Jul 4, 2016
This anime could've been pretty decent, it really could have. However, it is apparent that this 12 episode anime its cramming way to much into it's story. And no, the audience shouldn't have to read to manga or literally research certain parts of the anime to be able to enjoy watching this. That's just unfair, especially if you are going into this 100% blind. I've never read the manga (well I glanced at it but that's it), so I'm strictly covering the anime.
The story itself isn't the worst. There are a lot of things that raise questions, and that plain
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don't make any sense. It does leave a lot to be desired, but it could have been worse.
The art and sound we're fine, and I don't have much to say about it.
Here is where the anime really gets on my nerves. The characters. The only character I kinda enjoyed in this whole ordeal was the main character, kanaki. Everyone may think he's a estrogen filled crybaby... and their not completely wrong. But I find in that situation it was kinda of a realistic reaction, you know now having to eat people to live. And he does get some development and a hell of a lot pain. Lots and lots of pain. But even after saying that, he could have cried one less time. Just one and I would be good.
But a decent main character isn't nearly enough to save this cast. Everyone kinda sucks. Touka isn't that bad as she gets some focus, although I personally don't like her. The rest of the cast, almost isn't worth talking about. Hide is kinda just a cliché best friend character who never has the chance to become something more. With Amon, his character's setup isn't that bad, but parts of his characters conflicts with each other. And protecting people from ghouls is one thing, but following a sadist who is well, sadistic is another. So why is amon cool with his partner just torturing any ghoul he comes across. This villains aren't that good. They try to make you sympathetic for one of them, but its a really stupid reason to make you feel sympathy for someone so irredeemable. Jason I actually found interesting, and I would actually enjoy learning more about his character and backstory. What kinda guy was he like before he became the man he was? What is he thinking while he's carrying out these terrible acts? To me, he is untapped potential.
There are other characters, but they are either boring or just have such little focus they aren't even worth talking about. The show tries its best to have tragedy and to make you feel sympathy for the characters, but it falls on its face. Hard. The show might as well just shown a fake news broadcast telling you about bad things to happen to random, fake people. It would have the same effect! To those who watch this show... good luck remembering all the names!
Overall, this anime isn't that good. It's plot is loaded with problems and its characters aren't good or even memorable. I cannot recommend this show.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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