Zankyou no Terror is a glaring example of an anime gone wrong. The plot is mediocre, pretentious, and at times, so ridiculous that it’s unintentionally humorous. It embodies the essence of cringe and juvenile pathos in a manner that is hard to digest.

While the graphical execution is commendable, offering stellar animations and visuals, the OST is awful (at least to my taste).

The story and its characters don’t warrant any deep analysis, much like assessing a child’s gibberish (which it is). Injecting mythological references and ridiculous attempts to make the plot look “deep” – all this leaves only an impression of puzzlement and Spanish shame.

By comparison, Code Geass, another show designed for the edgy schoolboy demographic, reigns supreme. It manages to sustain a level of storytelling elements that Zankyou no Terror lacks sorely.

One might speculate that the creators intended to pander to Western audiences in a bid for popularity or increased viewership. Unfortunately, their efforts fell dreadfully short.