ClassicaLoid

My first encounter with ClassicaLoid was through a meme in Spanish. When I saw it, I thought, “Why does this character look like Beethoven?” When I looked into it further, I discovered the anime itself.

Objectively speaking, it's an anime that doesn't take the concept of “reviving classical musicians” too seriously, although there are moments where certain parts of these composers' lives are narrated.

Although this may seem like wasted potential, I would say that it knew how to take advantage of it in comedy, which is its strong point (along with its MUSIK, of course). This opportunity for comedy allowed the exaggeration of the traits of these musical geniuses in various ways:

• Beethoven as a crazy gyoza obsessive who seeks to defy fate? Interesting indeed, during the anime we see certain traits or facts that are, at least for the most part, backed up by historical events or that seek to “make sense” without being pure fantasy
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  as in episode 9, where he plays “Kreutzer” and shows how the real Beethoven felt that fate was playing with him, because, being a musician, how could he become deaf? Of course, there are inaccuracies, but it is not a documentary anime.
• Mozart as a pervert with no obligations? It is not so far from reality. Obviously, it exaggerates situations that are appropriate for comedy,
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  but in several of its themes, it shows details that are NOT accurate, but do make sense, as in his “Requiem.”

I won't talk about the other characters, because that would involve explanations that aren't necessary here.

Although for me it's one of the best anime of its kind, in reality, it's a pretty “meh” anime.

It features Kanae and her friend Sasuke as the main characters, in reality, many plots are based on the misadventures of the “ClassicaLoids” (which is what they are actually called), where at the beginning (from Chapter 1) it wants to include an “emotional” plot

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, but it is somewhat truncated by the spectacle of giant robots fighting to save the mansion.

Or in later episodes, when Bach is introduced, he is initially portrayed as a boss who speaks no language other than “time indications” or ‘coloraturas’ and has hidden intentions with the other ClassicaLoids.

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He is presented as an “enemy to be defeated” and is not touched upon much after that, other than a direct confrontation between Beethoven and Mozart against Bach. Or in the final chapters, where it is revealed that “Bach's right-hand man” was working behind his back to create new “ClassicaLoids,” they set up an interesting plot, only for it to become a filler episode about Beethoven and his trauma with the 60 coffee beans.

Don't expect to see robots acting as musicians in robot bodies acting as their documented lives were. At the end of the day, they are “classical idols” ~~haha, did you get it?!~~ adapted to the new society.

The story makes clear breaks between the main plot and the tragicomedies of the characters. For someone who liked the anime and its characters, it was exciting, but for someone who doesn't have much interest in classical music, or who is looking for straightforward stories, these plot breaks will be frustrating.

Obviously, the musical aspect is what stands out in the anime. I am fascinated by the adaptations made by each of the musicians responsible for these remixes. I feel that they knew how to “capture and set to music” what each composer was at the time:

• Beethoven very explosive and fiery, crazy at times
• Mozart cheerful but with his moments of seriousness
• Chopin overly melancholic but ethereal
• Liszt like a cupid's arrow shot at you
• Bach like a “stream” ~~a joke about his name in German and its meaning~~ of strength and dedication

Ultimately, it's a musical anime, with touches of comedy, some historical facts, and an interesting story, but with poor development. Personally, I wouldn't recommend it if you want straightforward plots or a documentary-style anime.

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I mean, Liszt is a blonde woman, Tchaikovsky and Badarzeswka are girls no older than 20, and Bach is like a less muscular version of All Might, less heroic and more corporate.