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Oemojisangjuui (2022)
A diamond in the Rough
Although I don't believe the themes of this anime will resonate with everyone, it certainly is a moving animation. The Anime is centered around the concept of how visual appeal directly effects one's life with an intense focus on extreme bullying and hazing that would push most over the edge in just a short while. I could imagine this type of violence might be traumatic to some viewers. I could certainly sense a palpable sense of realism, as though the writer may have drawn some inspiration from truth. It definitely dredged up some memories for me as well. But looking past that, into the myriad of ways this story explores this type of societal norm from both sides through eyes of the main character is a refreshing perspective. I would like to say that, although the surrounding characters lack depth, and mostly act as plot mechanisms for this sort-of pseudo-Cinderella tale, the story and the plot certainly do not and thicken with each episode, drawing the viewer in with tension. It's the first time I've really seen an anime like this one. It's heartbreaking and heartwarming to watch. I can't wait for another season.
Aragne: Sign of Vermillion (2018)
Extremely Hard to Follow, Yet captivating.
This Anime Movie was, in my opinion, a decent Psychological Horror -Thriller. Other than the Plot that is written above, I won't reveal any spoilers here. It starts with a young woman who moves into an apartment complex that is apparently misadvertised purposefully by a shady land owning business. It is a decaying old industrial complex. When she begins to see things that are disturbing, this anime takes a flying leap into Psychological Horror straight out of the 80's. Just unending twists and hidden messages that will leave the viewers stumped until it is all tied together in the end. The scene-by-scene playstyle of this Anime really gives it a unique sense of the artist's concept melding with the Director's vision. Some may call it crudely done, others may say it doesn't make sense. It only makes sense if you understand this specific style of horror. This was an anime, which in my opinion, was made with an attempt to simulate late 80's and early 90's Psychological Indie Horror. Most movies filmed in such a way were considered B-flicks in the mainstream because the technology for creating good transitional work between scenes was in it's infancy at the time. Movies like, "Jacob's Ladder", "13 Seconds", and "House". This Anime played on that old style.