Story (9)
The plot is interesting, unconventional and well paced. I enjoyed it a lot, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea.
Characters (10)
We tend to present ourselves in ways that make us look more socially acceptable than we are. Kuzu no Honkai is a good reflection of this. The characters look like ordinary, mild mannered individuals, and yet, they think ugly thoughts and behave in scummy ways. This might sound off-putting to some people, but it’s both realistic and fascinating. Although they look like typical anime tropes (the aloof dark-haired girl, the generic bishounen), the characters are all startlingly human.
Art (10)
The art is beautiful, with clean lines and nice colours. What makes it really stand out is the symbolism hidden inside. For example, the inkblots in the ED depict sexual imagery in a surreal, artsy way, similar to what you would see in a Rorschach test. You can see Hanabe’s side profile emerge from a splotch that looks suspiciously like a bright pink vagina, which is pretty... interesting. Everything is left open to interpretation, and these kinds of touches help add a whole new dimension of madness and perversion to the show.
Sound (7)
The voice acting was good. OP and ED are both decent as well.
Enjoyment (9)
Hell, I liked it so much that I went ahead and finished the manga. The characters can be scummy and sometimes they behave in ways that make you want to tear your hair out, but this show is definitely worth a shot.