Who doesn't dream of becoming OP?
The vibe
It’s like a bunch of nerds who play a lot of RPGs decided to give birth to an action packed anime.
What it does well
The protagonist starts out weak and pathetic but makes up for it in courage. Then he's gifted The System in a freak event that almost kills him that allows him to level up with no upper limit. His demeanour changes. He grows confident and strong. It's a full-blown power fantasy and I love it. The animation quality is exceptional. It's smooth, endlessly fascinating, and a joy to look at.
What bothers me
Every episode is predictable. Sung Jinwoo obliterates everything. That's it. But it's a minor thing. It doesn't pretend to be anything more than a power fantasy, which is fine.
Who it's for
If you like the thrill of watching fights unfold and stunning animation, you’ll like this. It's like watching someone clear a dungeon in some RPG. If you're into RPGs, you'll get a kick out of this.
For fans of
Dragonball Z or Bleach. In the sense that the protagonist gets progressively more powerful over time. That's basically where the similarity ends.
When to watch
Before you go to the gym. You'll want to become OP too.
Come back to this when
Don't.
Rating
- Vibes: immaculate
- Rewatch odds: low
- Animation quality: exceptional
- Story: unremarkable
- Entertainment value: high