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pinkarray

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Aria the Animation

May 12, 2016

"No sappy lines allowed"

I have one word to say about this: Predictable

I don't get what's with everyone's hype with this anime. It's boring, unoriginal, and saccharine. If you are looking for a fast-paced, entertaining anime, then Aria the Animation is not the best choice to watch. Sure it may have a good idea but the story is boring and very slow-paced, not for those looking for action.

Story:

Too much flashbacks, expositions, and development makes this enjoyable likely for people who enjoy slow-paced slice of life anime. But I was having a hard time sitting through this as it has really bad plot issues and there's no story anyway.

Characters:

The characters' interactions are pretty saccharine. I understand that the writers were trying to go for a more simple, kid-friendly series but there is little for teens to enjoy.

Ai-chan was a character that overstays her welcome to begin with. The character itself is not extremely annoying but still not my cup of tea. It would've been good for Akari to interact with her for a little while but making her a secondary character who sends her e-mails was surprisingly rushed.

The other characters are annoying stereotypes. There are tsunderes and cutesy girls which filled this anime to the point of being unbearable. This could've been done with less development and drama.

3.9/10 story
4.5/10 animation
5/10 sound
4.5/10 characters
4/10 overall

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Efinate Jun 6, 2023

Very bad review. U knew that it was for slow paced but still decided to add that it's not fast paced. U don't understand the beauty of aria and other animes who have slow paced settings because these types of animes are for people just wanting a relaxing time that's it. It isn't for those who want to hinge watch a whole or who are expecting a full shounen type shit. Watch one episode a day that's how these types of animes work. It just wasn't for u that's it. Aria is a very good show.