Ranked #2064

Night Head Genesis

Night Head Genesis is a show about people with psychic powers and the origin of that energy. It start with the story of the two brothers and their own problems being accepted in society due to their psychic power, evolves into a story about fighting to save the world from a supposed cataclysm and this unveils an elaborate plot about the world, nature, the growing psychic energy and its two sides, the good and the evil.
The theory is well explained and based on common scientific knowledge with a spiritual touch, the energy of all living things, animal, plants and humans is evolving and granting humans powers, all the wrongdoings of humanity turn this power into negative energy causing catastrophes and ultimately the armaggedon. Of course by doing good, and accepting the powers given to humanity we can evolve together with earth into a brighter future.
The theory is basically this but while the show does a good job explaining it in the last episodes the plot is very flawed, for 20ish episodes you'll follow the story of the brothers fighting against a big corporation who doesn't care for the future of normal humans but suddenly the story ends abruptly without even explaining what happens to most characters.
The last two episodes happen an year and half later and the two brothers again use their powers to prevent another disaster, this episodes are more of a showcase of what would be like if the show didn't end so fast i guess, wasting so many episodes building a complicated plot to end it abruptly greatly damages the show overall and despite the last episodes giving some clues helping to understand the whole story behind the psychic powers the previous 24 episode plot is just unfinished and the little story on the last two would probably be the start of another season. With all said and explained I cant recommend greatly this show despite having great potential, was completely ruined. Its still enjoyable and you do understand more or less what happens at the end, the soundtrack is very good and its not a bad watch if you can bare the sudden shallow ending and not knowing what happens to most secondary characters. read more

Though receiving mixed reviews I found Night Head Genesis well paced and evolving. With new darker pot twists introduced with every episode.

Story: The story is slow paced and holds a dark overtone. It is the tale of two brothers cursed with psychic, telepathic and empathic which horrify there parents to the point that as children they are sent to a research facility far off in the woods with a powerful barrier keeping them confined within. The story starts when they are adults, escaping from the facility and trying to integrate back into everyday society. However the world is a dark place and they find out quickly there kind are still very unwelcome. As mentioned the story moves along at a slow pace but maintains an ere of suspense as new complications arise for the two brothers being it of horrid visions of murder or a prophecy of death called the Black Stream. If you enjoy slow paced psychological plot lines then you will enjoy this show.

Art: The art is fairly good though at some points when the characters are farther back in the short it seems that the animators got lazy. However the overall appeal of the characters soft and yet crisp looks makes it a treat for the eyes (when they are drawn in all there glory)

Sound: The sound track is beautiful. Quiet and creepy and beautifully melodic. Remenicent of Angel Sanctuary's sound track and perhaps a bit of Yami no Matsuei.

Character: There aren't many characters in the story as it mainly focuses on the lives of the two Kirihara brothers Naoto and Naoya as they try to integrate into society and use there evolving powers to help others when they can. Generally speaking though they are believable with strong personalities. Naoto takes the role of protective older brother who cares deeply for Naoya and although cool strong and composed is deeply afraid to lose Naoya as the two only have each other to depend on in the world. Naoya in turn deeply cares for his brother yet also is a little less cautious of the world being younger and a little less tainted. He is though kind and soft spoken less cautious and more willing to stray away from his brother.

Enjoyment: Overall I found this series to be very good. Anyone who is a fan of supernatural/psychological suspenses will surley find it interesting from the get go. Although slow moving at times the show sets the view up with suspenseful twists that late lead to fierce psychic battles.

Overall I give this a 9 as it was a refreshing take on a idea done many times prior with good story and good characters. read more