The world needs bugs
From the monsters, to the characters, everything in Deca-Dence is very own and authorial. In a sea of fantasy works with watery aesthetics, Deca-Dence is a very well positioned lifeboat.
It is not an innovative idea, far from it, this type of story exists in droves. But rhythm control and interactions elevate this relationship to much more than it could in twelve episodes. Natsume is the classic hopeful character that for many will not turn into anything, just for not having one arm. Kaburagi is the defeated hero, who was digested and slaughtered by the system, leaving only an empty shell. That is why it is so beautiful and comforting to see the Natsume's influence on him. See him finding a purpose to get up again, and move on.
The anime will be divided between characters who are completely resigned to everything and those who want to break with everything. Often a very antagonistic character ends up being infected by the ideas of another, and changes completely in the process. It is impressive the script's ability to make it impactful and meaningful to the story whenever it happens.
Natsume turns the whole story upside down. And this is very interesting to follow. I highly recommend you watch this anime. You will not regret it.
