It is a very creative anime, and the sport, "Stride", which seems to be a mix of sprinting, relay and park-our, is very creative and interesting to watch.
But... I feel that the anime is very rushed and the characters reflect the same few stereotypes and often are quite similar to each other. Different teams are not very distinct and the characters can really blur together. This may also be due to the fact that the show is more focused on the actual races and some drama than creating likable characters that we can connect to.
The animation style is quite pretty and the characters are... well they are quite pretty, too.
6.5 stars, I think. After watching 'Free!' and 'Haikyuu!!', it really cannot compare. It doesn't have nearly as many of those small, funny and memorable moments, and because we are not particularly connected to the characters, we don't feel as much for their losses or victories.
But... I feel that the anime is very rushed and the characters reflect the same few stereotypes and often are quite similar to each other. Different teams are not very distinct and the characters can really blur together. This may also be due to the fact that the show is more focused on the actual races and some drama than creating likable characters that we can connect to.
The animation style is quite pretty and the characters are... well they are quite pretty, too.
6.5 stars, I think. After watching 'Free!' and 'Haikyuu!!', it really cannot compare. It doesn't have nearly as many of those small, funny and memorable moments, and because we are not particularly connected to the characters, we don't feel as much for their losses or victories.