Blade & Soul
Synopsis
Alka is an assassin for the Clan of the Sword. She's on a journey to find the woman Jin Valel, who killed her master Hon without feeling—not unlike how Alka has learned to kill in her work as an assassin. On her journey, Alka encounters three strange women, each a great warrior in her own right and grapples with her slain master's wish that she leaves the life of an assassin behind. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed to negative. While some appreciate the animation and character design, most find the plot weak, the characters shallow, and the story disjointed. There's a general disappointment with the lack of depth and originality, with many feeling it doesn't live up to its potential. The excessive fanservice is also a point of contention.
Strengths
- Good animation and fight scenes.
- Some character development, especially towards the end.
- Visually appealing female character designs.
Weaknesses
- Weak and disjointed plot with little connection between episodes.
- Shallow and bland characters, especially the protagonist.
- Excessive fanservice and focus on female characters' appearances.
- Poor pacing and lack of emotional depth.
- Story deviates from the source material and lacks originality.