Tokyo 24th Ward

I sometimes suppose the basis of an "original" anime series is a few ideas from Minority Report and something from Orwell's 1984 interspersed with a few trolley problems. Then put three different characters in the lead role, who we will call R(ed) G(reen), and B(lue), to avoid confusion. They all have a different take on various problems because the main thing they want to convey to the viewer (besides the occasional moral pondering) is how to handle differences in viewpoints properly. Plus, everyone needs to take their share of responsibility for themselves and their surroundings, and those who live around them. OK, it sounds interesting, sometimes it works, and I cannot deny that there were some decent ideas in this show, enough at least to keep me interested in this anime series. However, on the other hand, it failed to build any oppressive atmosphere, or suspense, just something that could make the show more appealing so I would enjoy watching it. So even though there is some food for thought, and it is clear that at least somebody made an effort with this anime series, it still comes across as too characterless and insipid for my taste. It is rather like a lecture on a subject you have heard so much about that there is not much left that is new or surprising; the lecturer occasionally throws in an interesting problem. However, they develop it so that nothing sticks in your head except the main idea (which you knew in advance), so the final impression is just a kind of "OK. So has it finished?" Furthermore, the emotional aspect of this anime series does not even work. Even the attempt at a strong and intense conclusion does not have a chance to work. The only thing I took away from all those final declarations of love was the reminder that spring is starting, which is completely unrelated to this anime series. 5/10. (06/04/2022)