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Gleipnir ( グレイプニル)
The story premise is about a Highschooler who have a strange ability to transform into strange mascot like costume which is something similar to Flesh Mecha, it’s a dark supernatural thriller mystery anime that mixes with horror, violence & Ecchi

The Plot is Shuichi Kagaya who possesses the ability transform does not know what is his powers & where do they come from in amidst of wondering he saves a Girl Named Claire Aoki who later discovers the identity of the Boy in the costume & involves him in supernatural conflict between other individuals who are same as male lead

Character dynamics between the Main leads

Shuichi Kagaya is usual timid highschooler lead someone who struggles with their own Conscience,

Claire Aoki is opposite of the male lead who is rather goal driven, aggressive & manipulative she isn’t simply looking for Shuichi to protect her she has her own agenda and isn’t afraid to use him any way of her will.

While both of their relationships is unusual but when they combine both of their abilities they become a powerful team.

Animation

The Character design of this anime is Unique & Distinctive, the whole furry looking flesh mecha gave this anime recognizable visual identity.
The Cute looking mascot engaging in combat ripping of opponents body creates contrast between appearance & surrounding violence

Animators really made good use of environment making fights brutal without any usual Seinen flashy moves & great superpower

The selling point of this series is not animation although they got Good visual identity, decent action, and some memorable imagery.

Fans service

Honestly this what ruins the show entirely some of scenes were could be argumentative that it’s fit’s show to make story uncomfortable but most of them are just for viewer appeal
The central premise of this story genuinely a unique it got many things to focus on but Fan service is a distraction.

My opinion i would prefer less focus on Fan service, the content of Fan service is not what ruins the show but the use of it would be greatful if they were more selective about it.
I would prefer if scenes hold more meaningful purpose instead just appeal for viewers.

Other weaknesses

• 01 The story is inconsistent, many of mystery left unresolved & they limited potential character development for Side characters

• 02 for the premise suggestion the writing was more of underdeveloped with all that thing left unexplored

Missed biggest opportunity to be Psychologically thrilling if they explored the Characters minds but they relied on momentary energy it’s like the show made for people with less attention span

Need to be noted

The story is incomplete with its first 13 Episodes, i don’t see a hope for new season
The anime mainly adopted with Goal of boosting Manga sales however when anime got adopted the manga got completed with its total of 14 volumes & that leave one of main reasons for continuing the run.

My final suggestion for you..

I would suggest you to watch this if u like the premise it’s unusual trope & interesting it should be must watch if u want explore unusual animes.