the tags caught my eye, so that’s why i gave this show a shot. honestly, i was just curious if it was really that bad or if people were overreacting. before starting, i checked mal and anilist, and yep every single review was basically roasting it hard. no mercy at all. so i thought, why not write my first review and throw my own opinion into the mix? lmao.
just so you know, i’m not some hardcore hater or a die hard fan defending it. i just don’t think it was that terrible. yeah, it’s got some big issues, and sometimes it felt like it could give you a headache, but honestly? i had some fun watching it.
that being said, the problems are definitely there, and they’re big ones. so let’s dive in.

pros

action packed
no matter how flawed it was, i have to admit it kept things moving. there was barely a dull moment, and something was always happening—whether it made sense or not is another discussion lol. if you're just looking for nonstop duels and chaotic energy, it kinda delivers on that.

genre appeal
if you're into gambling, dueling, or tournament style anime with a high stakes vibe, you’ll probably find this at least mildly entertaining. it’s not death parade or kakegurui level by any means, but it plays into some of those familiar tropes in a way that can be fun if you’re in the right mood.

mystery hook
the show did manage to keep a sense of curiosity alive. i kept thinking, “okay, what’s next?” even if it wasn’t always for the right reasons. sometimes it was intrigue, sometimes it was confusion, but either way—it held my attention more than i expected.

cons

introducing plot-critical characters every episode with no emotional depth
this was hands down the biggest issue for me. why are you still adding important characters in episode 11 of a 12-episode anime?? it would've made more sense if we had seen some of them earlier—just a glimpse in a duel or background scene would’ve helped. some characters do serve legit plot twists, so i’ll give those a pass. but the rest?

ensemble cast? not really
i love me a good ensemble cast, but this ain’t it. the characters didn’t get equal screen time, and most had wildly uneven importance to the plot. some backstories felt thrown in just to fill time.
for example, seiya and ayaka were introduced with actual effort early on, and i genuinely thought they were gonna be major players. but after episode 6? it’s like they got snapped out of existence.

the dog
i’m just gonna leave this here and shut up…

despite all the chaos, i think this anime isn’t the total trainwreck people make it out to be. it’s messy, rushed, and often makes bizarre narrative choices—but if you go in with low expectations and just want some wild, fast-paced action with a sprinkle of mystery, it’s kinda entertaining.
would i recommend it? depends who’s asking. but i’ve seen worse shows with much higher scores, so hey, maybe give it a shot. at least it threw enough action at me to keep my lizard brain entertained.