Bakegyamon
Synopsis
Sanshirou's chances of having an adventure are slim to none in his tiny island hometown, until the day a mysterious stranger invites him to play a game... Without warning, Sanshirou is taken to a backwards universe to play BakéGyamon—a game pitting monsters against monsters. Along the way he meets other players who have a particular reason for being there—to obtain the wish that is granted to the winner. But how far can Sanshirou get when the monsters he's been paired with are a bunch of little mud balls?! (Source: VIZ Media)
Audience Consensus
Bakegyamon evokes a sense of nostalgia and is appreciated for its character development and music. While some find the beginning slow and the animation inconsistent, the overall sentiment is positive, especially for those who enjoy monster-collecting and tournament-style anime. The series is considered a niche shounen anime that deserves more recognition.
Strengths
- Touching backstory and character development.
- Amazing opening and ending songs reminiscent of early 2000s anime.
- Characters have understandable motives and grow throughout the series.
Weaknesses
- Early episodes may be boring or slow.
- Animation quality becomes messy towards the end.
- Some subplots are disregarded.