Kiznaiver

Love the characters and the unique concept!! I especially love nico-chan <3

A decent 12-episode anime, albeit with no sequel potential, which is a shame. The plot is straightforward and easy to grasp, avoiding unnecessary complexity. The characters are memorable, each with their own distinct personality, and feel genuinely alive, making them relatable. The ending was a definite highlight, providing a perfectly satisfying and conclusive resolution to the storyline, tying up loose ends nicely. On the negative side, the plot can sometimes be slow and uneventful, occasionally stalling and dragging in certain episodes. However, the compelling interactions between the main characters remain engaging and consistently entertaining, making it a worthwhile watch despite the occasional pacing issues. Overall, a solid and enjoyable anime, even with its minor flaws.

This anime is well-done, with a compelling story. A high school boy and several of his classmates join a secret group of people, the Kiznaivers, who wouldn't normally associate with each other. This features two LGBTQ characters, Ruru and Honoka Maki, with Ruru dying while finishing their manga, leading Honoka to have feelings of doom for years to come. I remember this show fondly, although I can't recall as much about it as I can for other shows, so I'd put this at its current rating

.....to become something beyond my expectations!!!!!

At first, it seemed extremely eccentric in it's core idea storyline. However, as the story progresses, not only does it make more sense to me, but it also transforms into something more than the usual fan-service, moe characters, & cliche morals.

Now, for those who want anime that transcends outside their box of expectations, don't be afraid to give this a watch!

From the trippy intro cutscene (with equally mesmerizing music to back that up) to the deeper meanings of human connection, a variety of a cast, fresh [&] vibrant animation, and the little things that wrap all of this together into KIZNAIVER; you've got yourself a must-watch for your list!!!

However, I did say that this story "made more sense to ME"; Meaning that I understand that KIZNAIVER May not apply to everyone. So, if you want to stick to those show with cliche storylines, moe characters, and annoying fan-service, you can stay in your box for all I care; Besides, I'm just speaking my mind here.

But, let's not forget the idea that regardless of the difference of our tastes, our backgrounds, our minds, and our hearts: "We are ALL connected through OUR wounds" -kizNAiver.

This is a series with fantastic animation, pretty visual design, and extremely well written characters. Its funny for the most part, but when it needs to be serious, I believe that it was very impactful. While some of the things concerning the experiment weren't really explained, I don't care because the series is much more focused on character relationships and it does that very well all the way to the end.

I would highly recommend watching this.