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As of episode 6, I feel confident that I can express what this series has to offer. A Centaur's Life, starting from the very first episode, has always had a different atmosphere to it than I initially expected. But it works.

You go into this series expecting moe monster-girl blob that has already been done with some success recently. But what you don't expect is all the semi-dark undertones to this universe and all of the world-building they inject into it. As you're watching the show it feels like an innocent, relaxed slice-of-life with an interesting gimmick... up to the point when the situation very nonchalantly ... gets very real. Those surprises are really what keep me coming back for more.

The Art and Sound is pretty standard but doesn't distract you from enjoying the show itself. The style feels very innocent, the colors are mainly pastel, and while I'm sure the music is there, I haven't really noticed it. These do their job to come together and work towards catching you off-guard.

The characters themselves are actually pretty normal in spite of not being "human". When their differences are not being pointed out, they all feel very natural and at times relatable. They're like us and have personal lives and personal problems and we get to see some of this without making it overly dramatic or exaggerated. This is something I can appreciate.

All-in-all, I've been enjoying each episode of A Centaur's Life on my lazy Sundays. Rather than going into this series expecting a linear plot, try to just let yourself be immersed in the world it's trying to show you. It has themes built in that are good food for thought and it's just a relaxing show in-and-of-itself. If you aren't looking for something ridiculous or action-oriented, give this one a try at least.