Audience reviews
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MrSlamboni
I'm not one to drag politics into everything, but ACCA is fair game because it is a clear attempt at political commentary. If you're trying to make political commentary, I feel like it's fair if I judge the message. The problem is that Japan is completely out of touch with the "global zeitgeist" that political commentary in media feels almost like a description of a fictional world. In this anime, this also seems to be the case. A lot of people didn't even spot the political commentary because it was so out-of-touch with reality. In fact, I didn't even realize ACCA to contain political commentary until it was thrown in my face as obviously as possible. There's a spoiler section at the bottom of this review which delves deeper into this topic.
As far as the surface level stuff goes, this i…
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The MC is some sort of genius but it's inexplicable how everything just falls into place for him. It's extremely monotonous and boring and will only be liked by those who crave the 'shy and unremarkable guy is actually amazing' wish fulfillment fantasy. For everybody else, this is a massive waste of time. Art style is okay I guess. I don't understand why this is classified as Seinen, this is made for teens at best. I also forgot every single character due to how unremarkable and boring they were. I find nothing interesting. This has no thriller elements, no mystery, nothing, it's just a bland power fantasy.
Read at the sourceBeast9200
Acca 13 is a anime that held my attention though I'm not sure why. Just the atmosphere and slow burn resonated with me. But, alas it doesn't save the bare bone plot that leads to unsatisfactory conclusion.
Characters will ramble on about cigarettes, bread and politics but nothing ever really happens in this anime. It all seems like its slowly building to an explosive finale but falls flat on its face and then ends. The characters themselves are all lacking in personality. Jean (the MC) is probably the most interesting but he has as much personality as a damp towel. The rest of the cast is completely unremarkable.
Can't say I would recommend this to anyone.
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It stands out for its political intrigue and world-building. Instead of focusing on action, it delves into the intricacies of governance, diplomacy, and the relationships between the thirteen districts. The slow burn and mystery aspects contribute to its uniqueness. This is that type of anime you should watch with a minimum of attention, pretty interesting. The character designs are distinctive, reflecting the mature and grounded tone of the series. The art style complements the narrative, with attention to detail in both characters and the various settings within the kingdom. The series is a political drama that explores themes of power, governance, and the consequences of political decisions. The intricate plot weaves together various elements, creating an engaging narrative that keeps v…
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As much as I love anime for what it is, the shows that stick with me usually break the mold in some way. ACCA 13 is all that and a bag of chips- let's break it down:
Story:
This is basically the closest anime comes to John Le Carre-esque spy fiction despite not being an out and out spy show. At every turn, we are asked to guess at the motivations of a broad cast of characters. Miraculously, the show builds a dense and reasonable network of motivations in the span of 12 episodes. Reveals are doled at a pretty consistent pace instead of being bunched up at the end, but my interest was consistent. Not only that, there are some really surprising twists and turns- just really well thought-out.
Art: I'm can't speak on technical terms here, but I did find the show really attractive, crisp, and…
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ACCA was an anime released last year, Winter season. When I first read the plot of the story, I was kinda hesitant. I find it quite boring and too ‘serious’ for my liking (at that time). I thought to myself that this anime would be better if I binge-watch it when I’m in a mood for a ‘relaxing’ and ‘lazy’ animes. Infairness, I was right.
This anime was indeed a surprise. I didn’t expect I would like this show. I enjoyed watching this anime without worries. Just sitting back, relaxing on my chair and eating snacks. It was that laid-back. The last time I watched an anime that gave me this kind of feels was flying witch anime. It’s been awhile. Everything about this anime was done right. From the story to the music, I have no complaints, only compliments. But I still try to find some faults,…
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ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka or ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. was similar to a single dry, crusty saltine. It's boring and forgettable with only a little bit of substance to abate your hunger.
• While, superficially, a stylized tango with political intrigue, ACCA falls short of any kind of tension or excitement that could be gainedーcontinuously killing moments with non-stop talk of food and delicatessens.
• Initially, I had a lot of hope for ACCA. I like series that are political and I was drawn to the art style. I had only been aquatinted briefly with Natsume Ono's work before. I watched all of the anime for Ristorante Paradiso, which was average but watchable, and the House of Leaves manga, which I had read four or five volumes of it AGES ago, I had no memory of what even happened in…
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ACCA is an anime in which nothing ever comes to fruition. Plot points are introduced and dissolved with no ripple effect whatsoever; all of the show's potential goes completely wasted on sandwich bread and cigarettes.
CHARACTERS: 3/10
While many of the characters are likeable, almost all of them are flat and uninteresting, including the protagonist, Jean.
The most interesting characters in the story are Jean's best friend Nino and one of the five chief officers of ACCA, Lilium. These are the two characters with the most thought put into their backstories and intentions.
Jean himself is the most boring character in the show. He doesn't seem to have any goals or ambitions. He doesn't seem to have any drive or emotion. He's completely deadpan the entire time, at most cracking a smirk or ra…
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ACCA definitely feels like an unusual show in our current anime climate, with its leisurely pace and art style. It's populated by gaunt, bishounen-style male characters of the kind you thought went out of fashion in the early 2000s, which is refreshing to see. But the best thing about ACCA is how a deeply comfortable and alluring show manages to blindside you with an exciting story.
The first half of ACCA plays out like a combination of food porn and travelogue, as protagonist Jean travels to his country's various picturesque regions, meeting people and devouring sweet bread. Tidbits of plot are revealed, but everything bubbles in the background and the viewer is lead to believe that this will be a slice-of-life show, maybe with some shounen-ai queer-baiting. ACCA's episodic nature, beaut…
Read at the sourceDunedane
This anime starts off fantastic, but I found the plot going in an uninteresting direction as it went on. The animation style is unique and a bit jarring at first, but you get used to it, and the style seems to fit well with the low key tones of the story and characters.
There are some fantastic characters in this and it is a shame that they aren't explored properly. The last few episodes feel rushed and the ending fairly unsatisfying to me. The show has a different feel than most anime and I really wish that it had stuck with the tone of the early episodes and kept the plot on the same simmer it had been going on.
This is definitely worth a watch, but be prepared to get disappointed.
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The story is okay.
Yet it feels so, so refreshing to watch this show.
The music is good; the art is wonderful; the ACCA uniform is good enough of a reason to work there; the breads look amazing.
Additionally, the intrigue is rarely seen for other 12-episode anime. The drama is jazzed down, even some dark matters are only artfully sorrowful, and not more than that. With a flow of plot points and interesting, varied settings, ACCA retained my attention like any good music would.
A relaxing, comfortable gem. 8/10, higher if I'm generous.
(I never knew there's a word minimum for these reviews. I tried my best to write a bit more, but writing this much is already enough for ACCA, a show that is the very definition of short and sweet. Hopefully this parenthesis bumps me up to the word limit…
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Ok, so after a long bout of watching anime with the usual plot, this one has given us something of what can be called a breath of fresh air, and frankly it's not always that we get to see something out from the ordinary, so let's get it on with:
Good 7, Story
What we have in here is plot that is full of twist and turns, at first you might be tempt to drop this out, but, the real surprise is that plan coup de etat, where you might ask yourself as to how the main character Jean Otus is connect with it, which would glue you in to your seat in curiosity. Sure, it may take some time, but you'll get interested as the plot thickens because story itself was full of surprises. Still, I kinda hate that writer Tomohiro Suzuki can't seem to distinguish the difference between a coup de etat, and a re…
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ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. What an incredible piece of art. What seems like a simple story, a kingdom separated into 13 districts looked after by the organisation known as ACCA, manages to keep you guessing on how exactly everything is going to turn out. We follow Jean Otus, second-in-command of ACCA's inspection department, who travels to each and every district to make sure that any signs of corruption is discovered and prevented quickly. Starting off slow to introduce characters and some world building, the story steadily opens up to what can only be described, in the most non-spoiler way possible, as a quiet but planned out struggle for peace threatened by a higher power.
What seems predictable at first, (oh a plot twist happ…
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ACCA had potential, the first half (ep 1-6) is all world building with very minor hints about the full plot that comes in the second half (ep 7-12) and if you are able to pick up on these hints, you can figure out what is going on before the show tells you. The pace is slow at the start but it picks up and it was worth the wait until the ending. The last episode ruins it.
There are three twists in this show, the first one happens in episode 7, nobody who has seen episode 12 gives a shit about the second one, and the third happens in episode 12 (the entirety of episode 12 is a twist).
The show maintained a pace from episode 1 - 11 and it was wonderful, the supporting characters came and went, the main cast was kept below the main character in terms of focus, the story takes the time it ne…
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Some shows bore me to tears and feel like a chore to get through. ACCA however has the privilege of being a show that bored me into a strange cozy state of submission. It is a slice-of-life political thriller like no other.
It starts off with the art and music, which immerses you into the world with a colorful yet not overdone palette, accompanied by lounge-like piano music that doesn't dare to raise your heartbeat by even a smidgeon. This choice of tone manages to make the events on screen feel more grounded, but add to this some cinematography that's just kinda passable, and you also have a show that suffers from being very mundane in its execution.
The characters are in a similar situation. Despite having varied designs and backstories, somehow they all seem to blur together into the…
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You never heard of a dark horse? The term comes from the dark horses in horse racing. They aren't the popular ones that most people will bet on, but they automatically catch at least a few eyes willing to give them a chance, and low and behold, they do surprisingly well in the race, sometimes even winning. Given how bleak this season has been for most people, this seemed like one of those surprising shows that could've been one of the best of the season, but, as the saying goes, "close but no cigar". Fitting, really.
*Paragraph 4 contains mild spoilers for ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka. Proceed with caution*
ACCA is an interesting show. Produced by Studio Madhouse, this is an adaptation from a manga. Ultimately, this show intrigued a lot of people, myself included. Some people will definitely…
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ACCA was a nice change of pace from the usual. It was slow, but interesting. You can chill and watch, but if you chill too much, you might miss out on all the little details.
7/10 story:
Story isn't complex or anything, but it still keeps you guessing. You at times wonder where the story is going and who to trust and who not to trust. What is this guy planning? What about that guy? As a viewer, I felt like Tony Soprano at the end of The Sopranos. Paranoid as fuck and kept yelling at the screen,"No, don't trust that guy!" and then when it turns out my guess was wrong, I'd turn to the next character and be like,"Oh, hell no! Definitely don't trust that guy!" This anime felt like something that could of happened irl and I enjoyed it.
8/10 art:
The animation is pretty consistently well don…
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Ever feel like you just want to slouch on your couch and savor the taste of vintage fine wine? That's what the suave, stylistic ACCA feels like. It has a very sweet, but calming taste, it's never sharp, and is striking because of it. And on top of keeping such a presentation the show offers a perspective of many cultures and how they affect society. It's a road trip in aesthetic, but extremely political in essence. If raw exposition about political power moves and stances are not to you liking, then you won't like this show. To keep perspectives as they are, it is very impartial to all of them, and therefore very monotone. The most emotional engagement aside from a dry coup d'État intrigue plot, is the cute little sister with little screen time. And that's fine by me!
ACCA doesn't have…
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Ah ACCA, a title that took me by surprise as we witness this anime adaptation by Natsume Ono. I have to admit, the show is hard to accept at first. The premise sounds like something from 1984 and mixes in police drama with political affairs. First impressions of the show can really be a make or break for viewers to continue watching. As such, I suggest watching ACCA with an open mind because by doing that, you can enjoy the storytelling much easier.
I’ll be honest, the storytelling moves at a pretty slow pace. It takes patience to accept the story because the first few episodes decides to focus a lot more on building the world setting. In the Kingdom of Doma, there are 13 districts. ACCA is an organization that provides services to each of these distinct services. The show focuses on a ma…
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The concept of a coup de’tat, in which a plot is developed to overthrow a populace’s own government, has been around for centuries. In fact, the history goes back as far as 870 B.C. in which an Israeli commander Zimri killed his own king to commandeer the throne for himself (he later committed suicide due to talks of being overthrown by his own subordinate- karma’s a bitch, eh?). Most recently, our Lord and Savior, Studio Madhouse adapted a little known manga, ACCA, which primarily centers itself around this historical theme. With rather mixed impressions, ACCA attempts to overthrow anime stereotypes with its atypical approach while also looking to become a future cult classic.
The story follows Jean Otus, an inspector for ACCA, an organization created after an ugly coup de’tat dismantled…
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