The story does not follow a clear path but from what can gather is that it's somewhere in the 21st century, angelic humanoids are appearing in growing numbers in the stratosphere and their arrival are causing a worldwide sociopolitical conflict with governments asking:
"What do they want ?"
However the most interesting question is how do they affect the average person. In the three episodes we are introduced to a variety of Nymphs and their journey on earth. We see and interact with them through a spectrum of emotions and people. Both good and bad. Some gay and straight. Some are abhorrent and tragic while others are joyful and caring.
A lot can be said about the distinct sound design or lack thereof. Focusing early on moans, touch and city soundscape. It's a quiet show with little to no dialogue and sometimes it's a stream of poetic consciousness.
Music is slow electronic beats, hymns, sprints of guitar and piano in the tender lovemaking scenes.
The character designs are breathtakingly beautiful with an ominous air of sadness in their eyes. Sharp attractive colors are used to make them stand out in the gloomy concrete jungle dominated by dark blues and shades of grey.
What makes these Nymphs even more unique and mysterious is that they don't have sex organs, they're all into anal. Which furthers the enigma where do they come from ?
Among Japanese fans the question of what the Nymphs actually represent is divided. Some suggest that it's a critique of isolated Otaku who lust after 2D girls and therefore their genitals don't matter (censoring) and quickly discard them in favor of a newer 2D girls to obsess over. Some might point to it's about how we view female sexually as something to be controlled and likely discarded once the women are too old.
Regardless it's definitely unique in the adult anime landscape where artistic experimentation is very rare.
Nymphs is a challenging piece of fiction since it's not interested in being enjoyed in a traditional sense. It's more an exploration in the same way that you look at abstract art.
It's not for everyone but if you seek something that's uncompromising, story driven, dark and sometimes beautiful then this is for you.
