Michael's First Impressions: Fall 2014 (Part 7)

1. Madan no Ou to Vanadis:  one word to describe this show:  farce.  But that doesn’t make it bad.  The absurd nature of the premise and the handling of it by the characters is nothing short of stupid.  Though it can be fun to watch at times.  The viewer just cannot expect a well-written, dramatic narrative.  The characters are bland with no engaging story to back them up.  Just watch it for some mindless fun.  Verdict:  GUILTY PLEASURE

2. In Search of Lost Future:  an unclear plot peppered with a clichéd romantic subplot.  The lead is uninteresting while the other characters are equally boring and unexplored beyond their one-note eccentricities.  Without a clear plot I can’t recommend it.  And any guesses a have as to where the narrative will go  don’t feel promising.  There are some nice moments, but they can only do so much for the overall blandness.  SKIP