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Story (6): Pretty straightforward. A bunch of innocent Highschool kids get transported to an old, abandoned Elementary School after performing a sort of "charm". From there, the fun begins with a story interesting enough to keep you watching.
Art (4): While there is nothing really bad about the art, I found that it didn't really suit the anime well. Its a bit too colorful for the creepy/scary atmosphere it tries to set. And occasionally, it made the gore look awkward or too fake.
Sound (8): Probably the most impressive thing about Corpse Party. In addition to great music during the opening, Corpse Party manages to set the Horror element perfectly during scenes that are meant to be creepy or get you on your toes. The anime also knows when to NOT have music playing, which in itself really impressed me.
Character (3): There is literally nothing unique or interesting about any of these characters. Barely any of them even got any exposition or development at all. In fact, I disliked most of them for how stupid they were. I guess it made their gruesome, bloody deaths that much more enjoyable, so they got that going for them.
Enjoyment (6): There's nothing I hate more than having to turn off my brain for an anime, and this anime was no exception. Characters in most of any film, anime, novel, etc. in a Horror tend to be dumber than sacks of potatoes for some reason. Honestly, most of the characters could have survived if they simply stuck together, which is a taboo in any Horror. When you do turn of your brain though, this anime presents very well executed, gruesome deaths, and under the right conditions (At night, with headphones on) can actually be a pretty creepy anime that might make you jump once or twice. Pacing was also pretty spot on for a short anime.
Overall (5): I had fun while watching Corpse Party. I'm a big fan of Horror and gore-based animes, and although Corpse Party wasn't as good as I'd thought it be, I guess it lived up to its reputation (barely).
If you're also a fan of Horror animes, Corpse Party is basically an essential watch for you since it's both well known and not a complete let down. Also, it's only 5 episodes long including its short OVA, so you'll get it out of the way fast if its not for you, or complain that it wasn't longer. Do prepare for major cliches' however. But I do recommend watching this at night with headphones on for the best experience.
