Burn the Witch

While in Japan, there are Shinigami and Hollows, in England, they have witches and dragons. At first glance, it might seem like apples and oranges, but the acronym SSWB  (which stands for Soul Society West Branch) tells a different story. In short, it's Tite Kubo at it again; his trademark character designs are unmistakable. One of the main heroines seems like a more mature (not limited to a specific body part) and taller version of Rukia, while the second one bears a resemblance to Hiyori, accompanied by a short-haired and taller Orihime—here, it's Macy. The similarities continue, and unfortunately, Ichigo, that is, Balgo in this case, seems even more annoying and dumber – a feat that some might find hard to believe. Anyway, I've had a glimpse into an intriguing world; it's like Bleach meets Dragon Hunters, with occasional nods to Harry Potter. Evidently, this world has many rules and peculiar elements to offer. Even animation-wise, it is quite unique; Studio Colorido did a commendable job, capturing me visually. I do have a few qualms about the characters, Balgo being the main problem, but overall, they manage to intrigue me. So, if this is another Tite Kubo project that eventually gets a full anime treatment in the future, even at the length of Bleach, I'll definitely give it a shot. This sneak peek was quite enjoyable. 6/10. (2023.12.30)