The appeal and reviews of "Absolute Duo": New possibilities for school battle anime

Absolute Duo - In-Depth Review and All-Round Guide

overview

Absolute Duo is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Hiiragi Takumi. It aired from January 4 to March 22, 2015, and consists of 12 episodes. Animation was handled by Eight Bit and the director was Nakayama Atsushi. It aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X, with each episode running for 30 minutes.

story

"Absolute Duo" is set in Babel Academy, where students with special abilities gather. The protagonist, Tojo Basara, had his parents killed by monsters called "Blades" when he was a child, and he has sworn to take revenge. At the academy, students train in combat by working together with partners called "duos." Basara forms a duo with transfer student, Shirasaki Tsukasa, and the story follows his growth as he becomes embroiled in her secrets and the school's conspiracies.

character

Tojo Basara

The protagonist. His parents were killed by Bladed when he was a child, and he vowed to take revenge. He attends Babel Academy and forms a duo with Tsukasa.

Tsukasa Shirasaki

A transfer student and Basara's duet partner. Her secret is an important key to the story.

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Basara's childhood friend. She has feelings for Basara, but her feelings become complicated when Tsukasa appears.

Sara Kirigakure

A teacher at the school. He is Basara's mentor and an important person who knows the school's secrets.

Anime Rating

At first glance, "Absolute Duo" has a typical setting for a school battle story, but the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships are what make it interesting. In particular, the relationship between Basara and Tsukasa, and the suspenseful elements that threaten the school's conspiracy add depth to the story.

Eight Bit, the animation studio, produced high-quality battle scenes and plenty of visual appeal. The character designs are also attractive, with the heroine Tsukasa's design being particularly well-received by fans. The music also plays a part in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, with the opening theme "Zettai Zetsubou Blues" being particularly memorable.

Comparison with the original

The original light novel is characterized by Takumi Hiiragi's detailed world view and character portrayal. Although some parts were cut from the anime, the overall storyline is faithful to the original. In particular, Tsukasa's secret and Bladeard's presence are well reproduced in the atmosphere of the original.

Reactions from viewers

The reaction from viewers was generally favorable, with particular praise being given to the appeal of the characters and the quality of the battle scenes. On the other hand, some have pointed out that the series was not able to fully depict all the elements in the short 12 episodes, and that it did not fully meet the requests of fans of the original work. However, overall, many have commented that the series was enjoyable as a highly entertaining work.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend Absolute Duo:

• Appealing characters : The growth of the characters, including the main character Basara, and the changes in their relationships are highlights. In particular, Tsukasa's secret and Sakura Hanamiyu's complicated feelings add depth to the story.
• Combat quality : Eightbit's high-quality animations make the combat scenes very visually appealing.
• Enjoyable school battle story : Enjoy the consistent storyline and suspenseful elements of a school battle story. Don't miss the plot that unfolds before you discover the school's conspiracy.
• Appealing Music : The music, including the opening theme "Zettai Zetsubou Blues," enhances the atmosphere of the story. The background music in the battle scenes is particularly impressive.

Related Titles

If you liked Absolute Duo, you might also like:

• "IS (Infinite Stratos)" : It has many similarities with other school battle stories, and is a work with charming characters and high-quality battle scenes.
• "Date A Live" : A story about characters with special abilities, it is a fusion of school battle elements and romance elements.
• "Strike the Blood" : A school battle story with a consistent storyline and suspense elements. The main characters' growth and changes in relationships are particularly noteworthy.

summary

At first glance, Absolute Duo has a typical setting for a school battle story, but the character growth and changes in relationships depicted within it are highlights. In particular, the relationship between Basara and Tsukasa, as well as the suspenseful elements that threaten a school conspiracy, add depth to the story. Eight Bit, the animation production company, produced high-quality battle scenes that are visually appealing. The character designs are also attractive, and the design of the heroine Tsukasa in particular was well-received by fans. The music also plays a role in livening up the atmosphere of the story, with the opening theme, "Zetteki Zetsubou Blues," being particularly memorable.

The reaction from viewers was generally favorable, with particular praise being given to the appeal of the characters and the quality of the battle scenes. On the other hand, some have pointed out that the series was not able to fully depict all the elements in the short 12 episodes, and that it did not fully meet the requests of fans of the original work. However, overall, many have commented that the series was enjoyable as a highly entertaining work.

The points that make me recommend "Absolute Duo" are the charm of the characters, the quality of the battle scenes, the fun of it as a school battle story, and the charm of the music. Other related works that I would recommend are "IS (Infinite Stratos)", "Date A Live", and "Strike the Blood".