Love of Kill

Critical reception for Love of Kill was overwhelmingly negative to lukewarm, with reviewers broadly considering the series a major disappointment. Critics felt the anime failed to deliver on its intriguing premise of romance and rivalry between two underworld hitmen. Outlets heavily criticized the poor execution of both its romantic dynamics and assassin action sequences, with several writers describing the viewing experience as confusing and frustrating.

Reviewers pointed to weak animation production, characterization flaws, and inconsistent narrative tension as major stumbling blocks. The show was frequently called out for holding back on real stakes or consequences despite its dark premise, failing to fulfill the expectations set by its genre or source material.

Despite the harsh overall reception, minor praise was directed toward the underlying mystery of the plot, which managed to keep some viewers engaged until the end. Critics also briefly highlighted the series' musical score and rare standalone moments where individual episodes managed to strike a effective balance of shock and intrigue.