I would recommend this anime to any true hard core anime fan whom appreciates character development and plot.
I honestly believe EVERY anime could learn from this series whether it be a school, thriller, romance, psychological, or even a sci fi anime, because of how perfectly done each of core aspects in an anime is explored (Such as character development), all anime should be like this one.
I will try to keep this review short and simple.
Character Development 10/10
Shinseki Yori is a complete masterpiece in regards to deep character development and regression, with an even deeper plot. Each character is beautifully developed and memorable. And they will stick to you.
We start off the anime where we see our young Saki join a school with some of her classmates from before. By the end of the show we've seen them progress through their life into adulthood. Whilst comparing their behaviours and ideologies at the start with the end, you can see that Saki and Satoru for example, have changed into much more responsible and less naive people, especially when it comes to discrimination and abuse of power. This is what ended up sticking to me the most, how each character is unique and the fact that they changed their ideals by the end becoming better people. The ending was above all touching and memorable, yet somewhat sad.
Story 10/10
The plot twists. The plot twist oh my god. And the eerie sensation, the dark and the light hearted parts of the anime are so beautifully executed.
Story wise, in my opinion he who watches Shinseki Yori has to view it with a mature mind, this is no simple anime, it takes some thought. This story combats racism, discrimination and persecution on an entirely whole other level and executes it beautifully which is one of the beautiful aspects which I love about it, where humans with powers are so called gods, and beings with a similar human structure are discriminated because they don't contain these powers. The story drastically and exponentially becomes deep each episode, I once had a dream, which plot-wise, was very similar to Shinseki Yori. The story is post apocalyptic based, based in Japan a dystopian world in the future. Usually instead of technological advancements which many post apocalyptical stories contain, this has a certain twist, where humans have supernatural abilities. And other beings walk among them which serve the humans as so called "gods". The story also revolves around romance and same sex romance, which is why a more mature audience should watch this. But I highly recommend this anime to any deep anime fan.
Art 9/10
Where do I even start. The art in Shinseki Yori is somewhat unique which really draws you in, its something I love so much, each character is unique and beautifully drawn. At some parts, very few, there could be improvements with some 2d/3d models, but its a very minor and non problematic part of the anime.
Sound 10/10
I have downloaded all of the OST's, they are amazing, can't say anything else other than beautifully amazing and intriguing. What is strange though is that there is no intro, which honestly I can't imagine this anime with an opening, its perfect. The ending is really nostalgic and one of my favourite endings. Also the voice acting was on point.
Enjoyment 10/10
What I enjoyed the most was the character development and the suspense after each episode especially after episode 3. The plot, the plot twists, and the characters are unforgettable and amazing. You're ships will be answered and when you want a fitting end for a certain character it ends up coming true, but at some points the anime becomes sad, in no means is this a negative issue though.
Overall 10/10
To sum up the anime in a few words. Its surely in my top 3, It is somewhat slow, but in no means at all boring or irritating to get through, its a beautiful anime. And at times eerie... I recommend this to anyone who wants an actual good anime, with character development, an amazing plot with twists and something that will stick with you forever. The plot and story is honestly unique and you will find NO other anime like this.
