As I sat in my chair following the end of the shows eleven episode run, I was speechless. I was left thinking and thinking. I told myself "It can't be over. Not yet..." But it was over, and all I could do was sit there and ponder the very clear message that this series had left me with. As a writer, I was deeply moved by this short story. And while the odds of a continuation are next to zero... no... it is zero. And as much as I would love for there to be more, I can't in good conscience say that there has to be. Left as it is, Zankyou no Terror(Terror in Resonance) is a masterpiece. Perhaps not everyone views it quite like I do. In fact if they are reading this review, they're probably laughing their asses off, possibly pointing out where the series had flaws. But those flaws, to me, are quite insignificant.
Over the course of the series I fell in love with the characters, I cared for them, and when it was all said and done, I wanted to shed a tear for them. They were far more than skin deep. The show constantly reminded me that these kids have a past that no one should want to have. They've been through hell and back and it is that hell that has made them into the people we see in this series. They develop, not as characters, but as people. This journey was conveyed through beautiful artwork and a soundtrack the likes of which I have never heard. The dialogue, while perhaps not flawless, was nonetheless understandable and did not detract one bit from the story. The voice acting on the other hand, particularly the American characters, could quite frankly use a LOT of work. But that is to be expected of people whose first language is not English.
The world of Zankyou no Terror is identical to our own, and the art style emphasizes this realism. And it is because of this realism that the story of Zankyou no Terror becomes far more personal. Our world is far from perfect, and there are things that our governments do that they would be condemned for if it weren't for the utmost secrecy and corruption. Times have indeed changed. Those who would once be called heroes, are now labeled terrorists for standing up against their corrupt government. And the public is none the wiser because the government told them they were terrorists. And so what do the terrorists do? They make you listen. And they give you... VON
If there is one emotion that Zankyou no Terror keeps hidden under its belt, it would be loneliness and the desire to be needed, the desire to be heard, and the desire to feel alive. It takes no more than a single person, man or woman, child or adult, to instigate an era of change. To create a better future for those that succeed us. To ensure that the mistakes of the past are never repeated. All it takes is a single person who wants people to remember... that they lived.
