Sunabouzu

This is my first review, I hope people find it useful!

This is a very unique anime in my opinion, it creates a crude and gritty atmosphere you'll have a hard time finding in any other anime. Set in the future where the lands have been reduced to harsh desert wastelands, we follow the adventures of Kanta the realist and his young apprentice Kosuna. This anime is definitely a must watch, it has qualities that set it apart from the rest.

Kanta isn't your typical lead male character, I wouldn't even call him a "good guy", however I predict you'll find him likable none the less. He ... simply does what it takes to stay alive, without any regard for the emotions or well being of others. He is a skilled and merciless mercenary who cares only for his job and large breasts.

In fact Kanta's ability to form dynamic and adaptable strategies, to think quickly, and utilize unpredictable and confusing tactics has earned him the infamous title as "Ghost of the Desert". Whilst he may seem like a moron he's as sharp as a tack and the last mistake you'll ever make is to underestimate his ability to analyze a situation.

I would also like to note that contrary to what the present top review for this anime would have you believe, this anime is far from being "filled with perverted ecchi", it does have a little bit though. I also doubt the dark and lowbrow comedy will be appreciated by all. Kanta is devious and exploitive, his sense of humor will offend some people.

You wont find a happy land full of magical rainbows here, the Great Kantou Desert is a very harsh place where survival of the fittest comes into full play. If you let your emotions get the better of you it could very well mean your death, there's no time for mercy or forgiveness, and Kanta the self-proclaimed realist understands that reality.

Overall I give the story an 8 simply because it has no trouble keeping me entertained - it's also a lot deeper than you might first think. It is a very casual watch for the most part but really picks up near the end. It's the type of anime where they slowly build it up to form a story of substance when you least expect it, however without giving any spoilers I must say I hated the ending.

The art was average so I gave it a 7, nothing special, but nothing bad. I didn't really pay much attention to it to be honest, what more can I say. It's exactly what you would expect from a 2004 anime I guess. There is no special style or effect that sets it apart from the rest, but not many animes are set in deserts, so it was something new for me.

I gave the sound/music an 8 because I found it to be above average. Some of the music was actually very likable and it managed to set the atmosphere perfectly most of the time. They definitely did a better job than a vast amount of other anime I've seen - the music actually plays a large role in the immersion factor and without it, it just wouldn't be the same.

The characters in this anime deserve a 9 or even a 10 because they have unique personalities that differ from the common unrealistic characters we see in a lot of animes (well except for the big breasted women - what was her name again? Oh, Junko!). People like Kanta are all too willing to sell children like they're objects, and seemingly innocent children are all too willing to commit the worste of crimes.

My enjoyment factor for this anime was definitely a 9, but I only say that after watching the whole thing. Even in the slow paced episodes I didn't have to force myself to watch, it was simply enjoyable either way. However, I actually put this anime on hold after only a few episodes because it felt too casual and lacking a deep enough story. I later came back to watch the rest and within the next two days I had finished the series.

Overall I give this anime a definite 9 and others may not agree with me on that but I think this is going to be one of those classics people look back on as a unique piece of work with qualities that can only be synthetically replicated. It's the type of anime I would like to see more of, because it's a refreshing change from all the stereotypical anime.

Summary
After an implied global nuclear catastrophe, Japan has been reduced to a desert and the surviving humans seek out a meager living in the hot sands. The story of Desert Punk takes place in the Great Kanto Desert. It is about the adventures and shenanigans of famed mercenary, Kanta Mizuno, also known as Desert Punk. He acquired his legendary reputation due to his seemingly-incredible feats while on the job. He never fails to complete a mission due to his good luck, practicality, sharp wit, and specialist equipment. Desert Punk is far from a hero, as a matter of fact, he is a scoundrel. ... As accomplished as he may be, he is widely thought of as a despicable person. He is outwardly obsessed with sex, and he is an unapologetic narcissist. These glaring character flaws lead to a lot of hijinks and crude humor throughout the series.

Why to watch:
With the setting being in a post apocalyptic desert, this anime doesn't take itself seriously one bit. If you are looking for a light hearted, comedic adventure, Desert Punk is the show for you. Are you a fan of over the top, quirky and crude humor? This show is definitely for you. Do you like bullet storms and explosions? This show is definitely for you. While Kanta isn't a saintly example of morality by any stretch, you can't help but be entertained with his hilarious interactions and his grandiose self indulgent monologues. Not to mention, he is still a crack mercenary. Watching his mastery with a gun and his ace tactics is only slightly overshadowed by his great comedy. With a 26 episode run, this series can be easily and quickly finished in a few sittings, but the short run time will definitely leave you wanting more. Desert Punk is most certainly an underrated gem.

What a breath of fresh air!
i know its an old anime, but the art style holds up, fantastic voice acting , i say that the voice acting that carries the entire show, all voices fit perfectly, its like gintama, the voice actors make the anime shine, highly recommended

Is the story unique?
yes

If it was predictable
No, i did not know where the hell it is going

Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
... absolutely

Were the characters well-rounded?
yes!

Did they have flaws and strengths
Its a ruthless world and all are flowed, if you are nice you are screwed.

The most obvious thing that will spring into your mind with Desert Punk is perverted, lewd crude humor. The two are synonymous and if you do not wish to see or hear this kind of humor you should turn away now. If you can get past this, however, you will find that it is a thoroughly enjoyable show.

The main character, Kanta "Desert Punk" Mizuno, is your usual bad ass mercenary who is on a constant quest to get laid throughout the show. Of course, he ends up failing in his quest but the things about his fails (and even some of his triumphs) is ... that they are all so outrageously far fetched that you can't help but laugh at him when this happens. What only makes it funnier is the fact that Kanta is no dummy. When an enemy appears and the odds are against him he buckles down and turns into a strategically-minded killing machine.

It is not just Kanta who is a memorable character but also the entire cast. There is Junko, the big breasted Femme Fatale who has him on a leash begging like a dog. Kosuna, the loyal apprentice of Kanta. The Machine Gun Brothers, Fuyuo Kawaguchi the oldest, Akio Kawaguchi the middle and Haruo Kawaguchi the youngest, who were childhood friends of Kanta.
To conclude, Desert Punk (Sunabōzu) is a great show with a lot of awesome action scenes and humor. I can recommend it to anyone who can get past perverted humor.

"Here lie the ruins of a civilization whose transgressions brought about its downfall centuries prior................................and for the survivors they clearly haven't learned a damn thing"..

This story evolves around a villain called Mizuno Kanta and a girl called Koizumi Taiko. The story takes place in a post apocalyptic earth in the year around 4000. Japan became a desert and the people live under very hard circumstances . Kanta is a so called handyman, which means he takes on any job (robbery, kidnapping, odd jobs, bodyguard, etc) to make money. But Kanta is not your everyday handyman, he is very successful and made a name for himself. ... He is called the legendary desert ghost sonabouzo. On one of his jobs he gets to know Taiko , who becomes his pupil, together they do various handyman-jobs.
Unintentionally Kanta meets many more or less powerful ambitious people and gets into a conflict with the government, this all leads eventually into a rebellion.

Art:
The art was nice it fit the story

Sound:
Was very chilling and gav ethe anime a nice vibe.

Characters:
Kanta Mizuno: He is a villain who does anything for money. He is a psychopath who is obsessed with sex and he is ready to do almost anything to get it. He has a bitter heart and believes the only way to live in the desert is to abuse the weak and kill the strong. There is not much character development, but his character is well defined
Koizumi, Taiko: She is a 13 - 14 year old girl and Mizunos pupil. She is very talented and a quick learner. She is cheerful most of the time. She has some character development, but most of the time she remains in her role as pupil and later in the role as sensai.
Asagiri, Junko: She is a handyman. She is skilled and uses sex-obsessed man like Kanta to get what she needs for her job. She is cold-hearted and money obsessed. No charcter developemnt
The relations between the characters is nicely executed and it can be very funny which is a huge plus.

Enjoyment:
I found the show very enjoying. I would have given it a ten, it had real potential, the execution of story is good too considering that its another post-apocalyptic show..
but........ first of all there was no real character development and you always wait that Kanta change, but it will never happen. There is another major disappointment and that's the ending, this is one of those shows where you get the feeling that they just stopped in the middle of the show because they ran out of funds. The end is very fast-paced compared to the beginning, which si slowpaced, which make sit a bit unbalanced. The end is rushed and downgrades the whole experience.

Overall
I recommend you this because its something different you will see lots of villains interacting and you have a somehow nice plot. But you still will be unsatisfied because the ending fails.

First if you don't like a good acid and rude humor stay away from this show, this is one of the proposals, you may not like but he knows how to do it with mastery.

Story 6
Does not pass you an touch of post-apocaliptic world that i love so much, it seems that they are only in a desert, and the end they gave to the anime was very unoriginal.

Art 8
I watched and didn't feel I was seeing an anime of 2005, it's a decent job.

Sound 8
I have nothing to complain about, the songs fixed well and the voicers made a competent service but ... nothing memorable

Characters 9
What holds you attention is the dialogues between the characters like I said before if you like an acid humor do not waste time and watch this show, the main protagonist flees the clichê of the Shounen protagonist's who are full of virtues.

Enjoyment 8
I hate Ecchi but in this show It is used only for good jokes and not Fanservice, "Deconstructs" well that kind of genre, however where is that great master plan? Where is the great plot twist? The end was very poorly adapted from the manga, it is a pity but I'd watch it again.

So first off, most of you should know by now that Desert Punk AKA Suna Bozu is an anime that features crude humor, some ecchi, and lots of things that kids shouldn't try to attempt on bountiful broads. Please be patient to read through all my efforts on describing why i gave these scores, as I feel like I've given it a honest review!

Story:
The story started off very good, up until the final episodes where it kind of got messy. I personally disliked the few episodes starring Kosuna as she is not the main character in the story and I really hated her awkward laughter. ... The episodes before the final 5~ish resembled episodes from Keroro Gunso, where the episodes were telling a story per episode. I found this very amusing and it kept things fresh for me. I guess what brought the marks down are the final few as it really made me feel like this anime was kinda ruined.

Art:
Well aside from the land features, weapons, hot babes (Junko Asagiri), and awkward libido animations, the art was not THAT great. I disliked the facial features portrayed on the male characters, not that I'm gay cuz clearly i was magnetized because of Junko~!. Anyways, the art wouldn't what I would call " Subarashi" but certainly its okay~.

Sound:
Not too many soundtracks were produced, therefore there was a constant lack of "fresh" music as it kept playing the same song over and over at certain times. The opening and closing themes were barely passable, but not horrendous. I guess this wasn't a strong part of the anime.

Character:
Great characters! Don't get misguided by that comment though...by great characters, I mean they had the POTENTIAL to be great characters with superb depth, but the series was cut short, therefore i never knew what happened to some of the them. Tsk tsk...what a waste...could've been a legit 10/10

Enjoyment:
Despite the above average ratings in the past few sections, I felt this anime was highly enjoyable! It seemed like to me as it was one of those anime that could suck me into their world and made me want to be a part of it! This is definitely something one could use to relieve the stress as it had me laughing my butt off till near the end!

Overall:
Solid 8/10. Could have been better, but as usual, near the end of a series, producers speed things up and ruin the anime...Like Dragonaut-The Resonance-, I felt like this anime was made very well but could have been better. Although I'm giving an honest review here, I definitely gave it a 10/10 on the "add to list" option~! You'll see why once you start watching~!

This is one of the series where I will recommend watching the Dub, because this is one of the rare cases where the dub is better than the original sub.

This is a hilarious series, one where your expectations are exceeded constantly, the situations are absurd, while also having a "post-apocalyptic" setting where they have some things which seem like "people have a hard time living in this hell", while the main character is going crazy the next scene.

To start things off, the MC is crazy perverted, but he isn't one of the "shooting blood from nose" types or the "weak characters who gets put into ... ecchi situations". He owns his perversions, he follows his instincts, then he gets slammed on the face and stomped into the ground afterwards due to it. The MC is crazy capable, crazy strong, almost like a one man army, but him having these big character flaws and frankly unlikable personality, makes you cheer for when he is a badass, while also cheer when he messes up and is put into a usually hilarious situation. The characters are a 10/10 for this anime. The female characters in this series are manipulative, sneaky and generally just bad people, just like all the other characters, which fits perfectly with the setting.

The story itself is held up by the setting and characters, because without that it's pretty poor and most episodes turn out to be fillers which didn't change anything in the overall story. I'd give it 7.5, because the characters, comedy and setting is just so good.

Art is pretty unique, the male characters are often ugly, sleazy looking, while a lot of the women also look like that (other than the few pretties, who often mess with the MC).

I will give the enjoyment of this anime a 8.5-9/10. I'll be honest, once you understand that the episode is a filler, then that does take the enjoyment down a notch, but the comedy, the characters and just the overall writing makes it a joy to watch.

Sound - It has suitable soundtrack for the occasion, it didn't have anything you'd listen to on your free time, other than the ED 8/10. I'll add in the English VA, which was easily a 10/10, soundtrack + VA = 9/10 for me.

Overall score for me is a 9/10, it's an easy recommendation if you don't mind having main characters who are scum, but hilarious in whatever they do. Watch at least until the 3rd episode before you make your decision.

Sunabozu is quite an interesting work despite the fact that there are a lot of ecchi scenes. Let's say it has a rather unique sense of humor. The characters are more or less endearing, and the story takes time to get going, which is actually a good thing. There is a rather mysterious aspect to the plot, although I feel that the author didn’t explore it deeply enough.
it is chill.
The author's style is pretty cool. The second part of the story becomes even more interesting—you can already feel it from the opening.
This is a work I wouldn’t recommend to people who are bothered by ecchi ... content, as there is a lot of it, and some jokes can be borderline.

The way events unfold is quite surprising and even intriguing. You can already sense it from the opening.

Story: 7

This anime is quite brilliant, especially in the middle part. The story is intriguing with lots of twists, but the first few episodes are quite episodic, and relying a lot on "boobs" jokes, heck, even when there are no large boobs in the episode, Sunabozu would apologise for it.

The middle part, especially those episodes with no "boob" woman, are really good and shows the various aspects of the big picture of the Kanto Desert, though still episodic.

The ending part, particularly ep 18 onwards, is really deep, but the conclusion was quite disappointing and confusing, thus I would only give the story a 7.

Overall for ... the story, it was mostly interesting, but there were a lot of inconsistencies regarding how some characters disappear and reappear, how they manage to stay alive and so on. Sometimes, there is just so much inconsistency in the storyline and unexplained events (e.g. surviving explosions) that I was left wondering more and enjoying less of this anime.

Art: 9
The art was basically very good given how old this series is, so no complains about it, sometimes 3D seems to be involved too. Only issue is sometimes the animation is not so smooth.

Sound: 9
Great VA, distinctive voices for most characters, good OP and ED.

Character: 5
The character portion of this anime is probably the most confusing and inferior out of all the other grading categories. Aside from strange disappearances and reappearances of some characters, there were several inconsistencies in personalities with little or no explanation. And somehow the characters seem to laugh off some of the more important character mysteries, or simply act as if they were never a problem.

Moreover, some of the main characters, esp Sunabouzu and Junko, seem to carrying several character traits that sometimes contradict each other, and especially the character of Sunabouzu seems to be very inconsistent between the first and middle, and the last part of the anime.

Enjoyment: 7
Overall it's enjoyable, since the series focuses on lightening dark topics with jokes and "laugh it off situations". However, the last part of the storyline really killed a lot of enjoyment from the first and middle parts ( score 9).

Overall: 7
It is a great show overall, but try not to think too much about the topics covered since some of it is very dark but due to the poor presentation it is neither appropriately serious nor funny. And some things simply do not make sense.

Desert Punk is raunchy, funny, trashy, clever and dumb all at the same time, and while it's an unmatched example of Shonen bait, it's also unique in that I've never seen another anime that goes about it quite the same way. Much like its foul-mouthed protagonist, this show's a maverick that doesn't care what you think. Desert Punk was a nostalgic rediscovery for me, as I remember watching a fair bit of it on Toonami back in the day, and it's always a pleasure to dive back in to something like that. However, first I have to say this show ... joins those for which the dub is just simply better than the sub. The dub is transformative, and there is a lot of wit and banter that the English dub brings to the table, as well as the flawless voice casting. Now, beginning with the story, it's pretty typical for a 2003 Shonen romp. Establish the world, go on adventures and get into trouble, introduce new characters that learn and grow, get some nice filler episodes in there, then come up with a finale that leaves people satisfied. However, given that Kanta, the Desert Punk, is an amoral protagonist, the show fails to deliver on that last part in my opinion, and ends with a weird menagerie of macguffins and ending exposition that doesn't explain or justify anything. But, despite that, I've got to say the ride was fun, and the ending was in character. The dialogue is hilarious, and there are so many golden moments throughout that just had me rolling, one-liners and quips are a dime a dozen in this show but each and every one was on some level funny.  Also, fair warning, this show is horny, very, very horny, and Kanta is a misogynist. For as much as terms like this are tired and overused today, in this instance I do not say this as a joke or from a place of moral outrage- He's one of the few characters I've seen that has that aspect deliberately written into him, and that is an interesting decision. However, even with this aspect of him front and center, a lot of the women aren't actually written how Kanta views them, so it becomes clear that the disconnect between his approach to them and the real world is meant to highlight who he is as a character- an amoral, and often immoral, protagonist.

The art itself is typical for an early 2000s anime, but I'm into that sort of thing so I liked it. The art direction, however, is a real strength, and I find the way they decided to conceptually depict the world distinct, memorable, and engaging. Everything from character design to buildings and backgrounds, I found the world very well made and believable in the context of the show. Also, like I said, often very horny.

The sound was above average for a show of its time, and it shines in the crunching of boots on sand and the whistle of bullets. The music is also catchy, while pretty limited, and the intro for the first 12 episodes is a total banger.

Characterization is ok, but leaves something to be desired. Kanta is the most fleshed out, but is an unmitigated douche with no redeeming traits or qualities other than he knows how to survive in the desert and survive well, and occasionally look cool doing it. He throws his friends under the bus for a quick profit and exploits whoever he gets the opportunity to exploit. Having said all that, he is the perfect main character for this show. Everybody else comes off just a little flat, but not flat enough to be boring or to not make a difference. Their presence is important, it's just that this is all very clearly a show that is driven by the Desert Punk and his personality. Overall I enjoyed the show, not as much as I did back in the day when I first saw it on Toonami, but it's still a genuinely fun watch. Nothing groundbreaking here, just a solid show that makes a lot of forgivable mistakes, and if you can stomach the main character and appreciate the comedic value of his persona, then you're in for a good time.

Sunabouzu is, imo, one of the best animes out there. It's got action, adventure, comedy, perverted comedy, and a good plot. Before I started watching it, I thought it would be a decently good show that didnt get a lot of traction. However, upon finishing it, I am really surprised how such a great show has a rating lower than it deserves, and isnt popular at all, even for a 00s anime.

Story - 9/10
It's got a great stor in a desert dystopian setting, although the story takes half the show to develop (which I think is a common trait for most shows during this time ... period; first half is episodic and filled with humour, while the second half gets to the solid plot, and probably has a sad/bittersweet ending). If you like dystopian stories, or plots about humanity regressing back in time, then this is perfect for you.

Art - 10/10
The thing that attracted me to the show initially was not just that it was similar to Trigun, but the artwork. The animation isnt the best, but the art and colour palette was satisfying for sure! Just showing the desert during the day, a bright yellow to represend sand, and a bright blue to represent the sky, was aesthetically pleasing. The art feels smooth, and not forced. The animation was also pretty decent, and as someone who loves 90s and 00s shows, this was all I asked for.

Sound - 8/10
The first half had one of the best OP and ED easily, while the second half wasn't good imo. The background music during the show was decent, not great, but it still added to the mood of the show.

Characters - 10/10
The characters made this show very enjoyable. You have Sunabouzu, the protagonist, who's extremely skilled, but equally perverted and moronic. His student, Taiko, shows a transition in character from a helpless child to a shrewd and cunning girl. Asagiri Junko is another cunning woman who uses people to make her ends meet. Amaguro is another legendary character who packs good action and humour. Overall, it's the characters that dominated the show.

Enjoyment - 11/10
Overall it was very enjoyable and always kept me wanting more, which is the best thing an anime can do. It's got the setting of Trigun and the humour and characterrs of Golden Boy. Definitely a 10/10 for me overall.

First off, Desert Punk is one of the only anime that has made me genuinely laugh out loud in almost every episode. However, it runs into the same problems that seem to plague the comedy genre in all media. the first 3/4 of this show are just plain good fun with no real overarching plot, and more focusing on the individual day to day adventures of Desert Punk, a mercenary of the Great Kanto Desert. But in the last five or so episodes, it seems that the writers felt they needed to throw a cohesive story in to end the series off, and it results ... in a short story arc with no conclusion that feels like either should've been introduced much sooner in the season, or not at all. In the end however, Desert Punk was a fun time filled with hilarious characters and even better interactions, but the ending of the show seems to change the entire thing from a casual comedy to a generic post-apocalypse action show.

So here i'm again trying to decipher another........Oh wait i almost forgot..Please be advised the force is with me today so my swearsaber is itching to shoot the F word like a mad apache helicopter's guns.

As i was saying today is the turn of Desert Punk to get some love.Let me see..Yeah got the lube,got the batteries,got some duct tape..Yup all is well.

So storywise DP(fucking lol) is a post apocalyptic anime that depicts the story of one kid,whose name i cannot bother to remember so from now on he is the horny MF.That horny MF as you'd expect is a bounty hunter who does all ... sorts of jobs for all sorts of people.Basically a whore but with a gun and with more money.But because he thinks more with his dick rather than his actual brain he gets in all sorts of trouble and ends up the one getting fucked over and over and over again.

Sounds terrible?That's cause it is terrible.I mean yeah compared to your basic school setting this is heaven on earth..Yeah i thought so too.Don't get me wrong as a premise it's lovely and different-ish,but as for the execution?That where things go wrong.

Cause ok at first the idea of-getting some crazy mercenary shit done,shit that nobody else can pull off and then for some reason some crazy ass bitch with tits the size of the sun appears,he falls for her "charms" and she takes advantage of that and leaves him penniless and tied up like a pig ready to be slaughtered-is funny at first but when you do the same thing over and over till your life is as miserable as your marriage....Then it becomes a huge problem.

And i'm sorry but repeating the same exact joke for 24 eps is fucking lazy,lame,ridiculous and pathetic.Honestly if you want to watch boobs and basic as fuck boobs humour then there's no shortage of animes out there that do a much better job and have way more in store as far as stories go.

But that's not the only problem.The biggest of them all is the animation.I need you to keep in mind that this cancer was released in 2004.And if you don't remember all that well it was the same time animes like Elfen Lied were being also released,hell even Bleach and Fullmetal Alchemist.Compare those titles or any title for that matter with the animation of this piece of shit.

The characters are like they were from 1950's and the whole scenery was just a desert and some houses..It beggars belief how much of a bad job they did with this one.Sure there were moments where DP was good enough to be clasified as watchable..And that lip sync...Oh my freaking god even in the sub version the lip sync was retarted.

As for the characters themselves?Well there was the MC and a hugely boobed babe who always plays him for a fool,another kid girl who follows the MC around for some reason...And the baddies of the week.And again as a thought these characters had something interesting.But on screen those thoughts weren't delivered...Things like backstory or any sort of story?Nope not a damn thing....Oh and don't think that they grow as the series goes on cause they don't.Stale as a stale dead desert dog.

The only way this anime can make sense,is if you're a 10 yr old cause it has at least some action scenes.But as a comedy-and a comedy that people praise like Jesus-this feels as funny as waking up in the night to find your parents shot in the head by some lunatic.It makes the same jokes,does the same basic plot,over and over again.It's value lies within the first 4 eps and i'm being too generous here.Any episode after that is like groundhog's day.

Good things about it?The opening song and that's it..4 eps worth of anime and a song.

If you want an anime that plays the same thing like a broken record then by all means go ahead.

Ah desert punk. A pleasant surprise risen from its initial disappointment. I purchased desert punk with absolutely no knowledge of what it was about. The box set looked cool, the title sounded cool, the screen shots on the back were cool. It seemed like a thrilling action, so I took a leap of faith and bought it. Within the first few seconds of the opening I felt a giant sweat drop drip down the back of my head. I was infuriated, but hey I had already paid for it so I decided to give it a shot. I loved it. Not at all what I ... expected but a great find nonetheless.

Finally a main character that takes every course of action that most of us probably would. A money-hungry, selfish, arrogant, perverted, heartless, registered sex-offender. I mean come on! What more can you ask for from your hero? And of course there is Junko's ridiculous bust that taunts you constantly, however the the nipple slip you await shall never come.

Desert Punk creates its own genre. After countless visits to post-apocalyptic cyberpunk settings, and fancy Victorian steampunk environments, we find ourselves crossing the sands of the Kanto Desert and stepping into the new Desert Punk world. Nonstop gun-smoking action, creative characters, bouncing jugs, a tremendous arsenal of stylish firearms, and the most hilarious scenarios since Golden Boy.

Starts really well, and then bottoms out.
It gets severely problematic around the 2/3rds mark, and then they fix it in the only way they can, and the last 1/3rd is pointless waste of time.

The humour at the beginning is good - very crude, definitely ecchi, and definitely pervy teenager oriented, but I remember being that age. As the episodes continue they try to edgelord Sunabouzu and as they all do... he becomes deeply unlikable. A real shame.

There are some absolute stand out episodes where Sunabouzu/Kanta is written correctly, and is great, played well for the fool he is, but also good natured and ... good hearted. They missed a total beat and instead went with the edgelord and messed it all up. There are some surprisingly observant gender politics in amongst this tho - for instance where Taiko calls out Junko for being the crappy manipulative women she is. Makes a change from the normal rubbish of Holy Women that is often inflicted upon us.

Animation and style are great.
One of the few dust punk things to exist, so gets extra points.

Great original OP and as seems to be traditional with anime they throw this away in the second half for an awful one.

There's also a few moments where I'm pretty sure they've stolen the Monkey Island Scumm Bar music, which... well you get double monkey bonus points for having the brass monkey balls to steal a piratey theme from a bunch of pirates!

I don't regret watching it, I didn't feel like giving up, but it's definitely flawed, and could have been a lot better.

The desert is a harsh place to live in, in this inhospitable environment where commodities are scarce and the only thing constant is the lawlessness of the land, who do you trust and who should you suspect? Your closest friend could also be your worst enemy tomorrow.

From this dystopian setting of a world where malice, poverty and betrayal are common daily routine, comes a surprisingly VERY comedic lighthearted tale of a young man and his even younger apprentice. Watch as this comedic duo tackle the challenges of surviving the desert, through plots of deceit and betrayal, all to earn a quick buck to repay debts ... they carelessly make. In a neverending cycle of earning money and losing money.

But this show is more than just comedic sketches and plot twist jokes. The show has a surprisingly deep plotline and character development. Underneath the seemingly random odd jobs the characters do, the show secretly builds up a plot which engages the characters to make hard choices towards the end, something I can only describe as either the most bitter ending to a great series or the greatest unfinished love story ever told; Sunabouzu is a great watch for anyone looking for a lighthearted comedy which also has a good plot.

Quick take: oof.

The major problem with Sunabozu is that the storyline seems to lack a finite point. Indeed, several plot points are introduced and many seem to be still untied at the end. This is all assuming you get past the first few episodes.

You see, Sunabozu is a nightmare to watch during the first ten episodes or so. The episodic stories are bland at best, but mostly they’re just horrific. I honestly considered dropping after the first episode. Ironically, if you can make it past these beginning episodes, you’ll find that the story begins to take a nice climb into good territory. Things start ... to shape up quickly in episodes 11-19 and I was beginning to think that the show might end on a high note, a welcome treat to the suffering I endured. Kanta and Kosuna's relationship blossom into a pupil-student relationship worth watching, Junko Asagiri begins to show she is more than just tits and the plot becomes genuinely interesting. Then you’re treated to an incredible spiral of shit that just leads you to either confusion, frustration, anger or some combination of all three at the end.

“But this ecchi,” you say. “It's not about the storyline.” I suppose. While ecchi isn’t my first choice of genre, I generally don’t mind dirty jokes. Furthermore, the deeper and more twisted the joke, the funnier it becomes to me. Yet, most of Sunabozu's “jokes” are what I spent my days thinking about at 11 years old. Truthfully, there are only so many times giant-tits-to-the-face is funny. Most of the jokes are over used in the front half of the show. You see, as the show goes on, they seem to tone down the ecchi and it just makes the first few episodes stick out like giant sore thumbs.

Then there’s the art. Oh, dear God. The characters are drawn well enough for an early 2000s anime, but the background is so repetitive. Sure, it's a desert, so there should be some repetition. Yet, not so much that literally everything is identical. Honestly, at least in the first part of the series, every ghost city is the same building.

Interestingly enough, I think the soundtrack is pretty awesome. This might legitimately be the only point that I have to praise. Most of it, especially early on, is a fusion of funk and jazz. It really works well for what's being depicted. I would go out of my way to listen to some of the music again. However, the voice acting (Japanese) is painful. If I have to listen to Kanta or Kosuna laugh one more time, I might drown myself in Junko's tits. Not laughing of course, because I’ve seen that joke before.

Characters are mostly well developed, but their arcs don’t seem to lead anywhere. Sprinkle in some bullshittery at the end and you'll realize that except for Kanta, you were never given a reason to care about any of the characters. Actually, including Kanta, because any feelings you had for him will be stripped like a handyman in the desert. Yeah, all this leads to mediocre characters at best. Honestly, the show could have benefited from more Junko air time, even if it meant sitting through more tit-to-face jokes. I felt like she was one of the most well developed characters, no pun intended, and the lack of her use was wasted throughout the series.

Sunabozu is a mediocre show, that gives you some enjoyment, has storyline that teases you more than Junko's tits, and has mediocre, over used sexual innuendos that I would've used as material when I was eleven. The only reason I would suggest Sonabozu is for Junko and you'll find that she’s absent much of the storyline, so it's probably not worth your time.