Hamecu no ókoku

A disgusting world breeds disgusting people, violence only breeds violence, and the circle of revenge is hard to break. We've already peeked into the mind of a sadistic psychopath, so now it's time to explore the mindset of an average terrorist. Adonis, in essence, is just that—a terrorist. The moment you target innocent civilians as your victims, there's no excuse, and the concept of collective guilt can't be used to justify it. Similar to Redo of Healer, my repulsion doesn't stem from the hero seeking revenge, but rather from the gruesome way it's executed. Adonis is willing to kill anyone, including women and children, all because of one life that was thwarted, even those who had no involvement in the original crime. The punishment is logically disproportionate, and the revenge surpasses the biblical "eye for an eye." In my eyes, anyone seeking justice becomes just another crude criminal or terrorist who can't be rooted for. Does any of this even make sense? Does this anime offer any meaning or significance to give me a reason to continue watching, or is it merely an edgefest showcasing gore, gallons of blood, and unnecessary violence without a deeper impact? The last few episodes made me think it might take a certain direction, that Adonis could reach some kind of enlightenment. Similarly, the story hints that everything happens for a reason, even though, in the end, it's just another motivation for another twisted individual like Adonis or the overall corruption of society. Unfortunately, it's not cool; all the violence and perversity feel tiresome, shallow, and overused, losing its impact over time. Morally, it's garbage; animation and music are average at best, the story is weak, and the characters are unlikable. Any positives? Well, the magic in the show introduces a few interesting ideas, like Adonis conjuring those large rotating machine guns seen in the trailer, and magic that multiplies ammunition a thousandfold. Still, I can't give it more than 3/10. I made it to the end in the hope of finding a message, only to realize that a disgusting world breeds disgusting people. (22.12.2023)