When crafting a story in any medium, there are many aspects that must be addressed in order for that story to be successful. Plot, characters, dialogue, and depending on the medium, animation, design, music score, etc. There are plenty of good stories that satisfy--at least to a basic degree--most of these requirements. Coming up a bit short on a few of them doesn't always ruin a story. A good story can still have problems.
There are instances, however, when one aspect of a story can be so poorly done that it can change the image of the entire tale and completely ruin it.
A recent anime I checked out, Occult Academy, is the victim of such folly.
On the surface, I thought I would enjoy Occult Academy. The art style is clean and detailed; it is well-animated, has a pleasant enough score, and its characters are initially compelling and enjoyable.
Halfway through the episodes, however, my opinion had completely changed, and I believe I can chalk it up to one sole reason (a reason you may have gathered from the fancy alternative title to this review).
Check out the rest of the review after the break!
Stop being so gorgeous, Occult Academy, you haven't earned the right!
