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Genocyber is the only anime I've seen so far that compelled me to write a review.

This is a classic story of good versus evil, but flipped on its head. The story begins following the perspective of a girl. Daily she faces the horror and evil of society. One day she unlocks the godly power of the Genocyber. Her constant suffering leads to a violent genocidal rage towards mankind. Flashing to the distant future, she becomes the "Satan" of that world's religion, while her once comrade becomes their "God". And of course, battle ensues.

This OVA, similar to Evangelion, mixes religion and sci-fi brilliantly in my opinion. ... At the same time however, Genocyber also contemplates on the nature of evil within all humans. Is the protagonist wrong for revolting, or were the humans wrong for provoking her? It's all a question of morality.

Many seem to hate this show for its nihilistic nature. I however, believe we need more nihilistic art in the world of anime. And this is a prime example of how it is done.

9/10