SSSS.Gridman
Synopsis
Yuuta Hibiki wakes up in the room of Rikka Takarada and notices two things: he has no memories, and he can hear a mysterious voice calling his name from a nearby room. On further inspection, he finds a robot—which introduces itself as Hyper Agent Gridman—behind the screen of an old computer. Much to Yuuta's surprise, Rikka cannot hear Gridman, nor can she see the ominous monsters looming over a thick fog as it envelopes the town outside. Another giant monster materializes in the city and proceeds to wreak havoc. Amidst the confusion, Yuuta is once again drawn to the old computer and merges with Gridman. Suddenly, he appears in the middle of the battle and is forced to fight the monster. Together with Rikka and fellow classmate Shou Utsumi, Yuuta forms the "Gridman Alliance" to defeat the monsters plaguing the city and find whoever is responsible for their emergence. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
SSSS.Gridman is a mixed bag, with some viewers praising its nostalgic elements and action, while others criticize its slow start, formulaic story, and animation quality. The show is appreciated as a tribute to tokusatsu and mecha genres, but falls short of being a masterpiece for many. Fan service elements and perceived lack of depth also contribute to the divided opinions.
Strengths
- Interesting mix of old and new concepts
- Good execution
- Enjoyable action scenes
Weaknesses
- Slow and predictable early episodes
- Mediocre CG animation
- Formulaic story
- Repetitive animation