Riddle Story of Devil
The "Class Black," 10th Grade of Myōjō Academy is composed of 12 assassins disguised as students and one target: Haru Ichinose. Fully aware of being the prey, Ichinose vows to survive assassination attempts and graduate from the school alive. One of the assassins, Tokaku Azuma, has started building up feelings for Ichinose and switched side to become her protector. Together they have to face the onslaught from their classmates of 11 assassins.
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Plot Summary
In an elite girls' academy, ten assassins are tasked with eliminating one student: Haru Ichinose. Ichinose, however, is an exceptionally kind and naive girl who befriends the assassin sent to kill her, Azusa Aozawa. Azusa finds herself unable to go through with the assassination and decides to protect Ichinose instead, creating a unique bond amidst the deadly competition.
Critical Reception
As an anime series, 'Riddle Story of Devil' garnered attention for its unique premise blending school life with deadly assassination plots. While its action sequences and character designs were often praised, some critics noted that the plot could become convoluted at times, and the pacing occasionally suffered from its episodic nature. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating the dark themes and compelling character dynamics.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique blend of school drama and deadly assassination themes.
- Appreciated for its stylish character designs and intense action sequences.
- Some viewers found the plot occasionally convoluted and the pacing uneven.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the series for its unconventional premise and the intriguing relationships between the characters. The stylish animation and dark undertones were often highlighted as strengths, though a few viewers wished for a more streamlined narrative.
Fun Fact
The anime adaptation is based on a manga series of the same name, which ran from 2012 to 2016.
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