I really enjoyed it! The
reveal and fight had me cheering!
That said, there are a few things they can improve.
-dialogue/writing
It was repetitive and awkward some of the time. Conversations didn't always "flow". Trevor's internal monologue and dramatic speeches could have been better.
-fight animations
Some were great, others were clunky and stilted. There's a lot of tricks and techniques they could have used to make things more dynamic and exciting. It's almost like they were trying really hard not to be anime, and in doing so, neutered themselves from using really dramatic techniques to help communicate the intensity and peril of battle.
-TVMA
It's got the swears. It's got the gore. It's missing the sex. This
could be an animated GoT. It was missing this character/story/relationship solidifying facet. The conception of
would have been a great device to illustrate the intense connection between
.
-fan service
No, not bouncing boobs or panty shots. I'm talking about nods to Castlevania lore, equipment, monsters, characters and music. This show needs more. I wanted to hear an updated
Castlevania III boss battle theme in the background as Trevor
. Point is, use the source material in smart ways to give fans that extra pang of emotion.
-the fucking collapsing floors
Holy shit, how many times did the floors collapse under the protagonists? 7? 8? This overused crutch to propel the characters forward was laughable after the 3rd or 4th time.
That said, it's a great start. I can't wait for season 2.