Based on the first campaign played in Critical Role, a web series where predominantly voice actors play D&D, The Legend of Vox Machina follows a lively group of adventurers.
Probably thanks to this being based on an existing story, the characters all feel well-defined right out of the gate, and the voice actors, who I believe mostly return from CR, are well acquainted with their roles. The world here feels alive and thought out. The humor, often R-rated, works well enough. Plenty of action; the fantasy scenario provides the writers with a lot of creative ideas. If you like/dislike graphic violence then be prepared for this getting pretty bloody.
The show does feel bipolar. On one hand we got the comedy half and the likable band of misfits, but most of the threats they face are played SUPER serious. The villains kinda feel like they were ripped out of Castlevania in terms of how straight and sadistic they're played. Though the they do have distinct personalities, the foes suffer from from being too similar in type: They're all straight up "immediately go to the most savage extreme just cuz'" evil with very little dimension to them. The writing feels like it's trying too hard for the dramatic/dark parts. However, the story is thought out. I became engrossed in what was happening and the finale was satisfying.
The animation is impressive. Action scenes are well choreographed, and all the backgrounds look really good.
Recommended, provided you're okay with a show leaning really mature. Though I hope the writers lighten up a little when it comes to the threats/villains next season, overall the The Legend of Vox Machina is interesting with a strong main cast.
Don't expect the chroma conclave to be less brutal.
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