OH MY GOD, THIS SHOW IS AWFUL. IT’S SO TERRIBLE.

Introduction

For a long time, Guilty Crown has been on my to-watch list. With a post-apocalyptic setting, an oppressive regime, and a small group of rebels fighting for independence, it seemed promising. However, my excitement quickly turned into disappointment when I finally started watching it. Let’s dive into why this anime fell so far below my expectations.

Story

Guilty Crown takes place in Tokyo in the year 2039, where the GHQ, a UN-backed government organization, controls everything after the nationwide crisis known as Lost Christmas. The protagonist, Shu Ouma, a socially awkward high school student, gains the power to extract people’s Voids and uses them in battle. The series can be divided into two parts:

• The first part focuses on Shu’s time with the underground resistance group, Funeral Parlor, as they fight against the GHQ. The story delves into Shu’s family’s connection to the Lost Christmas and Gai’s true motivations.
• The second part shifts focus to Shu and his friends as they navigate life in a quarantined Tokyo district. Unfortunately, this part introduces ridiculous subplots and ruins the momentum built in the first half.

What I Liked

To its credit, Guilty Crown explores deep themes such as self-worth, life and death, redemption, and more. The depiction of the Apocalypse Virus and its effects is well-done. The action scenes are also impressive, with intense battles and mecha fights.

What I Didn’t Like

The story’s progression is a mess. The second half of the series introduces unnecessary subplots, including a bizarre high school turning into Mexico during the Cristero Wars. The GHQ, portrayed as menacing in the summary, is disappointingly one-dimensional and lacks depth. The romance between Shu and Inori is poorly developed, and the hint of incest adds unnecessary discomfort. Inori’s skimpy outfit feels like unnecessary fan service. The explanation behind Gai’s sudden descent into evil is unsatisfying.

Characters

The characters in Guilty Crown lack depth and fail to leave a positive impact. Some are explored more than others, but the majority feel bland and uninteresting. Even the villains suffer from a lack of motivation. They are evil just for the sake of being evil.

Music

Despite the anime’s many flaws, the music is its redeeming quality. The opening and ending songs, performed by EGOIST, are incredible. The ending credits song, “Departures,” stands out with its beautiful lyrics and melodramatic piano background.

Favorites

• Favorite character: Dan Eagleman, who provides much-needed comic relief.
• Favorite episode: Episode 9, with its deep and memorable themes.
• Favorite moment: Yahiro’s redemption sequence and his stand against Shu’s abuse.
• Favorite battle: The ridiculous battle between Shu and Segai.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Guilty Crown is the worst anime I’ve ever seen. The convoluted plot, uninteresting characters, laughably incompetent villains, and confusing subplots create a disastrous viewing experience. The only redeeming aspect is the music. I urge you to avoid this series, but if you still choose to watch it, I’ll say a prayer for you.

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SCORE: 4.9/10

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