From Chronus Inc comes a show based on the live action game from 2004. In a race against time, celebrity contestants try to outmaneuver black-clad hunters for a chance to win a cash prize. The future has the human race living on the moon but the rules of the game still apply. We follow a group of eccentric characters as they compete for the prize.
I enjoy the humor and skill set of the group of celebrity contestants as they work together or not to win the prize. The voice actors are all on point with good-natured banter while avoiding the hunters. The animation style is
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Jan 26, 2023
Kamigami no Ki
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This is a two-minute short animation on the theme of Egyptian mythology set near the Nile River in Egypt around 3000 B.C.
It features the gods Mejedo, Anubis, Ra, Bastet with their two human caretakers Ahkeu and Iabi. The human characters Ahkeu and Iabi are played out like a classic Manzai as they learn about the gods of Egypt. They trick and are tricked by the gods. There is some mythology with the gods powers explained but it is all used for humor. If your are a fan of Toshiyuki Morikawa you will appreciate the fact that he does all of the voice work. Morikawa also ... 
Oct 20, 2022
Human Bug Daigaku
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Every season there is a show that challenges you and takes you to places that you didn't expect. For me this is that show, Hirofumi Satake survives his hanged execution and is guided to remember his past. Because of his defect he is considered the "Human Bug." Expect life lessons, moral dilemmas, and thoughts on being human done in classic 50's - 60's retro art style.
Similar to Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei and Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san for humor. The conversations between Satake and the Professor in each episode give us more questions and answers on his life. The learning curve is strong and yes because ... |
