Leaf64

Story/Characters: So i'm on episode 10 and damn, this anime has got a ton of stuff to like about it. THE ATMOSPHERE, the world building, the character building; I'm enjoying it. I know it has a slower start but that seems like it there to establish the world and characters. Riko the main character is looking to reach the bottom of the abyss is constantly rambling things about the world or creatures to Reg the secondary character. Normally this is used to actually tell the audience things using Reg as the vessel but it actually fits with Riko's personality. It's been a long time since I was on the edge of my seat rooting for the main characters but here I am, invested. Oddly enough, it's not really the characters, it's the journey and watching the sh** hit the fan that I enjoy.

Animation: The animation is simple but solid. Nothing too crazy but it gets the point across. The few laser beams and actions scenes are great but nothing to knock your socks off. Still, very good in its simplicity.

Sound: was excellent in a passive sort of way. It's kinda like the music in The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild, very subtle. It fits the moods very well and helps sell the feeling of being lost in some lost, ancient wonderland but still give you an uneasy feeling.

Overall: A 12 year old kid and a robot tries to reach the bottom of a giant hole where seemingky EVERYTHING has some unique way to kill a person lives. The abyss itself has effects that kill, so when something goes wrong things really get bad. It's refreshing to an anime where the main character isin't covered with so much plot armor. There are more than of few moments of 12 year old nudity, which I found odd a number of times. But don't let that distract you, it's still a good anime.