History YMMV / RageOfBahamutGenesis

** There's a lot of this reaction towards Charioce from the moment it was made clear the audience is supposed to feel for bad for him and his role as King, reasons vary but it usually boils down to people feeling that he either stole screentime [[SpotlightStealingSquad from the far more popular Azazel]], and that his backstory and motivations are not nearly enough for his character to be sympathetic let alone to be redeemed given that he had yet to be shown feeling any type of remorse for all the things he pulled since he was made King. We're also made to feel bad for Charioce and angry at Azazel and Jeanne for trying to kill him in blind rage after [[spoiler:the death of Mugaro]], but Charioce made it clear that he wanted [[spoiler:the boy]] for several cryptic reasons, and Jeanne has every right to be mad considering he told her straight to her face at the beginning of the series that [[spoiler:he could kill Mugaro at any point]].

* ScapegoatCreator: All of the criticisms of the second season are put squarely on the scenario writer. Although she was responsible for the writing on some points, such as the interactions of the characters, she had no say in the overall plot of ''Virgin Soul''.

* CompleteMonster: [[OmnicidalManiac Gilles de Rais]]--[[spoiler:[[DragonInChief Martinet]] and Lavalley]]--[[TheChessmaster the true mastermind]] behind the plan to re-awaken the titular apocalyptic dragon, is a human criminal overly obsessed with death, so much that he [[ManipulativeBastard played both Heaven and Hell]] like fiddles just so they squander their resources into fighting each other while he set his schemes into motion unchecked. He takes advantage of Beelzebub's own ambition to control the Bahamut--[[spoiler:posing as his henchman in the process]]--and absolutely revels in the misery and deception he causes, be it corrupting Michael's greatest champion, Jeanne, or trampling on Amira's hopes, revealing that her memories are nothing but lies he himself made up with his magic. As his plan succeeds, the only thing he says is how beautiful the world's despair is in front of Bahamut's unbridled rampage.

* CompleteMonster: [[OmnicidalManiac Gilles de Rais]]--[[spoiler:[[DragonInChief Martinet]] and Lavalley]]-- [[TheChessmaster the true mastermind]] behind the plan to re-awaken the titular apocalyptic dragon, is a human criminal overly obsessed with death, so much that he [[ManipulativeBastard played both Heaven and Hell]] like fiddles just so they squander their resources into fighting each other while he set his schemes into motion unchecked. He takes advantage of Beelzebub's own ambition to control the Bahamut--[[spoiler:posing as his henchman in the process]]--and absolutely revels in the misery and deception he causes, be it corrupting Michael's greatest champion, Jeanne, or trampling on Amira's hopes, revealing that her memories are nothing but lies he himself made up with his magic. As his plan succeeds, the only thing he says is how beautiful the world's despair is in front of Bahamut's unbridled rampage.

* CompleteMonster: [[OmnicidalManiac Gilles de Rais]] ([[spoiler:[[DragonInChief Martinet]] and Lavalley]]), the [[TheChessmaster true mastermind]] behind the plan to re-awaken the titular apocalyptic dragon, is a human criminal overly obsessed with death, so much that he [[ManipulativeBastard played both Heaven and Hell]] like fiddles just so they squander their resources into fighting each other while he set his schemes into motion unchecked. He takes advantage of Beelzebub's own ambition to control the Bahamut ([[spoiler:posing as his henchman in the process]]), and absolutely revels in the misery and deception he causes, be it corrupting Michael's greatest champion, Jeanne, or trampling on Amira's hopes, revealing that her memories are nothing but lies he himself made up with his magic. As his plan succeeds, the only thing he says is how beautiful the world's despair is in front of Bahamut's unbridled rampage.

** Demonkind in general is treated like this in the second season. After all the trouble and bloodshed some of their members (Azazel, Beelzebub) caused in ''Genesis'', many decided to blame the entire race for their actions. This also requires ignoring that undead like Rita and dragons and dragonfolk like Nina are ''also'' demons.

** Among the japanese audience it's Azazel, by far. Proof? Let's play a 'find the main characters' on [[https://twitter.com/bahamut_genesis/status/582821186146418689 one of the covers of the show's BD edition.]] Originally scheduled to die in episode 7, now regularly featured among the protagonists in promotional art, merchandise and media. Supposedly also the director's protegee.

* Also, as little of a role he actually plays in the Anime[[note]] According to the staff, this was because they had difficulty animating his wings, hence why they were reduced to just one set of white ones in Virgin Soul[[/note]], Lucifer. It helps that regardless of what Cygames work he pops up in, he tends to be popular regardless.

* VillainSue: Charioce XVII comes off as this to many viewers, after the final episode. Despite all of the atrocities committed over his reign as king, the narrative excuses his actions one by one, justifying them to what some call an unsatisfactory degree. And in the end, [[spoiler:his plan to kill Bahamut succeeds and he gets to live with Nina, where most of the other main characters that opposed him lost everything they cared about. Even the fact that Bahamut will come back doesn't migitate this, as Charioce sped up his release and caused the events of ''Virgin Soul''. The final episode even downplaying Bahamut's fearsome power compared to ''Genesis''.]]

* FunnyMoments: From the second season, we have Kaisar dropping his weapon and surrendering to go back in the dungeon in true Favaro fashion, but the soldiers are having none of it and beat the shit out of him. What makes it good is that he gives them a half hearted grin while doing it, which only gets wider as they didn't buy into it.

* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Cygames gave [[http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1289981 an unlimited budget]] to Studio Mappa, home of some of the most talented animators in Japan. The results were mouth-watering.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Amira is seen as this to a lot of people. Her quest to find her mother and her personality made her well liked among watchers, but it gets sidelined along the way. And in ''Virgin Soul'', [[spoiler:she comes back for a small cameo, but she doesn't even interact with Favaro for it and ultimately gets killed off]].

** There's a lot of this reaction towards Charioce from the moment it was made clear the audience is supposed to feel for bad for him and his role as King, reasons vary but it usually boils down to people feeling that he either stole screentime [[SpotlightStealingSquad from the far more popular Azazel]], and that his backstory and motivations are not nearly enough for his character to be sympathetic let alone to be redeemed given that he had yet to be shown feeling any type of remorse for all the things he pulled since he was made King. Were' also made to feel bad for Charioce and angry at Azazel and Jeanne for trying to kill him in blind rage after [[spoiler:the death of Mugaro]], but Charioce made it clear that he wanted [[spoiler:the boy]] for several cryptic reasons, and Jeanne has every right to be mad considering he told her straight to her face at the beginning of the series that [[spoiler:he could kill Mugaro at any point]].

* VillainSue: Charioce XVII comes off as this to many viewers, after the final episode. Despite all of the atrocities committed over his reign as king, the narrative excuses his actions one by one, justifying them to what some call an unsatisfactory degree. And in the end, [[spoiler:his plan to kill Bahamut succeeds and he gets to live with Nina, where most of the other main characters that opposed him lost everything they cared about. Even the fact that Bahamut will come back doesn't migitate this, as Charioce sped up his release and caused the events of ''Virgin Soul''. The final episode even downplaying Bahamuts fearsome power compared to Genesis.]]

* ViewerGenderConfusion: If the intention was to make Mugaro completely androgynous, the team did their job well. Ever since the kid first appeared, debates have been raging over whether they're male or female. On Nina's part she believes the kid to be a girl as of Episode 4, but that isn't on any way the conclusive answer. The debates seem to have ended when Episode 9 revealed [[spoiler: Mugaro to be a boy.]]

** For the second season, we have Charioce XVII. He has some understandable reasons to be looking out for humanity (which is the main source of defense), and he does have glimpses of a tragic backstory, but throughout the first season his main appearances have him cutting down his enemy with no remorse, he threatens Jeanne with the death of [[spoiler:her son]], and the kingdom he's created places innocent demons in terrible conditions.

** On Nina's side, people feel like her entire role as a protagonist has been absorbed by her relationship with Charioce, forgetting about her storyline about sympathizing with the plight of the demons, instead having her worrying more about the world hating Charioce (especially when ''everyone'', including a good chunk of the main characters have reasons to do so) or learning about her issues with her transformation, which was of course resolved by her ''finally'' kissing him, her relationship with Charioce basically overshadowing almost every other interaction or possible storyline that she has had.

* HeartwarmingMoments:
** As tragic as it is for Amira when she finds out the true purpose for her existence, let alone seeing the state her mother is in when they finally do meet, it is very touching that when Amira finally gets to hug her mother, she momentarily calms out of her abuse-induced madness and takes comfort in her child's embrace.
** Amira and Favaro parting ways in the last episode. Despite differing opinions on their relationship, their goodbye to each other and their LastKiss was very sweet to watch.
** Jeanne and [[spoiler:El]] reuniting in heaven, in ''Virgin Soul'' episode 15. And even more so, when Azazel and Mugaro finally reunite.
* HoYay: Largely stemming from Favaro and Kaisar's interactions over the series, and especially Kaisar's constant chasing the man.
** Azazel and Lucifer's interactions have shades of this, with Azazel devoting himself to his lord wholeheartedly, and Lucifer feeling quite a bit of concern for him.
** Azazel and Mugaro has shades of this, with Mugaro admiring Azazel and the demon's protective nature around the boy. Episode 19 and their reunion brought the HomoeroticSubtext up very high.
*** The second ED animation does nod to it. Where most people are dancing with their respective {{Love Interest}}s, Mugaro and Azazel are dancing ''together'', and mostly apart from the others. It also has a nod to Favaro/Kaisar, seeing as that they're really dancing with each other while poor Rita is trying to get Kaisar's attention.
** The second season has some traces of LesYay in Sofiel and Jeanne, especially during the second cour.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic:
** The opening, ''[=EXiSTENCE=]'' by [=SiM=]. When every other screencap from your show looks like it comes out of a power-metal cover, there's only one way to go with your OP, and it was taken with gusto, complete with suitably rebellious lyrics for the series's anarchic, ScrewDestiny vibe.
** The show's OST is quite unique and varied, ranging from epic orchestral music to Spanish-style flamenco. As a matter of fact, due to the unlimited budget MAPPA was given, they hired a professional Cuban trumpeter as well as a full orchestra twice a month. In addition, ''Rage of Bahamut: Genesis's'' soundtrack is composed [[http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-27548.html with a method]] that is far more expensive than usual: new music is recorded ''as each episode is being animated'' rather than the entire OST being prepared and ready prior to episode production. Amongst them are the TitleDrop, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUzR8XGyNEs "Rage of Bahamut"]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zg13P3NSls "A Friendly Chase"]] and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fScK2NYbyg "Chorus of Despair"]].
** ''Virgin Soul's'' first opening, "Let It End", is a rock song with just as much hot blooded energy as the original.

* WhatDoesSheSeeInHim: Many viewers came to question Nina's love of Charioce over the course of ''Virgin Soul'', given that she and her group all have personal beef with him and that they only really got to know each other twice.

** Nina, after the halfway mark in ''Virgin Soul''. Some like her because of her interesting powers, backstory, and her gag of getting flustered around handsome men. However, some feel like she has no real stake in the plot besides her dragon powers being useful to both sides, and by the sixth episode her gag had worn out. She does gain points for trying to call Charioce out on his cruelty, but her story is tied to his by a lackluster romance and at the end of it all she's just [[PinballProtagonist thrown around by the narrative]] with little to no agency of her own.

** There's a lot of this reaction towards Charioce from the moment it was made clear the audience is supposed to feel for bad for him and his role as King, reasons vary but it usually boils down to people feeling that he either stole screentime [[SpotlightStealingSquad from the far more popular Azazel]], and that his backstory and motivations are not nearly enough for his character to be sympathetic let alone to be redeemed given that he had yet to be shown feeling any type of remorse for all the things he pulled since he was made King.

** Demonkind in general is treated like this in the second season. After all the trouble and bloodshed they caused during ''Genesis'', some fans couldn't find any reason to feel sympathetic for their kind once Humanity retaliated and conquered them.

* VillainSue: Charioce XVII comes off as this to many viewers, after the final episode. Despite all of the atrocities committed over his reign as king, the narrative excuses his actions one by one, justifying them to what some call an unsatisfactory degree. And in the end, [[spoiler:his plan to kill Bahamut succeeds and he gets to live with Nina, where most of the other main characters that opposed him lost everything they cared about.]]

** On Nina's side, people feel like her entire role as a protagonist has been absorbed by her relationship with Charioce, forgetting about her storyline about sympathizing with the plight of the demons, instead having her worrying more about the world hating Charioce (especially when ''everyone'', including a good chunk of the main characters have reasons to do so) or learning about her issues with her transformation, which was of course resolved by her ''finally'' kissing him, her relationship with Charioce basicaly overshadowing almost every other interaction or possible storyline that she has had.

* CatharsisFactor: For many, when Favaro punches Charioce in Episode 20. After having a series where Charioce doesn't quite get the comeuppance that he deserved, Favaro slugging him in the fans helped satiate them.

* VillainSue: Charioce XVII comes off as this to many viewers, after the final episode. Despite all of the atrocities committed over his reign as king, the narrative ustifies his actions one by one, justifying them to what some call an unsatisfactory degree. And in the end, [[spoiler:his plan to kill Bahamut succeeds and he gets to live with Nina, where most of the other main characters that opposed him lost everything they cared about.]]