The Vampire Dies in No Time
Synopsis
Vampires are known to have many weaknesses that balance out their incredible power, but the vampire lord Draluc happens to be weak to pretty much anything. The vampire hunter Ronald receives a job to infiltrate the castle of the so-called "Invincible Progenitor" and rescue a woman's son from the monster within. But upon arriving, he is dumbfounded to discover that the vampire quickly turns to ash by something as trivial as a clap of his hands! Moreover, the child he was sent to save had merely wandered in to play the vampire lord's video games while he slept! In a disastrous turn of events, Draluc's castle is destroyed, and the fragile vampire decides to move in with the hunter who has only just defeated him. Ronald, Draluc, and the vampire's pet armadillo John form quite the eccentric team as they are forced to work together while fending off Ronald's violent editor, the lesser vampires plaguing the city, and even their fellow vampire hunters. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu is a lighthearted comedy that relies on absurd humor and parody. While many find it hilarious and enjoy the characters, especially John, others find the humor repetitive or the lack of plot a drawback. The show is best enjoyed for its episodic gags and energetic animation, but some viewers may lose interest in the later episodes.
Strengths
- Excellent comedic timing and jokes when it lands
- Fun and energetic animation style by Madhouse
- Memorable and endearing characters, especially John the armadillo
- The OP and ED are catchy and well-received
Weaknesses
- Humor can be juvenile, repetitive, or uncomfortable at times
- Episodic format lacks an overarching plot and character development
- Some viewers find the jokes explaining ruins the comedy
- Quality dips in later episodes for some viewers with overuse of adult jokes