Burn the Witch
Synopsis
Although citizens of London view dragons as a fairy-tale myth, statistics confirm that 72% of the city's deaths are caused by these grotesque beings. Unable to see them, the public is oblivious to their existence. However, in a mirror dimension to "Front London," exists a place where dragons can be seen with the naked eye—"Reverse London." Ninny Spangcole is a member of a popular girl group. But in Reverse London, she works as a "Witch" at Wing Bind—an organization that dispatches agents to exterminate the beasts and protect the citizens of both Londons using magic. Ninny and her partner, Noel Niihashi, in addition to their jobs, safeguard Balgo Ywain Parks, a young man with an odd connection to the dragons. Thanks to the Wing Bind's hard work, there were no fatal dragon attacks for almost a century. But the peace shatters when Balgo's presence unexpectedly causes a Dark Dragon to wreak havoc in the city. The witches are further inconvenienced when Ninny's troublesome former bandmate appears in Reverse London—in tandem with another powerful dragon. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some viewers enjoying the visuals, music, and potential of the world, while others feel the story is rushed, characters underdeveloped, and world-building insufficient due to the limited runtime. Many feel that it could benefit from a longer format to fully realize its potential, like a full series adaptation. Some people familiar with Bleach enjoy this anime more than those who are not familiar.
Strengths
- Visually appealing animation with fluid fight scenes.
- Character designs fit the setting well.
- Enjoyable and catchy background music that enhances the scenes.
- Interesting power system.
Weaknesses
- Rushed storytelling due to limited runtime.
- Underdeveloped characters, especially Balgo.
- World-building feels incomplete.
- Pacing issues with abrupt transitions.
- Feels like watching a mid-season episode without proper setup.