Audience reviews
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zoomerReviewer
The avg comedy anime forcez u to sit through a 25 minute set, whc in & of itself is not the greatest per se. Detrout Metal City on the otherwise allows u to experience a comedy anime wit all tda fat trimmed out.
- flows better per se in this manner where in there is no dead air.
- cycles through duds and isnt vtuber humor like majority of anime.
- setting is unique and explores ideas not put to pen before in anime sphere.
- premise is effective and the performance of all the characters sells it.
- voice acting shows reality and it is funny how put together & how discernable all characters are
- Side characters really tie this together that you can lean on this anime to provide laughs in a sense.
- it is highly bingeable due to the shortened length of every episode.
It sincerely made me…
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This anime excels for a very simple reason: it takes advantage of the medium. And it's not as simple as "it has smooth animation." A couple minutes into the first episode and you'll quickly realize that this show is barely even animated! What it does do, however, is something that while I'm sure has been done before and since, I personally have only seen in Detroit Metal City, and that is, changing the size of the frame on a scene by scene basis. So while one shot may fill your TV screen, the next one might only be a square in the corner, or a sliver on the side. Some shots even change in size without any cuts.
This is remarkably clever, as it
A: does well to mask the low budget animation
B: separates itself from the manga and gives you a reason to watch/read both
C: is used for comedic e…
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A Metalheads review of Detroit Metal City 🤘
What does Corpsegrinder, Chuck Schuldiner, Alex Terrible, Will Ramos, Phil Bozeman have in common? They're all frontmans for legendary Death Metal bands and on stage they're batshit insane. This anime captures that exact over the top stage persona of these frontmans through the daily life of Soichi Negishi, a shy, soft-spoken guy who loves gentle Swedish pop music and dreams of becoming a pop musician. But instead of that life, he ends up as the flamboyant death-metal frontman Johannes Krauser II — lead singer and face of the vulgar, over-the-top metal band Detroit Metal City. The comedy centers around the clash between his gentleness and his outrageous stage persona. And somehow the anime never fails to deliver a punchline through it's grotesq…
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This anime honestly has everything you want
Short episodes but a plot that is continous partically focused on the MC's music career as well as his personal relationship with his crush
The humor is also just delivered in such a different format than most animes. Unlike most animes that might have sex jokes, the anime has a mature air to it that just makes the humor feel real but still can get you laughing on the floor. The fact that there's an actual line in the first episode "Fuck off! This kinda shit isn't gonna make me cum" has me rolling in laughter.
The animation isn't great which is the only reason it doesn't get a 9/10 but it's not an action anime
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Not suitable for those who are sensitive to violent or sexually explicit language, or are looking for clean, linear stories. I think if the anime was released in 2020 or later, they would have thrown it down or slaughtered it with insults.
12-episode 15min anime, which is why it's over in a flash.
The manager's jokes about getting wet aren't bad. Humour although it's very offensive, with frequent violent and sexual references doesn't bother or irritate, but it gets tired after a while.
it's true some jokes make you snort with amusement "pff". but from saying, "I died laughing", I think they exaggerate a little in the comments.
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"My c*nt is soo wet."
Detroit Metal City, a series that's one of the funniest. It will have you rolling around with laughter (even potentially dying). The main character is very interesting, he really shows off the duality of the nature a human has. From the sweet boy from the country-side to the public rapist of Tokyo,Negishi never fails to amaze.
The show has an AMAZING soundtrack. The animation suits the show perfectly, it exhibits how simplicity can be good if applied properly. The musical references in the show itself is also quite good.
Overall, if you looking for a show that is short but impactful, check out Detroit Metal City. You'll definitely be shedding tears(of laughter).
10/10.
(6'4"btw)
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Christmas decorations lit up the streets, snow falling outside my window and the night was full of holiday cheer. And I’m in my bed, thinking quite strongly about drinking or something else self-damaging. It’s amazing what willpower gets you these days, so instead I scroll through IG. It’s not every day you see an anime clip of some loser humping a tower, and amazingly enough it made the Scrooge in me laugh. A Christmas miracle! So well, why not?
Essentially, this is a caricature of hardcore metal and the scene, yet it feels appreciative of the culture and seems to poke at the stereotypes metal has gotten over the years. As someone who has enjoyed music that to put mildly is “less savory,” I appreciate that it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that alone makes it a breath of fresh air…
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Detroit Metal City: Leave it in 2008.
Watching this anime was a neat experience, it's a short, energetic comedy that knows what it wants to be, clocking in around the 3 hour mark. The focus on death metal instantly grabbed me, and I think they did a really good job on the music itself. DMC heavily relies on its gag humour, which works most of the time, but other times falls flat on its face. The characters all have their own personality and I especially enjoy the main character Negishi and his alter ego Krauser II.
The plot is simple yet effective and I don't think it needed to be anymore complicated.
Comedy is one of the most subjective things in history, and for me the humour in this anime is a mixed bag. It made me laugh at the sheer absurdity of the things that were happening, and o…
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Detroit Metal City: The Best Comedy Anime Ever!
Absurd Humor and Sharp Satire:
Detroit Metal City is one of the best comedy anime I've ever watched. Its absurd humor and sharp satire had me laughing out loud. The anime doesn't shy away from poking fun at everything from the music industry to fandom culture.
Engaging Story and Memorable Characters:
The story of Detroit Metal City is not only funny but also engaging and thought-provoking. We follow the adventures of Souichi Negishi, a quiet young man who secretly has a brutal alter ego named Johannes Krauser II, the famous death metal vocalist!
The characters in this anime are just as interesting as the story. Each character has a unique and unforgettable personality, especially Negishi/Krauser II. His interactions with his fanatic fans…
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One of the most hilarious anime I've ever seen. The story is about Souichi Negishi, a boy living in Tokyo and the leader of a heavy metal band called Detroit Metal City (DMC). The boy, in the group, plays Johaness Krauser II, a sort of demon who kills and rapes anyone. This character, however, clashes with Negishi's true personality, that is, a shy and kind boy, with a passion for pop music. Negishi will therefore have to try to live while maintaining a constant balance between his two lives. Needless to say, because of this, some totally crazy situations will be created. The dark humor of the series and his eccentricity make it an absolute must-watch with over the top and nonsensical situations that always manage to raise a smile.
The story is quite easy to understand and in the episodes…
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Detroit Metal City was a neat experience. Can't really use any other description that will live up to that 8.10 MAL score. I thought that Detroit Metal City was funny at times, but having a score that high is funnier than the show itself. By the way, I might be switching back and forth between "Detroit Metal City" and "DMC" throughout this review. If I'm referring to the anime itself, I'll say "Detroit Metal City." If I'm referring to the band, I'll say "DMC."
Souichi, our main character, is a sweet young man. I'm assuming he's in his early twenties based on context clues. He moves away to Tokyo to achieve his dreams of becoming a musical sensation. He will take the world by storm for his love of Swedish pop music. However, that doesn't happen at all. Instead, he goes to the wrong music pr…
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Detroit Metal City surprises, shocks, and cracks us up. Anime heavily uses dark visual gags, offensive dialogues, and slapsticks. It employs a stereotypical image of death metal to satirize people’s perceptions of the musical genre in the society. But what defines its humor is Negishi’s sense of embarrassment and lack of self-acceptance towards his inner self.
Negishi is a college graduate who loves Swedish pop and is passionate to pursue his dream of starting a pop band. Events take a different turn when he ends up being the lead vocalist of Detroit Metal City, a Death Metal band. He undertakes the stage name Krauser II and portrays a polar opposite persona of him. Krauser II is expected to be obnoxious, violent, abusive, and a misogynist. Krauser II is not just a band persona but also a…
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It's as if the MC was a slice of life character by day, and some crazy gore mf by night.
The character design follows suit, calm and rational everyday characters have normal clothing, acting.... well, normal.
Meanwhile, the metal heads have face paint, face masks and demonic attire, acting insane and screaming the r word like there is no tomorrow.
All of the episodes last around 12 minutes, and there isn't really a particular main story going on, each episode features a different set of events.
So it's a really easy to digest, and it really compliments the gag humor, everything is nice and quick, not dragged out.
And just to be clear with the gag humor, it doesn't hold back, and it's really good.
In terms of art, it's really good, the details on the MC's outfit are amazing, every aspect…
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Well, Detroit Metal City is an interesting anime to say the least. The story revolves around the main character, Soichi Negishi, who dreams of becoming a gentle pop musician but ends up becoming the lead vocalist of a death metal band called Detroit Metal City (DMC). The show follows Negishi as he struggles to balance his dual identity and navigate the world of death metal music.
The characters in Detroit Metal City are quite unique, with Negishi being the most complex of them all. He is torn between his love for pop music and his obligations to DMC, which creates a lot of internal conflict for him. The other members of the band are also quite eccentric, with their over-the-top personalities and love for all t…
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Note: DMC is short for ‘Detroit Metal City’.
A story about an indie death metal band slowly becoming a living legend by setting their gigs on fire, constantly raping their haters, humiliating their rivaling bands/musicians and many more.
At least, that’s according to the most fanatical DMC fans who are creating most of these legendary stories. Some of them are somewhat true, some are pure fiction. Whatever the truth is, it always gets DMC higher on with their reputation within the Tokyo music scene.
Episodes are half the length of a regular show. They are very dense and all characters speak much faster, but it goes well with the overall comedic appeal.
Voice acting is top tier quality – fast spoken, with perfectly presented emotions (or totally emotionless and robot-like, when it comes…
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My stomach hurt for so much laughing lol.
Now, to the review: Not so great on the art style, but better than moe -i mean pretty much anything is better than moe right?-- although not great, the soundtrack somehow managed to capture my attention, specially the oppening theme, and i really liked the characters, different from the most they looked real, and somehow relatable. overall an amazing anime for those who just want to have fun, without having to think deeply about the plot, the character's motivations, or anything so deeply, because, there's nothing so deep in this show, and that's perhaps the depth on itself. in my opnion, that's the type of anime i don't find a lot these days (at least for my tastes), something enjoyable without making me think to much, or cringe on some "modern"…
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DMC is, as a whole, just like any other generic 12 episodes Romantic Comedy, but it has at it's favor the fact that is more unique and distinguishable, making it actually memorable for the viewer.
What i mean by this is that in a structure and story point, DMC is just an episodic comedy series centered in Heavy Metal parodies and embarassing situations for the Main Character. It's plot is super basic, there is no clear message or goal, but in the end, it's not pretending to have it or looking for one. So there isn't any Character arc or much progress, because it's only focused on the comedy.
The difference between DMC and any other rom-com is that it's far more unique. It's not about school or romance, it's about complete madness and chaos and Extreme heavy metal parodies. It's super fas…
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First off, if you are the type who looks for spoilers to avoid certain topics. Don't watch this because the show contains it. WHATEVER IT IS, IT IS IN HERE.
That said, DMC is a black comedy that highlights the duality of who a person really is verse who everyone else thinks they are. It follows Negishi, an aspiring pop singer who somehow becomes a successful singer/songwriter of a death metal band. A major part of the comedy is actually that crudeness that Negishi spews and the whole 'nice guy amongst a bunch of wolves' motif going on. It's like watching your very devout Christian friend curse like a sailor at a malfunctioning computer or taking them to a warehouse rave and watching them mingle meth addicts.
While a part of the enjoyment is watching Negishi deal with everything, the rea…
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--------------HAIL SATAN, Johannes Krauser II DMC! DMC! DMC!
- - - THIS IS NOT FOR THE "WOKE"/PERMANENTLY OFFENDED PEOPLE- - -
This is a short story about a guy who wants to be a singer of sweet Swedish pop / indie songs but he ended up as the leader singer in the most important death metal band in Japan, and hides his DEATH METAL identity from his family, friends and the girl he likes....
The story is full of death metal stereotypes, and over the top and ridiculous sense of humour.
It is exaggerated, politically incorrect, it's funny ASF! and I loved it.
Ps: I just wish that this story had better art / animation and more chapters.
9/10
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This is one of the craziest most bizarre comedy anime with a lot of vulgar words used in a proper and in a most offensive manner.
The story is about Negishi Souichi who sort of has a dual personality. He's a quiet person who loves romcom and melodious pop and on another hand, he's the frontman of the craziest metal band in the indie 'DMC'. The anime is about how he copes up with him being a silent person and how he gotta muscle up to be the craziest man in the whole universe. The scenarios and the situations he falls into are absolutely crazy and love his Krauser persona where his fans are just 'adorable'.
The dialogues, the characters, the music lyrics were some of the best and the most erratic ones. Personally didn't like the shifts in the angle of the presentation, regardless this is…
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