Audience reviews
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l1f3l
I feel like the positive reviews are imagining a story that just didn't happen? This isnt a deep story! Theres no interesting commentary at all, let alone commentary that makes sense! What are you people smoking!!
Yknow what woulda been interesting? If mc gets the new hot body, but acts the exact same way as he did in the og body; like a self centered, angry and bitter little dog that has no idea how to act in society, doesnt know how to care for himself nor has any self discipline. Because that's what the extreme bullying (and poverty) turned him into. Its fine to have a shitty mc, but make it COUNT FOR SOMETHING. And make him grow and heal from his trauma, realise his looks were never a problem that needed to be solved (his bullies were just pieces of shit), come to terms with the inar…
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I am more so disappointed by this manhwa because I have been told for so much time about how great the manhwa is and I decided to wait for the adaptation. I also read quite a bit of the manhwa after finishing the anime so my point later still stands.
Lookism is a bad piece of media. It tries to have a moral message, but fails in every way imaginable.
The main message is that the world is vain and treats you differently based on how you look. This is presented by showing us how the MC is bullied in school, before he gets a new body and suddenly becomes popular.
Now first of all, what is this message supposed to be?? That it is alright to be ugly? I don't get it.
Throughout the series we are supposed to think that behavior is more important than looks and that it is unfair for people…
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“Lookism” is what happens when You take the idea of the halo effect and turn up the absurd to 11.
Ever heard of the halo effect?
In short (and in simplification) it’s a psychological phenomenon where You attribute positive qualities to someone just because You find them attractive. Yeap. That’s the premise of the show. Well not entirely but I’ll get to that.
Look… there is no other way for me to say it so I’ll just get this over with. This show uses cheap tricks to induce emotions and make You think it’s deeper than it is. It’s full of slow moments with slow music, over acted scenes of cheap bullying, inner monologues that pretend to be deep but in reality, when You stop and really think about them they are deep as a puddle and the MC acting like a shy saint. It’s so bad it’s not even…
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Netflix's adaptation of popular manhwa Lookism couldn't be a worse display of indifferent effort, although admittedly, it doesn't benefit from the source material either, and there's only so much one could do to improve a story lacking fundamentals. The baseline premise is that of a hybrid self-insert drama and power fantasy, not always mutually inclusive considering the central direction rarely settles definitively, instead opting for redundant instances of bullying and the occasional showboating from a character that's clearly a caricature of malice, merely waiting to dominated by our lead. There's a stark difference between using the school hierarchy to initiate conflicts and that being the dramatic device itself, in which the latter is severely restricted by the need to retcon expositi…
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Very very good anime. Characters were very relatable and the song in the last episode was amazing, very catchy and heartfelt. A unique anime.
I think you can only properly relate to some of these characters if you've actually been through something similar. But the way it is written really helps to sympathise with the characters and understand their point of view.
But I thought it was really good. The art style was great, characters seemed realistic enough for an anime and reactions were spot on. I think others should like this anime if your into "redemption-like" stories.
Netflix did well with this series, I hope there is a 2nd Season.
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Hilariously bad. Fat bullied nerd gets a second body that's super hot and strong and fast and perfect and his life is awesome now and he beats everyone up. The End.
There's no real downsides to his situation and he has no real conflicts or even any stakes. This new "lookism" world isn't explained by the show, or really even established. Just that ugly people get ultra-bullied, I guess? The themes of the show aren't even explored. Characters aren't even worth getting into.
Half this show just is a fat nerd getting beat up and the other half is girls going oh my god this guy is so hot. Lazy, stupid, paper-thin, awful, fun to laugh at. The 3D animation at the end was maybe the worst garbage I have ever seen. Awesome.
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Quite possibly one of the most unintentionally hilarious animes I've ever seen. Lookism follows the story of a young Park Hyung Seok, a fat and ugly nerd who gets bullied at high school in the most oddly cruel and pathetic ways. Eventually he can no longer take it and angerly explodes at his mom and asks to transfer schools to get away from his problems. She manages to buy him housing near a new high school so that he can start a new life. After moving new housing (and also being punched in the face in front of thousands of people on the internet on his first day), he magically gains the power to switch between a hot body and his normal self whenever he falls asleep. Park begins to start using his normal self to work part time jobs at night while sending his hot alternate self to school.…
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As the manga messiah this type of content is a complete waste of time but I do this for the people that seek good content.
Basically its some obese kid that gets bullied and literally everyone hates him and thinks hes disgusting just because he is fat. They act like he cant have talent or do anything because he is fat. He will walk in the hallway and get his ass beat, girl look at him and get scared. He blames his mom for him being fat because she puts eggs in his ramen?? how about some accountability fatty go to the gym and prove them wrong. Anyways One day he gets beat so badly it goes viral on the twitter and his mom moves him to a different town in a one bedroom(YEAH JUST RUN AWAY FROM YOUR PROBLEMS THX). He was excited running around the city and he ends up getting beat up again goes…
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This anime is one of the worst anime I've ever seen. The bullying that the "ugly" characters suffer is very exaggerated, it is very unlikely that the acts committed by the bullies do not become police cases, this takes away the immersion of the anime. As a counterpoint, I understand that bullying against "ugly" people is probably something common in South Korean society and how this is a criticism of South Korean society. South Korea has the highest rate of plastic surgeries per capita, something very wrong happens in that country. The plot's theme is valid and has enormous potential, but the anime doesn't take advantage of it. The only message that is left is that "It doesn't matter how talented you are, how kind you are. It count if you're "beatiful" or if someone "beautiful" endorse you…
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I felt obligated to write this review to defend Lookism because none of the top reviews accurately and objectively depicted what this show is about (some are so factually wrong that it makes me wonder whether they actually watched this show or not). If you're here seeking a revenge story, or a power fantasy, then this show isn't for you. Lookism is a story of growth, maturity, and the multifaceted aspect of society. Some think it's too over-the-top with its depiction of bullying and how judgmental the society is when it comes to appearances, but they forgot to take into consideration the cultural differences. This "anime" takes place in South Korea, where women are looked down upon for leaving their home without makeup, where having good looks is seen as the most important thing (hence the…
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Lookism, it's an anime show that are one of the creations of korea, everyone knows koreans are the peak of wiriting when it comes to drama, and it gonna remain that way for a while.
You know what i mean, and i know you can already probably imagine one, you name it.
Lookism on the other hand is a depicting picture of an infuriating writer that just throw around unrealistic scenario and behavior of HIGHSCHOOL characters that we cant say that doesnt exist, but much like this isnt going to exist without being punished by the legal authorities.
Welcome to Lookism, where bullying comes with different departments and different kinds of of highschool students leading them, hey.. each even comes with unique fighting style. E.X *a boxer that doesnt do nothing but to bully around people that are weak…
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The main character in Lookism is an outcast, but not the typical, average-looking loser we are often presented in media. He is the type of outcast whose appearance evokes revulsion and disgust, whose development socially and emotionally has been stunted from years of relentless bullying and degradation, whose human need for connection and belonging conflict significantly with a world that demands he be silent and invisible, and mercilessly beats him down when he fights for the right to exist and for the right to his dignity. This story gives such an outcast everything that he lacks: good looks, physical strength + extra time that eases the burden of having to financially provide for himself in addition to attending school. Suddenly, he is given agency, and power over himself and others aro…
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I enjoyed this series a 10/10 in my book plus for the first time in a long time I watched this series in Spanish and gotta say it hits differently plus love the messages of how society treats each other by looking like if a handsome guy works in a store then the manager, the manager will think of a great way to make a profit of the store but if a non-attractive dude works then the manager will be like ok well good luck on your first day.
This is just nuts but hey in the world we live in it is like that I had an experience like this and I wasn't the best-looking guy but I accepted who I am and live the best life I can do and anybody can achieve their goal if they accept themselves for who they are.
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Reading some of the comments I dare to think that the people who write this do not really know life.
First of all, the violence that is shown here is unfortunately true in our time as well as before. it is not exaggerated because unfortunately it is, if you do not lick someone's ass, you are not rich or you do not look good, you are pushed to the second margin of society and you become a victim of physical and psychological violence, first of all.
Secondly, some people are irritated by the lack of action of the main character, I was also irritated at the beginning, but now let's stop and put ourselves in his situation. the boy has always been harassed mentally as well as physically and humiliated to such an extent that he pretended to be pigs and allowed himself to be pushed around so…
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With its incredible source material (written by PTJ), catchy opening K-pop track (ATEEZ), and stunning animation (Studio Mir—same studio responsible for Korra), Lookism has easily become one of my favorite winter anime series. It has a unique balance of lighthearted slice of life moments, drama from misunderstandings and betrayals, and action-packed street fighting scenes. At times, you may feel uncomfortable with second-hand embarrassment from the extreme bullying scenes. However, don’t let your first impressions fool you. PTJ has a plan for each and every character including the MC’s bullies. From the bratty MC who yells at his mom for being embarrassing to the superficial classmate who shamelessly flirts with MC, main and side characters alike in the Lookism universe are all blessed wit…
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One of the worst shows I have ever watched
I was excited to watch this show after a friend raved about the webcomic, however it was an extreme disappointment.
The biggest gripe I have with this show is the terrible characters. The characters are unrelatable and inhuman, exaggerated so grotesquely and twisted out of shape from some writer's delusional Wattpad fantasies. I enjoyed none of the characters, as they were either extremely unpleasant and annoying, or boring and dull. The MC's second body is perfect in every single way, and somehow has learned acrobatics, gymnastics, lightning fast reflexes, and super strength by being pummeled by his past bullies.
The plot is extremely boring as barely anything happens, and all the events are extremely stupid and blown out of proportion.
The a…
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If you have read the WEBTOON and enjoyed it you will most likely enjoy this anime. I wasn’t expecting much since Netflix is usually a hit or a complete miss and it definitely exceeded my expectations. Don’t watch the dub thought it’s awful in my opinion.
Art: 8/10- it looks pretty good! There are some cgi moments when they fight but they aren’t that bad.
Music: 7/10 its alright nothing that stood out good or bad
Plot: 7.5/10 I’ve read part of the WEBTOON so I knew what to expect. It’s nothing amazing but it’s a decent of enough plot to continue if they make another season.
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THE ANIMATION EXCEEDS MY AND MAYBE YOUR EXPECTATIONS TOO. I HOPE STUDIO MIR WILL CONTINUE ANIMATING IT UP TO THE LATEST CHAPTER IN WEBTOON AS WE NEED MORE SEASONS AND MORE EPISODES. Because at first I thought it would be bad, but Studio Mir proved us wrong. From the cinematography, fight scenes, and soundtracks to their voice actors, especially the Korean (original) dub and Japanese dub, this LOOKISM animation is really great. What they need to improve is the art style, and they need to stop changing the appearances of the characters unnecessarily, e.g., Lee Euntae aka Basco and Mijin (Mira) etc. But I kind of understand—no, we need to understand—that Studio Mir is just following the old art style. That's why I'm hoping that their art style will also improve, just like in webtoon. I'm enco…
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The title "Lookism", derived from the root word "look", suggests that the show is focused on one's appearance, which it is.
The show's premise is basically the segregation of the bad-looking ones and the good-looking ones, where those deemed bad-looking are at the bottom of the food chain, basically like trash, and have no rights to do anything, whereas those deemed good-looking are at the top of the food chain and have everything they could want. Viewers can see a clear disparity in how the bad-looking and good-looking are treated, with the former being beaten up, horsed around to do errands, and shitted on by the latter, whereas the latter are treated with high respect, can basically do whatever they want, and the others can't complain. This portrayal is far from realistic, surrounded b…
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Significantly better than anticipated!
Netflix Anime's have a stigma of having bad animation and adapting source material in a questionable way, but for Lookism and some other recent projects that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.
The adaptation has decent animation and isn't overly reliant on CG.
Artstyle-wise it fits the setting of the early chapters of Lookism very well. Characters are easily recognizable, though slightly less ugly as portrayed in the manhwa (which is a plus?). Only problem I could see is how heavy and griddy the later chapters of Lookism get and how they're going to fit certain scenes into this style. Considering that I doubt that this artstyle is sustainable in the long run.
The Soundtrack is nothing special but certainly not bad either.
It adapted the source…
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