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It's a very cool show. In fact, it's too cool to the extent that people aren't going to like it. I predict a similar case to Chainsaw Man, where people only engage with it at a surface level and are too distracted by all the wild things happening to appreciate it or pay attention to the story. Anyways, fantastic art direction and animations. It's no surprise when you look at the studio behind it. Also, this is a very Japanese show. By that, I mean half of the jokes and references are probably going over your head. It probably means nothing to you, even when ... you can tell one is there.

Ultimately, I think this show will suffer the fate of most works of good art. The general audience will not appreciate it, and it will not be able to maintain the quality shown in season 1. At the end of the day, the Japanese audience matters way more to a show's success than the foreign audience. Nothing anyone is saying here really matters. I advise watching episode one, and if you don't find anything enjoyable about it, just drop it there.

One of the most bizarre Manga of all time. Oku is clearly not trying to tell a deep story that is going to change the way you think about the world, but instead just packing a manga full of things he simply enjoys. It should be read with that in mind. Seeing A giant titty woman bust out the innards of a horrifying cosmic entity is something I can only expect from a manga written by Oku. Also, the real world references are genuinely funny which is pretty rare for manga. Being able to understand the references does improve enjoyment greatly. A lot of the ... reference are going to be impossible to understand unless you’re familiar with Japanese pop-culture outside of anime and manga, but there are a surprising amount of mention of American pop-culture as well.

Most importantly 10/10 titties. Would recommend.

I wanted to write a small review explaining why I gave this anime a 7/10. There are very few decent horror anime, and while it is definitely true that all these stories work much better as manga, it was still enjoyable and scary to watch compared to other horror anime. It is all credited to the creativeness of Junji Ito's mind. If this anime used this same format with less compelling stories, I would have rated it MUCH lower. Fortunately for the producers, they were using Ito's stories and character designs. Ito's genius is the only thing keeping this anime from being trash.

Oyasumi Punpun is undoubtedly my favorite piece of art to be crafted by human hands. Big praise, I know. If I were to completely describe not only why I like Oyasumi Punpun, but also why I think it should be considered the best manga of all time, this review would be untastefully too long. Instead, I'll just stick to the basics.

Story: The story itself is something that isn't too complicated for the average manga/anime consumer to follow, yet it is still packed with detail and beautiful depictions of esoteric concepts. These concepts include the workings of human minds, the potential impact of relationships, and the ... pain of living. Asano's methods of storytelling come off as relatable and realistic. Unlike many other works that tackle such profound ideas, such as Neon Genisis Evangelion, which a typical viewer may struggle to grasp. Despite the story feeling so life-like, there are plenty of absurd elements. For example, the main protagonist is often visited by a figure known as "Afro God" who provides him with unsettling life advice. These absurdities are all abstractions of real things. Afro God being a form of Punpun's subconscious.

Art: From the beautiful scenery of Japan to surreal images of objects floating in space, the art in Oyasumi PunPun is incredibly detailed and pleasant to the eye. As for the art of the characters, Asano has a very unusual style of drawing humans compared to most manga artists, with smaller eyes and realistic looking hair. This style definitely pairs well with the detailed landscapes. The design of Punpun himself constantly changes with his mental state. Asano tells readers so much about Punpun through symbols that they would probably have a weaker connection with the character if he was drawn as a normal human.

Characters: The characters act more like real humans than they do like manga characters. The relationships between characters feel incredibly convincing and natural. There are obviously no manga/anime stereotypes present among any of them. Even if you don't relate to the struggles of the main character, I'm sure you will with one of the others, as they are all quite diverse. Each character feels like their own individual who you eventually get to understand on a personal level as you watch them grow into adults.

Enjoyment: I think I have made it clear that I love the book.

While Oyasumi Punpun is a great story, it is certainly not for everyone, as it does cover some truthfully triggering topics such as self-harm, suicide, domestic abuse, depression, the harmful effect of cults, broken homes, and mental disorders. The only person I know who dropped Oyasumi Punpun did it because it made them too depressed. It has forced me to shed some tears, but it also helped me stay strong through hard moments in my life. I spread out reading Punpun throughout my high school career, and I feel like I grew with the character. I'm a senior now and finishing the book is seriously painful, but the fact that it is a meer book and it makes me feel such powerful emotions is exactly why I love it. I hope you consider reading Oyasumi Punpun and enjoy it. Thanks for reading my review.