Battle Spirits: Burning Soul

Bandai Namco Pictures Spring 2015
Strategy Game
7
Quality Score
0.24 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
1,805
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

In the near future, a battle card game called "Battle Spirits" has gained enormous popularity. Players of the game—known as "Battlers"—start duelings everywhere using their color-coded cards with different attributes, creating a "Sengoku (Warring States) period" for the game. (Source: ANN)

Audience Consensus

Audience sentiment is largely negative. The show is criticized for prioritizing battles over character development and storytelling. Despite some exciting battle sequences, the uninspired animation and dull characters contribute to an overall disappointing experience.

Strengths

  • Hot blooded battles

Weaknesses

  • Weak character writing
  • Stale animation
  • Boring side characters
  • Poor storytelling