Jan 2, 2025
Agony of unhealthy relationships lies at the heart of Kuzu no Honkai. But it explores it without relying on overt toxicity.
For those wondering, while it has several intimate scenes, they are handled with subtlety and are not graphic. They do however have emotional depth.
With that clarified, Kuzu no Honkai delves into the pains and struggles the characters experience in their flawed relationships. Unlike traditional toxic dynamics, where one party exploits the other, here both sides have their own struggles and motivations. Both sides are seeking to fill emotional voids, leading them to spiral into agony. While the story leans into drama, it does so without
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becoming excessive or melodramatic.
As for the characters, they are anything but superficial. Each one of them has a well-crafted backstory that explains their descent into turmoil. Over the course of the series, they face ups and downs, confront their issues and undergo meaningful growth.
[For those dissatisfied with the ending] In the spin-off anthology titled "Kuzu no Honkai: Decór", set during the characters' college years, which provides closure to individual character arcs. Notably, Noriko (Moka) Kamomebata's character receives a deeper exploration. (At this point, she was probably the least broken character in the entire series)
In conclusion, Kuzu no Honkai is a poignant exploration of flawed relationships and the human need for connection, no matter how imperfect. By the end, it leaves you not just with a bittersweet aftertaste, but also with a mirror to your own relationships, making you question what drives them, sustains them or even breaks them apart.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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