Ginyuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe
Synopsis
The first season begins with introducing the characters, their past and their ambitions. Orpherus, Eduard, Camus, Lui, and Naoji are five noblemen who attend the prestigious Rozenstolz academy, and who are a part of the Strahl class—a class for potential candidates for the advisory positions in the royal palace in the small European country of Kuchen. Isaac is an English writer who visits Kuchen. While still students, the five noblemen are forced to deal with corrupted politicians, secret agents, attempted murder and ambitious individuals from both inside and outside of school who threatens to break the fragile peace in their country, and even assassinate the king.
Audience Consensus
The audience is generally appreciative of the characters and the overall premise, but feels the execution is lacking. Pacing issues and a predictable plot are major drawbacks. The character designs and music choices are also criticized for not fully complementing the show's intended serious tone, but the interesting setting and character backstories keep viewers engaged.
Strengths
- Interesting characters with sad backstories
- Enjoyable despite flaws; kept the viewer engaged until the end
- Deep friendship dynamics, particularly between Orpherus and Eduard
Weaknesses
- Slow pacing, especially in the first season
- Synopsis serves as a spoiler due to lack of plot development
- Underdeveloped emotional expression in character art
- Incongruent soundtrack choice that does not match the show's atmosphere