Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
jacks1017
It's like what would happen if you put the Uchiha's sharingan illusion ability in a modern era.
I was kinda bored in the beginning it gradually got good as the story picked up. It kinda started like "Boom, you're immediately in the story" without explanation and as you go along with this mystery, the story slowly uncovers information little by little, never i noticed that i was already hooked.
Not that I'm complaining, but i kinda wish there was something more to the story that could've been done to make it more polished, cuz it kinda reminded me of Link Click. There's not much action in this anime because it's story and character-heavy, but i was curious how would they go about the fighting and it was okay, nothing grand or anything.
The characters are great, it's really nice when the…
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A great psychological thriller with fantasy/supernatural elements that got buried in a busy season.
If you can enjoy an anime where the characters are likeable, but are convincing, or where a lot happens that contradicts itself, but done in the context of the show to make its setting more believable, you'll enjoy this.
I wouldn't call this a thought intensive anime like some of the other reviews, that's people stroking their ego.
If you can understand basic plot devices and watch attentively (not texting, not gaming second monitor) you will fully understand this show.
I think more people should give it a chance, it works well as a weekend binge.
Good sound design, good voice acting, GREAT animation/artwork, fairly good story, interesting premise that will keep you watching until t…
Read at the sourceBastet_000
don't be misled by the first two episodes because it is after that, when it starts getting crazy.
THE TWISTS WERE JAW DROPPING CRAZY and last episode mwah.
the ending was so well written, it's one of those anime that give you that hollow sad empty feeling at the end however you describe it (in a good way idk TT) although it wasn't the ending I personally wanted, it was waaaaaay better in terms of entertainment.
but all that aside the last episodes were just jksdjfkdjfd WATCH IT just give it a chance it starts getting really good as the plot progresses, the first story was nothing.
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I usually decline to either rate or review, but this series doesn’t deserve this measly score.
The biggest contributing factor to a rating for me personally is plot. Pet is pretty interesting, though this is one of the rare times I think they should have gone more into it. It had the potential to be a more episodic/arc-type of show what with the interesting premise. Just seems like a waste. Pretty sure it’s because the souce material’s only 55 chapters, so that’s what I’m referring to - if only the mangaka had written/drawn more. What Pet covers in its 13 episodes is typically the overarching mystery revelation in other much longer series. It starts off seeming episodic but it turns out that’s just for you to understand the story.
It’s interesting but also not difficult to understand.…
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Think Inception meets Great Pretender, specifically the arc with the Chinese mafia.
There are a lot of interesting ideas in this, and parts of the setting are rare for a Japanese Anime. I think that’s commendable.
I’m writing this short review, because Pet is still living rent free in my head to this day.
That means I watched it when it was airing and don’t remember all the details.
So I won’t go into those and instead tell you of the things that have stuck in my mind for years.
The ED alone was worth sitting through 20 minutes of Anime each week, but I’m weird like that. And while the accompanying visuals aren’t great, those bits of the characters with pained expressions together with the music left quite an impression on me.
Another thing that really struck me was at the very end, wh…
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The story should not always be about the powers, but about how those powers are used in a real context.
I love the concept for the story, a mature exploration in subtle powers used for the wrong reasons. Akin to Inception, this is a story that explores memories with certain abilities, here they're only acquired by neurodivergent people. The cast is full of people that understandably have sensitive outlooks and personalities, leaning into how unpredictable they can be with powers. The debates on how to deal with them, the leash cast on them since the beginning of their consciousness in life, it's really tragic.
If you work with people that can change memories, how can you even be sure yours are your own? A change in the script can change who you are completely, who you cherish, who you…
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Amazing. The first episode was straight up confusing at first but a great way to show you how this world works in this anime.
The second episode finally shows us our 2 main character (though, everyone is important)- and even this episode is simply confusing but at the same time giving us the facts we need to know about the characters.
Overall, I was a big fan of all the characters- even the antagonist- or what seem to be. Sound was amazing and dramatic. They know what they're doing.
The art style was a bit sloppy at times but I honestly didn't mind much because the story is amazing and at some times I was too shocked anyway with the current situation to even care.
You like psycho-like genres with thoughtful character? Then you will like this.
Read at the sourceJoexySun
Short review: (minor spoilers regarding the general direction of the story)
I did not expect this show to literally wow me, but wow, what a show.
I've seen some movies about hypnotizing before, but overall not very fond of the genre, for this type of story can become too contrived and stale really fast. Plus, there's always something extra morbid and dehumanizing about manipulating a person's mind for evil purposes. In that regard, Pet the anime is somewhat uncomfortable to watch for me, but still compelling enough for me to finish in one sitting.
What worked for me here are relentless pace and suspense, dynamic and imaginative illustration of mind worlds, and most importantly, a deeply human and conscientious core personified by the compassionate master. Even if you are baffled and a…
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Well how to put this.
I did drop PET before for few months because the first 5 eps were so hard to cling on for me, and I understand some who’ve dropped and the rating is also bad. Then, last week, I decided to finish it because I was bored, and boy, I regretted for not finishing it.
This show is all about shitty people who runs a company on their demanding and basically interfered other people into their shitty acts aswell. As I take it as this anime is serious, it really does blow my mind for the last few eps. I can’t take my eyes of the screen, because it’s so good.
I recommend to watch this, a solid 8/10 if you are into new type of anime that is dark, cruel, twist and most characters were very unlikable at first. That’s basically it for me, gonna rewatch it again.
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SPOILER WARNING (sorry I couldn't help it, please forgive me)
I didn't doubt once to put PET a big 10. I found it so sad the fact it's not well known and not very liked and actually, I can understand why but at the same time I feel people should give it a chance even if it is kind difficult to understand and enjoy plot because all the accelerated psychological matters.
Nowadays, it's very rare to bump into an anime series like this, so emotionally dedicated and heartbreaking (in the most beautiful way.) The characters traumas, relationships and developing are so exquisitive exposed that you worry like hell for them. I love how they managed to explain the links between abandonment-protection and abuse-love, and how a little kindness can save a person that would make save another one in th…
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On the surface level, everything about PET will drive most audiences off: the subpar character design, the mediocre animations and horrible mixings and sounds designs. As for voice acting, the Japanese side is decent, but considering large chunks of the dialogues are spoken in Mandarin by non-Chinese people... It's very bad for anyone who speaks the language like myself.
With all that, I am confident to say that if you like good drama and usually look for good stories in anime. Then you own it to yourself to ignore the downsides and watch this anime. Because it has the best story of anything from 2020, by far.
The unique relationships between characters are defined by their special powers, creating conflicts impossible in any other stories. With the setting and supernatural abilities a…
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Pet - An amazing anime with an amazing opening theme song
Story 9/10
The one thing I can say that may put people off slightly is that the story can be quite hard to follow. But I do believe this can be a good or bad thing depending on how it has done. It is not done in a nonsensical fashion instead it is a deep storyline that requires you to piece puzzles together and pay upmost attention. This style of storytelling does limit its potential audience as I believe this does not appeal to a large target audience which is understandable.
The story was at points unpredictable and made you think, did that just happened, or what is going to happened next? It had me constantly questioning what the MC next goal was and where his true intentions align. Certain sectors of the show did seem to spring…
Read at the sourceHikari-Kuro
Do not be fooled by all the high scores reviews on here.
Let me explain, PET is a confusing mess that tries to pass off as a psychological triller.
After watching all 13 episodes, I am left puzzled. Here are the questions I had.
Who are the good guys, who are the bad guys?
The series just had characters show up without explaining who they are.
Characters such as Mei Ling are not explained what her power is.
One episode they may seem to be good, the next episode seem to be bad (Tsukasa and Katsuragi).
It’s confusing because we do not even know who the main character is/are. What is the company? An evil organisation?Who is the CEO? Is being asked to join the company as an employee good or bad?
What is the whole plot of the show about?
The series did not provide the characters objective or…
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So, this title has possibly the worst synopsis of any anime ever, and there have been a lot of contenders for that
This is... the sort of thing that becomes a cult classic, though that really hasnt happened with Pet so far probably partially because it has some gay overtones that your standard anime watcher really cant handle.
Just from the opener you can already tell that this is going to have fucked up visuals, but you cant really tell if its just going to be edgy, or camp, or truly disgusting, or what.
Unlike most anime, you cant really tell what this one is going to be like from the first episode or two, in fact this is barely an anime, as its hard to say it particularly conforms to any anime tropes.
In fact, this anime doesnt really give anything away that it doesnt have to, every st…
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This is likely one of the best psychological anime in a while. The drama and the suspense built for that moment. The same exact scene used over and over again for the final build-up at the last scene of the anime. The story is extremely intriguing making you want to know what exactly happens next. The drama behind the characters how they are all intertwined, how they are in the end the story would end up for them. This is exactly how a high octane thriller drama would be good. The ending of the anime cannot be guessed and that the story and suspense keep building up for the incredible finale that truly made me impressed by Geno Studio. Coupled with such an insane opening and ending by TK, impressive character development with very in-depth traits, exemplary and seamless art. Truly a breath…
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When I saw the previews for this anime at the beginning of the year I got SUPER HYPED to watch this! For some reason I was expecting something like Bungo Stray Dogs... man this anime is the EXACT OPPOSITE! This is why you should always go into anime's without having any expectations.
Let's get down to the anime basic. Story; You follow the partners Hiroki and Tsukasa working odd jobs for the "Company". Hiroki no longer wants to work for the "Company" that decides what to do with his life, so Tsukasa lets him open up a shop and work for himself. Little did they know this would screw things up for the both of them. Hiroki becomes depressed without his Peak giver and Tsukasa ends up damaging himself in his own way. That's what I got from the story. Till the very end, everything revolved arou…
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Geno never fails to make me happy with their projects. Kokkoku, Golden Kamuy and Pet are masterpieces. Each anime has different stories but gives this similar dark vibe.
Now about Pet, when I watched the trailer on Youtube I thought to myself "this looks so cool, I'm definitely going to watch this" and surprise surprise Pet didn't disappoint me.
But I must say the first episode was kinda confusing so I didn't catch the story at first but it became clear to me when I watched episode two.
I don't want to spoil everything but one thing I can tell you is Pet won't disappoint you.
Everything about this anime is perfect, the story, the art, the opening (it's my boy Tk from ling tosite sigure) and the ending.
I know everyone has their own preferences but please don't let this masterpiece go un…
Read at the sourceShikiSajiTomoya
I will tell you my honest feelings. After watching about 4 episodes, I felt like dropping the series. Because I couldn't see where the story was heading. Also I had some misunderstanding about the relationship of Tsukasa and Hiroki. At first I thought it was gay romance. But, as the story went I really understood their bonding. I don't want to spoil, but lets put it this way. There are many other people who has the same feeling and it's not due to romance.
The biggest plus point this show deserves is that it has a unique, interesting and original story which is a rare thing in anime because after you watch about 4-5 hundred shows you don't really see a new and unique story that much. Most of the animes out there are repackaging of old stories and tropes.
This show gets better with each e…
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I found this anime very enjoyable to say the least . It isn't a slow-burner by any means , and releases information in a way that makes the viewer think .
I think it has an excellent storyline , and character motivations are often explored with different points of view . The anime itself keeps various pieces of information vague , thus keeping the watcher engaged . It is absolutely a pay attention anime , to every single second . It can be a slow starter , but is jam-packed with valuable information. The first episode may throw you off , but it will redeem itself.
The details are innumerable , and though the art itself can come off as 'ugly' to some viewers , it will most surely be forgotten when watching the story . I find that some scenes are animated excellently , however , facial exp…
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I may be biased. As I watched this anime I got the feeling that the author was trying to come up with an anime based on lower spectrum autism, and having a child in the spectrum myself, I honestly loved it.
So hear me out on this autism metaphor. The premise of this show is that there are gifted people who cannot make memories of their own because they are unable to separate the emotional turmoil in their head. Once they are given the tools to do so, however, they unlock, what I can only call psychic powers.
So, even though it hit a soft spot for me, I have to be real. The execution of the story is a bit sloppy so that unless you are taking notes you might get lost. The animation is honestly holding this anime back. I also think, for a psychological drama, it has too many characters wh…
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