[DreamSword]

Episode 32: Shiranami's Big Smile

I just don't think that Koichi makes for a good lead character.

I mean, the episode in and of itself was fine, but most of what I liked about it was despite Koichi, not due to him. Not even bolstered by him.

The premise being that Dr. Worm creates a demon that has the power to fill people with a singular intense emotion. And while you might think that could make for some fun character humor, Koichi still manages to make it boring.

He's filled with happiness, but he doesn't really act any different. He just smiles alot. Meanwhile we have Fudo, who gets filled with immense sadness, and it's played for all the comedic value that it's worth. It almost made me wish that Fudo were the lead on this one instead.

Still, I guess in terms of an episode wherein the primary goal is to have Koichi lighten up a bit, it does the job. I just didn't find it very engaging.