I will agree with a few of the other reviewers. This show is:
1. Far too long
2. Starts off somewhat compelling, then becomes preachy to all heck (hence the 45-degree slide review title).
3. Spends far too much time on minor characters of zero significance 4. Has characters using powers when convenient, but "forgetting" to use them...also when convenient (read: would stop the plot advancement stone cold in its tracks) 5. Pretty much takes existing manga source material and breeds it with every Star Wars cliche there is 6. Lots of "lack of communication" going on (despite advanced tech) again simply because it would solve the problem and end the story 7. The whole King of Persia (*cough* Saddam *cough*) being a somewhat "decent" guy until abused by the West is a laughably bad attempt at rewriting history 8. Memory chip McGuffins abound 9. And many more attempts to get "The Message" out to the masses in standard Netflix fashion.
So, don't believe all the 9- and 10-star reviews. This one's reviews are seriously padded by fanboys of the older source material. It is grossly over-rated, has an inflated sense of self-worth, and is honestly not that good.
3. Spends far too much time on minor characters of zero significance 4. Has characters using powers when convenient, but "forgetting" to use them...also when convenient (read: would stop the plot advancement stone cold in its tracks) 5. Pretty much takes existing manga source material and breeds it with every Star Wars cliche there is 6. Lots of "lack of communication" going on (despite advanced tech) again simply because it would solve the problem and end the story 7. The whole King of Persia (*cough* Saddam *cough*) being a somewhat "decent" guy until abused by the West is a laughably bad attempt at rewriting history 8. Memory chip McGuffins abound 9. And many more attempts to get "The Message" out to the masses in standard Netflix fashion.
So, don't believe all the 9- and 10-star reviews. This one's reviews are seriously padded by fanboys of the older source material. It is grossly over-rated, has an inflated sense of self-worth, and is honestly not that good.