Takt op. Destiny

Takt op. Destiny is an anime series based on the takt op. original concept. It is produced by MAPPA and Madhouse, and will be released on October 5, 2021.

Plot
One day a black meteorite fell on the world, and the world completely changed. The meteorite produced grotesque monsters called D2, which started running rampant. D2 very quickly banned all music, which was the one thing able to overcome them. But there were some people who resisted the D2. They are young women who hold the power of music, the "Musicart." These young women hold "scores" that are able to defeat the monsters. And there are also people who lead these women, the Conductor. In America in the year 2047, which has fallen to ruin thanks to the D2, Takt, a Conductor, is partnered with a Musicart named Destiny. Takt yeans for music to be returned to the world, and Destiny wishes to destroy the D2. Their aim is to travel to New York. Years ago, light-colored meteorites fell to the planet and began to usher a new chapter for humanity. But soon after, dark-colored meteorites followed, bringing with them fearsome monsters called D2. Their weakness: music. But music became taboo, as it also attracted them. Humanity's only hope came in the existence of Musicarts and their Conductors. In the year 2047, Conductor Takt and his Musicart, Cossett (Destiny), are traveling to New York while battling the D2.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) For a secret passion project of MAPPA and MADHOUSE, which is also known for animating Zombie Land Saga Jujutsu Kaisen the final season of Attack on Titan. So in other words, they've done a great job with this adaptation.
 * 2) It gives an idea of how music is forbidden due to how man eating monsters can be easily attracted to it.
 * 3) Nicely drawn and a colorful art style and well designed characters, especially the eyes.
 * 4) While not very complex, the characters get plenty of development and are pretty well written:
 * 5) * Takt, while not the most likable due to his selfish, aloof and unfriendly nature, t'was understandable after the death of his father, and was still managing to cope by pursuing his passion to making music and bring the medium back to modern society.
 * 6) * Destiny, as the spirit now taking the body of the late Cosette Schneider, went from an emotionless robotic weapon that was only designed to kill D2s into a happy and empathetic person to express feelings for Takt.
 * 7) Splendid animation work by MAPPA, which you can tell that the animators have put a lot of heart into this.
 * 8) An unexpected plot twist in the second episode when Cosette died at the hands of the D2s leading into the creation of Destiny and the constant suffering of Takt.
 * 9) The opening is a great way to symbolize and foreshadow the events that partake throughout the first three episodes.
 * 10) * Even the opening itself is nicely sung.
 * 11) A heartbreaking ending when Destiny kisses Takt before saying goodbye.
 * 12) It serves as a prequel of the upcoming game Takt op. for the Nintendo switch, which explains and explores the origin and backstory of Takt, and the creation of Destiny.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Villains like Hell, Sagan, or Schindler are rather too over the top that they're pretty hard to take seriously.
 * 2) The final episode's plotline and villains' motivations could use some work.
 * 3) The scene with Destiny twisting Takt's neck to make him rest should've killed him.
 * 4) The show may be good and all, but it's just made as an advertisement for the upcoming game.

Reception
It received a 7.30 on MyAnimeList.

Videos
https://youtu.be/3Zjbuem7ceg https://youtu.be/f_RtcheIvcg https://youtu.be/5EWQv4UVWP4