Berserk of Gluttony
Synopsis
Fate Graphite lives miserably as a gatekeeper in a world where skills given at birth determine an individual's entire life. Afflicted by the seemingly harmful skill Gluttony, which makes him perpetually hungry, he is abused by the holy knights—the supposed protectors of the populace—who view him as a dreg of society due to his skill. However, Fate's destiny takes a dramatic turn after he kills an escaping injured thief. To his surprise, Gluttony activates, enhancing his stats and granting him new skills. Following this epiphanic event, Fate receives a job offer from Roxy Hart, the only benevolent holy knight in the city, which he happily accepts. Eager to further explore Gluttony's true potential, he partners with a mysterious talking sword named Greed, who warns him that Gluttony is a taboo skill that breaks the logic of the world. Now forced to live a double life, Fate must slay monsters at night to satisfy his awakened appetite for souls, lest he go berserk and lose all chances at finding happiness. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some find it an enjoyable, albeit generic, dark fantasy with engaging elements and functional romance. However, many criticize its mediocre production quality, rushed pacing, and uninspired characters, leading to a consensus that it's a fairly average and forgettable anime experience.
Strengths
- Enjoyable for fans of the genre seeking a mindless, overpowered MC.
- The dark fantasy setting is suitable, and the Fate/Roxy relationship offers functional romance.
- Story is engaging and moves forward, with no harem elements.
Weaknesses
- Generic power fantasy with mediocre art, animation, and basic storytelling.
- Rushed pacing hinders character development, making side characters feel like cardboard cutouts.
- Plot is predictable with cringy dialogue and nonsensical plot points. Animation is often static and budget.