Rewrite
Synopsis
Kazamatsuri, a modern, well-developed city renowned for its burgeoning greenery and rich Japanese culture, is home to Kotarou Tennouji, a high schooler least privy to the place's shared values. Content to fill his pockets with frivolity, the proud and nosey boy whiles away his time pestering the self-proclaimed delinquent Haruhiko, and indulging in his amorous feelings toward the oddball Kotori. Equipped with the superhuman ability to permanently rewrite any part of his body to multiply his strength or speed, Kotarou is naturally drawn to the supernatural. One special meeting with the lone member and president of the Occult Research Club, the "Witch" Akane Senri, leads to Kotarou reviving the Occult Club by recruiting Kotori and three other members: the clumsy transfer student Chihaya, the strict class representative Lucia, and the unassuming Shizuru. As Kotarou unveils hidden secrets of each member of the Occult Club through their shared adventures, he will inevitably encounter a fate that only he might be able to rewrite. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Overall, the audience response to Rewrite is overwhelmingly negative. Many viewers familiar with the visual novel express disappointment with the anime's poor adaptation, rushed pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Anime-only viewers are often confused by the disjointed plot and lack of explanation. While a few appreciate certain aspects like the music, the consensus is that Rewrite fails to capture the essence of the source material and is not a worthwhile watch.
Strengths
- Some enjoy the music taken directly from the visual novel.
- A few found the initial episodes enjoyable for their school life characterization.
- Some appreciate the unique characteristics and personalities of the characters, despite initial generic impressions.
Weaknesses
- Many feel the anime is a poor adaptation of the visual novel, with a rushed and incomprehensible storyline.
- The pacing is frequently criticized for being too fast, leading to a confusing and disjointed narrative.
- Several reviewers found the characters to be underdeveloped and lacking emotional depth, making it difficult to connect with them.
- The animation and art quality are often described as poor, especially the use of CGI.
- The anime original content is largely criticized for not making sense without prior knowledge of the source material.