Fairy Gone
Synopsis
"Once upon a time, fairies were tools of war." The story takes place in a world where fairies possess and dwell in animals, giving them mysterious abilities. By removing the organs of a possessed animal and transplanting them into humans, fairies can be summoned as an alter ego and be used as a weapon. Such individuals who used fairies as war tools were called "Fairy Soldiers." Once the war was over and they completed their roles, the soldiers lost their purpose. Some began working for the government, some joined the mafia, and some even became terrorists, as each chose their own way to live. Nine years have passed since the war. The protagonist Mariya is a new recruit of "Dorothea," an organization which investigates and suppresses fairy-related crimes. Amidst the unstable political situation, criminals with lingering wounds from the war and past conflicts emerge and engage in terrorism as an act of revenge. This is the story of Fairy Soldiers, fighting for their own justice in a chaotic postwar world. (Source: MAL News)
Audience Consensus
The anime had an interesting premise and good animation but failed in its execution. Reviewers cited issues with pacing, character development, and a convoluted plot. While some enjoyed aspects of the world-building and music, the consensus is that the show was a disappointing mess due to poor writing and direction.
Strengths
- Interesting premise with potential for a tragic war story.
- Good animation quality and character designs (though CGI is criticized).
- Great-sounding BGM and OP theme.
- Fleshed out world-building, especially the backstory of the war.
Weaknesses
- Incoherent and messy story presentation with pacing issues.
- Oversaturated character cast with weak development of main characters.
- Scripted dialogues and uninspiring personalities.
- Too many flashbacks and expositions dumps.
- Poor integration of CGI, particularly with the fairies.
- Lack of clear goal or direction for the plot.