If youre to watch any anime this year, it needs to beAssassination ClassroomandDeath Parade.
Only the two people involved dont realize theyre dead or a lot of the particulars of their circumstances.
Its a chilling sequence that also doubles as an interesting piece of commentary on fate.
There is some really moving stuff going on here.
The way Quindecim is composed mostly of shadows and stark colors is the perfect approach.
Really smart stuff is going on here that refines the product even more.
The sound design is impressive to match, with Quindecim having an appropriately spooky feel.
The music, by Yuki Hayashi (Haikyuu!
Theres also some really fun, upbeat music going on in the opening and closing credits, too.
Assassination Classroomis another anime with a beyond-strong premise to fall back on.
To prove that hes serious and capable of this feat, he blows up 70 percent of the moon.
The more perplexing element here is when this monster pledges that he wants to be a teacher.
If that isnt an amazing premise I dont know what is.
It reallydoesadd tension to it, as if time is running out here.
Its the perfect slick look to match the chaotic angle of it.
Similarly, theres catchy, quick music that matches the quarrelsome tempos that the show often operates in.
This show tries to educate you on these serious ideas as lightly as possible.
The supernatural, interconnected mosaicDurarara!
!x2is important to watch because this atmospheric follow-up has finally arrived after four years of waiting.
This series is also creatively being presented in three sets.
!story hitting in January 2016.
You have no idea what youre missing.
