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May 31, 2016
Maybe it's because I am partial to mysteries/thrillers, or maybe it's because it is actually well-done, but Boku dake ga Inai Machi caught my attention: hook, line and sinker.
Technical holes aside -- namely the fact that the main character, whatshisface, immediately ran away from the police at the scene of the murder, bro what? like calm, that just makes you look guilty -- it's definitely a show to grab your popcorn and binge watch on. The mystery itself is very, very easy to figure out, mind you. The first time I saw the perpetrator I thought. Aha! Got you! Surprisingly, that did not
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take away from the story. It almost comes across as dramatic irony, so it ends up working well. To refresh, the main premise of the story is whatshisface ability to go back in time between 1 and 5 minutes -- a murder occurred and he managed to go back 18 years, like okay. Throughout his journey, the audience becomes habitual to touching scenes between the main character and his entourage, instead of just the mystery, the dynamics of friendship is brought into play. While the mystery itself is badly thought out (like honestly, who else could it have been) the tension and suspense is done correctly. I'm at the edge of my seat every time the main character jumps back into the past for a few minutes. Moreover, for all you shippers out there: there is subtle romance within the series if interested.
I usually don't separate my review into sub-categories, but let it be known that the opening song, Re:Re, is absolutely amazing. In any instance that Asian Kung-Fu Generation is part of the soundtrack, it will be mind blowingly good. That's a fact.
It's certainly a rush and there is a lesson to be learned of relying/believing your friends and ultimately yourself. It is definitely worth the watch and relatively exciting as well.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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May 25, 2016
There's no such thing as black and white; there are only shades of grey. I can't think of any anime other than Shinsekai yori that most accurately reflects these sentiments.
I don't know what I can write here that hasn't been already said the majority of the reviewers, but I will try anyway. Looking at the picture cover of Shinsekai yori, I can guarantee you all that never would I have ever clicked on this anime in a million years if it wasn't for a feature article on MAL regarding the Top 15 Creepiest Anime, (or something along that line) and I'm so thankful that
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I did because I would've missed out on a real gem.
It's rare finding an anime that so poignantly captures the socio-economic, psychological and identity issues facing our world that Shinsekai yori manages to accomplish in its short 25 episode series. The audience watches as Shun, Maria, Mamoru, Saki and Satoru all transition from youth to adulthood. For the number of time skips that goes through this anime, the transitions are smooth without even the slightest hiccup, it feels as if we grow along with them. Especially in the case of Saki and Satoru, the characters are very well-developed and are dynamic. Satoru, one of the main male protagonists, evolves from a head-strong, arrogant boy into an introspective, wise handsome man.
Shinsekai yori touches on the interactions/dynamics between class, races and even other species -- complex societal problems that we face today even. Are we in an Elitist society today? Do other countries have the right to "police" a weaker nation? Are certain classes/groups still subservient to others in modern society? What is ethical? Do we value safety over our freedom? Shinsekai yori delves into these issues through its analogous representation between humans and the "Monster Rats" and well as the ethics behind people who have PK.
Albert Einstein had once said, “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones," ultimately questioning the intensity and level that human power has reached -- the basic foundation of Shinsekai yori essentially. In my opinion a "very good" anime does not only provide high quality tension/suspense, thrill, mystery and subtle romance, but makes you think. As prone to anything well written, whether it is a movie, book, manga, comic etc. the purpose behind is what we can learn or take from watching or reading it: what have a gained from this piece? Shinsekai yori does not only do that, but more.
If you like to think, this anime is definitely worth your time (essentially everyone, I hope).
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 25, 2016
When I first started watching this, I thought it was "okay." It seriously was not have bad -- granted my expectations were low, but suffice to say that my judgments made prematurely were accurate. Now this isn't usually the genre I go for (I tend to avoid anime like this like the plague). I didn't know much about this anime beforehand, so I was expecting a linear plot, which could've gone well, actually. In an anime form, I think the relationships between the main protagonist (Haru) and the supporting characters could've been fleshed out/developed without having to resort to the disjointed storyline. It was episodic,
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but not in a good way (like detective/mystery etc.). I must confess, however, that I did skip around in this anime, usually thinking "okay... can we please get to the point." Yosuga no Sora had these moments whereupon they attempted to explore the interpersonal relationships between characters, aphoristic tidbits thrown in, but it was done well at all and just proceeded to bore me -- it didn't really fit within the context of the specific genre of this anime. One good aspect I will admit -- with great trepidation mind you -- is that Haru, unlike other anime along this ecchi/harem sort, is not an are utter wuss ... weak ... loser-ish. Haru wasn't anyone to admire, but he wasn't pathetic at least. All in all, it was a waste of my time.
Also, the soundtrack was pretty good -- especially the viola ;)
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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