Bullbuster
Synopsis
A young engineer, Tetsurou Okino, is transferred to a vermin extermination company called Hato Industries with the new robot Bullbuster that he developed himself. There, Hato Industries, a small company with little money, and its president Tajima are against a mysterious creature. There are fuel costs for robots, labor costs for pilots, and of course, wasting even a single bullet is unacceptable. Between their ideals of extermination and the reality of budgets, what does the future hold for Hato? (Source: Translated, edited from official website)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Bullbuster is mixed. While some appreciate its unique premise, focus on real-world struggles, and character-driven narrative, others are critical of its outdated visuals, weak CGI, and slow pacing. The show's attempt at seriousness is undermined by convenient plot resolutions and character inconsistencies.
Strengths
- Unique focus on the challenges of a small company
- Believable portrayal of budget management and corporate culture
- Good character designs and well-defined personalities
- Exploration of motivations of company members
Weaknesses
- Mediocre visual presentation with outdated and uninspired artwork
- Crappy CGI monsters with uninspired designs
- Inconsistent sound effects quality
- Slow plot progression with some boring episodes
- Characters acting like idiots, hindering plot progress
- Easy and convenient solutions to serious issues, ruining realism