Giant Beasts of Ars · review
I do recommend this for watching if you're looking for an interesting story, but you will have mixed feelings. It does improve at episode 8 so set that as your limit if you're unsure. The major problem is the mix of poor and extremely good writing. About half of the writing is simple and cliché, but everything related to the grander plot and the forces behind it is remarkably well written. That difference is jarring, but it's what intrigued me and motivated me to continue watching. Although the story focuses on the group, all but the main 2 characters are flat and lacking any backstory or motivation.As for the main two, Jiiro's personality and convictions are all over the place initially but his companions seem to know that he's the main character and that he will come around eventually. It can be frustrating while Kumi hides her past, but it really gets the story going when we find out more.
As for the action scenes and animation. It's fairly low quality, but the grander plot is carrying it for now. Still, the conflicting writing styles are odd and it makes me wonder what's happening in the studio.