Monochrome Factor
Synopsis
The story revolves around high school student Akira Nikaido, a typical slacker living a normal life. That is, until he meets the mysterious Shirogane, a man who suddenly appears and tells him that they have a destiny together. When Akira hears this, he is shocked and doesn't believe a word of it. Aya, a friend of Akira, forgets something in the school one night, and asks Akira to help her and go find it. He agrees, and while there, he gets attacked by a shadow monster. Shirogane convinces him that the balance between the human world and the shadow world has been distorted and that Akira must become a "shin"- a creature of the shadow world- in order to help restore the balance. The anime has shonen-ai themes which are completely absent from the manga. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
Overall, "Monochrome Factor" is a divisive anime. Many viewers found the plot weak, repetitive, and filled with excessive comedy that detracted from the serious elements. However, some enjoyed the characters, voice acting, and humor, especially the interactions between characters, making it a watchable but flawed experience. The shounen-ai elements are largely considered misleading.
Strengths
- Enjoyable characters with humorous interactions.
- Good voice acting and character design.
- Some found the series entertaining despite flaws.
- Catchy opening and ending themes.
Weaknesses
- Weak and repetitive plot with many filler episodes.
- Poor pacing and lack of story development.
- Shallow characters with little depth.
- Excessive and out-of-place comedy that undermines serious moments.
- Underwhelming animation quality for its time.
- Misleading shounen-ai tag with minimal BL content.