As a fan of the Dragon's Dogma video game, I'd be the first to admit that this isn't exactly something that struck me as a game worthy of adapting into another medium. Sure, the gameplay is breathtaking and addictive, but the story-at least until the game's final hours-leaves a lot to be desired.
Such is this case with this anime take on the source material, sadly. There's just not a whole lot here worth investing in, beyond a smattering of well-choreographed action scenes between the show's two leads and the assortment of monsters and demons thrown in their way. It's not enough to help mask the bland writing, poor characterization, and questionable CG. The voice actors all do a competent job, they're simply let down by a lack of material to work with. This lack of investment toward these characters renders what should be a powerful plot twist into nothing more than a disappointing foot note to a ho-hum first season.
Such is this case with this anime take on the source material, sadly. There's just not a whole lot here worth investing in, beyond a smattering of well-choreographed action scenes between the show's two leads and the assortment of monsters and demons thrown in their way. It's not enough to help mask the bland writing, poor characterization, and questionable CG. The voice actors all do a competent job, they're simply let down by a lack of material to work with. This lack of investment toward these characters renders what should be a powerful plot twist into nothing more than a disappointing foot note to a ho-hum first season.