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Review for Ore, Tsushima:

Introduction: I find myself typing this review thinking more about the meaning of existence. Above all, there are two standards I hold true for anime. There are anime that simply entertain for the sake of enjoyment, and there are anime that stretches the boundary of human imagination and this is probably way more than both of them. The world is a hostile, challenging and it's hard to find some good food for free just by staying on the street. In addition the constant struggle between nations led to chaos and destruction where countless lives were lost. The war took to oblivion the ... meaning of the civilization that once existed. The bonds of this condemned world are reflected in the few survivors who day after day must be scavengers to obtain some food for humans and this is where Tsushima works as a business man.

Story: An anime with a good story. It has everything, mystery, emotion, sadness, love, action, tears and much more. The story could be straightforward and conceptually very simple but that's not the case. The show highlights concepts such as friendship, trust, why the old man's house became important to Tsushima. Also, we can observe the constant need to find the truth and the need to resolve the "what is going to eat Tsushima tomorrow" mysteries. Besides, the story blended very well with the art and soundtrack to produce a beautiful animation.

Art: The artwork is way more than movie quality, it does not feel like a crappy TV anime at all, every single scene looks like something out of the reality. From the background art which looks lifelike at times due do some absolutely amazing pastel drawing, to the food which looks like it belongs in a Ghibli film with its detail and rich colors, everything in the show has a lot of love and care put into it to an extent that is shocking for a TV anime. Most of the transition scene backgrounds, such as the old man (actually an old woman) walking in the rain or the trash cans in the alley can very well work as wallpaper for a 8k computer background, it cannot be understated exactly how detailed all the art is for this series.

Sound: The sound is pretty amazing. I am a bit amazed by the score; it can compete with Kalafina's soundtracks. Also, the track rises the climax of each episode. For example, the central theme (Episode 1, Ending) adds the concept of mystery and innocence to the story. The sound mix is excellent, you can feel with your senses the desolation and the ruins because the sound boosts the ambiance and the characters actions. The OP is very catchy, has a constant rhythm where you can see some traits of the main characters, and it has interesting lyrics. About the ED, it isn't as good as the OP but in general is a good song.

Characters: Everyone is back with the adaptation of this masterpiece but this time there will be some additions to make this masterpiece even more enjoyable. Of course the spot light is on Tsushima in this series, and this journey for him has been a rough one and full of difficulties. Now like I said earlier some fans will be split on Tsushima's actions in the latter half of this series. So it is up to you to decide on how you feel at the end, but for me it was tragic in a good way. I've rarely ever felt more understanding, and sympathetic for a character. Concerning the rest of the cast, none of them were really side lined, except for the new addition, Cha. Cha is one of the already adopted cat, and she is orange. Which I am actually fine with considering I came to see the characters I have grown to love, but then I just think back to why she was there to start with (fan service probably). Anyways it was great to see everyone for one last show, and minus the addition of Cha, they brought their all.

Enjoyment: Ore, Tsushima is a philosophic western with equal parts humor and seriousness, and is already considered by many within the anime community to be even more than a classic. There is a level of sophistication in both the story and its characters that is rare for a show, regardless of whether it is an anime or not. The great cast, the heavy drama tempered with bouts of comedy, the excellent music, all serve to cement its place in the hearts and minds of anime fans the world over. It is a testament to its quality that there is only one show, anime or otherwise, that can be held up as a fair comparison. This is considered by many to be a must to see series as it is a testament to what can be achieved in anime with the right ingredients.

Overall: The anime speaks for itself, I have no more words to describe it, it is way more than a masterwork, I would like to consider it as "The Masterwork", everything is excellent and I'm looking forward to see how the story continues and what is going to eat Tsushima tomorrow.