Myriad Colors Phantom World
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Phantoms: supernatural entities such as ghosts or youkai that, until recently, were thought to be superstition. However, when a virus that infects the brain spreads throughout society, people's perception of the world changes as the mythical beings are revealed to have been living alongside humanity the entire time. This virus has also affected those of the next generation significantly, allowing them to develop special abilities that they can use to fight against dangerous phantoms. Haruhiko Ichijou and Mai Kawakami are two of those that were granted such power—Haruhiko wields the ability to summon and seal phantoms through drawings, while Mai imbues the power of the elements into martial arts. Together, along with the friendly phantom Ruru, they form Team E of Hosea Academy, which is dedicated to dealing with these often mischievous beings. In a world where the real and surreal intertwine, they handle the everyday troubles caused by phantoms.
Audience Consensus
Audience opinion is significantly divided, with strong praise for the animation and character designs clashing with widespread criticism of a weak, episodic plot and generic character writing. While some viewers found it an enjoyable, visually pleasing experience, others felt it was a vapid and uninspired production that wasted its potential.
Strengths
- Stunning and high-quality animation and art style
- Catchy opening theme and good soundtrack
- Entertaining action sequences
- Adorable and likable characters (waifus)
- Fun and enjoyable moments despite plot issues
Weaknesses
- Lack of coherent plot and underdeveloped story
- Generic and repetitive tropes
- Boring and underdeveloped main protagonist
- Excessive and sometimes nonsensical fanservice
- Characters are often one-dimensional or archetypal