THE CASE STUDY OF VANITAS (SEASON 2)
On one hand, Cour 2 of Vanitas does things right that Cour 1 never did; it's almost gripping at parts, even. But on the other hand, the themes & worldbuilding are still complete hogwash and the tonal dissonance is at its absolute nadir here.
Yaoi Cocaine/10
On one hand, Cour 2 of Vanitas does things right that Cour 1 never did; it's almost gripping at parts, even. But on the other hand, the themes & worldbuilding are still complete hogwash and the tonal dissonance is at its absolute nadir here.
Yaoi Cocaine/10
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Comments
There's some actual clever mechanics with the occasionally solid gag and a decent, if floaty, gameplay loop. A shame, then, that Justin Roiland's relentless, unfunny improv frequently breaks the illusion reminds you how shallow and pandering High on Life really is.
5.5/10
It's like... *almost* a unique satire on content creation, reality shows, and Hollywood exploitation? But it's too preoccupied with making poorly-aged references and locker-room offensive quips to really do anything with its intriguing hook.
Period Piece/10
Motorcity is overflowing with style and flair, and its world and themes have a unique, compelling edge to them for a Disney XD cartoon. Motorcity was clearly a troubled production, however, lacking focus and direction and ending on a menagerie of unresolved plot points.
6/10
Features a solid, uniquely sad and experimental hook for a kids' movie plot, and I can't help but admire the dreamlike yet emotionally mature way the film approaches its themes of grief, loss, and the acceptance thereof. Well-choreographed Pokemon battles, too!
7.5/10
A brisk, intriguing read that mostly manages to capture the unique anime-noir feel of Darker Than Black. In typical DtB fashion, though, the ending is trippy & kinda confusing and the more NSFW material and themes are handled... sloppily, to say the least.
6/10?
Huh. Choices were certainly made here, weren't they?
Adi Shankar/10