This comeback after 8 years was a surprise to D. Gray-Man fans, especially when the anime stopped at where the mysteries start to unravel and the plot becomes much more interesting.
For the previous seasons, although I don't enjoy the modifications and original content, the anime did a great job in creating that atmosphere, and did a great job in conveying characters' emotions.
But this season did a really bad job. The only reason I gave this a six is because I really loved the manga and thus the story, and I am glad to see many scenes in the manga animated.
Start with the voice acting. It is understandable that different voice actors are used, but the new voice actors failed to bring back those characters that we grew to like in the previous seasons. Together with the new art style, it is as if they've become totally different characters, much soulless and boring. (Though the problem of their character building may also have to do with the terrible script). That being said, I love the voice actors of Allen/Nea, Kanda, Cross Marian, Tiki and the new characters.
The pacing of this season is all off. Transitions between serious and funny moments are awkward and forced, the original content are useless and boring. Some scenes are dragged out and therefore lost its tension. Though I enjoyed watching the first few episodes and Alma Karma arc, the rest were executed horribly. And what's with the last two episodes? Poor quality animation, obvious dragging and forced addition of fight scenes, making these episodes unbearable to watch.
This was one of the most anticipated anime series of 2016 summer, with so much potential in the manga material. However, this season failed to live up to fans' expectations.
For the previous seasons, although I don't enjoy the modifications and original content, the anime did a great job in creating that atmosphere, and did a great job in conveying characters' emotions.
But this season did a really bad job. The only reason I gave this a six is because I really loved the manga and thus the story, and I am glad to see many scenes in the manga animated.
Start with the voice acting. It is understandable that different voice actors are used, but the new voice actors failed to bring back those characters that we grew to like in the previous seasons. Together with the new art style, it is as if they've become totally different characters, much soulless and boring. (Though the problem of their character building may also have to do with the terrible script). That being said, I love the voice actors of Allen/Nea, Kanda, Cross Marian, Tiki and the new characters.
The pacing of this season is all off. Transitions between serious and funny moments are awkward and forced, the original content are useless and boring. Some scenes are dragged out and therefore lost its tension. Though I enjoyed watching the first few episodes and Alma Karma arc, the rest were executed horribly. And what's with the last two episodes? Poor quality animation, obvious dragging and forced addition of fight scenes, making these episodes unbearable to watch.
This was one of the most anticipated anime series of 2016 summer, with so much potential in the manga material. However, this season failed to live up to fans' expectations.