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Whimsical but calculated, vibrant yet ominous; Ikuhara's theatrical masterpiece.
~~~If I were to summarize Ikuhara’s Penguindrum in a single word, it would be __“bold”__. ~~~
Be it direction, thematic exploration, presentation, it screams being the artistic expression of a man who marches to his own (penguin)drum.
Partially psychological, partially absurdist comedy and parti…
Read full review on AniList →A mystery that pulls you in deeper and deeper every episode
_Well, this certainly was a rollercoaster ride._
Mawaru Penguindrum centers around the Takakura family, namely the brothers Shouma and Kanba and their sister Himari. One day while visiting the zoo, Himari drops dead, causing dismay for their brothers. A previously bought souvenir however, revives h…
Read full review on AniList →A Postmodernist Examination of Fate
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# ~~~__A Postmodernist Examination of Fate__~~~
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(a lot of this is just impassioned rambling, so it's probably pretty disjointed and doesn’t get all my points across the best–but in a way that fits this series quite well so whatever.)
Throughout my time watching anime, Kunihiko Ikuhara h…
Read full review on AniList →Mawaru Penguindrum & the Death of a Better Tomorrow
(**Spoilers ahead**)
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Loss is an emotion that permeates deeply within the human psyche, making an otherwise rational person lose control of themselves. This can be made all the worse in a time of tragedy and deca…
Read full review on AniList →birth is not a tree which doles out equal fruit, it is not a golden goose which produces only miracles.
'family' and 'love' are not always synonymous with one another. birth is not a tree which doles out equal fruit, it is not a golden goose which produces only miracles. not every child is brought up with the love of their family to guide them. adults push their sins onto their children and call it lo…
Read full review on AniList →Picking Up the Pieces Penguindrum Left Behind
Going back to Mawaru Penguindrum to watch it one more time is like going back a second layer of a story that never ceased to whisper secrets. This time the emotional charge falls in a different way, heavier here and lighter here, more calculated in the manner it entwines its tragedies with its outbu…
Read full review on AniList →We are constrained by our circumstances, our "fate", but we can still work within it. Love, empathy and sharing can win
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__Fate exists to a degree, but we can still act within it, can still love and be loved.__
>~!__"Even if destiny has robbed everything, a child that is loved is sure to find happiness"__.!~
So far,…
Read full review on AniList →When fate delivers a ripe apple. Only to discover it's nothing special.
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It's amazing how we can discover something that was created over a decade ago. Maybe it's fate…?
Penguindrum is an absurd anime that relies heavily on pure symbolism to tell its narrative. Its unique mystery serves as an effective hook to get you watching. However, this is a…
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