It’s like someone took a bad fanfiction or a parody of a shonen and approved it for a 13 episode anime. The visuals, the soundtrack, even the story’s few “character moments” are all underserved the moment the show tries to do anything with the cast beyond them beating the ever-loving shit out of each other.

Here’s the rub: almost all of GOH’s redeeming qualities stem from its superficial elements. Featuring a mix of electronic, rock, and even some classical/symphonic/video game-inspired elements, the soundtrack adds a vibrant roar to add further tension to the action, notably the main theme and self-titled “Friends.” Where it comes up short is in the quieter/somber moments which, while serviceable enough, don’t quite reach the same level of impact or replayability. Okkehazama is also set to tackle Jujutsu Kaisen - another MAPPA and Park collaboration, fittingly. Director Sunghoo Park ( Garo: Vanishing Line) brings out his best fight choreography and action set pieces whenever the script calls for it, and the results are certainly electrifying most of the time.Ĭomposer Arisa Okehazama is a new face to the anime scene with GOH serving as their first major project. Studio MAPPA ( Dororo, Kakegurui) is on a roll this year, fresh off the heels of Dorohedoro and soon to take the reins of Attack on Titan’s final season, along with the anime debut of Jujutsu Kaisen.

From a purely audio and visual level, GOH certainly held no expense. Will it be enough to stay competitive and win over new fans?Ĭertainly not being subtle about the #Sponsorship. Putting the company’s controversies aside, it’s no surprise Crunchyroll has a lot riding on the success of its Original branded shows. As some have pointed out, this feature is not only already included by its competition at the entry level, but also their WarnerMedia owned siblings, notably VRV and HBO Max. In recent months, the company has been scrutinized regarding its failure to address working conditions for its underpaid translators and localization staff, while quietly adding offline downloads to its service for an additional $2 a month as part of their new tiered subscription deals.

The God of High School is none of these things.Ĭrunchyroll’s newest original series is its latest attempt to throw its hat into the ring (no pun intended) of producing exclusive shows to promote the service. Even shows that adhere to a formula can present a worthwhile experience when the pieces correctly align. Others build on prior successful works and develop their own voice. Some deliver compelling writing, redefine genre rules, or break medium conventions through exceptional storytelling. Every once in a while appears an anime from nowhere, that captivates its audience’s imagination, and defines its generation.

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