The Guilty Gear video game franchise has made the leap to anime With the series Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers. This anime, based on the popular fighting game, of Arc System Works, seeks to expand the saga universe and attract both fans and new spectators. However, this adaptation presents both strengths and weaknesses.
We have had access to the first two episodes and in these impressions we will be covering our opinion of the first episode of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers To know if it is worth the peel or not the adaptation to the anime of the game created by Daisuke Ishiwatari.
A complex universe for new spectators
The video game saga Guilty Gear debuted in May 1998 and so far, history has been enriched with the launch of seven main deliveries, each of them with their respective updates that also increase the lore. Dual Rulers It is located after the events of the DLC “Another Story” of Guilty Gear Strive. This implies that the viewer needs to have a previous knowledge of the game to completely understand the plot, which continually refers to past games events. The anime introduces, to the public, a world where magic and technology coexist, and where the gears – biological articles created by humanity – played a crucial role in a war known as the Crusades. Of this important event, Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers It only focuses on the encounter between Ky Kiske and Dizzy.
The series focuses on the relationship between Ky Kiske, one of the three kings of Illyria, and Dizzy, a Gear Class Command and Justice's daughter. The fruit of this relationship, without Kiske, is the main protagonist of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers. The story of this animein his first episode, he begins with the preparation of the wedding between Ky and Dizzy. This event serves as a starting point for the introduction of the new conflict led – to seem – by Unika. Some other characters from Guilty Gear Son shown the briefly referenced.
The presentation of multiple personagesonly complicates those who are not familiar with games
Dual Rulers Introduce a large number of characters in your first episode, which can be overwhelming for those who are not familiar with the franchise. While game fans will recognize these characters, new spectators may feel lost to the lack of individual development. The anime focuses mainly on without Kiske, whose personality and motivations are explored more deeply. His empathy and desire to understand others grant an interesting dimension, and his development could be one of the strengths of the series. However, other main characters, such as Ky and Dizzy, receive less attention in this first episode. This may change as the plot advances, but for now, the lack of individualized development is a weakness.
To know all the facts of the history of Guilty Gear and better understand the anime Dual Rulerswe recommend reading our chronological guide to understand the history of the Arc System Works franchise in the following link:
The animation of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers It is a mixture of styles that leaves a pleasant impression
One of the most striking aspects of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers It is your visual proposal. He animein charge of the Sanzigen study – known by series as Earth or movies remake of the first series of Initial D— Combine various animation styles. Thus, from the classic 2D style to 3D models and effects reminiscent of stained glass and pencil drawings. This mixture seeks to create a unique aesthetic, however, sometimes it can be discordant and hinder immersion in history.
The soundtrack is also a strong point, with a variety of genres that adapt to the different scenes and emotions. Additionally, the little that could be heard of the OST in the first episode of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers It is enough to ensure that the legacy of the arc system works has been respected.
Is this adaptation to anime of the Arc System Works fighting game?
Video games, especially those of fighting, have not had so many adaptations to the anime And some of these have not been the total pleasure of their fans. The first episode of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers It presents some fighting, but these feel more like an introduction than as a complete display of the characters' skills. This also happens, because this first episode has a great plot load – difficult to assimilate even for franchise fans. It is possible that the fighting improves in later episodes, as the plot develops. However, for now, this is an aspect that needs to improve to meet the expectations of genre fans.
A promising beginning
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers has the potential to be an adaptation anime Successful and remembered – not another recently adapted by Netflix – but must still overcome some challenges. One of these is to find a visual balance so as not to distract the viewer. Another of these challenges, and perhaps the most important, is to get the full potential of the complex story of the franchise for and that the characters can extract their full potential. All this for those who do not know the history of the franchise. On the other hand, the hard bone fans of Ishiwatari's work are the ones who will find in Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers An expansion of the universe that they know and play currently.
These impressions will be updated in the near future with the impressions of the second episode of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers.
First impressions of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers made thanks to anticipated access provided by Crunchyroll.
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