KLK is an enigma to me. On one hand, I shouldn't like this show. And yet, on the other hand, it has become my favorite anime. And because of this, I've developed a very strange opinion on the anime that I've never had for any other piece of media before.
I'll start with the most obvious part of the anime: the fanservice. Or "fanservice" as I like to call it. Yes, I will not lie; this anime is filled with characters being either half-naked or completely naked all throughout the 24 episodes. No matter who it is, everybody gets naked at one point in time. There are no exceptions. However, I've found that this "fanservice" is almost like a parody of fanservice. Yes, clothing is ripped off rather easily, but it never seemed to be done in a glorifying way. And not only that, but the fights all throughout the show were rather gruesome with blood flying all over the screen and the characters receiving significant injuries from each strike they took. Yet, the way this fanservice is portrayed is not for everyone, despite this.
Moving past the most notable aspect of the show however, I will admit that the anime starts off rather slow. For the first 11 episodes, nothing of significance seems to happen, with Ryuko fighting various characters. However, once Nui is introduced, I really feel that the plot pulls itself together and the anime suddenly becomes a lot better, probably because a clearer sense of direction is gained. The beginning is still very entertaining, but for those who want to know what exactly is going on, you have to wait a while.
But, I think the slow start is made up with the characters and humor. Everyone has a unique personality, there being absolutely no carbon copies in sight. Admittedly, there are some characters I felt they could have expanded upon more, but I suppose with such a large cast they had to cut something. Music is also a real treat, just about every track being in my personal music library. And don't get me started on the awesome fight scenes and utterly hilarious moments that are in just about every episode.
So in conclusion, KLK is not for everyone. You have to have a certain tolerance for the fanservice, but if you can look past that, then you may like it. I would recommend watching the first 3 episodes, and if you can take it, then you should be good for the rest of the series.
Pure Awesome if you can handle the "Fanservice"
KLK is an enigma to me. On one hand, I shouldn't like this show. And yet, on the other hand, it has become my favorite anime. And because of this, I've developed a very strange opinion on the anime that I've never had for any other piece of media before.
I'll start with the most obvious part of the anime: the fanservice. Or "fanservice" as I like to call it. Yes, I will not lie; this anime is filled with characters being either half-naked or completely naked all throughout the 24 episodes. No matter who it is, everybody gets naked at one point in time. There are no exceptions. However, I've found that this "fanservice" is almost like a parody of fanservice. Yes, clothing is ripped off rather easily, but it never seemed to be done in a glorifying way. And not only that, but the fights all throughout the show were rather gruesome with blood flying all over the screen and the characters receiving significant injuries from each strike they took. Yet, the way this fanservice is portrayed is not for everyone, despite this.
Moving past the most notable aspect of the show however, I will admit that the anime starts off rather slow. For the first 11 episodes, nothing of significance seems to happen, with Ryuko fighting various characters. However, once Nui is introduced, I really feel that the plot pulls itself together and the anime suddenly becomes a lot better, probably because a clearer sense of direction is gained. The beginning is still very entertaining, but for those who want to know what exactly is going on, you have to wait a while.
But, I think the slow start is made up with the characters and humor. Everyone has a unique personality, there being absolutely no carbon copies in sight. Admittedly, there are some characters I felt they could have expanded upon more, but I suppose with such a large cast they had to cut something. Music is also a real treat, just about every track being in my personal music library. And don't get me started on the awesome fight scenes and utterly hilarious moments that are in just about every episode.
So in conclusion, KLK is not for everyone. You have to have a certain tolerance for the fanservice, but if you can look past that, then you may like it. I would recommend watching the first 3 episodes, and if you can take it, then you should be good for the rest of the series.