Blame!

The story takes place in a city where it's said that has thousands of levels.

In a shutdown area, thousands of levels overlap each other, you couldn't tell the sky from the ground and you couldn't tell which way is up or which way is down. Maybe the original purpose of this story is to unravel the mysteries bound in this time and world. For the humans who found this vast rare multi-level city, the mysterious main character "Kirii" wanders to search for the "Net Terminal Genes" that were not infected. Kirii's burden and his search for the "Net Terminal Genes" is a goal like no other and is very much the mystery of this story. Log1~Log6 contains the story of Cibo that wasn't done in the original works. The Cibo who strayed away with Kirii and wanders about. A disc thrown away in the rubble. Cibo starts downloading. Just who's "Memory" will he end up with?

(Source: AniDB)

Note: These clips are meant as a bonus to the manga, and should only be taken as such. Do not expect any plot in these. They are merely animated (short) scenes from the manga.

Killy Main

Cibo Main

Aizawa, Asuka Japanese

Genitalias Supporting

Metajiini Supporting

Kawando, Kenjirou Producer

Inokawa, Shintarou Director

Tetsura, Noriyaki Storyboard, Art Director

Nihei, Tsutomu Original Creator

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Jan 9, 2023

EmperorThor

Recommended

Funny

This is actually very deep and profound anime that is a complex metaphor or allegory to a world we live in.

Unfortunately few would be able to understand the idea of this show. However I think that is not what creators indented.

Then wanted to send a message to select few who could get it. Now I finally got their message as well.

I guess I can almost quote the main character. I am looking for humans with Net Terminal Gene, that is a metaphor as well.

Well I guess I want to find people who can understand this stuff as much as I do and talk online.

It would ... be interesting to talk.

Of course only if you understood it the same way as I did. I have no interest in people who is not getting it.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 4, 2021

JoexySun

Mixed Feelings

Short review: (minor spoilers for the manga ending)

As "promotional anime shorts" for the original manga of Blame!, it's a mixed bag. Don't expect too much from these shorts. 6/10.

Pros:
+Faithful to the original manga in all its aesthetics, style and narrative coldness.
+Certain materials here are intriguing (e.g. EP3)

Cons:
- Barely comprehensible even for someone who has read but not familiar with the manga. It's more likely to confuse potential readers and intrigue them.
... - Barely animated sequences are long and confusing.
- EP6 canonized one fan theory that the entire story is cyclical/hopeless, as Killy and Cibo have both gone through these events multiple times without success. (This is a minus for me, but might be a plus for some as it fits their philosophy)

If you are interested in Blame!, just read the manga, avoid these shorts and especially the Netflix movie (which is 60% against the manga's masterful atmosphere, characterization and most importantly, sheer horrifying scale).

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Aug 6, 2024

CaptainSalty

Not Recommended

This small adaptation of BLAME! felt more like a proof of concept piece. As the majority of it is incomplete in its visuals. No cinematography present besides jerking of the camera or still shots. Voice acting was whatever because again, proof of concept. Random moments from the manga are taken and this cannot in any way stand on its own unless you have read the manga. Not fun to watch, and I wouldn't recommend to watch this even if you love BLAME! due to it lacking any substance at all. While it is cool to see some movement here and there, that does not excuse ... it from being quite poor.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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	Poll: Blame! Episode 6 Discussion Retro8bit - Oct 4, 2009	23 replies	by RenaPsychoKiller »» Jul 9, 5:42 AM
	Poll: Blame! Episode 3 Discussion Beatnik - Jul 25, 2008	10 replies	by wallus81 »» May 2, 4:35 PM
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