So I'm a Spider, So What?
Synopsis
The day is as normal as it can be in high school as the students peacefully go about their everyday activities until an unprecedented catastrophe strikes the school, killing every person in its wake. Guided by what seems to be a miracle, a handful of students are fortunate enough to be reincarnated into another world as nobles, princes, and other kinds of people with prestigious backgrounds. One girl, however, is not so lucky. Being reborn as a spider of the weakest kind, she immediately experiences the hardships of her dire situation. Even so, she must press on to survive the numerous threats that endanger her life. Discovering that her new world has a system like that of an RPG, she tries her best to hunt prey and defeat monsters to level up and evolve. As she gradually grows stronger, she hopes one day her efforts will be rewarded, and that she will be granted a better life. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is heavily divided. Many appreciate the unique premise and the engaging story of the spider protagonist, praising her personality and voice acting. However, significant criticism is directed towards the poor CGI animation, the less interesting human side story, and confusing pacing, leading to a polarized viewing experience.
Strengths
- Unique premise with reincarnation as a spider
- Strong and entertaining protagonist (Kumoko) with excellent voice acting
- Engaging story on the spider side
- Self-aware and personality-driven narrative
Weaknesses
- Poor CGI animation, especially in fight scenes
- Boring and uninspired human side story
- Confusing timeline and pacing issues
- Uneven quality between spider and human segments