~My First Impresson~
Finally something good to talk about. I was going mad with all the stupid ecchi and loli based anime of this season. Death Parade is the first psychological genre anime this season and it came out pretty impressive. The series is an alternate version of the 2013 original movie Death Billiard. The death game played in the Bar is a way to judge the worth of a human soul. Humans could be good, and they could be bad as well. The first episode focused on how things can be wrong in a conjugal life. The dark atmosphere, the emotionless face of the bartender, the game that puts your life in the line, the perfect animation and music to support the story..... simply superb. This show kind of reminds me of xxxHolic and Hell Girl. I think it may turn out to be one of the best anime of this season. Can't wait for the next episode.
Animation: 9/10
Sound: 9/10
Story Concept: 9/10
Suspense: 8/10
Character Design: 9/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
~Synopsis~
After death, humans go to either heaven or hell. But for some, at the instant of their death, they arrive at the Queen Decim, a bar attended by the mysterious white-haired Decim. He challenges them to the Death Game, wherein they wager their lives and reveal their true natures. Decim himself is the ultimate arbitrator of who wins and who loses, who lives and who dies.
~Information~
Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Jan 10, 2015 to ?
Producers: Madhouse, FUNimation EntertainmentL
Genres: Game, Psychological
Duration: 23 min. per episode
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
