Is the story predictable? Yes, it is. Is the acting unnecessarily over-the-top? Yes, it is. Is it a hell of a lot of fun to watch? Yes, it sure is.
The storyline is fun to follow, even if you can predict everything from the very start. Some of the characters (Namely Ryuuga, Tsubasa and Kyoya) are major badasses, and one wonders how they got stuck spinning tops with small children. Tetsuya Watarigani (the so-called 'wandering blader'-crab!) is hilarious and adds some much-needed comic relief. Young boys, in particular, will enjoy the time-tested Shonon formula, though I wouldn't by any means recommend it for a more mature audience.
An Amusing, if Formulaic, Shonen Anime
Is the story predictable? Yes, it is. Is the acting unnecessarily over-the-top? Yes, it is. Is it a hell of a lot of fun to watch? Yes, it sure is. The storyline is fun to follow, even if you can predict everything from the very start. Some of the characters (Namely Ryuuga, Tsubasa and Kyoya) are major badasses, and one wonders how they got stuck spinning tops with small children. Tetsuya Watarigani (the so-called 'wandering blader'-crab!) is hilarious and adds some much-needed comic relief. Young boys, in particular, will enjoy the time-tested Shonon formula, though I wouldn't by any means recommend it for a more mature audience.