Killing Bites
Oshimeter
Synopsis
After unknowingly participating in a kidnapping, college student Yuuya Nomoto finds his friends brutally murdered by Hitomi Uzaki, the high school girl they attempted to abduct. Forced to drive her to an undisclosed location, he finds himself being wagered as the prize for a death match between two Therianthropes, superpowered human-animal hybrids created through advanced gene therapy. As one of these hybrids, Hitomi uses the speed and fearlessness she gained from her ratel genes to viciously dispatch her foe and save Yuuya from certain death. Waking up hours later hoping the whole event was only a nightmare, Yuuya realizes that he has become embroiled in a secret proxy war between four large Japanese business conglomerates, with the winner taking control of the economy. As her sole albeit unwilling investor, his life is now directly linked to Hitomi's ability to participate in underground bloodsport matches known only as Killing Bites.
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Hitomi Uzaki
Hitomi Uzaki, a Ratel Brute, partners with Yuuya Nomoto in the brutal Killing Bites arena.
Amamiya Sora
Yuuya Nomoto
Jyousai University economics student, transformed into a Crow Therianthrope after the Killing Bites Destroyal, seeking revenge.
Hatano Wataru
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Killing Bites (2018) is an outrageous blend of animal-human hybrids, brutal combat, and unapologetic pulp entertainment. The series fully embraces its over-the-top premise, delivering fast-paced action, eccentric characters, and a healthy dose of campy humor. Rather than aiming for a deep or thought-provoking story, it focuses on creating an exciting, high-energy experience that knows exactly what kind of show it wants to be. The pacing is generally steady, with frequent action sequences keeping the momentum strong from episode to episode. While some comedic moments and recurring ideas can become repetitive, the energetic battles help maintain the show's excitement and prevent it from losing its sense of fun. Visually, Killing Bites stands out with bold character designs, expressive animation, and a colorful presentation that complements its wild premise. Although the animation quality isn't always consistent, the exaggerated style suits the feral atmosphere and enhances the intensity of its action scenes. The writing favors spectacle over complexity, relying on its unique concept and larger-than-life personalities to carry the experience. While the premise is entertaining and the character interactions are often enjoyable, the story remains fairly straightforward and doesn't offer much emotional depth or narrative surprise. The soundtrack does a solid job of supporting the action and maintaining the show's gritty energy. It fits the tone well and adds intensity during key moments, even if the music itself isn't especially memorable once the series is over. Overall, Killing Bites is a fun, adrenaline-fueled anime that succeeds by fully committing to its outrageous concept. It may not deliver the deepest story or the most memorable characters, but its flashy action, confident style, and unapologetically campy energy make it an entertaining guilty pleasure for fans of over-the-top action anime.
OK, este capítulo cumple con dar mayor contexto a estas peleas ilegales, pero el trasfondo es flojo, y las peleas/muertes ya no me causan sorpresa. ¿Gore? Hay harto, pero no es más que eso.
Hay más enfoque en las peleas pero de todos modos sigue el fanservice en exceso. El trasfondo de Yoko para participar en las peleas se entiende, pero no me convence. De todos modos, aún pienso que la animación de las peleas tienen buena calidad y que la música coincide con el sentido de cada escena, pero me está costando un montón avanzar los capítulos... me costó retomarla varios días. El ritmo de las peleas, eso sí, fue rápido.
La animación 3D queda... extraña. No es algo que aporte (prefiero a como lo llevaron en los capítulos anteriores). Mucho gore y continúa el SA. ¿Era necesario ver el pene de Cobra? Lástima que no haya un mejor guion que destaque las habilidades de los theriantropos sobre lo demás. Si no fuera por la insistencia de SA, hubiera puesto más estrellas.
El capítulo más intenso hasta el momento. Si bien se centró en peleas, más SA entorpece lo que podría llegar a ser un buen guión con las habilidades de los theriantropos. Bueno, si te gusta ver gore y SA, puede que sea un capítulo que disfrutes... en mi caso, solo sigo rescatanto la música y la animación de las peleas.
La historia va tomando más forma, pero aún así, ¿Más SA? ¿En serio? Además, hasta el momento eran las peleas las que mantenían la atención. Nomoto sigue siendo presentado como un inútil... es molesto cómo se va desarrollando. En este capítulo, rescato solo la música.
El fanservice del inicio, demasiado forzado e innecesario... me quitó la atención del resto del capítulo. Aunque luego se ahonda un poco más en la trama, que Nomoto sea un personaje tan débil me desespera. La calidad de animación y sonido se mantienen bien, pero el guion no logra mantener mi atención.
Las escenas de acción están bien animadas, pero se mantiene un guion pobre que recurre constantemente al ecchi barato (vamos, hay animes con más estilo en esto). La música está bien también, concuerda con la tensión en las peleas. En cuanto a las personalidades de los personajes nuevos las encuentro demasiado simplonas, excepto Ichinosuke, quien se centra en la historia de las peleas clandestinas. ¿Mejorará en algún momento el guion? Al menos, dan espacio para explicar cada personaje, las bestias en las que están basadas y se puede deducir qué esperar con ello.
Si bien tiene una buena animación, la historia se excede en su intento de impactar al público recurriendo a situaciones incómodas y con reacciones sin sentido. Además, no le encuentro razón a cómo Hitomi gana la pelea (algo que ni siquiera funciona como spoiler al mencionarlo, porque es deducible desde su inicio) y tampoco reacciona a cuando rozan su cuerpo. Nuevamente rescato su animación, pero el guión no me agradó. Espero que las peleas mejoren, o que profundicen un poco más (y mejor) en la vida de los theriantropos.
It's always satisfying to see a coup within a mafia organization. But of course, this story couldn't be without the unnecessary SA scene. The ending is also surprising, very Panty&Stocking-esque. Welp, that was an awful watch. I hope this doesn't happen again; if possible, I hope I can avoid encountering such poorly made anime. The creator should have his internet history investigated by the FBI.
Okay, I have to say the combat was good (even with the awful 3D), the result is surprising and fun at the same time. I like that, finally, in this kind of plot about large hidden mafias, the bosses act like the mobsters they are and go for each other's throats outside of the "games" they invent. The truth is, the story seems to be slowly taking shape. Not bad at all. See? It wasn't necessary to resort to SA to generate interest.
Oh no, bad 3D strikes again. But considering there are few action scenes in this episode, it's not a big deal. I hate it when they interrupt the action for a flashback, but I think it was necessary to better understand the dynamic between Hitomi and Shido, which up until now felt quite strange. I can't decide if the power-up that comes out of nowhere bothers me or not. Hitomi's origin story is actually quite moving, I won't lie. Classic and basic, but effective. I wonder if people speaking Chinese sounds as awful as it always does when an anime tries to include a language other than Japanese.
I have to admit, this episode had a pretty big leap in writing. Nomoto finally addresses his biggest flaw, and I'm glad his passivity in the face of SA is considered part of moments where he chose not to intervene. I don't like it when the protagonists suddenly get a morale boost and everyone around them is taken aback. But in this episode, not everything is as it seems. There are some pretty good twists, and it gives me some optimism for the following episodes. Now, there are still plot holes, but they're less bothersome than before.
This was totally boring. Also, Hitomi's catchphrase is getting irritating. A lot of things are covered, but none of them are really that interesting. They explain a little about the reason for these fights and the grand objective behind them. Some contenders fall, and it really feels like this arc, a cheap copy of "The Hunger Games" or "Battle Royale," is running out of things to offer.
yeah whatever, this really sucks bruh, SA's are still on the DNA of the characters lol. Weird anime, weird chracters, weird plot. So mid, battles are fun to watch though. well, the ending does not give much and a alrge cliffhanger. Should go to the manga if you want to know more i guess.
huhh??? rushed battle, still understandable since it is the second to the last episode, but holy plot armour, even stronger than pangolin's armour lol. It was nice to watch, but the pace of the battle is rushed AF. Nice animation to it, and even a lower gorey side to it. So mid this episode.
Thank God, this is something else! If you're going to make goon content do it right! You can be an ethical pervert if you truly want it. Thanks, lesbians, for saving the day once again. Were you familiar with Daddy issues? Well, now we have "Grandpa issues," which I guess is something new. It's interesting to see a fight that involves more than just brute force; it was about time. I suppose this is the least bad episode out of all of them.
Aight aight, great episode, this has the emotional essence to it too, the flashbacks are great. The fights are going ham. Should watch if you want to see the battle go out and see how the story plays out. Skip if you have not like the series from the beginning hihi
this one has the emotional essence to it, props to that. Tension on the players are going lit also the fights are great. hmm this is a must watch, this is by far the best episode on the series.
LOL. What is that awful 3D? The only redeeming aspect of this anime was the animation, but now even that's ruined. The fights are somewhat entertaining, but I couldn't help but be distracted by the terribly done 3D models. Don't try to sell me on the idea that these demented CEOs have "honorable codes" with their pawns when they literally send them to die on an island to see who's the toughest. Oh, and... seriously, did we have to see the lizard's penises? This anime really tries too hard to be bad, it's like those teenagers who swear constantly thinking it sounds cool.
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