| Shigofumi |
[Mar. 2nd, 2008|07:09 pm] |
So, Shigofumi is one of those series that I really just stumbled upon, thanks to a AnimeNewsNetwork post about how one of the episodes was censored due to "recent events in Japan." I started watching it without expecting much, since the main character designs seemed suspiciously loli-esque. 9 episodes later, I'm convinced that this is going to be one of the best shows this season.
The show, about a girl who delivers letters from the dead to the living, gives off a sense of calm-tension that is reminescent of Mushishi. Its plot structure is highly episodic, thus saving it from the disastrous potential of a disappointing series conclusion. The individual stories touch on edgy issues such as child-pornography and suicide, though they are saved from gratuitous shock-pandering by a constant undertone of quiet melancholia. Although some of the plotlines may seem cliche to someone who has read her share of Kaori Yuki, the show somehow still manages to keep this viewer engaged. The art style is simple but pretty, and the music, while not the most creative ever, sufficiently sets the mood for each story.
In other news, Persona: Trinity Soul is progressing along nicely, though I sometimes get worried that they'll fall into the trap of a shoddy ending. Spice and Wolf turned out to be somewhat disappointing, with their vague talk of trading, declining artistic aptitude, and general male-lead suckiness. |
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