This was definitely different in almost every aspect.
Kuuchuu Buranko makes you go 'what the hell??' from the very first moment. I really was a happy person after watching the first episode. Let me explain.
Story : 10
I haven't bumped into an anime about psychology again. I'm not referring to the psychological genre, but psychology itself. Every episode examines a different case of psychological problems, their cause and the remedy recommended by the therapist. Well, the therapist is not the typical one nor are his treatments - this is what adds comedic and psychedelic elements as well.
The way the cases are presented gets your interest from the start and as the episode advances you sympathize with the character and can't wait until he is finally cured - or partly cured. In some cases you can guess what the root of the cause is by the information you are given. The disorders are scientifically explained by a guy that pops up every now and then to enlighten you and advise you.
NOTE: you might find a few 'unexplained' scenes in the first episodes, but they are clarified later.
Art : 8
The art was undoubtedly unconventional. The characters were often replaced by real people's faces. It is not a bit confusing or irritating though, it is real fun. The realistic depiction of the nurse is also helping the viewer to understand why the patient tolerates the painful injection that the doctor imposes for every and each of the cases.
My only problem is that sometimes I found it simplistic and a little coarse concerning the characters' design.
Sound : 7
Nothing much to say here. Voice acting was fine, it reflected perfectly each character's personality. The themes were interesting too, especially the ending theme. Nothing out of the ordinary though.
Character : 8
The psychologist - and main character of the series - is an eccentric, sadistic and erratic persona, who suggests unconventional and sometimes perilous treatments to his patients. Nevertheless, he is very capable and finds the cause and remedy of the disorder right away - although he enjoys tormenting the patient before he helps him. He is assisted by a stunning nurse (the injection girl), who seems very distant and perfunctory, but in some cases she helps and empathize with the patients. The only defect is that you never get to know their backrounds.
The patients all have an interesting problem with their personality or behavior, that is either funny or depressing. The backround and the story of each case make us understand how grave the disorder is for the everyday life of the character and make us sorry for him. But the doctors always highlights its rediculousness and achieves to ease the atmosphere in a very effective way.
Enjoyment : 9
I really liked this anime. It was engaging. It was funny. It was a great way to pass my time.
