The King's Avatar (2018)
Synopsis
The All-Star Tournament is a three-day event that allows e-sports participants from various professional clubs to display their skills, while also giving casual Glory players the chance to interact with pros in the flesh. Retired top-tier Glory player Ye Xiu agrees to watch the tournament together with Tang Rou and Chen Guo after the latter manages to get ahold of three tickets. It is a strange sensation for Ye Xiu, as unlike previous occasions, this time he attends the tournament as a spectator, not a participant. However, despite his attempts to keep a low profile, events in the All-Star Tournament may force the former Glory legend back into the limelight. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Quanzhi Gaoshou Specials are generally well-received, particularly for improved animation and engaging esports-focused story. Some viewers find inconsistencies in animation quality and feel the story is less accessible without prior knowledge. While the specials are appreciated by fans of the series, some consider them a step down from the first season, especially in terms of art style and music.
Strengths
- Improved animation and direction compared to Season 1
- Exciting and well-choreographed fight scenes
- Engaging story with likeable characters
- Faithful to the source material (novel)
- Good pacing and highlights of different character personalities
Weaknesses
- Animation quality varies between episodes
- Story can be confusing for newcomers
- Art style may be bland or shiny compared to Season 1
- Product placement can be distracting
- Some character moments and developments are omitted from the adaptation
- OST not as good as Season 1 for some viewers