Audience reviews
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TouMAN
A true fantasy adventure series. Great setting and world building, somewhat fresh ideas (that are not greatly explored, but still do a good job of leaving you thinking about them). Some character development is also present. As another reviewer put it - they tried to cram a lot of stories in a small 12 ep format, which I feel was mostly positive, but also with some negative aspects. For the most part I found the show a solid 7/10... and then there is the ending, which feels like the writer died and the studio let Mark the intern wrap things up on a tight schedule.
World: 8
Story: 7
Characters: 7
Ending: 4
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Sunday Without God is a fantasy anime with some modern themes, that tries to tackle the concept of life and death bestowed by god in a more literal manner. It is an interesting premise, though the actual plot and character writing cannot handle the task.
Animation / Art / General Visuals - 8/10
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The show looks pretty good, with lots of beautiful scenery and solid animations. It's not a battle focused anime, so there's little in the way of flashy animations, but some of the special effects do look nice and characters emote properly.
Sound / Music / Voice Acting - 9/10 ------------------------------------------
This show has some of the most beautifully haunting OP's and ED's, as well as numerous enjoyable tracks during the show. It really…
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Sunday Without God had excellent world building and was thoroughly unique with excellent pacing, but I had to venture into the internet to research the final episode and ending.
Deus ex machina ending (which is in fact canon / not anime exclusive), as well as having to decipher the overly cryptic last episode [why Dee didn't lose her memories and how Alis is the revived Alice (class 3-4 wish)], kept the show from being a 10 for me. Otherwise, the pacing isn't as bad as people say it is, the characters are unique and develop nicely, scenery is beautiful, great concept, and the scoring is just incredible.
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The story is consistently good in terms of ideas, but falls short on proper pacing. The show is split into four-ish sections, but each feels like it deserves it's own season. So what you end up with is a bit of a rushed concept. Your introduced to a bunch of interesting characters and then you get an episode or two that ends that arc. This left me feeling dissatisfied with the arcs, since I feel not enough time was spent in each one. Remember though all the story ideas and beats are good and interesting, just too brief. The very ending of the show doesn't exactly leave everything unresolved, but it doesn't quite feel finished either. That being said the final splash screen says "Fin" so I guess it is over??? There were a lot of really great moments, but the over all show feels a tad rushed…
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Well, how do I start off this review. I had heard about this anime a couple years ago, but I never got to finishing it. I had watched the first two episodes, and maybe it was because I was younger at the time, but I could not finish it. So this week I made it my goal to watch it, and I must say It made me feel something. The atmosphere of the show seems very unique at first, but afterwards it starts to remind you of similar post apocalyptic shows. Then it changes again to being unique. It story is something that I had not really seen before in anime, or in any other medium for that matter. (IK its from a light novel). The story is very emotional, and I think it is interesting enough to keep you watching through the more slow paced arks. Obviously since its an adaptation I know there is mor…
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Here we are with another show with a very interesting setting and a very dull and randomly written plot. The premise is about God abandoning the world, which in the context of the story means no more people can be born. It also means no people die when they are killed *smirk*. They turn to zombies who act normally for awhile and only those with special powers can put them to eternal rest. Enter Ai, our heroine, an oblivious loli traveling the world looking for answers to all this mess.
… And that is literally all there is to it. It is one of those slow burner shows of the likes of Cashern Sins or Kino’s Journey where the atmosphere is more important than plot or characters. And for the same reason it is quite boring too if you expect action, suspense, or shocking revelations. It is also q…
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I expected to like this show, but given how very different its arcs were, it manages to do good on some, and just outright disappoint on others. I'll try to cover most of my issues and what I liked without going too much into spoilers.
The story takes place in a world where people cannot be born, nor can die. Given how unique the setting is, it's bound to be interesting, but they immediately raise a problem to it. Characters can still die, but they live on as "undead" until buried by gravekeepers. The issue here is there is no remarkable difference between the living and the undead, so I could not see why there was so much discrimination between them. I think the only defining factor is that the undead cannot age, but other than that, they look completely alive. The first arc does well, I…
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An anime that I hesitantly ignored to watched due to my own instinct and thoughts. But ended up watching it after a psychological anime called "Happy Sugar Life" that left me speechless and blank. This anime literally brought me up from the pit of depression(?) to my normal mood. Honestly, I was really surprised. What really held me back from watching this anime in the past is the rating and the low review scores. I several times thought "This anime seems cool, and it's probably good. But I think I'm over expecting it. I'm just gonna ignore it for now.". But I am wrong, this anime is a hidden gem. With a lot of potential hidden within tantamount to an unopened door with many possibilities and outcomes. After watching this anime, I did not regret trying it out in the slightest bit. But I'm…
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[Prelude]
Despite my 6/10 rating, I DO recommend that you watch The Sunday Without God. It is a good show that very clearly tried to be great. That's all.
[An Adventure]
After the events of the first arc, Ai sets out on an adventure to "save the world that God abandoned". Unfortunately, I don't believe that Ai is an interesting enough character to lead an adventure anime. By the time that the first arc ends, we don't know anything about Ai other than that she is a gravekeeper and she is sort of a dimwit. That last trait does not bode well for a 12-year-old girl who is journeying out into a world that is said to be "dangerous". Due to her naivete, she is mostly led around by her supporting cast. This means that Ai is a story-driven character, which is okay until you consider that she's s…
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This anime is where god was like I don't care anymore. On the day god left if you made a wish, that wish would happen to what you said even if what you said you didn't mean it, it would happen to its full extent, which the god was like there, don't ask for anything anymore.
If you die you will turn into a zombie.undead where you are woke.
You don't just bite and boom you're a zombie/undead.,you have to die.
There are gravediggers which are like infinite, there job is to put the zombies to rest by putting them in graves. If you're not a gravedigger the process won't work.
At first the gravediggers were there because the people couldn't die/rest so they wished for the gravediggers, that is why they are there in the first place. Then the people didn't want to die so they then started killing…
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Wow... Of all the anime I've reviewed this is definitely one of the most difficult to give a grade to. Based on the other reviews I've seen here you guys seem to agree, as I've seen scores that are absolutely all over the place. I can't imagine any scenario in which this show is anywhere close to a 10 or anywhere close to a 3- and I've seen both scores multiple times. Here's my take to the best of my ability, but, at the end of the day this is one of those anime you simply have to see for yourself.
Art-
The presentation as a whole deserves high praise. The art was very pretty throughout and in a few moments outright beautiful. Multiple of the moments involving death had a beauty and eloquence to them that I really appreciated. The animation is smooth and fluid and the art style fits the…
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Just a short review to pen my thoughts.
I first watched this 5 years ago when it was airing. For some reason, I dropped it. I think it was because of how incohesive the story seemed to be at that time.
But now, having matured, I can appreciate the story fully. Like you may have read in the Forum Discussions, many points and aspects were not explained or left to be ambiguous. But if you just thought about it, everything is actually inter-connected and the explanations are as clear as day.
I've really enjoyed this anime and I think I'll pick up the LN now.
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Sunday without God is an outstanding experience that combines a menacing atmosphere, suspenseful situations, and a well-developed main protagonist into one of the most memorable anime in the thriller/tragedy genres.
This anime is tremendous for many reasons. Firstly, Ai’s character and her development throughout the show is something to behold as her kind and caring personality palpably serves as the moral compass in the brutal and horrifying setting this show has to offer. We are introduced to Ai in the Valley of Death arc as her innocent and very young personality must already learn to overcome extreme tragedy. She meets Hampnie Hambart who she thinks may have deep connections to her, but as it turns out his personality is extremely harsh and unforgiving. The confrontations and interact…
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I had been looking forward to the day I watched Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi. Now that I've seen it, I wish I had stopped at Episode 6. The story premise is great, as are the first six episodes, but after that it all falls apart. The anime is told in miniature arcs, each of which are 3 episodes long (although the arc from episodes 7-9 is a bit disjointed, while also being the weakest).
The first arc introduces the main characters, the premise for the world's state, and sets up a grand adventure. Out of all the arcs, it is probably the best and, in my opinion, they should have just expanded the first arc's plot into a 12-episode anime and had done with it, having the start of the cast's grand adventure as the conclusion and a premise for a potential sequel.
The second arc is the first ste…
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*I included as few spoilers as possible
There are few anime who, after I finish watching them, I have to scratch my head. Even fewer make me simultaneously want to review the story itself and post it online. Sunday Without God is one of those irksome shows.
Story 4 (This show really is a cute girl doing cute things)
I picked this series up because its premise sounded amazing. I am a sucker for religiously-inclined series, and this one seemed to fit the bill perfectly. The show's two opening arcs were nothing short of amazing, if a bit campy. The series explained the setting while also bringing to light the conflicting views of safety and security in this new world, and how each person seeks to attain them. It was beautifully done with the only issue being the complete campy-ness of ever…
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This is such a bizarre anime. I’ve seen anime and movies with trippy imagery. I’ve read stories with pages of gibberish, yet few works of fiction left me with a sense of culture shock like this. Such anime are so original it’s hard to make them truly terrible, since the novelty value is there. Creators also tend to be as confused as the viewer, so they rarely reach their full potential.
When you have a unique premise on your hands that doesn’t owe anything to any tradition, there are two ways to go about it. You can either go full retard, mine the premise for anything it has and throw the kitchen sink along with everything. Since you have no idea how your anime is supposed to work, all you can do is try everything and hope something sticks. There’s a famous anime who did this and it’s cal…
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How can we truly perceive the world around us? The answer is: we can't. It's impossible for a human being to understand what is actually going on around him, because what he really sees is just what his brain interprets. Everyday people make new discoveries, everyday another person comes to realize something new about themselves and the world he is surrounded by, but we aren't getting any closer to understanding the questions that have been bugging us since the beginning of humanity's development. However, all that would never be possible in the first place, if we didn't set goals for ourselves, if we didn't dream about something bigger, something better, something that we more than likely won't ever reach through any normal means. Even if we know that some things are completely out of our…
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Just when I thought fantasy animes couldn’t come up with an original story, I was mistaken. I started this series without any expectations but somehow, I already had the idea that I won’t be taken by surprise. Apparently, Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi isn’t one to play things like others do and I believe it deserves a better reception than it has.
It may not seem like it from the surface, but the story is quite deep to a certain level. Not only is it complex, but it did as much as to influence my perspective in life. Simply said, the story is rich in ideas and philosophies. The progression is flawless considering that three unique plots transitioned smoothly between each other for a length of twelve episodes. Events happened in a quick pace and some minor details that would have otherwise c…
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Dont be fool by its cover page . It is not the heartwarming kind of anime though there some heartwarming moments in the anime series. It is very dark , sad kind of anime but with the cute little girl as the main protagonist. This main protagonist is given special job and special power that only the chosen one by gods are able to carry out . However , as she is still about five years old still , she did not know much and only started exploring the world after his dad came rescue her. As she is cute but weak , it makes one want to cheer for her the entire series for her to become stronger xd . Obviously that is not the point in the story (for her to become stronger.) The point of the story is just that these certain people "gravekeepers" are supposed to do their jobs as selected by the gods…
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Well, I've got mixed feelings about this anime. It was introduced to me by a friend (very enthusiastic about it). I'm not sure what to start with. At first, I thought I was going to enjoy the story even though the main character is a twelve-year-old [but looking like nine or so] cutie-pie girl. I'm not fond of this type.
Alors, art first: wonderful colours, movement, lighting and details. That's undoubtly a very strong characteristic of this series. The same goes for the music. Everything fits perfectly highlighting what's needed in particular scenes. The music alone is touching, not to mention its role in building atmosphere.
The main character is so young and raised in a village that you can't really expect much from her. She gets to speak out some noble, kind of cliche words, trying t…
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