Luck & Logic
Synopsis
"Logic" is the concept that governs emotions, abilities, ideals, memories, and all other abstract properties that make up life in various worlds. With its power, however, alien "Foreigners" are able to pass through portals imbued with their respective world's Logic and pose a threat to other worlds. To counter this problem, the Another Logic Counter Agency (ALCA) from the human world of Septpia employs "Logicalists," people with the power to form bonds with the Foreigners who seek peace and share their Logic, tasked with dealing with all possible dangers. After overloading his powers two years prior, Yoshichika Tsurugi has lost the ability to use Logic in combat, making him no different from a regular citizen. However, his life soon returns to the battlefield when he meets Athena, a Foreigner goddess from the world of Tetra-Heaven. She brings Yoshichika his missing Logic Card, allowing him to become a Logicalist once again. Soon after, Yoshichika forms a contract with Athena and joins ALCA. There, he meets other Logicalists, and only by working with them can he hope to bring an end to the threats once and for all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Luck & Logic" is viewed as an uninspired and generic anime, primarily seen as a vehicle to promote a card game. While some appreciate the animation and music, the prevailing sentiment is negative due to the clichéd story, underdeveloped characters, and poor execution. Most agree it is a mediocre show, not terrible but not worth recommending when many better anime exist.
Strengths
- Decent animation and character designs in 2D scenes.
- Soundtrack and OP/ED themes are generally well-received and fitting.
- Some found the simple, easy-to-follow plot enjoyable as a quick anime fix.
Weaknesses
- Story is heavily cliched with poor execution and lacks explanation of key concepts.
- Characters are generic, one-dimensional, and underdeveloped, particularly the protagonist.
- Heavy use of 3D animation in action scenes is jarring and inconsistent.
- Plot is predictable and repetitive ('monster of the week' format).
- World-building is lacking; the relationships between humans and gods are not explored sufficiently.