Killing Bites

Action / Sci-Fi / EcchiTV12 EP/13 Jan 2018

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5.4
107 Ratings
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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.

Episode Guide

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Characters

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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EP 1
akumapulse★★★★☆Anime

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.

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essilde★☆☆☆☆VerifiedEP 2

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.

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essilde★☆☆☆☆VerifiedEP 1

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.

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bluethorn★★★★☆VerifiedEP 10

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.

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bluethorn★★★★☆VerifiedEP 9

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.

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bluethorn★☆☆☆☆VerifiedEP 6

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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