This was the last show/movie I viewed from Satoshi Kon's work, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this show.
As always, Satoshi is a master of psychological thrillers and will likely never be topped. He once again explores the human psychosis as a supposed serial assaulter is on the loose with a crooked bat and golden roller blades. But as always with Satoshi Kon, things are not as these seem.
The first half of the show is by far the best. Once it becomes clear to the audience what is going on I was riveted. A genius way to tell an anthology of psychological stories strung together with an overarching plot that makes the emotions of the stories even stronger. Had the showed continued like this I would've declared this show a masterpiece.
After the first half, the show starts to expand on the concept and swings for the fences. Some of it was just as excellent as the first half, and some of it was more mainstream and cliched. None of it was bad per se , but it did slow the pacing and hurt the consistency in my opinion. Several people I know gave up on the show in the second half, so keep that mind. I didn't mind the finale too much, but I really wished the events in the show had either remained unexplained or had a more meaningful explanation.
The animation usual is TOP NOTCH from Madhouse who continued their hot streak. The closest any studio got to competing with Studio Ghibli's quality. I sorely miss this animation style.
If looking for experimental and obscure anime, this one is perfect for you. If you were a fan of this show you'll likely love all of Satoshi Kon's other works as they all have similar themes.
As always, Satoshi is a master of psychological thrillers and will likely never be topped. He once again explores the human psychosis as a supposed serial assaulter is on the loose with a crooked bat and golden roller blades. But as always with Satoshi Kon, things are not as these seem.
The first half of the show is by far the best. Once it becomes clear to the audience what is going on I was riveted. A genius way to tell an anthology of psychological stories strung together with an overarching plot that makes the emotions of the stories even stronger. Had the showed continued like this I would've declared this show a masterpiece.
After the first half, the show starts to expand on the concept and swings for the fences. Some of it was just as excellent as the first half, and some of it was more mainstream and cliched. None of it was bad per se , but it did slow the pacing and hurt the consistency in my opinion. Several people I know gave up on the show in the second half, so keep that mind. I didn't mind the finale too much, but I really wished the events in the show had either remained unexplained or had a more meaningful explanation.
The animation usual is TOP NOTCH from Madhouse who continued their hot streak. The closest any studio got to competing with Studio Ghibli's quality. I sorely miss this animation style.
If looking for experimental and obscure anime, this one is perfect for you. If you were a fan of this show you'll likely love all of Satoshi Kon's other works as they all have similar themes.
