Mar 10, 2013
How could a perfect system work that is run by imperfect humans? What is a crime and how do you determine a criminal? How do you judge them without being prejudiced? Would you trade freedom for safety? And the last question: How many animes even raise such questions?
Morality, law enforcement, judicial system, modern society, advanced technologies, over-secure standarts, the human soul as well as mind and even more themes are touched by this gem from Gen Urobuchi.
This dark themed police sci-fi thriller is filled with original cases and a story that leaves you questioning a system that has the chance to become either a utopia
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or dystopia, a gift or a curse, depending on your own personal views on society and moral values.
The art style has nice a comic vibe to it and reminds me of old classics like Cowboy Bebop, while animation and CG work (with some drops in quality here and there) is constantly fluid and effective. Music and sound fit the grim sci-fi setting perfectly and strenghen the thrilling scenes, wether it´s a dialogue full of quotes from classic literature or the pursuit of a criminal. Voice work is excellent and keeps on adding to the whole atmosphere of this anime.
Some characters don´t get as much character development as they would deserve, but the main protagonists and more than anything the main antagonist make more than up for it.
The relationship and connections between the good and the bad guy really are a feast to watch and even without seeing the last two episodes, I can already heartily recommend this to anyone who wants to see an adult and intelligent cop-thriller, with a villain that reminds one of the excellent adaption of the Joker in the Dark Knight movie.
In the flood of school boys being heroes, having a harem or seeing a big boobed girl being clumsy this is one diamond you shouldn´t pass on and a must see for those who enjoyed Cowboy Bebop and similiar animes.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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