Based on the manga of the same name, D. Gray-man shows us an alternate picture of late twentieth century Europe, where “exorcists” are employed in the task of annihilating “akuma” - a combination of evil machine and tormented human soul. In the first episode, we meet our protagonist, Allen Walker, en route to the exorcist HQ, when he gets sidetracked by the local police and their encounter with an akuma. The basic premise of the plot is laid out, and we get small portions of action and Allen’s character, as well an exploding cat. Nothing riveting, but good enough to grab my attention for episode two. I can’t wait to see how Allen got the Golden Snitch away from Harry Potter.
Hmm… alternate Europe, evil machines, and an exploding cat? Sounds rather interesting. Did he really have to be named “Allen” though?