I admit, I thought this would just be a way to get my fix for more Wang Yibo. I wasn't expecting to like this so much. So... surprise! This was so much darn fun! With likable protagonists, and with villains you hope will crash and burn... this show is genuinely good!
There is some outstanding personal growth for nearly every character, and yet it doesn't feel bogged down by attending to each individual. The growth comes naturally through all of them experiencing their struggles and working to overcome them. Fortunately, the struggles are based on a fun premise of the gaming world-- or the e-sports world, as it's explained in the series.
It also helps that there are some fantastic friendships that just feel really good to watch, and that definitely helps to move the story along.
There are also a few secondary relationships that are enjoyable to watch evolve. All of the romance is woven very effectively into the rest of the plot, This isn't a love story with some plot thrown in. It's an unexpectedly fun story that happens to have some sweet romance to accompany it.
The acting is very good. The story is very good. The experience was just overall a revelation. I need to get a hold of my own copy of this. I would absolutely watch this again.
