Brave Animated Series

Brave Series is technically nothing new or interesting. Stories that are based on classic Fantasy RPG tropes are as old as the RPGs themselves, and they continue to be an oversaturated genre. Even Dragon Quest-like shows pop up. Subversion on the Good Race = Humans, Evil Race = Demons is so cliché you should be groaning when hearing it. Childish shows having awfully dark and brutal themes is nothing new. Some people might get a kick out of how little the show emphasizes its horrible brutality, but that's a satire common with the subversion. CGI shows that look exceptionally well are also out there, especially with the simplistic Children'sTV style that this series has. Protagonist whose defining characteristic is being an ass is and always was a trope that pops up regularly. A band of misfits aren't anything new to explore. Mind-blowingly spectacular animation, especially in fight scenes, is remarkable, but most won't stand out in a sea of sakuga. And beautiful direction isn't special, it's just desired. Web-comics with a cult-following getting amazing anime adaptations also keep cropping up every year, including ones outside of Japan. There's a ton of fun anime in Chinese, too. It's absolutely exactly what it sounds like, and it's as generic as the title suggests. There's nothing special about BAS. Even the actual stories of each character are simple tropes told again and again. It is a simple show. And it's absolutely amazing. As unremarkable as all of it may be, it still manages to have its own charms and pulls off what it's trying to do excellently. It does little and it does it the best out of anything of its niches. In this, it is truly one of a kind. It's clearly a labor of love, and so much wonderful creativity has been poured into this simple show that it is consistently a great watch. It's funny, it's fun, it's pretty, it's crafted carefully and it goes all out at all times. If even a single trope listed interests you, or you liked shows like One Punch Man or Adventure Time, try this show out. It's officially released free with ENG subtitles on YouTube by PTS Plus, the Taiwanese broadcast station.