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Jul 27, 2024
Does justice to that which is currently one of the best household names in mainstream shonen. Stands out as a fleshed-out adaptation of its original concept just as much as a noticeable step up in technical quality thanks to its theatrical format. JJK already has some of the most promising names in the industry working in its flagship series, so cranking that up a notch or two is no small undertaking.
As with MAPPA productions across the board, lush animation and brave creative decisions grace the screen at every turn, and make up for the most rewarding part of the experience. Also a solid storytelling experience
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in its own right, thanks to the self-containment of its one-shot format coupled with its prequel status; not a bad starting point for anyone looking to get into Jujutsu Kaisen without committing to the manga or a couple dozen episodes, and perhaps even as a casual one-time watch for curious outsiders.
Even so, in the grand scheme of the franchise itself, it does a commendable job introducing the supporting cast just as effectively as they're presented in the main series. Yuta is an okay protagonist for the most part, but the impactful nature of the tragedy (and its contrasting wholesomeness) of his complex relationship with Rika is what makes him remarkable when put side by side with Yuji. Meanwhile, it's refreshing to see how Maki, Panda and Inumaki almost seem like entirely new characters under the light through which they are presented this time around. The same can be said about Gojo, to some extent, which is welcome for someone who stands out for how little they stray from their regular characterization, at least in the first few arcs.
Geto, on the other hand, has to be the mainstay with the most show-stealing treatment in this adaptation; not only his role as the initial main villain is thoroughly fleshed out compared to this segment's manga counterpart, it's also fascinating to see the complete rollercoaster of his moral compass both chronologically as well as in the anime's release order. The change in his demeanor from his introduction in Season 1, to this iteration, back to the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc and then back again to Shibuya is a mandatory character study on how to build a bonafide shonen villain, made only more rewarding when you put the pieces together later on.
As it stands, it's a movie with much to bring to the table, both inside and outside the full scope of what it's part of. Must-watch for the fans, and not a bad first step for newcomers either, which is always a plus.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Nov 12, 2023
The stoic king of gangland tales of post-2000 anime. Action-packed but grounded, plenty of style with just as much sobriety, in many ways it feels more like one of its own major influences in the crime genre than a work inspired by them. Very similarly to the classic Westerns, wiseguy dramas and Hong Kong action cinema whose influences it wears on its sleeve, it's not about guns any more than it's about the people standing on each end of them; who they are, what landed them these roles, and if there's even anywhere to go from there.
The themes of friendship, loyalty, ambition and betrayal aren't
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exactly hard to find in this genre, in and outside of anime, but in the end it's the thorough commitment to these themes and the full extent of the drama they have the potential to entail that makes up for the majority of the experience. It's a Madhouse modern classic, a recognizably Nightow-style sci-fi western, and even a breath of life in an early PS2 universe on top of that, but you can tell from its choices in style and pace that its main commitment lies within the emotional maturity and quiet introspection of both Western and Asian crime cinema's genre-defining classics.
Just as much as the themes themselves, the genre's influence is not hard to spot among other action series throughout the anime medium. Still, it's particularly rare to see this level of commitment to these more nuanced aspects of what makes a good gangster tale stand out from the rest. A perfect watch for anyone looking to get emotional, a bit contemplative, and maybe even genuinely impressed by the lenghts a well-crafted series can go to make you feel both.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 31, 2023
Commonly recognized as one of the great early-2000s anime movies, but less so as an unlikely candidate for best non-horror yearly Halloween rewatch. Spike's illusive, at times mystical lost chapter in his journey for closure is a worthy send off for fans of the original series, thanks in no small part to its grounded presentation and industry-standard technical quality. The spiritual themes and nuanced symbolism that mark some of the iconic moments of the series make themselves at home here, in turn giving some of the most intense sequences a genuine deep dive quality throughout some of the darkest waters of Spike's characterization. It's a
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solid action thriller under the Bebop brand, with beautifully animated fistfights, shootouts and chase sequences, featuring some of the best tunes written for the saga, a high-stakes plot and plenty of fine-tuned lightheartedness. Still, its intriguing ambiguity and mature introspection may well be its most impressive achievements. The subtext of man-versus-self is interesting enough to carry a good few more analytical rewatches throughout the years, but it's no doubt the lush animation, smooth pace and rich interactions among the Bebop gang that'll make you keep coming.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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