The Promised Neverland: Guidepost
5.2
Quality Score
-0.17 (Mild Negative)
Audience Mood
8 / 10
Controversy
25,564
MAL Ratings
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Recap of the first season of Yakusoku no Neverland and the first five episodes of season two.
Audience Consensus
The audience overwhelmingly views this recap episode as unnecessary and a waste of time, especially given the already rushed and disappointing second season. While some acknowledge it as a decent refresher for Season 1, the general sentiment is that it fails to add any value, reveals spoilers, and highlights production issues rather than providing new content or addressing narrative gaps.
Strengths
- The recap effectively reminds viewers of the events of Season 1, serving as a decent refresher for those who may have forgotten details over time.
Weaknesses
- The episode is overwhelmingly criticized as unnecessary and a waste of time, especially for viewers who are up-to-date with the ongoing second season.
- The recap is seen as a poor substitute for new content, particularly given the substantial amount of manga material that was skipped in Season 2.
- The pacing and execution of the recap are described as poor, with bad cuts, recycled animation, and a lack of new scenes or valuable information.
- The decision to release a recap episode mid-season, rather than during a hiatus or timeskip, is viewed as a production issue and a red flag by many.
- The recap reveals major plot twists from Season 1, functioning as spoilers for new viewers rather than an introduction.
- The episode is perceived as a lazy attempt to 'buy time' for the production of the main series, exacerbating existing frustrations with Season 2's rushed pacing and deviation from the manga.