But even so (at that time), I didn't care. So I was a bit disappointed when I learned that it's not an OVA at all. The definition of AniMix in my head is like compilation or MIXTURE of different anime, scenarios, music, etc. Then someone corrected it and said something like this: I was like "OMFG OMG OMG I AM DYING" something like that. when I first heard that Viewfinder will have an ANIME/OVA. I would NOT recommend this if you: are an animation elitist, want character development, are here for plot, are invested in genuine characters in genuine relationships I would recommend this if you: want a crappy modern version of Ai no Kusabi, like kinky shizz, are into power dynamics, really like seme-uke If you're not feeling the animation, check out the manga.
This honestly has close to no plot or anything to do with mafia style stuff- it's just the convenient premise for an uneven power dynamic.Īll in all, I feel like this is a very niche anime and it will appeal to the people who are into kinky yaoi. If you're into that kinda thing, I would suggest Ai No Kusabi, which presents a very compelling and well-written story about toxic dependence.įOR THOSE MAFIA AU FANS: GET AWAY! This will ruin your love for mafia shit. There is no friction, no character development, no nothing. Or what the characters consider that to be anyways. It jumps straight from rape to being in love. There is no gradual or mentally unstable dependence or 'love' in this. Did I mention the uke is pretty tsundere too? And the seme doesn't know the meaning of the word 'no', is a rapist, and has no refractory period whatsoever? Yep, you heard it here folks! Go ahead and give this a try.įOR TOXIC RELATIONSHIP JUNKIES: I love myself some good angst and friction in an unhealthy fictional couple, but this isn't what you want. It has a classic seme and uke, some jealousy thrown in, and a good bit of kink. Now, FOR THE YAOI FANS: This is your cup of tea. I only kept watching because I was reassured by the fact that it was only two episodes and that I would finish in no time at all. Overall, I have to say for the first half of the first episode I was pretty bored and wondering if I should even continue watching this. However, like every classic uke, our main character completely neglects this fact and starts to take this 'relationship' with his abuser seriously and starts to depend on him. Not basically, scratch that- he IS a rapist. There was an interesting 'villain', but when looking at the main love interest for the uke, you come to terms with the fact that he's basically a rapist.
With the characters, I'm not sure where to start. At the most serious and trying of times for our dear uke, the music is an upbeat elevator-style instrumental, and a lot of the time it just felt like a fan animated manga bit on youtube. Not even joking, the frames were pretty much copy-pasted. THIS IS NOT FULLY ANIMATED! If you're obsessed with animation and everything being smooth and well done, step away! This is mostly just colored and slightly animated (a limb here and there, lips) manga frames. I've been reading the manga and other than strange proportions in the semes' shoulders at times, most everything is drawn alright. Overall, for a mafia AU, this was a little sad. But I suppose it's so cliche that it kinda is, to an extent. In other aspects, it entirely skips over the plot that should be there and continues with the so-called 'romance', as if the actual story is self-explanatory. Cool, then why isn't that shown? It seems like a plot hole when it's blatantly not covered. Do police not exist in this world? Some may make the argument that this is a mafia AU, The storyline starts off interesting, but it quickly delves into a realm of the unexplainable. If you're here and you are a.) a yaoi fan b.) a fan of fictional toxic relationships or c.) a fan of 'mafia' style anime, this review is for you.įirst of all, I'll start by addressing the elements of the show objectively.
It was recommended to me by a friend, who said that it wasn't a great show overall but it had some interesting aspects.
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