Oct 7, 2022
"Even 1% would be enough for me."
Rainbow is a gritty, emotional, character driven story about a group of boys imprisoned on serious charges, taking place in 1955, post-war after the blast of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Right off the bat, it explores a very interesting and unique setting. It's very dark, grim, and hellish. The atmosphere is shrouded in dark tones.
The first episode does a good job of relaying this. During their arrival at the prison, a guard beat one of them with a weighted nightstick repeatedly, just because of a simple misunderstanding. All 7 are humiliated, each asked to strip and sit still as
...
the facility's perverted doctor took pleasure in prodding them under the guise of a "medical inspection". They couldn't resist, they had no choice but to comply, for they feared that doing the opposite will make things worse. They slowly stripped all 6 youths of their humanity, and their hope for the future.
It's dramatic, thrilling, inspiring, and even painful to watch sometimes (in a good way). Never once was there a dull moment during my watch time. Every interaction showed a purpose, whether it's to reveal a backstory or convey a character's emotions. Each member of the main cast has well-defined goals, motives, and personalities; from the sadistic and corrupt prison guard, Ishihara, to the short and raucous Turtle.
Rainbow tells a story of trial, perseverance, and the value of having reliable comrades by your side. It's a story that is not afraid to pull its punches, and show the uglier side of humanity. It immerses you in a story that feels real, genuine, raw, and painful; like something that doesn't seem too far off from reality itself.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
