Tower of God

I really enjoyed series and I think it's gonna get even better in further episodes. Like many other fans I also believe in the first half of ep1 story was going too slow but I think we can just get over that.

I see a lot of people didn't like the series cuz they didn't explain a bunch of stuff but I think that problem will be solved in next episodes.

Epics are significant stories that form the foundation of the cultures they represent. These long and complex narratives, filled with heroes, battles, and dramatic adventures, not only entertain but also explain the mysterious, mythic, and divine nature of the world. They also show how the world has changed over time, as the narrative takes place on a world historical scale, affecting the world's nature and permanently changing history. Ultimately, something is different at the end.

Like every single highly publicized series, it will draw critics who discredit it and label it as "overhyped," even though the majority of these critics don't often watch or favor shows in related genres to allow for an accurate comparison. Isn't it like a rom-com mob criticizing a high fantasy series for lacking humorous character interactions or being too "realistic" when those aren't the main plot points or the series' intended goals in the first place?

What a big problem with this anime.

It's a shame how badly the adaptation of the mangwa to the animated format has been.

An extremely interesting premise in a totally wide world made the potential infinite.

Think of the wealth of characters and plots, with so much humanity and at the same time, with so much dehumanization in others.

A very strong first season with a painful ending (damn Rachel). A second season that took too long to produce and with animation and script far below its predecessor.

And even so, this story is incredible. I hope that the adventures of Bam, Kun Agüero (I didn't see any relation anywhere but it clearly refers to the former Argentine striker) and Rak can have revenge and justice is done to them.

For now, maybe I'll read the mangwa to stay hooked, but again, I can't help my disappointment at so much wasted potential.

I'm a big fan of the manwha and i know what will happen in the next few episodes so i assure you that it is gonna be Epic. You have to give every tv show a chance to start the story and build the world if you gonna judge by the first few episodes and stop watching the show you would miss a lot of top tier shows.

Now about the Adaptation. as a manwha reader i loved it till now (episode 2). the voices are perfect for the characters.the art style is similar to manwha and it is knida unique it suits the world of TOG but it could be better.***another note the studio is using the same art as the manwha. the manwha was released in the 2010 and it didn't have good art style quality but the studio is trying to respect the manwha so all i can say it is going to be a lot better when the first arc is finished because the manwha improve a lot in the quality so just a little patience here*** The Ost and the opening and the ending were all satisfying. the only thing that concerns me is the pacing of the story till now (episode 2) they cut out some things in the anime so i hope they do not rush it overall i'm more than satisfied and if they do things right this anime will be one of the bests.

Edit: I am on episode 6 and i can say the studio is doing a really good job on the adaptation so now i can recommend this to everyone. watch it you wont be disappointed.

Tower of God starts out pretty simple, slowly expanding and dropping little bits of lore, character development, and world-building as it goes. It's a more traditional approach that imitates shows like Naruto, One Piece or Hunter X Hunter, and one that maybe isn't always as appealing in modern fast paced (impatient...) culture. The difference with stories like this though is that the payoffs tend to be greater, the world more immersive, and the story threads complex and intriguing.

The artstyle is hit or miss it seems (and I mean REALLY hit or miss. Most either absolutely love it or flat out despise it). I love it: it feels old school and almost hand-drawn (imitating the style of the webcomic). Strangely, when I saw stills of the series it didn't look very appealing, but somehow seeing it in motion is a whole different story.

Then there's the music. The OST is made by Kevin Penkin whose done some other famous series and it's on a level of quality I rarely see in anime. The OP is done by kpop band Stray Kids. Not having really listened to kpop before, I can say that I absolutely LOVE the OP. The visuals are a little lackluster to be fair, but the song is incredible.

Now I will say this is the sort of series you can get lost in if you're not paying attention. Pacing wise so far it's felt pretty good (although episode 6 felt pretty fast in comparison to the first 5 not that's necessarily bad). I know they're fitting in a lot from the original webcomic into a short period of time but so far most of the time it feels like it avoids some of the pitfalls the longer stretched out shonen anime of the past tend to fall into.

Overall the series thus far has been pretty spectacular and, to be honest, a refreshing breath of fresh air. Anime as of late has really started to feel a bit stagnant, with the same sort of stories being made over and over. It is true that not everything here is completely original, and it's not without a fee flaws, but I believe it really manages to capture the immersion and massiveness of a different world (or universe) and do it well. I'd say definitely give it a try and if you enjoy it, consider catching up to the webcomic afterward (on webtoon). That's what ended up happening for me and I can tell you I don't regret it.

One final note: the characters are pretty great in this series, although the main character Bam does appear a bit overly simple at first. There's good reason for that but I've noticed it turns some viewers off the show a bit. If there's one thing I can say about Bam after having read ahead (not a spoiler) it's that there's a significant amount of effort put into his development as a character, far more than many series I've seen, but it doesn't happen over night. It builds up over time and in pretty surprising ways, but you will have to stick through it to get there.