And not Evangelion, like twitter would suggest. Yes, I did watch Evangelion over the weekend, but it’s very taxing to try and write about it, so instead, I decided to pick up Kure-nai. I also figured that I should watch End of Evangelion before writing about it because, episodes 25 and 26 were better than I could have possibly imagined absolutely terrible.

Kure-nai actually isn’t that old, as it aired this spring. It’s about a high school student who works as a “dispute mediator” and is tasked with being a bodyguard for a seven year-old girl from a powerful family. The circumstances surrounding the story make the situation far more complex than that summary would have you believe. It’s definitely more interesting than what the OP would have you believe.

Kure-nai’s biggest strength is its characters. They’re all interesting and the main characters have varied histories. The interaction and relationships between the characters are great to watch. The development of the two main characters, Shinkurou and Murasaki, are also excellent. Shinkurou isn’t an annoying fighter guy and Murasaki isn’t an annoying little kid. They definitely made the show solid. while the supporting characters were a great bonus.

Kure-nai’s weakness is in its 12 episode run. It’s strongest parts were definitely during the middle, when Murasaki was getting used to living in the real world. If it had run for another season to develop Murasaki and Shinkurou, as well as explore some of the more important side characters, then it could have been amazing. However, with its current pacing and plot, it fails to be anything more than just a decent watch.

Still, it’s solid and has a fantastic cast. It’s a good show, but it just won’t be standing in the spotlight, which is unfortunate.

Tags: Anime, kure-nai

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