I like Deadman Wonderland manga and thus had a lot of expectation for the anime. But, after watching all 12 episodes, I felt really disappointed! (v.v)Story: (8/10) – GoodA massive earthquake ravaged Japan's mainland and destroyed most of Tokyo, sinking three-quarters of it into the ocean.10 years later, the story starts with Igarashi Ganta, a seemingly ordinary, unassuming middle school student attending Nagano Prefecture's middle school. A survivor of the great earthquake, Ganta has no memories of the tragedy and has lived a simple, normal life. This all changes one day when a strange person covered in blood and crimson armor appears, floating, out of his classroom windows. Smirking madly, this "Red Man" massacres Ganta's entire class and, instead of killing Ganta, embeds a red crystal shard in his chest.Within days of the massacre, Ganta is declared the sole suspect and, following a suspiciously quick trial, is sentenced to life imprisonment in Deadman Wonderland, a massive theme-park-like prison.Overall, the anime adaptation was a decent one. However, it ended at a very weird point (imo). But well, it did leave a lot of room for a 2nd Season (if there's ever going to be one). Personally, I doubt there will be a 2nd Season since an OVA will be released this Oct. The OVA will probably (and hopefully) give the anime a proper closure.Character: (8/10) – GoodThere are many awesome characters in Deadman Wonderland but the anime failed to display their awesomeness. I'm very disappointed that the other Deadmen (in particular, Senji aka Crow) received only that little airtime. It's sad that the anime ended just before Senji gets to display his awesomeness. =.=Favorite Characters:Senji - He's the epitome of coolness! He looks even sexier with one eye (though it was painful to see his eye being taken off).Ganta - Loves his never-give-up spirit but he does get annoying whenever he goes into a negative mode.Art/Animation: (8/10) – GoodCharacter designs are really cool and the animation for the battles is really good. However, many violent scenes were being darkened out so much that I could hardly see a thing.Music: (9/10) – Very GoodI love the Opening theme "One Reason" by Fade. The Opening theme and its sequence fit the mood of Deadman Wonderland very well. On the other hand, I don't really like the Ending theme "SHINY SHINY" by NIRGILIS.Enjoyment: (8/10) – GoodI thoroughly enjoyed those few scenes with Senji! He's so damn cool! (Pardon me for my fan-girling... can't help it =P). I would have enjoyed it more if Deadman Wonderland had not ended so abruptly.Overall: (8/10) – GoodThe story felt incomplete because of the way the anime ended. Anyway, the Ending theme sequence features the past of the different Deadmen (even those who have not appeared at all in the anime) even though the anime features nothing at all! I hope this means that the OVA will focus more on the other Deadmen.
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