Monster acknowledges the good and evil (and morally grey areas) of humanity. The anime is horrifying because it knows that violence can be only physical, but also psychological. And not just because of its gruesome scenes. This is a genuinely serious, brutal series. And you can sense this just by its subdued colors and the odd character design. Monster is a psychological investigative thriller. I was intrigued by the title, but it’s only after I gave it another viewing many years later that I came to truly love the series. It’s in the quiet moments (experienced by characters and viewers alike) where Non Non Biyori truly shines. The studio offered serene landscapes, accompanied by natural sounds and summer-esque instrumentals, to be the focus of a scene as if they were characters themselves. Yes, it’s just about young girls living their daily lives (and studying at a school with only five students). But the soothing feeling you only really get from top-tier slice-of-life anime is also present. Non Non Biyori differs in visual style and setting (a rural, agricultural village). I loved that series and I wanted to see if the studio had more to offer in the same vein. You see, what motivated me to finally watch the CGDCT series was Tanaka-kun is Always Listless, a much more recent Silver Link production. Non Non Biyori is one of my all-time favorite anime, regardless of genre - and I didn’t even think it was going to be that special. Just the fact that its 4K remaster was slated for an IMAX release is proof of its lasting legacy. Plus, Katsuhiro Otomo’s magnum opus was slated for a re-release in theaters back in April 2020. But it’s always nice to go back to it and appreciate the vision and execution. It’s no longer the most exciting sci-fi anime out there. Its lines and scenes are well-known as highly influential in many works, even beyond anime and Japan (I mean, that cool GIF of Kaneda and his red bike on the road is a familiar sight online). You’re bound to find something in here you’ll enjoy. So if you’re on the lookout for excellent stories not restricted to a certain pattern, then check out my all-time top seinen picks. So seinen can be a 50-episode introspective, philosophical series, or a single-hour show featuring cute girls doing cute things (which is already also a genre in itself known as CGDCT). While its target viewer would be young adult males (including guys in their late 20s or teens), it can capture older or younger demographics, including women too.īecause it has no dominant style or theme, unlike in shounen. You see, seinen is like shounen and josei: Seinen is one of my absolute favorite genres in anime - and I’ve always been grateful to share my love for it.
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