Helck

I'm making this review mainly to tell you that the anime doesn't finish the plot, it ends in a cliffhanger. I don't think it's worth it to watch the 24 episodes while there's not a continuation out there to watch. All in all, Helck has a vibe similar to the old 2000's animes, which is really refreshing. You can see that in the art style and also in the type of comedy that is scattered here and there and softens the plot, which is actually surprisingly dark. Art style: amazing. Animation: really good, well-balanced fighting scenes. Plot: the main plot is surprisingly good, but it doesn't finish, and it'sinterrupted countless times by side quests that make the pacing of the anime kinda boring. Basically if you survive all the fillers you will still be disappointed because the anime doesn't finish the main plot and there will be a lot of unanswered questions. Characters: Helck himself doesn't have a lot of character development, it's more like "you get to know who he is throughout the anime", while Vermillion/Anne has quite a lot of development as she changes her views on life due to her experiences with Helck. This is definitely a strong point of the anime. Overall: Mixed feelings because it feel pointless to watch an anime without an actual end, but if they launch a season 2 then it should be worth it to watch the whole thing.

Helck is a fantasy anime with a rich world building and character development. I went in blind and I thought Helck was just another generic overpowered fantasy MC, but his entire character is slowly revealed throughout the story which makes it interesting and avoids him becoming a stale overpowered generic MC. Helck can be funny, mysterious, and many many more, which we get to watch and unravel his relationship to the world the more it progresses. Really enjoyed how they didn’t shy away from really having good funny moments, to even revealing much darker moments whenever needed all throughout the story. I say it was balancedall around and had a decently-paced story. Good for binge watching a 24 episode anime if you got a lot of time. Most of the characters are not one-sided and actually have some thought put into them when writing. Everything they do has a purpose to help the story and I think the events and reactions of the characters were mostly very reasonable and believable which got me hooked to the story a lot. Even if some of the characters are there for just comedic relief, I was entertained. For now, the story was “complete”. Most of the things I expected in a fantasy genre anime is well made here. Will definitely continue to read it in the manga now.

Helck is an awesome anime, and I mean really awesome. At first, you might think it's just a comedy, but it's so much deeper than that. The story is super well-written, with twists and emotions that will hit you hard. It's not something you'd expect, and trust me, you'll need tissues for all the tears—it's that emotional. One of the coolest things about this anime is how smart the characters are. They don’t make dumb decisions like in a lot of other shows. Every character has common sense, and their actions actually make sense in the story. That alone makes it stand out. The animation is reallygood too, though not perfect. But honestly, the story is so good that you won't even care. It’s also not PG-rated at all, so be ready for some dark and intense moments. I feel like some reviewers on MyAnimeList didn’t really watch the whole show, maybe just the first couple of episodes. Because Helck is way more than what it looks like at the start. If you're into complex, emotional, and dark anime, this one is a must-watch.

A surprising anime that is quite original with a highly evolving storyline. It is a 24-episode adventure anime which begin in the demon empire : where the demon king of one of the demon castles is defeated in an attack by humans, specifically by a human hero. The demons organize a tournament to determine the new demon king, but surprisingly, a human named Helck participates in the tournament. Who is Helck, given his power? Is he not the hero in question? Why is he participating in the tournament to become the demon king? I won't spoil the plot because it is the interesting point of theanime: despite the lightness at the beginning, it actually has a well-written, rather dramatic, deep, and quite surprising storyline. The characters are also noteworthy, as they are solid, well-written, each with a well-developed backstory revealed bit by bit at the most opportune moments. Moreover, with 24 episodes, there is a lot to offer, so not only is there quality, but also quantity. (There is a big but to this, which I will come back to later). However, it's not a success on all fronts: one of the biggest weaknesses of the anime is undoubtedly its form, the direction, the animation. It oozes from every pore that all this was done with a minimalist budget and it's hard to watch: even for me, who is used to average anime, watches anime mainly for their storyline, and is generally not much affected by these aspects. That's saying ... However, they manage honorably with the soundtrack considering the budget. Finally, do I recommend the anime? If you are not allergic to a low budget, I would have tended to say 1000 times yes, but in reality... the anime has a second big flaw: it is not finished at all, and worse: it leaves us a bit hanging in its storyline, which is quite frustrating. And since the main strength of the anime is its storyline and universe, this last point is unfortunately a major handicap... So, as it stands, I do not recommend the anime for the moment (unless you want to read the manga after the S1) and I hope it will be concluded with a season 2 that will allow the adventure to be finished. ?/10 Without season 2 and considering the execution, it probably doesn't deserve more than a 7, but the storyline is really very good, and with a successful season 2, it could serve as an introduction to an exceptional anime and end up with a solid 9. It all depends on season 2 for me. I rate it 9/10 on MAL for encouragement.

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