死者は誰ー？
It's been years and years since I last watched an anime, but tonight Christian and I randomly started watching Another. And we didn't stop until we'd watched the whole thing - all 12 episodes (we're saving the origins episode until tomorrow).
What a ride. This is a horror mystery anime, and it has some genuinely creepy moments. I squealed out loud at times. The plot/atmosphere reminded me a lot of Final Destination, except... the plot here is better, and the deaths aren't quite as lulzy, though absolutely similar. Great, great stuff if you're into that kind of thing. Episode 11 was completely bananas. Christian and I were both just staring at each other with mouths open going "... WHAT?" all through it. Good times.
I am completely thrilled to learn that there is a live action version in the works. It will actually premiere while we're in Tokyo this summer, maybe we'll go see it in theatres there :D
Hoping they'll make a spin-off visual novel too :| Too much to hope for? Okay ... .___.; the plot would have made for an amazing visual novel, though, oh my god. I might pick up the novel the show is based on while I'm in Japan this summer. I'm always looking for things to read to make sure I don't forget what little Japanese I managed to cram into my head during my studies T_T;
The theme song is also weirdly alluring. I can't quite get it out of my head.
[Full music video]
凶夢伝染 by ALI PROJECT
The show reminded Christian of Corpse Party, so I'm going to give that a whirl now. Meanwhile, anyone got suggestions for other anime shows I should check out? Like previously mentioned, I haven't watched anime in years, so if it's anything released within the last 5 years or so, I most likely won't even have heard of it. I prefer horror/mystery over romance/comedy. 8]
What a ride. This is a horror mystery anime, and it has some genuinely creepy moments. I squealed out loud at times. The plot/atmosphere reminded me a lot of Final Destination, except... the plot here is better, and the deaths aren't quite as lulzy, though absolutely similar. Great, great stuff if you're into that kind of thing. Episode 11 was completely bananas. Christian and I were both just staring at each other with mouths open going "... WHAT?" all through it. Good times.
I am completely thrilled to learn that there is a live action version in the works. It will actually premiere while we're in Tokyo this summer, maybe we'll go see it in theatres there :D
Hoping they'll make a spin-off visual novel too :| Too much to hope for? Okay ... .___.; the plot would have made for an amazing visual novel, though, oh my god. I might pick up the novel the show is based on while I'm in Japan this summer. I'm always looking for things to read to make sure I don't forget what little Japanese I managed to cram into my head during my studies T_T;
The theme song is also weirdly alluring. I can't quite get it out of my head.
[Full music video]
凶夢伝染 by ALI PROJECT
Click to viewThe show reminded Christian of Corpse Party, so I'm going to give that a whirl now. Meanwhile, anyone got suggestions for other anime shows I should check out? Like previously mentioned, I haven't watched anime in years, so if it's anything released within the last 5 years or so, I most likely won't even have heard of it. I prefer horror/mystery over romance/comedy. 8]