Kiseijuu is a brilliant story that delves into humanities role in the world and looks into human morality from an odd perspective somewhat similar to that of Tokyo Ghoul.
Story: 8
The story of Shiniji and his journey into a darker world is one that definitely leaves an impression on you. The epic fight scenes and philosophical approach to the story are well worth watching. However, when nearing the end of the show the story starts to take a rather irritating turn that seems more like an environmental lecture from a liberal science teacher. The story was overall very good but lacks in-depth substance in the end which left it feeling like an unfulfilled wish.
Art: 9
The designs for the parasites are creepy and awesome. The blade designs for their tendrils are sharp and distinct. Migi's shape-shifting forms are creepy and inhuman but innocent-looking enough to stop him from looking evil.
Sound:
I love all the dubstep music they used for some of the more intense scenes, It fit perfectly with any scene they used it with, regardless of what was going on.
Characters: 7
I liked the character dynamic established between Shiniji and Migi. They are two completely different characters with exact opposite beliefs towards humanity yet they stay together for the common purpose of surviving. They did this so well, in fact, that it makes you forget that Migi has no sense of humanity and does not cherish human life. I did have an issue with Hana as a character. Hana is some starstruck fool who stalks and follows Shiniji wherever he goes, constantly getting herself into trouble even after Shiniji tells her not to do it over 10 times an episode, she still disobeys his wishes out of the belief that they are "destined to be together" even after he starts dating another girl.
Overall: 9
