Review of Absolute Duo

Absolute Duo is quite an enjoyable anime for those interested in school-based animes, superpowers, and some mild ecchi elements. While this anime doesn't trend towards any of those things, it is fun to watch nonetheless without putting too much seriousness to the plot (potentially to its detriment). The heroes, a plucky Tor Koknoe and his partner, the ever reserved and regal Julie Sigtuna, are a loveable pairing whose partnership is the main focus of this series, and perhaps one that is detracted by the harem-leaning aspects of this series. Other notable characters include the ever energetic and psychopathic homeroom teacher Rito Tsukimi, whose alternating personalitiesbetween bunny maid and demented sadist are always a joy to watch, and Miyabi Hotaka, whose realization of love towards Tor and inability to accept rejection leads her down to a villainous path, one that is always welcomed by this reviewer due to its ability to explore the emotional complexities through moral wrong. The production is standard for its kind of anime, but that doesn't mean it doesn't merit a watch, but if you're looking for something more engrossing, this won't be able to satisfy. 7/10