Drifters :
Story:
There's no denying it; Drifters is glorified fan fiction.
However, it's *good* fanfiction.
While the character development is subpar, the characterization is done very well. Oftentimes, Kohta Hirano would adapt a "show, not tell" storytelling style, demonstrating to audience what kind of person a character is through his or her bombastic actions rather than explaining it to them. Thanks to its larger-than-life cast of characters and fantastical setting, if nothing else, Drifters is extremely fun and interesting to watch. Its premise of portraying historical figures in a fantasy setting is simple and straightforward but also immensely satisfying. There is something inherently intriguing about seeing people from across the ages cross the boundaries of space and time to interact and fight with or against one another, and Kohta Hirano, the original author of Drifters, understands this completely.
Also, another thing I like about Drifters is that it's not afraid to portray wanton violence that befits its characters and setting. Toyohisa is a samurai from the Sengoku period, and it makes sense that he has no qualms about slaughtering hordes of enemy soldiers. The same goes for Nobunaga the ruthless tactician, who cares as much for human life as he cares for the shit that he smears onto his booby traps, and Yoichi, an assassin bowman who picks off stragglers like a seagull picking off baby turtles crawling out to sea. Watching these historical figures wreak havoc on screen, you can really tell that the writer did his homework, that he is really having a lot of fun writing about these people, and that he's inviting the audience to step into his weird world to have fun with him too.
TLDR: interesting setting, compelling characters, subpar character development, competent pacing, and overall just a blast to watch
Art:
Very stylish and vibrant. The art manages to perfectly capture Kohta Hirano's signature cool, dark and edgy drawing style, staying true to its source material in both character designs and art style.
Sound:
The OP, Gospel of the Throttle, may appear unremarkable at first, but it gradually grows on you with the help of the accompanying OP visuals. The sound effects during really really highlight the weight of each sword swing, bullet fired, each disembodied limb that gets ripped from each enemy soldier. 8/10 for sound
Enjoyment:
9/10 would see Hannibal piss his pants again
Story:
There's no denying it; Drifters is glorified fan fiction.
However, it's *good* fanfiction.
While the character development is subpar, the characterization is done very well. Oftentimes, Kohta Hirano would adapt a "show, not tell" storytelling style, demonstrating to audience what kind of person a character is through his or her bombastic actions rather than explaining it to them. Thanks to its larger-than-life cast of characters and fantastical setting, if nothing else, Drifters is extremely fun and interesting to watch. Its premise of portraying historical figures in a fantasy setting is simple and straightforward but also immensely satisfying. There is something inherently intriguing about seeing people from across the ages cross the boundaries of space and time to interact and fight with or against one another, and Kohta Hirano, the original author of Drifters, understands this completely.
Also, another thing I like about Drifters is that it's not afraid to portray wanton violence that befits its characters and setting. Toyohisa is a samurai from the Sengoku period, and it makes sense that he has no qualms about slaughtering hordes of enemy soldiers. The same goes for Nobunaga the ruthless tactician, who cares as much for human life as he cares for the shit that he smears onto his booby traps, and Yoichi, an assassin bowman who picks off stragglers like a seagull picking off baby turtles crawling out to sea. Watching these historical figures wreak havoc on screen, you can really tell that the writer did his homework, that he is really having a lot of fun writing about these people, and that he's inviting the audience to step into his weird world to have fun with him too.
TLDR: interesting setting, compelling characters, subpar character development, competent pacing, and overall just a blast to watch
Art:
Very stylish and vibrant. The art manages to perfectly capture Kohta Hirano's signature cool, dark and edgy drawing style, staying true to its source material in both character designs and art style.
Sound:
The OP, Gospel of the Throttle, may appear unremarkable at first, but it gradually grows on you with the help of the accompanying OP visuals. The sound effects during really really highlight the weight of each sword swing, bullet fired, each disembodied limb that gets ripped from each enemy soldier. 8/10 for sound
Enjoyment:
9/10 would see Hannibal piss his pants again
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