Bakugan: Battle Planet
Synopsis
The series follows pre-teens Dan Kouzo, Shun Kazami, Wynton Styles, Lia Venegas, and their dog Lightning. They are known as the "Awesome Ones" and make videos on the website ViewTube. Eventually, they stumble across a race of battling biomechanical creatures called Bakugan. They soon befriend the Bakugan and begin to battle each other with them, all while defending their neighborhood from thugs who use the Bakugan for malicious purposes. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
The general audience consensus is mixed. While the show starts slow with initially unlikable characters, the story and characters improve significantly after the first few episodes. It is enjoyable for those who appreciate over-the-top anime-style action, but its childish elements might not appeal to everyone.
Strengths
- Interesting story development
- Character development improves after the initial episodes
- Cool action sequences
Weaknesses
- Slow beginning
- Unlikable characters at first
- Childish at times