Overgeared Episode 1 Review: Grid’s Legendary Class Change Makes for a Surprisingly Fun VRMMORPG Premiere

Overgeared Episode 1, “Legendary Class,” is a surprisingly entertaining introduction to the latest major manhwa adaptation to hit Crunchyroll. The premise initially sounds familiar. A struggling gamer enters an enormous virtual world where players can gain wealth and fame, only to stumble into an opportunity that changes everything. Yet the premiere gives the formula enough personality through its flawed protagonist, comedic timing and unusually detailed game system. The anime is produced by J.C.STAFF, with Ayako Kono directing and Kenta Ihara…