From the minds behind anime like FLCL and Gurren Lagann comes another crazy anime with funky animation, Dead Leaves.
Dead Leaves is an anime movie where every minute is action-packed, violent and contains naughty humor. The main attraction of the anime is its tacky animation and unique character designs. Every single character, whether they are minor or major, has completely different styles.
Even during exceptions, when the characters look practically the same, the way they are utilized is so varied that not even a single dull segment is present in the movie.
There are fast-paced action sequences, characters bursting out of nowhere, and humorous bits squeezed in between!
The anime might not be for you if you enjoy a more streamlined form of the story but, if you love crazy action with wacky characters and untraditional stories, Dead Leaves is perfect for you!
1. Release Order
I. Movies
Dead Leaves (2004)
2. Conclusion
The movie is standalone is not related to any other series or films. Watch it whenever you feel like you’re dying from boredom!
3. Quick Review
I. Story and Characters
The story of Dead Leaves is twisted and sort of incomprehensible but also pretty straightforward. It follows the misadventures of the two protagonists who find themselves in the middle of nowhere, completely naked. They’re thrown into a prison on the moon, thus beginning a series of weird and crazy events.
The story, the humor, the action, and every other aspect of Dead Leaves is over-the-top and full of energy.
The characters are extremely eccentric, violent, and do not give a damn about anyone or anything other than themselves. Though there isn’t much emphasis on their personalities and backgrounds, they’re pretty entertaining to watch.
II. Animation and Sound
The animation is the main attraction of Dead Leaves. While it is not a masterpiece, it is like no other anime out there. The animation of full of funky character designs and vibrant flashy colors. This style not only makes the action seem crazier but also elevates the anime experience.
The soundtrack of Dead Leaves is freaking awesome! It ranges from lo-fi hip hop beats to explosive Metallica-like music. It matches the explosive amount of visuals and the crazy quotient of the story.
4. About Dead Leaves
Dead Leaves is an anime science fiction film, written and illustrated by Imai Toonz, produced by Manga Entertainment and Production I.G and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi. Dead Leaves follows Pandy and Retro when they wake in the middle of nowhere with no memories of their past. Naturally, they soon get involved in a violent collection of clothing and food as if it was the normal thing to do. They quickly captured and sent to a bizarre jail located on the moon. During their sentence, they discover that the prison, named Dead Leaves, was also a top-secret cloning facility belonging to villains. Due to experiments gone wrong, there are many genetically deformed inmates under torture. With the help of other inmates, Pandy and Retro plan an explosive prison break, shaking up the facility to its core.
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