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"Dude, do you mean a sledgehammer?" I wish, but no. It’s a fucking Handy Mandy hammer and to top it all off, this lil hunk of metal has a power limit that solely depends on how many goddamned nails Nobara’s got on her at the time. If this continues, I will personally buy her a Mary Poppins bag that’s directly tied to a steel nail manufacturer. edit 3-26-21: So after seeing the finale, I do want to say that I have less complaints about her hammer because now I can see what her cursed technique can really do. But I still want to see her swinging something with a bit more reach y'know? The female characters in this show have next level characterizations. The way they grow throughout the show and challenge the stereotypes placed upon them is so inspiring and it gives me hope for future portrayals and representations of strong women.Combined with a decent musical direction and atmosphere it even felt cinematic at times.
I wasn't a very big fan of the opening at first to be honest but it gradually grew on me and is easily the best opening of the season and even one of my all-time favorites. That also applies to the ending, it's neat too. As for the OST, I'm indifferent about it. There wasn't anything that struck me as good or above average, it all just felt like regular background music to me but it does it's role, for what it's worth. The voice acting is rather impressive as everyone had a great performance. Seeing as both of Satoru's seiyuu never done any previous work, regarding anime at least impressed me quite a bit. I especially like the guy that does the adult version, his voice is very soothing. Aoi Yuuki was also really good at portraying Hinazuki's character but that is to be expected.
The characters in Erased are for the most part incredibly lackluster - from the protagonist to the supporting cast. Because most of the series takes place in the past, a lot of the characters are just 10 year olds, which leads me to my next point - Most of these kids don't even act their age! At parts they act like full-grown adults which really derives from the show, why even bother making them kids in the first place? Looking at you, Kenya, Hinazuki.