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《Story》

The story revolves around Ryou Mizushima, a junior high student who loves badminton and joins his school’s club. He has a natural talent for the sport, but he lacks proper guidance and confidence. He manages to qualify for the prefectural tournament, where he catches the eye of Ebihara, the coach of Yokohama Minato High School’s badminton team. Ebihara invites Mizushima to join his team, which is one of the best in the country. Mizushima is hesitant at first, but he decides to take the opportunity after getting support from his elder sister Rika, who is also a badminton player. At Yokohama Minato, Mizushima meets his new coach and teammates, who have different personalities and skills. He also faces new challenges and rivals as he aims to win the inter-high tournament.

✦ Animation

The animation is not very impressive, as it relies heavily on speed lines and still frames to convey the movement and intensity of the badminton matches. The character designs are also bland and generic, with little variation or expression. The colors are dull and muted, giving the anime a lackluster appearance. The backgrounds are decent, but they are not very detailed or immersive. The animation does not do justice to the potential of badminton as a dynamic and exciting sport. #

✦ Character Development

The character development is uneven and inconsistent. The main character, Mizushima, has a noticeable arc, as he goes from being a timid and indecisive boy to a confident and determined player. He also develops friendships and rivalries with other characters, which help him grow and mature. However, some of his actions and reactions seem contradictory or regressive, making him hard to relate to or root for. The other characters are mostly flat and static, with little backstory or personality. They serve as either comic relief or plot devices, without much depth or impact. The only exception is Matsuda, Mizushima’s best friend and rival, who has a similar arc to Mizushima’s, but with more realism and emotion.

✦ Soundtrack

The soundtrack is mediocre and forgettable, without any memorable or emotional songs that enhance the mood or atmosphere of the anime. The opening and ending songs are generic and upbeat, but they do not match the tone or theme of the story. The background music is bland and repetitive, with no variation or creativity. The voice acting is decent, but it does not convey much emotion or personality.

✦ Overall

~~~The anime is disappointing and boring, as it fails to deliver a compelling and engaging story about badminton and its characters. It has a simple and predictable plot, with no twists or surprises. It has poor animation quality, with no flair or style. It has weak character development, with no depth or growth. It has a dull soundtrack, with no impact or appeal. It does not capture the essence or spirit of badminton as a sport or as a passion.~~~

✦ Positive Aspects

The anime may have some positive aspects for some viewers, such as the badminton matches, which may be interesting for those who enjoy sports anime or are fans of badminton. The matches are well-paced and have some tension and suspense, especially in the later episodes. The anime also has a simple and easy-to-follow story, which may be suitable for those who prefer something more light-hearted and straightforward.

✦ Conclusion

Overall, I wouldn't highly recommend this anime, but if you really like sports anime and have nothing else to watch, it might be worth considering.