Paradox Live is coming to an end and it seems to be getting better!
Summary:
Paradox Live is an underrated newcomer anime of the fall season.
Its plot is about four teams fighting for victory in a music competition.
It seems that the main idea of Paradox Live was to criticize the entertainment industry.
Music anime dedicated to hip-hop are rare. It is more common to hear classical or rock music in this genre. But they do exist, and Paradox Live is an example. This is a fall season novelty that did not become very popular. Maybe the reason for that is too simple plot and unsuccessful narration.
However, this title is not so plain and has a lot to offer. Let's see what's behind the musical battles and the seemingly unremarkable plot.
Another music anime
The plot of Paradox Live revolves around four teams fighting to win a musical competition. Many people have criticized this anime for its long exposition. There are quite a lot of characters and the creators tried to introduce almost all of them to the viewer.
However, the show has main players — the BAE group — who are given more time.For most of the season almost nothing happens. All we see are the group's performances and their everyday lives, revealing details about their backstories and personalities.
Despite the criticism, the series has some interesting and memorable elements. First of all, the design and animation. If the plot and narration suffer, the music is good. The performances are very colorful and intense, and the 3D graphics add to the viewing experience.
Sometimes it feels more like watching a music video than an anime! The characters look decent too — they have different personalities and their stories can't be called similar. Some lines are so interesting that you want to know more details as soon as possible.
What is Paradox Live really about?
A very important part of the story is phantometal — a special substance that allows artists to create illusions during performances and thus visualize their music. However, its use is very dangerous. It causes panic attacks and makes the user relive the darkest moments of his life. This element alone complicates the plot by introducing dramatic elements.
It seems that the main idea of Paradox Live was not to show the musical competition or even the artists' experiences, but to criticize the entertainment industry. In the last episodes it becomes clear how dangerous this substance really is. But even though the musicians are aware of the consequences, they still take risks without sparing their lives.
Of course, they are driven by different desires – some want to prove themselves, others are escaping from reality into music. But phantometal spares no one, just like the industry that takes all the artists' strength.
Paradox Live is coming to an end and it seems to be getting better!
Summary:
Paradox Live is an underrated newcomer anime of the fall season.
Its plot is about four teams fighting for victory in a music competition.
It seems that the main idea of Paradox Live was to criticize the entertainment industry.
Music anime dedicated to hip-hop are rare. It is more common to hear classical or rock music in this genre. But they do exist, and Paradox Live is an example. This is a fall season novelty that did not become very popular. Maybe the reason for that is too simple plot and unsuccessful narration.
However, this title is not so plain and has a lot to offer. Let's see what's behind the musical battles and the seemingly unremarkable plot.
Another music anime
The plot of Paradox Live revolves around four teams fighting to win a musical competition. Many people have criticized this anime for its long exposition. There are quite a lot of characters and the creators tried to introduce almost all of them to the viewer.
However, the show has main players — the BAE group — who are given more time.For most of the season almost nothing happens. All we see are the group's performances and their everyday lives, revealing details about their backstories and personalities.
Despite the criticism, the series has some interesting and memorable elements. First of all, the design and animation. If the plot and narration suffer, the music is good. The performances are very colorful and intense, and the 3D graphics add to the viewing experience.
Sometimes it feels more like watching a music video than an anime! The characters look decent too — they have different personalities and their stories can't be called similar. Some lines are so interesting that you want to know more details as soon as possible.
What is Paradox Live really about?
A very important part of the story is phantometal — a special substance that allows artists to create illusions during performances and thus visualize their music. However, its use is very dangerous. It causes panic attacks and makes the user relive the darkest moments of his life. This element alone complicates the plot by introducing dramatic elements.
It seems that the main idea of Paradox Live was not to show the musical competition or even the artists' experiences, but to criticize the entertainment industry. In the last episodes it becomes clear how dangerous this substance really is. But even though the musicians are aware of the consequences, they still take risks without sparing their lives.
Of course, they are driven by different desires – some want to prove themselves, others are escaping from reality into music. But phantometal spares no one, just like the industry that takes all the artists' strength.
