W'z
Synopsis
Inspired by house music from a young age, Yukiya spends his free time as a DJ for a crowd of one and uploads his videos online. Like any young teenager, he yearns for something greater than his current life. He wants recognition and importance, but breaking out of his comfort zone means he runs the risk of getting hurt, so the cycle continues. That is, until the day he finally crosses the line of no return and live streams a performance that will change his world forever. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Audience Consensus
W'z is largely seen as a marginal improvement over its much-maligned predecessor, Hand Shakers, but still falls short of being a good show. While some appreciate the attempts at character development and improved fight scenes, the nonsensical plot, weak character motivations, and persistent animation issues continue to be major drawbacks. The series is primarily recommended for those with an ironic appreciation for Hand Shakers.
Strengths
- Improved fight choreography compared to its predecessor.
- Returning cast gets some development.
- Attempts to give the main character personal stakes.
Weaknesses
- Convoluted and nonsensical lore.
- Poor CGI and animation, despite some improvements.
- Weak and nonsensical character motivations.
- Rampant monologuing and unnatural dialogue.
- Characters are described as polished turds, hollow on the inside
- The plot is underdeveloped and the story is not very good.