Platinum End
Synopsis
Ever since he lost his family in an explosion, Mirai Kakehashi has lived a life of pain and despair. Every day, he endures abuse at the hands of the relatives who took him in. As his anguish steadily chips away at his will to live, he is eventually pushed to the brink. Prepared to throw it all away, he stands on the edge of a precipice and takes the leap. However, instead of falling to his death, he enters a trance where he meets a winged being who claims to be his guardian angel. Named Nasse, the angel offers him two priceless abilities and convinces him to go on living. When Mirai experiences the marvel of his new powers firsthand, he gets a taste of the freedom that was locked away from him for so long. Armed with Nasse's gifts, Mirai is flung into a showdown with 12 other individuals, one of which will be chosen to become the next God. In stark contrast to when he wanted to end his life, Mirai is now prepared to do whatever it takes to protect his bleak chance at happiness, lest it be wrenched from his grasp forever. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment towards Platinum End is overwhelmingly negative. Many feel the series squandered its potential due to poor writing, character development, and a dissatisfying ending. While some appreciate the initial concept and exploration of philosophical themes in the latter half, these aspects are overshadowed by the show's significant flaws, leading to widespread disappointment and criticism.
Strengths
- Interesting premise.
- Some suspenseful sequences.
- Exploration of human thinking and values (in the second half).
Weaknesses
- Poorly written characters with inconsistent motivations.
- Messy and confusing story with plot holes.
- Inconsistent tone and pacing issues.
- Disappointing and nonsensical ending.
- Mediocre animation quality.