Review of Dan Da Dan

DDD was the most hyped anime of the year. On first glance the reason why is obvious. An amazing OP, Bright colors, great animation and loads of action. It's a spectacle for sure... but that's all. The format for the show is action scene, action scene, action scene, fan service, action scene. The characters never get a proper introduction so even after a full season I don't feel like I know them.There is no plot either, just a series of action scenes with some prize at the end if they manage to clear the level, yes like in a game.

DDD is great on the surface but scratch that surface and there's nothing below it.

For example the show has two major side characters. One only gets introduced half way through the season while the other shows up in episode 11, literally just before the finale!

Also for an action anime that "finale" was so lame.

Personally, I did not like this show. I do value good characters and plot over everything else so this wasn't for me. I do think it was carefully calculated to appeal to a young demographic though. Just wish it actually had something to say... other than "BUY ME" that is.