shading
- Wide variety of mecha designs kept the series interesting
- Satisfying combat, drama, and plot for mech fans
Weaknesses
- Plot progression is very slow
- Too much focus on boring background stories of mecha pilots/translators
- Flashbacks during mecha battles detract from the action