Grimms Notes: The Animation

In a world where fairy tales are rigidly dictated by a mystical entity known as 'The Storyteller,' a group of magical girls known as "EXOs" are tasked with ensuring events unfold as written. However, when a student named Reina's life is inexplicably altered, she finds herself questioning the predetermined narrative and fighting against fate itself. Alongside others who have had their stories changed, she embarks on a quest to discover the truth behind The Storyteller's control and to rewrite their own destinies.

Grimms Notes The Animation received a mixed to negative reception. While some viewers appreciated the anime's attempt to reimagine classic fairy tales with a modern, action-oriented twist, many criticized its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent pacing. The animation quality and action sequences were often cited as points of contention, failing to meet the expectations set by its premise.

• The series struggles with a confusing narrative and underdeveloped characters.

• Animation and action sequences are inconsistent and often fail to impress.

• The attempt to subvert fairy tale tropes falls short for many viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally found the anime to be disappointing. While a small portion enjoyed the concept of modern fairy tales, the majority cited a weak story, confusing plot progression, and a lack of engaging characters as major drawbacks. The animation quality was also a common point of criticism.

The anime is based on a mobile game of the same name, which features a Gacha system for collecting characters and progressing through its story.