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1. Texhnolyze is meant to work more on a philosophical level than on a literal plot level. If you try to rationally interpret the plot and the world building, there are tons of problems. It's not realistic and is kind of a mess. Serial Experiments Lain has some similar issues because that's how Chiaki Konaka writes. This is a cranky ass old man who fears and despises technology in general and believes that it really only complicates things and makes life worse. If you try to just interpret the plot literally, Lain is this unbelievably confusing, complicated mess that must take some sort of 300 IQ genius to figure out. In reality though, it's a show about an old man yelling at us that the internet fucking sucks and ruins human relationships and that we should go outside and make real friends. That's the whole point of the series. What about the Knights faction and the universal unconscious of the planet and the psychic children? None of that shit really matters at the end of the day. With anime like Texhnolyze and Lain you have to not only try understanding who Konaka is and where he's coming from, but also consider the era of anime in which these series were made. Between 1995 and 2005 is the arthouse decade of anime. This is when almost ALL of the super confusing anime were made, where the literal plot makes zero fucking sense and it's all about the message and moral the series is trying to communicate. This can 100% be blamed entirely on 1 specific anime that got super successful and everyone wanted to replicate that success. You already know what anime that was.

2. Perhaps "Honorable" isn't exactly the right word since there are no truly good characters in Texhnolyze. However, Onishi struck me as the closest thing to a moral person at least trying to do what's right other than maybe Doc as you mentioned.

3. I actually have to agree with you on Yoshi. While his background growing up on the surface is used to explain his motivations, the citizens of Lux already have enough struggle and suffering in their lives without his shenanigans. Of course, we the audience know this, but presumably Yoshi doesn't. Given, he's a deranged man in a deeply damaged mental state, so his actions aren't going to be logical to the audience.

4. I don't believe for a second that Konaka truly understands Transhumanism as a movement. Especially not from a Western standpoint. Konaka hates technology in general and sees "transhumanism" as the apex of his personal nightmare. People not only completely rejecting traditional society but their own Humanity in the name of technological progress. Konaka also believes in a wide range of conspiracy theories involving mind control, nanomachines, and chem trails. He also doesn't get vaccinated for anything ever. Like many brilliant artists, Konaka is an eccentric personality. He's a weird guy and he makes art that's weird. Everything he touches is weird. However, that oddness helps make his work special. You know when you're watching a Chiaki "the death of all joy" Konaka anime.

I’m sorry for the late response! It’s been kind of a crazy week! It’s been a little while since I last saw Texh but I’d be happy to try answer anything I can.

Also just looked at your profile for the first time in a while, was close to mentioning I recently finished Casshern Sins which I enjoyed, and also just because it's so rarely brought up... Fuujin Monogatari for the win. Also I'll be checking out Argento Soma too due to your inclusion, as well as Twelve Kingdoms and Lupin which I've so woefully neglected. Appreciate the recs!

Well, between finishing it a few days ago and now I binged all of Hajime no Ippo so it's not completely fresh, but I've got mixed feelings on it... I appreciated the solid worldbuilding, especially on the atmospheric front with the use of eerie music, natural noise and those surreal, dreamlike stitches of panning shots of intriguing angles of the city and surroundings and artful interpretations of mental states and actions, but in the middle I felt as if the drivers of the plot regarding the gangland/pseudopolitical dynamics surrounding the stranger/Ichise/Keigo and the mysteries of Ran's visions/the city/Ichise's father/the stranger's & Eriko's goals were a bit too thin to be strung out for as long as they were, and I must fully admit that my view of the show is totally skewed, as rather than tough it out and possibly be rewarded with the unfolding of the true plot, which after going back I still don't fully understand, I ended up skipping from around episode 15 to 20 at which point many things changed due to the class's takeover, final clashes with them and Kano's introduction taking place in those episodes which certainly add some interesting elements to the story.

So, I can't properly judge it in total. But also, why it wasn't a big hit with me personally, or at least not enough to get me through those middle episodes, was just the darkness/lack of levity among any of the characters, with the stranger initially filling that role to a degree but ultimately turning out to be one of the darkest. I guess Shinji and some other gang members attempt it as well but it's something I personally seek out and weigh heavily, that vibrancy/range of character which debatably only Keigo seemed to exhibit to a considerable degree. I do enjoy a good bleak program, but I fear I could unconsciously feel that this one would end even a little bleakly for me, the debatable redemption/moving-toward-the-light of Ichise aside. All this being said I do think the premise of the plot especially toward the end is intriguing.

What about you?

I owe you some answers but so do you. If you just wanna learn the truth behind that sth then i don't have any problem conversing with you on anything any time. But i hate long replies so imma keep it straight and short starting with the biggest issue;

Are originality and realism the NECESSARY measurement that makes a particular work good? If yes then on what basis, to what extent and what's the basis for that extent as well?

Hey, I was planning to continue watching Sousou no Frieren, but I see you got to episode 16 and then dropped it. May I know why
By the way, I found your account while reading reviews of the anime Terra E. While I'm Eating Ice Cream. You have great taste in anime🤍

I loved the concept, but it's like they were afraid to go all the way. Quantum mechanics: The Anime? Sounds awesome on paper, but it's like they didn't know how to tie it all together and the studio forced them to stretch it into 26 episodes anyway. Loved all the fight scenes, though. Especially the parts with the choppier and stylized animation!

I liked whenever the gang got together to solve whatever each episode's current threat was as well as the subplot about their daily lives and struggles.

I guess I wanted to see more of the future world and a more focused story in general. Noein could have easily been done in 16-18 episodes.

Top notch music too. Didn't notice the similarity of the main motiff with Rachmaninoff until you pointed it out in a forum post.

What's your thoughts on Noein? Finished it yesterday and I thought it was pretty good, despite the very slow pace.

Hah. Imma pretend i never read those SEL and Texhnolyze threads.

Yeah Gurren Lagann is arguably the most epic "shounen" out there. I actually even rewatched it. Not as great as the first time tho. And ofc not the comedy and fan service. They're the worst part of it.

Yeah. Got me confused for a while seeing you completed all eps yet dropped it. And how's Gurren Lagann?

Is Gin no Saji good?

that's kind of you, thank you! yes, you're absolutely welcome to add me on Discord, my username is the same on there. :)

Goood reason. Thanks!

Which screenshot do you think would make the best thumbnail for my ranking?









One that best describes Juuni Kokuki as a whole as well as would attract people's interest towards it. How beautiful it looks is only a bonus.

I personally like this one the most but it'd be too spoiling

I can see what you mean.

Idk, for me tho i didn't actually like it. For some reason the audiovisuals are turning me off more than drawing me in. I suppose i'll stop watching it for a couple days before starting from square one.