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| There really isn't a "right" or "wrong," or a good and evil if you want my opinion. It's all about perspective. For example: You give someone the option to push a button which instantly kills their most loved one, or 12 random infants. 99% of people are going to choose the latter, even if it's the "wrong" decision, but does that mean 99% of people are evil? It's so much more complicated than that. My point is that arguing whether arbiter decisions throughout the series are right or wrong is pointless- because their really isn't such a thing. This kind of works to the series detriment and leaves a lot of questions about the general storyline and plot, unfortunately. That said, the series was entertaining enough and brought forward some good emotions. I am glad I watched it. 7/10 |
| Definite 10/10 for me. The anime was breathtaking, visually and emotionally. |
| I enjoyed watching “Death Parade” and did not feel like the creators were trying to squeeze out emotions out of the viewers. I think some people could actually relate to the characters because of how they were portrayed. I wish we were given more answers on why Nona implanted emotions into arbiters in the first place; how Oculus and Nona’s conflict was resolved (it seemed like the experiment with emotions stayed but Oculus was against such measures); how the judging system actually changed (including all arbiters). All in all, the show reminded me of watching episodic shows like “Twilight Zone”, etc. that I used to watch as a kid, which is a good sign for me. |
| Very interesting series |
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| Quite an enjoyable anime but also depressing. There wasn't really a happy ending after humans died. You either get sent to the void or end up getting resurrected. Resurrection sounds like the preferred choice but you wouldn't really end up being the same you. It would be a similar but different person due to having a completely different life and experiences influencing who you become. The void on the other hand would be your soul getting lost in darkness for all eternity but from what I assume it would still be you. Like the same consciousness and what not. I know the show doesn't give to many details on how either of them work out but just something to think about. It sucks that the only ones safe from this fate are the arbiters who aren't even human themselves. They talk about how they never lived and what not but that's pretty much what they are doing to be honest. They eat, sleep, drink, talk and show emotions (even though apparently they're not supposed to be able to). The only difference is they can't die or reproduce. srafayms said: wow, Decim made a dummy out of Chiyuki. And here i thought she was resurrected. DODOLANDAIS said: I will probably be regarded as a dumb but I have to confess that I haven't really understood the end of death parade yet. Indeed, after the judgment of Decim, Chiyuki is supposed to be sent to reincarnation (or paradise). Consequently, her soul is supposed inhabit a new body on earth. But at the very end of the episode, we can see that she is sitting next to Decim ( or it's just me who becomes crazy? ). So can someone explain me how can she sit next to Decim whereas she has been sent to reincarnation? The only solution I found is that she became a kind of specter or memory which remains in Decim's head and kind of reminds him that he must judge properly people. But it's not enough satisfying to me. I apologize if there are some english faults, it's not my mother tongue, and I hope someone will answer me! Thank u for reading! Their bodies get left behind and turned into dummies whether their souls get resurrected or sent to the void. |
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DODOLANDAIS said: Thanks for explanations. Seems logical but thet should have made Chiyuki's doll like others ( with visible articulations like the pianist doll) in order to make it more obvious and then avoid that dummies like me make people waste time and faith in human kind! ;) as far as i remember, she was sent to the void. |
| What a finale! It was a definitely sensational ending to a marvelous series even though it was essentially more like the perfect Chiyuki's ending. Nonetheless, it was great end to a certain extent of the whole story in general as well. Little disappointed that Oculus and Nona didn't get into a real fight since the laws were clearly neglected by Nona. Well, when compared to the emotional feels that this episode provided, it is simply and quite rightly so overlooked. Highlight moments of this episode include when Decim and Chiyuki were crying together while hugging as this meant a lot for both of them, particularly Decim as he finally got to understand human emotions a lot more; Ginti creating another doll of Mayu which is really pleasing to see after having forced them to leave; Nona's dodge and consequently expressing her doubts in the system after gaining a more solid understanding of human emotions; Decim's farewell smile as well as his earlier failed attempt; and lastly to see a puppet in regards to Chiyuki. Overall, it was a fantastic ending to Chiyuki's story as well as the whole story, however only to a certain extent through implications made during the course of the season. I might be a little too late to the party, but here's to a Second Season despite it being almost two years now and without any sort of confirmation whatsoever. |
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| Damn. Those 11 episodes were worth it just to see this emotional rollercoaster finale. Glad to see Decim "living" despite being a dummy. |
| "If you can eliminate all the other choices, the remaining choice, no matter how improbable, it is the answer."- Sherlock Holmes |
| Damn, I cried. I was really close to sobbing when Chiyuki's mother was saying she was a failure as a mother and when Decim started crying as well. Decim's smile at the end was really nice. |
| What do you mean this is it? you cant just leave me here like an emotional clusterfuck you cheeky shits, the tears are still drying on my face. Also there are so many things that werent resolved, jisoos. i better get that second season soon or i will physically combust. bye |
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| Wasn't expecting all too much from this show but oh did it deliver, loved every episode. |
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Love, jealousy, hatred, sadness, happiness, repentance, resentment. The anime that takes its characters to the limit, taking them to the edge of desesperation to judge they with firm hand at the end or continuation of their existence. Great ending for a great anime. 5/5 |
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| I want another season :( |
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| A touching and beautiful ending to a great show. A fun ride, and man that OP is the definition of greatness |
| “I love heroes, but I don't want to be one. Do you even know what a hero is!? For example, you have some meat. Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat the meat!” - Monkey D. Luffy |
| Good ending for a good show. Loved every episode and scenario for the entire anime |
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| This was really sad but also a strangely satisfying conclusion. |
| It's been 2 years, and this is still one of my fave anime ever |
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| #900th post Okay episode. Not much I learned from this slow paced series. 6/10 overall.  Nice art.  (The beard twirling was kinda NSFW and erotic.) The Chavvot story seems to be referencing how the living people(deaf) can't interact with the dead. Well, what if Decim actually showed her mom's actual scenario in real life and what he said was true about restoring her to life? I hoped they left that question lying around. I expected more from this series and for the most part, this was boring and poorly written at the end. Cliche ending. Kaiji was a better series at exploring life and death than this series can ever match up to be. Death Parade is just one of Madhouse's recent failures post 2011. I hope Madhouse gets itself back on track to bring the classics back. |
 Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate. I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death. |
| really enjoyed the existential theme of this show. hated the ending. essentially used decim's emotional side as a scapegoat for revealing chiyuki's morality |
 And then Decim's heart grew three sizes that day. Arbiters are supposed to be sentient puppets or something? Why were they created with the ability to feel emotions and conspire against their apparent god? And also, they live in the present? Is there a concept of time in the afterlife? |
ShockedOct 26, 2018 2:49 PM
| Wow, it was very touching. I really liked this episode. And the whole anime was very good. 8/10 Decim is one noticable character that I won't forget! |
Shocked said: And then Decim's heart grew three sizes that day. Arbiters are supposed to be sentient puppets or something? Why were they created with the ability to feel emotions and conspire against their apparent god? And also, they live in the present? Is there a concept of time in the afterlife? Just like how in the bible, God gave humans free will, in the universe of Death Parade, God gave the arbiters free will. The laws were made by the arbiters, not by a higher power, and they have free will, something they were unaware of until now. At least that's my view on it. |
removed-userApr 21, 2019 3:25 PM
| Episode reaction: A good ending to the show. I loved the moments between Chiyuki and Decim, and Decim finally obtaining the emotions he so desperately sought was beautiful. I love Ginti's little Mayu doll too. Also, god damn Oculus was fucking creepy this episode. Not sure I necessarily enjoyed the direction his character took... Series as a whole reaction: This show was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish, and while it didn't necessarily have the 14/10 stories that some other shows have, I don't really think this show needed one. It had a message it wanted to deliver and it did just that. I can definitely see where some people wouldn't enjoy this show, but I loved it and can see myself wholeheartedly recommending it. 8/10. |
GytanzoJun 29, 2019 7:37 PM
| Pretty good series, but as with a lot of 1 cour anime it had the potential to be so much better. |
| I heart broke when Decim cried, broke more when Decim and Chiyaki said farewell! I was so glad to see Decim smile in the end and see Chiyaki's doll placed beside the bar. I loved this anime but I wish it could have been more than 12 episodes, I found the plot was a little rushed at the end. Definitely hoping for a season two at some point! |
| Final ep.. Impressive series, and a perfectly and fittingly emotional final. This series is truly a masterpice. The Characters were interesting and deep, the episode that featured guests were not built on a repetitve formula (like i excepted in after the 1st ep.), and everyone, Including the smallest background characters had truly well developed, almost-realistc human-like personalities. The final just blew me away.... Truly the handwork of a passionte creator, instatly going to rewatch after i finish everything i want to.... |
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