Anime Review: Zankyou no Terror (Terror in Resonance)

It took me a while to finish watching Zankyou no Terror (Terror in Resonance); there was always something more flashy and seemingly more fun to watch and it remained in my queue for quite a long time.  Having determined to finish my backlog before tackling newer titles, I forced myself to re-start this series once more.

ZnT tackles the theme of terrorism at its core; while Japan is hardly a place you think of when it comes to terrorist attacks, it is hardly a stranger to such events.  Of course, in the traditional anime way, you get kids involved, though this also has precedence in real life.

As the series progresses, the unique premise gets diluted by your typical anime tropes: boy geniuses, grudges from the past, high school kids save the world.  This isn't really as bad as it sounds, but I can't help but feel that the series went a bit downhill from the rather promising start.

Still, I love the art and the animation was top notch.  The pacing was good and the thriller aspect of the story kept me watching (even after I'm done with my elliptical session).  Interpersonal drama and a few lighter moments kept things from getting too dark and dreary, and the ending was satisfactory.

All in all, this series is worth your time.  It's not bad, in fact, it's above average.  I just can't help but feel that this series would've been so much more if it dared to risk more during the latter stages.

Verdict:
3.5/5 - Well worth your time

Details:
Title: Zankyou no Terror (Terror in Resonance)
Genre: Realistic, Action Thriller, High School
Date Aired: July to September, 2014

Number of Episodes: 11