Kamierabi - Season 1

My impression after catching a few episodes is as though Yoko Taro decided over a few beers to make their own version of Mirai Nikki, but with an extra round of drinks, they somehow landed on the idea of doing it all in 3D animation. Sadly, even from the initial trailer, I found the visuals off-putting — the character models lacked appeal and moved unnaturally, while the overall color scheme felt overly vibrant to the point of being harsh on the eyes. Entering the first episode with significant biases, neither the second nor the third episode managed to dispel them. It's disappointing, really. I had hoped that with Yoko Taro's name attached, there might be something more — perhaps an intriguing, well-crafted story that would captivate me. But alas, nothing. The only redeeming factor, if any, was the occasional fights that made good use of the crazy color palette. However, the plot failed to grab my interest (more dull than outright bad), the characters left me unimpressed, and I couldn't discern any deeper layers to it all. There's a chance it could improve over time, that there's untapped potential waiting to reveal itself later on. But let's be honest, who wants to sift through rubbish in the hope of stumbling upon something worthwhile someday years down the line? Not me. Nevertheless, I gave this show a shot but I'm dropping it after the third episode, giving it a 3.5/10 rating. It didn't outright annoy me, but it certainly failed to engage or excite me; it simply left me feeling bored and indifferent. (20.12.2023)