Best anime of 2017 random curiosity
Vibrant reds and glittering golds light up Ginti's cozy bar, strewn with traditional decorations and manly accents to perfectly encapsulate his fiery intensity. Nona's expansive villa nestled in a valley explodes with radiance that lights up the greenery and fog to create an otherworldly landscape to stand at odds with her lax, casual attitude. The warm, incandescent glow of the chandelier feels a bit at odds with Decim's cold and distant demeanor. Ethereal light floods Decim's bar with seductive dark blues that give you a sense of calm. The breathtaking use of color and lighting is truly inspired, breathing life into each important character's residence. Clavis aside, I think the character art is pretty great. It also helps that the characters look very appealing as well as being uniquely designed, though I do have some issue with the design of Clavis, the elevator bellhop (Why is his hair three different pastel colors?!) That issue is a personal preference and not really a knock against the show.
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It really sets this series apart from its peers.
It's hard to describe precisely, but the way the faces are proportioned here is very different from what anime has done before. While it's immediately apparent that a lot of effort went into ensuring the animation is smooth and exciting, what struck me was the almost iconoclastic art style the series employs. To start, Studio Madhouse has always been a consistent force to be reckoned with when it comes to creating visually appealing anime. It's pretty freakin' great, and I'm going to tell you why it is.
This is the last anime I've watched for my 2015 spree, so I've decided to review it just now.
It turns out none of this trepidation was deserved. There is Studio Madhouse, memorable, if sometimes questionable, character designs, a high stakes narrative, and gripping tension! And there is not a motherfracking high school to be found! It's just a high quality series all-around! As with any title that gets hyped up, I went into Death Parade with a pinch of trepidation. This is exactly the kind of series that feels like it was handcrafted just for me.