Great cast of characters, gorgeous animation, and a killer score. Some of the most unique stand abilities so far, and a ton of creative scenarios for them to shine.
Narratively, the show frequently exceeded expectations in the first half. It starts out as an escort mission where we get to know the cast and what they're up against. The next half, where the show morphs into a chase to defeat the villain, could have been used as a vehicle for developing the characters we had just become comfortable with.
Sadly, the last half is a mixed bag. There are hints that the characters are going to develop and strengthen their bonds with one another, but all of that ends up being tossed aside for spectacle. The final battle doesn't do much to flesh out a weak main antagonist, and a couple of the arcs leading up to it struggle with dreadfully slow pacing. Everything culminates in a horribly underwhelming epilogue that spends almost its entire runtime in a flashback that doesn't add any character development or narrative depth.
Overall, this season had a couple of the best arcs in the entire series. The Grateful Dead and King Crimson vs. Metallica are particular standouts. Unfortunately, the best moments can't completely compensate for the missteps. Golden Wind felt like a bit of a disappointment compared to its predecessor.
Review by ScootsBlockedParent2019-07-30T00:39:20Z
Great cast of characters, gorgeous animation, and a killer score. Some of the most unique stand abilities so far, and a ton of creative scenarios for them to shine.
Narratively, the show frequently exceeded expectations in the first half. It starts out as an escort mission where we get to know the cast and what they're up against. The next half, where the show morphs into a chase to defeat the villain, could have been used as a vehicle for developing the characters we had just become comfortable with.
Sadly, the last half is a mixed bag. There are hints that the characters are going to develop and strengthen their bonds with one another, but all of that ends up being tossed aside for spectacle. The final battle doesn't do much to flesh out a weak main antagonist, and a couple of the arcs leading up to it struggle with dreadfully slow pacing. Everything culminates in a horribly underwhelming epilogue that spends almost its entire runtime in a flashback that doesn't add any character development or narrative depth.
Overall, this season had a couple of the best arcs in the entire series. The Grateful Dead and King Crimson vs. Metallica are particular standouts. Unfortunately, the best moments can't completely compensate for the missteps. Golden Wind felt like a bit of a disappointment compared to its predecessor.