The series succeeds in providing all-round entertainment.īiggest disappointment is its lack of resolution. In allowing the drama of the story to mix with some genuinely humorous moments,
From the jokes surroundingĪllen’s relationship with Cross to ‘Komurin II’ rampaging through headquarters, The balance of comedy and kick-ass action demonstratesĪnother positive aspect of D.Gray-Man. By condensing the action into fewer episodes, each fight createsĪ more intense atmosphere and makes for captivating viewing. Piece, which typically dedicates ten, twenty or possibly more episodes to a Other shounen series like Naruto, Bleach, and especially One One reason for this comes from the fact that none of theīattles drag on for longer than two or three episodes, a stark contrast to Of filler and a reward of the impressive Edo and Noah’s Ark saga prove well However, make it through the twenty-odd episodes One or two less than stellarįiller arcs precede this and, in particular, I found myself regularly stallingĭuring the Lulubell storyline. The second season (episodes fifty-two onwards). Unfortunately the series’ best material only manifests itself during More compelling narrative, allowing the series to maintain its viewers Removing the certainty of the protagonists’ victory creates a
Surprising plot twists, which shatter the preconception that the ‘good guys’ Though the beginning of the series had me hooked, only when itsĬentral plot emerges, does D.Gray-Man truly get a chance to shine.ĭ.Gray-Man creates a feeling of unease by including Initially the show centres on fightingĪkuma and investigating paranormal occurrences linked to missing Innocenceįragments. Protagonist, fifteen year-old Allen Walker, from his arrival at the Black OrderĪnd through his various assignments. The series starts out slowly enough, following its central To a fragment of the ‘Innocence’ – mankind’s only weapon capable of defeating ‘Akuma’ – demons – and the powerful Noah Clan to bring darkness upon the world.įighting against him are the Exorcists of the Black Order, who each play host In this case, evilĪrises in the form of the Millennium Earl who intends to use his army of StoryLike all standard action-packed shounen anime, D.Gray-Man focuses on the age-old struggle between good and evil.
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