Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
Synopsis
Loki, the Norse god of mischief, has been exiled to the human world for what was apparently a bad joke. Along with being exiled, he's forced to take the form of a child. He's told the only way he can get back to the world of the gods is if he can collect auras of evil that take over human hearts, and so to do this he runs a detective agency. Loki is soon joined by a human girl named Mayura who is a maniac for mysteries, and she soon helps out in her own way. However, soon other Norse gods begin to appear, and most have the intent to assassinate Loki for reasons unclear. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed. Some viewers find the series entertaining due to its humorous take on Norse mythology and charming characters, while others are critical of its weak writing, inconsistent characters, and repetitive humor. The anime is appreciated for having a self-contained story with an ending, but the execution of the plot and character development leaves much to be desired.
Strengths
- Good clean animation.
- Enjoyable music and voice acting, especially the English dub.
- Intriguing concept of Norse gods living among humans.
- Norse mythology themes are present.
Weaknesses
- Mediocre writing with little relation to the original manga.
- Pointless comedic episodes that get on the nerves.
- Rushed and hastily thrown together ending.
- Characters are poorly developed and inconsistent with their source material.
- Repetitive use of 'mystery' catchphrase.
- Mystery element diminishes as the series progresses.