Audience reviews
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badshowenjoyer
SPOILER FREE REVIEW
Expectations
I watched this series thanks to a recommendation to me by a friend and if I'm being honest I didn't have insane expectations for it.
Story
It's very simple and honestly doesn't have much complexity outside of explaining how the pets work but despite it's simple nature it was able to catch my attention.
Art
Honestly I love the artstyle and I don't really get why most ppl say it's bad. Sure it's telling of it's time but the character design for the pets and the customers all fit into the setting they're in. I get that it may not be everyone's taste especially since it's supposed to be a horror anime but I don't mind it.
Beginning
Honestly there isn't much to say abt the beginning it's very cut throat and tells you exactly what the series is about it.
En…
Read at the sourceEmberDash
Besides the budget of the show with the visuals of the show looking fine, the animation being fine but the writing, my goodness I love the writing. I love the twist and turns it took with it's characters and characterizations of them. Mind you the show is a lot less horror (for the most part) and much more depressing is the best way of putting it, more sad than horror.
When I was watching this I wasn't expecting things to be so depressing. The dynamic with the detective and the person selling the pets was fun, the fact you slowly got to see more involvement from both characters but more meh on the detective part with the fact he didn't really do his job. Not much of a spoiler but bringing the pet shop owner sweets.
Characters who are both passionate about what they do with their interact…
Read at the sourceLuxuriousHeart
This anime is very similar to the Junji Itou Collection that's on Netflix now. If you haven't read the manga, it'll be a way better experience. Though if you have, it'll be fairly lackluster. Mostly because the manga is so brilliant and it's complete. It's a masterpiece that develops the characters and has interesting art and arcs. This anime does not match up to the manga at all. Unfortunately, that's due to the limited budget and episodes. It's only 4 episodes, and each are only 20 minutes. This anime only adapts a few chapters from the manga. That's really such a shame because the manga is rich with stories and characters. I personally want another adaptation with a full budget and to adapt the entire manga. Madhouse can tackle this project again, or perhaps Studio Wit? Madhouse did a g…
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This OVA is an adaptation to a manga of the same name that I haven't read yet so this is a review with no biases.
So, where do I start. I found this 4 episode OVA somewhere and wanted to watch it because I found the main character (Count D) interesting and attractive. I didn't know what to expect and I thought there would be more episodes (I assume it was done on a low budget).
The story is basically a mysterious petshop owner selling pets to customers and the customers end up dying in weird ways and an investigator thinks there's a link to the petshop owner. Each episode contains a different customer and their story.
I liked the horror aspect of this OVA, it executed well in my opinion. There were actually scary moments.
Story wise it was okay, I would've liked a more put together s…
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Pet Shop of Horrors is an episodic OVA series, with each story being reminiscent and likely inspired by Aesop's Fables. I came into the show thinking it would be generic vintage trash, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good each episode was. Episode one is decent but a bit unbelievable. Two and three are the best, and four is the worst but still solid.
The only real problem with the show, in my opinion, is its four-episode runtime leaves plot points unanswered, which are supposedly only answered in the manga. Despite this, I still enjoyed the anime, and haven't personally read the manga. However, there are a few other problems, such as the dated animation and Detective Leon's English dub voice actor being mediocre. Still, I didn't see them as a massive problem.
Overall, I recommend P…
Read at the sourceLeme-Le
I honestly can't believe how I only got to know about this anime recently, considering how good it is. It's old, but don't let that stop you. I personally am a huge fan of old anime from before the 2000s. Definitely became one of my favorites.
The Petshop of Horrors should be an essential for those who like horror and are fans of old-style anime. It's so sad that we don't get a longer adaptation of the manga, really. It looks like they made the anime as an advertisement for the manga because it is too short and gives you the feeling of unfinished work.
The story is interesting. It is the classic type where every episode tells a different story and is fascinating and entertaining. The main characters are creative, and even though they look cliché, it doesn't make them less interesting.…
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A shop dealing in exotic animals finds itself as the common denominator in a series of mysterious deaths. A homicide detective is determined to make the correlation between these deaths and the enigmatic owner of the shop.
The illustration quality is high and there are a few moments of superb technical animation; however, the animation is generally stiff for the majority of the short runtime. Each episode is theme-specific and the pacing is ruinous to the representation of these themes - the overall storyline compositions are poor. The atmosphere of the series is noir and decadent; the 3-D videogame-like opening is dated and telling of this anime's age. The soundtrack is also telling - it is classic jazz that would not be out of place in vintage low-budget porn.
The idea behind the serie…
Read at the sourceNaito_Diamond
"Petshop of Horrors" stands as a testament to originality in the horror anime genre. Its unique premise and narrative craftsmanship set it apart, captivating audiences with its haunting tales. The second episode, featuring Medusa and her enigmatic owner, remains a standout, showcasing the series' prowess in exploring intricate human psychology.
What truly sets "Petshop of Horrors" apart is its ability to unravel the complex strings of human nature. Through each chilling episode, it delves into the human psyche, unraveling desires, fears, and the repercussions of crossing boundaries, all with a touch of supernatural intrigue. The depth of storytelling intertwines seamlessly with the enigmatic and haunting narratives, leaving a lasting impression.
Despite its vintage art style, "Petshop of…
Read at the sourceDeanaka
Petshop of Horrors is a quick watch with only 4 episodes, which can help overcome some of its flaws. If you're looking for a quick horror-esque show in the "mystical and mysterious shop" genre then sure, give it a try! It is fairly decent and well put together, but do not expect to be blown away.
(This is a spoiler free review)
There isn't a big overarching story here, we're only given a few independent tales about Count D's odd Petshop and each episode functions as its own parabole of sorts, touching on different moral subjects. They're pretty good for what they are, and the animation feels pretty fresh even today at 2023 (though finding a decent copy of this anime will prove to be troublesome). Count D is a mysterious but intriguing figure, and the anime can serve as a gateway for the…
Read at the sourceKamuiX1999
Haven't seen this in nearly two decades, and boy was that a mistake. I remember enjoying it as a horror fan, but I didn't recall it being as incredible as I thought it was this time around. This is such a melancholy, bittersweet experience, intertwined with some truly horrific moments and scenarios. All four tales told are excellent, and while they all end up going in much the same moral direction, it doesn't hurt the impact of them at all. The character design is phenomenal and the animation is drop-dead gorgeous. These are some great moralistic horror fables, and anyone interested in that type of storytelling should have this on their radar.
Read at the sourceArkonBlade
Petshop of horrors is very reminiscent of the old horror TV shows like Tales from the Dark Side and The Twilight Zone. Its 4 episodes revolving around people going to a Chinese Shop Keeper which looks like its in America and getting sold a "Pet" which can be a human being (looking at least) and having to follow the rules. What happens when you break the rules? Well bad things of course and you know that's going to happen.
Petshop of Horrors is a neat idea that I cant really say is executed badly as much as what hurts it is really bad dialogue and even worse voice acting. What ever equipment they used to record the voices had to be some of the cheapest stuff you could get because it sounds positively horrendous. This is an older anime that came out around 1999. So its harder to blame the s…
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If you like karma and story morales, this anime is for you. Sadly the anime has only 4 episodes. Each episode can mostly stand on its own as each episode is focused on a certain case where an individual purchased an animal from the pet shop. The pet shop gives 3 rules on keeping the pet, two having to do with the care of the animal and caretaker, the third being a constant peculiar rule that the owner cannot show their pet to other people. In each case except the last, the owners broke the rules and suffered a terrible fate. This anime is less about horror and more about mystery and fantastical animals.
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Pet Shop of Horrors was an easy binge watch for me mainly because the artwork reminds me very much of xxxHolic and animes of similar style.
Its an episodic anime with a minor undercurrent plat and its such a shame that it stopped at just 4 episodes when conceptually they could have stretched it longer.
Its an easy watch anime with a blend of creepy and just enough uniqueness to the plot to keep you engaged though it definitely does some serious stretching in the last episode (which to me felt the most rushed of the bunch.
Glad I found it.
Read at the sourceRauLeCreuset
This anime was short, and if one was to not pay the closest amount of attention to it, then it would most likely be misunderstood. In order to understand or even begin to comprehend this short anime series, one would have to pay absolute attention, to detail. Otherwise, you would not know what the person is talking about. This anime is very short, but if you want to understand what it's like you would have to pay very close attention to the antagonist, so that you may get exactly what is going on. I just don't understand myself how, a small or short series anime was able to end how it did, without some kind of story indicating that it would not simply end on a cliff hanger. But, it would seem like it did.
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This is one of my most favorite anime I have ever seen and I wish there was more of it. I know that there's plenty of more manga chapters, however it would be great to see them animated with music, movement and colors.
I really enjoy the way the way it looks, the story and everything in it.
There is an incredible combination between darkness, despair and beauty.
It makes me think this anime holds a deep truth for life itself. How illusory things are. I like the idea of the pets looking like humans, but they are actually some kind of strange demons. It's not exactly easy to describe everything that I love about this anime. It only saddens me to see that most people do not find it as enjoyable as I do. Most people don't understand this. The shopkeeper is so mysterious. He reminds me of Or…
Read at the sourcePanda_Roll
Episodic in nature this show follows the logic of the book "Needful things" by Stephen King.
Count D is a mysterious figure that owns an exotic pet shop down in china town.... This is not a joke, it's really in china town.
Anyway every episode someone comes to the shop to buy a pet. They are given specific instructions regarding the care of said pet and after signing the contract they leave.
Because this is a psychological horror anime you are just waiting for them to break the contract and get their karmic retributions from it. The anime dives deep into different aspects of human emotions and actions. Very atmospheric and beautifully drawn it's not afraid of just letting you soak in the view instead of blah blah blahing all the time like other shows would do.
Very Mature, haun…
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Rate a 7
English Dubbed
Story
Words, we use them constantly to express different things:emotions, actions, features... Although, it is never simple when it comes to explaining any of them. Simply put some people think a simple definition is satisfactory for each and every thing. Don't believe me? Think about the category of justice. Who is in the right and who is in the wrong. Or better known as guilty and innocent. This messed up labeling system is this anime's premise.
I understand you might think horror awaits you in this anime but it generally doesn't. Artwork will depict it and characters will express it but its not there. One could say this is sarcastic or false horror. If you really listen to the owner of the shop only than can you understand what i am hinting towards.
Introducti…
Read at the sourceGarlandReese
The anthology series has always been a popular stable. Particularly those involving the strange, like horror and sci-fi. Anime doesn't always offer this style, but I wish it did more. Particularly this short-lived show from Studio Madhouse. "Petshop of Horrors" only has four episodes, but it does well in it's presentation and gives us a good story with a little food for thought.
The series is wrapped around the extravagant and enigmatic Count D. This character is something that only anime can do. He dresses like a kabuki performer and is meant to make the viewer feel curious and unsettled as your defacto host. He is the thing I will remember most from this show.
The stories are short, sweet, tales with a lesson or subtle twist at the end and are all centered around the "pet" purchased…
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Pet Shop of Horros is a very unique and interesting anime that is quite different to most. With only 4 episodes you should not come in expecting a big story line or a lot of character development. Although the art may not be the most appealing and the anime may seem to look like it had a smaller budget than a lot of popular animes it is still an anime I believe most viewers should watch.
{STORY - 6}
Pet Shop of Horrors has an interesting story with a different set of characters each episode visiting our main character, Count Drac. I think each of the different stories was unique and interesting in their own way and also that they each have a moral behind them which you would expect from an anime such as this one.
{ART & SOUND- 4 & 7}
The art is not amazing and the anime is in general not…
Read at the sourceThatCrazyElitist
A short anime about a creepy pet shop in Chinatown. You can certainly say that I was quite interested when I heard about Pershop of Horrors. And it was just 4 episodes so I decided to give it a try. It was indeed quite interesting, but very inconsistent. The 4 episodes were 4 different story's and they are very different both in themes and quality. So let's look at this promising mess.
~story~ 5/10
Count D (yes, that's really our main characters name) owns a pet shop in China Town, and as if that isn't weird enough he also looks like a gothic emo with… interesting eyes (if you have already watched this anime, you know what I mean). Oh and he sells mythical creatures and the customers have to sign a creepy contract to buy these creatures. And if they break the contract, disaster and even d…
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