Mirai Nikki
Mirai Nikki was produced by 9 different companies.
The studio responsible was Asread who are known for Ga-Rei: Zero and Shuffle!.
Mirai Nikki is an adaptation of a manga of the same name created by Esuno Sakae.
Mirai Nikki is a interesting psychological thriller revolving around a survival game with the title of God on the line. Tune in to watch 12 diverse characters manipulate and fight for the grandest prize of them all. The show is nail biting at times but suffers from some plot inconsistencies. I’m going to say that this anime is not for everyone, but it should definitely be given a chance.
Story: The story revolves around a boy named Amano Yukitero who is loner. He spends his days observing the world that he has become unattached too. He is isolated and reflects on the past where he was bullied and rejected. He writes down these observations of his in his diary on his phone. The viewer learns that when he returns home he is able to connect with a god known as Deus ex Machina. Deus is dying and sees Yukitero as a perfect subject for his grand plan. He transforms Yukitero’s diary into a “Future Diary” and begins a game in which 12 individuals are gifted these cellphones which have the ability to see the future in different ways. The last of the 12 standing becomes the new god of the world. The game begins and then we meet our second main character, Gasai Yuno. She is a stalker and becomes Yukitero’s friend with the sole goal to help him survive. The two of them join forces in hopes of being the last ones standing in this survival game.
Characters: The two main characters are the backbone of this anime. Yuki is the quiet, innocent loner and Yuno is the crazed stalker. I loved these characters, you feel for Yuki because he’s just a kid who was kind of thrust into this game and now people are trying to kill him. Then there’s Yuno. Yuno is awesome, she is insane and that is what you come to love from this show. She will often say things that she’s thinking out loud regardless of who’s around without a care in the world for others feelings. She cares for nothing except Yuki and will do ANYTHING to help him. The side characters range from boring to great, the good thing is that most characters have an agenda and stick to it. Even the lamest characters in the show have a reason for why they act and that’s all I can ask for.
Atmosphere: This being labeled as a thriller anime requires it to have a suspenseful mood, and boy does it. There are moments in this show where the music and dialogue match perfectly for some truly terrifying moments where you’ll say “he/she wouldn’t”. There are a few twists in the show and they all deliver. They all make sense in some way so for the most part there aren’t any complaints.
Problems: Though I liked this anime I can say the thing that keeps this from being a wonderful anime are the enormous number of plot holes in this show. You’ll constantly be asking yourself “how the hell” or “why the hell” questions regarding what characters are saying or doing. The good thing is that these plot holes, though noticeable, don’t harm the overarching story too much. However I wish the show made more sense at times.
Art: The art was very good. Every motion was smooth and there are few if any bad spots in the anime. Part of creating a suspenseful mood involves having the visuals be scary or disturbing. Overall no problems.
Sound: The music was good. I liked both openings because they fit the tone of the show perfectly. As I said before the music was perfect when it needed to be and played a huge role during important moments of the show.
Overall: If you can look past some of the minor plot holes of the show and are looking for a show that will make you think about who is right and wrong then this is a great show for you. This show also contains romance which becomes more and more important as the show goes on. There are two big things that will keep you watching, who wins the game and what happens to Yuki and Yuno. Overall Mirai Nikki is a anime that you should make time to watch it.
I’m giving Mirai Nikki an 8/10.
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