BEM

The show starts off with a few strong episodes, but eventually has a "been-there-done-that" feeling to it. Inhuman monsters masquerade as humans while fighting off threats to their city, and in their daily lives, contemplate and explore their relationships to the mortals they live among and protect. Some are eager to live among humans, while others feel more conflicted. I personally found this premise interesting, and it hooked me early on.

Unfortunately, as the show continues, it loses a lot of its character, and feels a lot more banal as the focus moves away from the main trio's attempts to lead normal lives. Instead, the central conflict turns out to be about a shadowy cabal controlling the city. In principle, this shift could've been fine, but in my opinion, it doesn't do enough to distinguish itself from the 5079 other animes about a corrupt city run by Bad Guys, Inc. And the importance of coming together.

If you'd asked me to rate this show after about the first 5 episodes or so, it'd probably have been a 7 or 8. As is, I'm disappointed that it gradually declines over its run.