Review of Kyousougiga

Looking back at the reviews, I understand why it's score is what it is: on release, and for some time thereafter, it's visuals must have been breathtaking. However, we've entered an era of animation such that, compared to what we have now, a lot of Kyousou Giga looks unrefined. It's still overall good and I enjoy the sound design and music, but it is no longer good enough to carry a show that is otherwise lacking. To be honest, the plot is convoluted, the characters are interesting at first but undynamic in the long run, and instead of being on the edge of my seatas the mystery of their world unwinds as with Evangelion or Revolutionary Girl Utena, I just lost interest. I found watching the last two episodes to be laborious.

There are still many fantastic moments and some real gems of episodes, but there is a reason why, despite a strong start and a lot of flashiness, Kyousou Giga isn't a classic. Its luster isn't timeless.