Review of Absolute Duo

Absolute Duo is better off known as Absolute Bullshit because that is just what it is. From the synopsis and the opening, you're expecting something awesome then when you watch it after the first episode, you're like: The fuck is this shit? First off, if you don't know by now, Absolute Duo revolves around Kokonoe Tor who is seeking revenge for those he lost to some stranger--who is never named. He awakens his power as an Exceed (hmm Fairy Tail rip much?) which allows him to manifest his soul into a weapon which turns out to be a shield. How the hell doesthat happen? As a result, he goes to an academy that specializes in training these individuals to hone their skills and reach something known as Absolute Duo (which has not been explained AT ALL).

The first episode lets you know it is going to be a what the fuck moment because right off the bat, the first character Tor meets and forms a bond with almost immediately is forcibly taken out by some bullshit ass opening entrance fight. Like, why would you introduce a potential friend for the MC then take her out as soon as possible? Anyways, let's get into the details as to why this show is crap.

Story - 3

The concept sounds cool but the fact that your main character has a mission or a goal, you don't get an explanation as to why he has that goal, nor do you get a look into his past or find out why he even has the power he possesses along with elements of explanation of the events that is going on pretty much make it seem like this series was compiled from loose fitting ideas that the author had.

Art - 5

Take the art from Date A Live and breed it with Clannad and you almost got the sister of Unlimited Fafnir.

Sound - 8

The only redeeming quality of this whole series is the soundtrack. I personally didn't care for the ending themes but the opening and the BG music was pretty good and helped ease my suffering.

Character - 2

Flat characters are love!

Tor - Guy who wants vengeance but also wants to protect someone.
Julie - Emotionless loli who also wants revenge but you don't find out shit about her until the tale end
Miyabi - Big titted dumbass who goes yandere then back to dumbass
Lilith - Busty dumb fan service

And everyone else is just as flat with hardly any development.

Oh and by the way, for it to be a harem, it sucks. The fan service is clumsy and half of it isn't even remotely interesting. The ecchi is pretty lame too. Like the only scene worth while is the one in the hot springs...enjoy.

Overall, Absolute Duo is quite possibly the worst anime I have seen in a long time. There are two others in 2015 that are just as bad which I will review soon but yeah, don't waste your time people.