Jan 23, 2012 9:22 PM
Another Episode 1+2 Impression
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Another Episode 1+2 Theories/Impression
Bundling Episode 1+2 because I feel like it. Not like anyone’s gonna read this anyways, besides myself. And plus it would take way longer to do episode 1 and 2 separately, and apparently time is money, sooooo yeah. Here I am. ANYWAYS, LET’S JUST FINISH THIS ALREADY. I really don’t know why I had to explain myself. Whatever. BTW NO PICTURES OR VIDEO I'M SORRY! :(
P.A. Works was doing this series, so I had VERY high expectations for it, especially it could possibly have been the next Higurashi-like thriller. It barely lived up to my expectations. The first episode was not bad, but it wasn’t the best 1st episode I’ve ever seen. The story has TONS of potential. I hope it doesn’t get messed up like a certain psychological anime I mentioned earlier (coughcoughHigurashicoughcough). It also builds up a lot of suspense, especially the mystery around the town and the mysterious girl. As I said, it reminds me of Higurashi for some reason. And another note:I notice the beginning, where they say she was popular up to the 7th grade, then skipped 8th and went directly to her death, in 9th grade. Maybe I'm looking too in to this, but I think that has significance later on or something. Nah screw it it probably DOES have significance. I’ll just wait.... And see.
I have to admit, the art looked really dark, even in bright places. Maybe it’s because I was watching at night, I dunno, but the art fits the tone of the first episode great. Though I felt the character design was kinda average and looked disformed in some places. Or maybe I’m an idiot. Yeah, it’s probably because I’m an idiot.
The character have potential as well, especially Mei and Sakakiba, and the side characters avoiding a certain topic (higurashi, anyone?) add an intriguing mystery to all of it. Very great potential.
The sound is what steals the whole show. It perfectly fits the atmosphere of the series, and is primarily why it seems scary in the first place.
The ending is especially scary, because with my sadist thoughts, it feels like everybody just died at the end, and the ballad is just for the deaths.
The opening is presented by Ali Project, and is one of the most scariest/weirdest openings I’ve ever heard (besides Elfen Lied). Pretty much all. I dare to say it has one of the best OSTs of Winter 2012, but we’ll see. :/
btw HAH YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T GONNA INSERT ANY VIDEO HUH? WELL THINK AGAIN! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!
*sigh* I think I'm turning into a crazy idiot. Thanks, BakaTest!
I felt the second episode was kind of where Sakakibara (damn what a long name! I should give him a nickname for now on or something) tries to figure out what the hell Mei is, and will be the starting point of the REAL scares. I hope. But the dolls are really scary though. It reminds me of freaking Chucky, man. Except as a girl. I can imagine that..... *curls into fetal position and is shaking*
Anyways, good start for a horror series. Dark atmosphere, intriguing mystery, and a great OST. Though I can’t shake off the Higurashi-like feeling every time I watch it. Looking forward to Episode 3!
7.75/10
I dunno why I’m rating it a 7.75, but whatever. The next episode will determine what the score is. Or not. We shall see....... Damn I’m so indecisive! Eh, whatever.
Bundling Episode 1+2 because I feel like it. Not like anyone’s gonna read this anyways, besides myself. And plus it would take way longer to do episode 1 and 2 separately, and apparently time is money, sooooo yeah. Here I am. ANYWAYS, LET’S JUST FINISH THIS ALREADY. I really don’t know why I had to explain myself. Whatever. BTW NO PICTURES OR VIDEO I'M SORRY! :(
P.A. Works was doing this series, so I had VERY high expectations for it, especially it could possibly have been the next Higurashi-like thriller. It barely lived up to my expectations. The first episode was not bad, but it wasn’t the best 1st episode I’ve ever seen. The story has TONS of potential. I hope it doesn’t get messed up like a certain psychological anime I mentioned earlier (coughcoughHigurashicoughcough). It also builds up a lot of suspense, especially the mystery around the town and the mysterious girl. As I said, it reminds me of Higurashi for some reason. And another note:I notice the beginning, where they say she was popular up to the 7th grade, then skipped 8th and went directly to her death, in 9th grade. Maybe I'm looking too in to this, but I think that has significance later on or something. Nah screw it it probably DOES have significance. I’ll just wait.... And see.
I have to admit, the art looked really dark, even in bright places. Maybe it’s because I was watching at night, I dunno, but the art fits the tone of the first episode great. Though I felt the character design was kinda average and looked disformed in some places. Or maybe I’m an idiot. Yeah, it’s probably because I’m an idiot.
The character have potential as well, especially Mei and Sakakiba, and the side characters avoiding a certain topic (higurashi, anyone?) add an intriguing mystery to all of it. Very great potential.
The sound is what steals the whole show. It perfectly fits the atmosphere of the series, and is primarily why it seems scary in the first place.
The ending is especially scary, because with my sadist thoughts, it feels like everybody just died at the end, and the ballad is just for the deaths.
The opening is presented by Ali Project, and is one of the most scariest/weirdest openings I’ve ever heard (besides Elfen Lied). Pretty much all. I dare to say it has one of the best OSTs of Winter 2012, but we’ll see. :/
btw HAH YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T GONNA INSERT ANY VIDEO HUH? WELL THINK AGAIN! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!
*sigh* I think I'm turning into a crazy idiot. Thanks, BakaTest!
I felt the second episode was kind of where Sakakibara (damn what a long name! I should give him a nickname for now on or something) tries to figure out what the hell Mei is, and will be the starting point of the REAL scares. I hope. But the dolls are really scary though. It reminds me of freaking Chucky, man. Except as a girl. I can imagine that..... *curls into fetal position and is shaking*
Anyways, good start for a horror series. Dark atmosphere, intriguing mystery, and a great OST. Though I can’t shake off the Higurashi-like feeling every time I watch it. Looking forward to Episode 3!
7.75/10
I dunno why I’m rating it a 7.75, but whatever. The next episode will determine what the score is. Or not. We shall see....... Damn I’m so indecisive! Eh, whatever.
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