First things first, I'd like to mention that I haven't exactly been the kindest to the "cute girls doing cute things" genre. While I did try watching a handful of anime series revolving around this genre, I never bothered finishing them after getting bored halfway through. And yet, despite this, I sat through the entirety of Gabriel Dropout and I actually enjoyed it. Why? I'd say that it boils down to the characters' wildly clashing personalities and their interactions with each other. For me at least, it more than made up for the simple, thin plot.
Gabriel Dropout basically tells the story of Gabriel Tenma, the top-scoring angel in Heaven, who becomes addicted to human technology and starts living as a hikikomori - a situation I'm pretty sure that at least some of you reading this can relate to! In terms of plot, the story is very simple, with each episode consisting of 2 or 3 unrelated plotlines. It's the type of series where you could probably skip several episodes/segments and not miss much, as the little segments generally don't seem to affect one another. In fact, it's only really at the end of the series that anything representing a direct threat for the characters appears. All in all, this isn't the type of show that you'd watch for its plot, though I highly doubt that that's what attracts viewers to this genre.
What Gabriel Dropout lacks in plot, it more than makes up for it with its diverse cast of characters. Like most people who saw this show, I'd argue that Satania is the real star, with her vain, jaded personality and her belief that she's the future queen of Hell despite her warped idea of what counts as "evil." That's not to say that the others are anywhere near boring, with Gabriel and Raphiel inadvertently acting demonic despite their positions as angels, while Vigne serves as the group's straight man despite being a demon herself. (Albeit not a very good one) In short, I found the quartet's interactions hilarious, especially given the whole fish-out-of-water situation they were put in. On the other hand, this type of comedy can only last so long and some of you might get bored by the time you finish the series.
In conclusion, Gabriel Dropout isn't a terribly deep show, but I'd argue that it's worth a watch thanks to the likeable characters and the show's overall lighthearted tone. In spite of this, I could just as easily see people dropping the show halfway through due to the lack of character development and the absence of an overarching plot. For those reasons, I still recommend the show if you're looking for a show that'll provide you with a good laugh and that doesn't take itself too seriously. On the other hand, if you're looking for something suspenseful, with a thrilling plot, I'd advise you to look elsewhere.
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