Seoul Station starts off as a promising zombie thriller. The gritty tone, the suspenseful buildup, and the social commentary are okay enough to make the film a 6/10 for most of the runtime.
But everything falls apart in the 3rd act. The twist that the main character has a past as a prostitute and the man after her is not her concerned father but an ex-pimp, completely distracts the entire storyline. It shifts from zombie survival narrative into a dark personal drama that feels disconnected and forced. The two plots never really blend well, they seem more like two unrelated stories mashed together for shock value
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Mar 23, 2025
Gangsta is an anime that left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, I genuinely loved its unique blend of crime, politics, and supernatural elements, which gives the mafia genre a fresh and stylish twist. Set in the lawless city of Ergastalum, the show introduces a world filled with power struggles, discrimination, and morally ambiguous characters. Right from the first episode, I was captivated by its striking visuals, atmospheric cityscapes, and gritty noir aesthetic. The character designs were sharp and memorable, perfectly complementing the bleak, violent tone of the series.
However, as I kept watching, it became clear to me that Gangsta doesn’t fully realize its ... 
Mar 18, 2025
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Box of Goblins is a series with a strong story and substance, but it falls short in its storytelling and writing execution. The anime presents a multi-layered and complex plot with well-crafted events, but instead of letting the narrative and visuals gradually reveal the mystery, it relies heavily on dialogue and exposition.
Set in post-war Japan during the 1950s, the series explores obsession, mortality, trauma, and the mind-body problem, with these themes deeply woven into the story. The characters are complex and well-written, but the minimal use of visual storytelling makes the experience feel more like being told the story rather than being immersed in it. ... |
