/anime/6547/angel-beats
After rewatching this anime, I can confirm that this one is an anime to behold. Angel Beats! is an anime that you’ve probably heard or been recommend A LOT of times, and for good reason. While the beginning might of felt slow for some, it had consistently kept a comfortable pace with the storyline that was filled with both humor and dramatic moments. With both action AND slice of life moments, it’s no surprise that this anime as well as the manga is held in such high esteem. It masterfully tells the stories of each character that makes us sympathize with them, making them more than just supporting characters. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself crying over this anime, because it definitely has those moments. Anyways, let’s get into the review!

Art and Animation: 8.8/10

• For it’s time, this anime definitely had some beautiful animation. The character designs were both unique and fun to watch, especially with the comedy that was thrown in from time to time. While the art and animation was solid throughout the anime, I never found myself breathtaken beyond words. It definitely had its moments, but overall it wasn’t a masterpiece in art and animation.

Storyline and Character Progression: 9.3

• This is where this anime shone the most. Almost every character was given time and attention to develop and be a part of the main storyline. When their stories were told, it had meaning to it. It wasn’t just another side characters story, but much more than that. You were able to feel the emotions of them, and sometimes even related to them. Throughout the anime, solid character progression was always there as you saw the environment in the school change and everyone’s thinking was starting to become affected by it. There was even some comedy thrown into it, and it never felt forced. One of the best parts of this anime was undoubtedly the end, which will ALWAYS hold a spot as one of the best ending episodes in all of anime to me. The closure that you received was just breath taking it HURT, it left you feeling at peace with yourself and satisfied. Not many anime execute an ending very well, and even less do so as masterfully as Angel Beats!

Soundtrack and Audio: 9.2/10

• With a title like “Angel Beats!” it better have a good soundtrack! And BOI it did. From the OP to the ED, this anime had it all. Even the songs in between the anime were so entertaining, never once did I think to myself “Here we go again” as they fired up the stage for a performance. All of the songs carried a message that could resonate with all of us, and this message carried more weight as you progressed deeper into the anime. It’s no understatement to say that Angel Beats! has one of the best soundtracks in anime, it’s one of the best I’ve ever heard.

And there you have it! With exceptional art/animation, masterful character development/storyline, and a soundtrack that you can play over and over again, Angel Beats! proves that it deserves a spot as one of the best with a score of 9.1/10. I’d highly recommend watching it if you haven’t already, many would say that it’s a classic that every anime watcher should have under their belt, and I’m in full agreement. You’ll be sure to enjoy everything this anime has to offer, both action and slice of life.