Armed Librarians: The Book of Bantorra
7.2
Quality Score
0.47 (Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
18,096
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
In a world where dead people turn into books and are stored in the Bantorra Library where anyone who reads a book can learn their past, Bantorra Library is maintained by Armed Librarians who wield psychic powers and their enemy is a religious society known as Sindeki Kyoudan.
Audience Consensus
Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra is a unique anime with a complex story and intriguing characters, but suffers from a messy narrative and underwhelming conclusion. While some appreciate its originality and philosophical themes, others find it confusing and frustrating. Overall, it is a decent watch, but not without its flaws.
Strengths
- Original story and unique world-building.
- Complex characters with detailed backgrounds and motivations.
- Intriguing plot twists and unpredictable narrative.
- Well-executed animation and fight scenes.
- Enjoyable OST and fitting background music.
Weaknesses
- Confusing and directionless story at times.
- Messy narrative structure with unresolved plot lines.
- Underwhelming conclusion and reliance on deus ex machina.
- Generic and uninteresting characters (except for a few exceptions).
- Inconsistent character development.