Bucchigiri Episode 12 Review: The last episode has dropped from this unusual anime, and we finally see Arajin do hero things. Read ahead to find out more.
Bucchigiri Episode 12 Overview
Bucchigiri?! is a new anime series and an original anime from MAPPA, the studio behind popular shows like Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen. It’s set to premiere this January, so it’s just around the corner!
The series is described as a return to the delinquent/Yanki genre of anime, which was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s with shows like Cromartie High School and Great Teacher Onizuka.
Under the direction of Hiroko Utsumi and the story of Taku Kishimoto, the series also consists of the musical composition of Michiru Ōshima, while character designs are by Takahiro Kagami.
The opening theme, “Sesame” by Kroi, sets the tone, and the ending theme will be Love je t’aime (らぶじゅてーむ)” by Mahiru Coda (甲田まひる).
I have tried my best to keep the review as spoiler-free as possible, but there are certain elements that I had to mention to give proper feedback.
– Bucchigiri Episode 12 Review Contains Minor Spoilers –
Bucchigiri Episode 12 Review and Recap: Arajin Finally Wishes For Something Else
The last episode was definitely better than what I expected it to be. But still, it was not something that was extraordinarily different as it was a very predictable conclusion.
However, that does not mean we do not see some really good moments. The episode begins with Arajin demanding Senya to merge with him so that he can save his friend. Before that, we also see how Arajin is the one who approached Matakara in the beginning and tried to make friends with him. Hence, one can imagine how that friend would feel if suddenly he got betrayed out of nowhere. So, Matakara’s wrath is pretty justifiable when we consider their past.
But in this episode, we also find out why Ichiya was so hell-bent on defeating Senya. His reasons were also understandable, but because everything came crashing down in one single episode, it felt kind of rushed. If we explored their relationship more, that would have been better.
Other than that, another major mystery gets solved, and we finally get to know who Jasmine Chan is. And even though I tried to not spoil that many things, I must disclose the identity of Jasmine Chan. She is none other than a cat with whom her admirer is obsessively in love to the point of taking her with him and running away.
But the most important thing was the character development of Arajin, who graduated from an intolerable Simp to a tolerable Simp. Yes, he does care for his friend and does his very best to save Matakara, but his original character remains the same. And to be honest, this is better than him turning over a new leaf right off the bat. His change should be gradual and not something that happens overnight, which is why this felt like a more realistic approach.
Verdict
I liked this episode, but as a whole, this anime is not something that was impressive for me. It is a below-average show that I watched as a casual watch. The animation and the production are pretty good, but the storyline and the main character are where the anime falls short. Honestly, there is nothing wrong with a Simp character, they are pretty funny, and if done right, they become one of the most favourable ones, just like Zenitsu, but with Arajin, that was not the case.
But all things said, this show does have its high points so if you are someone who likes comedy with some unique characters then you might want to check this out.
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