Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24947676-20171119211514/@comment-386913-20171122144343

I think the problem with Splash Star is that many in Japan think it's probably just a clone of Futari. Here's the thing: Splash Star is superior since it basically developed the only good part of Futari (the first 26 episodes; once it became about Pollun and the Dark Seeds, it became crappy...and don't even get me started on Max Heart) with great twists, a fun battle system and probably one of the best villain groups of the franchise. (seriously, of the series I've seen, no one can touch how awesome Dark Fall is with it's members...though Smile's grunts come close; while Nightmare and Minor Land are more well rounded and Labyrinth is fun too where I am in Fresh) Saki is likewise superior to Nagisa as a heroine; she isn't as "winded" but she is way more optimistic and fun. Mai...well OK, I put Honoka ahead of her because Honoka did at least feel like she did change somewhat in Max Heart. So yeah, Splash Star is awesome. (though it's only my #2 after Suite)