Noriko

Interested in Ajin? Lemme help! 

Let's review one of the highly anticipated anime titles this year, Ajin!

NOTICE: This is a first impression review, it will be updated once 6 episodes are out and then again once it finishes airing. Also, this review does have some comparison with the manga it was based on.

I've read a good portion of the manga (I also reviewed it), and I gotta say I really liked it. The manga has many vile, brutal and hardcore moments, which I'm hoping to see in this anime.

So, let's get started!

STORY 

The story is based on immortality. A ''new species'' of humans is found in Africa. A kind of a human that are small in numbers and can't die no matter what. Humans capture them and use them for experiments. The story covers what are the consequences of being a newly discovered Ajin.

I like it so far! Even though it's been only one episode I think we got enough from it story wise. I do mind the lack of details a bit and it seems slightly rushed but we'll see what happens in the upcoming episodes.

ANIMATION

It's a mix of 2D and 3D. Even though it's pretty well done, I feel like this is one of the bad aspects of this show. I think this anime would be much more enjoyable if it's done in traditional 2D style. I mean, imagine if the animation quality of it was equivelant to Tokyo Ghoul.

So yeah it's a bit of a shame, but not such a common thing to see for a 24min show.

SOUND 

The sound is good. Voice acting and sound in general is on point. Music is decent but nothing special.

I like some of the voice actors, for example the sister.

CHARACTERS

This could be the aspect of the show that will make it great. Ajin has a variety of characters that are unique and very likeable. 

There was not a lot of backstory so far (but there is some) so I can't say much (without spoiling the future episodes) but I hope they develop the characters nicely.

PERSONAL OPINION

I think it's rare to see and anime or a manga that focuses on immortality. I mean yeah it's not unusual to see godlike or an immortal character that is usually overpowered, however this is the first time I'm seeing an immortal character become vulnerable.

And I have come to the point where I've seen so much anime that new shows with a theme like this are refreshing. So I'm looking forward to seeing more.

COMPARISON WITH MANGA

Wow this is new for me.

The first episode covered quite a bit of manga. And it also reminded me of a lot of things I forgot. But I think they did a decent job so far. I hope to see a lot of detail that manga has, especially those super dark moments.

Really excited to read more since I will most likely not allow the anime to catch up on what I've read.

OVERALL

First episode so there's not much to say. 

(PROS): The story is packed with action and will very likely be featuring some amazing moments. The animation is unique, the sound is well done and the characters are enjoyable.

(CONS): The story is a bit rushed. Animation lacks detail. Music is sort of lame.

Since it's only episode 1, I'll give it a 7.5/10. Come back once 6 episodes are out for updated scores and the review.

And that brings us to an end of this review. I would like to recommend this anime to anyone who likes a lot of action and ''good person going bad'' kind of thing. Hope this review helps!

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