I know, it is not Wednesday. Life has been mad busy, kids, but I will be back on normal schedule by Sunday, worry not. Feels weird to be apologizing to all 7.5 of you (my cat does not count as an entire reader). NOW TO WORK
Apocalypse zero is today's topic, and let me begin by saying that it is seriously screwed up. French art shocker screwed up. Korean rape revenge screwed up. Essentially, it is squarely in one of my favorite genres of non-anime film (shhh I know it is an anime) really disturbing shit that most people cannot sit through (think Philosophy of a Knife, Guinea Pig films, etc.). If you understand those references, you either will enjoy these OVA's, or have very messed up friends. If you did not understand them, I recommend that you grab a stiff drink, turn off the lights, and get ready to learn about yourself in some serious ways.
Yeah, not screwing around people, Apocalypse Zero does everything that you wish or fear anime would do, and in an absolutely no holds barred, self aware manner. The episodes overflow with blood and gore, and almost every villain uses a sexualized body part as a weapon (in this case, double tit bomb is employed by the nurse who just tried to seduce the main character). It is important to clarify, Apocalypse Zero is not an excellent anime. There are a variety of plot holes, a lack of any substantive character development, and several moments of animation error. What is important about this piece, both in terms of it's place in anime and it's watching value, is the way in which it tests the limits of what people can animate and what people will watch. In this way, it is a fun, silly, and entertaining testament to the diversity of the minds of artists and the tastes of the audience. Apocalypse zero is unquestionably not for everyone, probably not even for most people, but if you can sit through it, you will love it.
P.S. no character development/plot discussion, because virtually nothing interesting can be said without giving too much away, unless you want a breakdown of the very basic conflict. Two siblings were trained by their dad to use armor that is blood fed and become badass, one is good and one is evil. They battle, there are sex demons.
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