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This is certainly not your typical anime, especially if you're naturally optimistic while in the watching state. Those that gave bad reviews for the show probably didn't get the message/meaning. The show mainly appeals to nihilistic, yet positively focused person(a)s - someone who can very quickly create lots of destruction around them without realizing it, because they're positively self-concerned. Lots of other themes that pop up during the show are: Addiction, Trauma, (Domestic) Abuse, Searching/Quest, Obsession (over another); Naivety/Cynicism.

Critique/Explanation of Ratings

= Story (8) - Strong, solid plotline, with a few close (almost) encounters. [Those are very nail-biting and then facepalming afterwards]
= Art (9) - The ... art is great, and put to good use too. It very strongly and often emphasizes the times where Sato is hopelessly naive about her goals and objects of affection/appreciation.
= Sound (6) - The sound wasn't bad, but nothing special either.
= Character (10) - This show is rich with character, each showing a very archetypal personality with their own unique nuances. Very delicious.
= Enjoyment (9) - Good PG13 show.
= Overall (8) - Not Hentai.


=SPOILER SECTION=
READ ONLY AFTER WATCHING

Well the ending certainly was perfect for the core message of the show - I don't give a fk about you or anyone else - this is my perfect, happy sugar life. It's beautiful, and almost scary at the same time, watching Sato carry on her dreams and way of life.

I'll be honest: The things which drew me straight away to this show were the Music (Egoist), the crystal-clear Art, and the outstanding Characters.

|Some shallow spoilers, not for the light-of-light-hearted|

As a spiritual person, I delighted in the fact that the story revolved around consciousness. On one end was the vigorous yet timid Tuan Kirie, and on the other was the beautiful, smart Miach Mihie. It wasn't clear who the bad guys were, and who the good guys were until the very end. The only plot that we could hang onto, was the time when both Tuan and Miach were together. Miach would sing and dance, ... without the slightest trace of imperfection, while Kirie would watch, fascinated, by the 15-year-old who seemed to transcend the very essence of being human.

The setting takes place in a utopian society, where everyone is mutually co-operative with one another. No one is left out; everyone cares for each other even when there is no logical reason to do so. The color of the architecture - pink - resembles and mirrors this. However, not everyone can comfortably agree with the relinquishment of their individuality. Especially Miach.

When Tuan and Miach were still together, she would often jokingly mention that she could with the slightest of intention, kill over 50,000 people with the tampering of the WatchMe lifesystem. Miach would continually express ideas of solitude and isolation as though it was ideal and perfect. But because of her innocence while doing so, Tuan simply would listen without reacting. Miach at one point decided to reveal her plan, the one way she believed could change and wake up society - suicide.

As you can probably figure out, Tuan is centered as the protoganist, with no sight of Miach around. With so much of Miach's idealism and friendship influencing her from her past, and the hardships of modern-day Japan overwhelming her in the present, Kirie escapes from her 'duties' to figure out who she is and where she stands. Eventually, she is discovered not doing her job, and is recalled back to her home, Japan. As she steps back into the utopian, pleasing society she tried to escape, events take a downward turn into not just a possibly unfavourable scenario, but way into her past as well.

The plot is unmasked, bit by bit, in a well-timed manner; always keeping you on your toes. You never find yourself bored. Sound is executed almost flawlessly in every scene. But probably the most inspiritational point of the movie is the personalities of each character, which are just oozing with atmosphere and rich stories. Cons do exist however, such as the ending, which lets just say wasn't what I expected. Also, even though the music was absolutely amazing, it wasn't perectly timed to fit the scene.

All in all, I would say, watch it. If you have even the slightest interest in it, Project Itoh would probably be worth your time.