Firstly I will say reviews are almost meaningless with this show. As many have said and many will continue to say Texhnolyze isn't for everyone. Bleak, slow, dialogue heavy, and incredibly deep, Texnolyze will make most people who try to watch it turn away before they finish. That's less of a warning to you all and more of a statement. It's the only 10 I would never recommend to someone.
Now for the ratings:
Story (10/10):
This is in my opinion Texhnolyze's strongest area. There are so many facets to the story and it's done so well that you feel almost apart of it. Every layer that you break through is greeted with another layer. The world doesn't just seem alive, it seems to be living beyond the story that is told. You aren't a member of the story, you are an observer, more so than other anime. That was my favorite part of it all.
Art (6/10) :
Simply put the art style works with the theme but it's not the best I've ever seen. It ages alright and there are some truly beautiful scenes in it but it's something I never really got used to until the last few episodes. This isn't exactly a bad thing depending on what you're looking for but make sure you know that this is a pretty old show.
Sound (10/10):
The second best part of the show for me. The sound was perfect. It's not beautiful like Ghibli films or epic like battle shonens but it fits the puzzle that is Texhnolyze. It's weird and foreign sounding and leaves you at ease a large amount of the time but that's exactly what is needed to push the atmosphere of the show to the fullest. There is once piece near the end that still gives me chills listening to it.
Character(10/10):
There are so many. Everyone with a name is important. Everyone you meet plays a role. This ties in to what I was saying about how the world isn't just alive but lives on beyond what you see. Each character is multifaceted and could each be the protagonist if the show was written that way. By the end I honestly didn't know who I was rooting for let alone who I should be rooting for. They were all written very well.
Enjoyment (5/10):
I'll be honest, I didn't really enjoy this anime. That's why I feel it's better that I waited so long to write a review. The show is heavy. I personally couldn't watch more than a few episodes per day. I never really felt happy during my watch. I was amazed and impressed by the work and I respect just how well made it is but to say I enjoy it would be incorrect. Again this isn't a bad thing, it's just how I viewed the show.
Overall (10/10):
Texhnolyze is amazing. In terms of story telling and character design it's one of the best shows I've ever seen, period. To be honest I've seen people hype it up as this super depressing anime that will leave your life in a wreck. It's not that. The way I describe it to other is, for the few days after I finished Texhnolyze I didn't feel depressed or upset. I had the same feeling you get 6 months after your dog dies and you remember that they aren't there anymore and it just slowly ruins your day for you. It's subtle. It's not a depression, just a feeling of longing for something you lost. The show itself is slow, ESPECIALLY THE FIRST EPISODE! Make sure you get passed it. It has maybe 6 or 7 lines of dialogue but the entire show isn't like that.
Well to anyone who read this entire thing I appreciate it. This is my first real review so it could probably have been done much better so I'll work on it. Thank you for your time :)
