Zenshu

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Today's anime is very unique; it's my first time watching an anime like this one. It's none other than Zenshu—it's a phenomenal anime that I have watched recently. This anime was released this year, but at that time, I did not like watching animes because I had recently started watching anime. Every time I find incredible animes like this one, I thank my niece for introducing me to the world of anime. I feel like I have become an Otaku by now, and I am planning to purchase some anime figures in the future. This show was the best thing that my eyes have witnessed.

I was stunned when I first watched the trailer and very curious because, in the trailer, the face of the protagonist was hidden. That aspect truly excited me to watch this anime. I have barely seen anime trailers where they hide the face of the protagonist, so this was something new to me. Also, the story caught me off guard; the animator entering the world of animation is such a huge thing. I would also want to do the same thing if it were possible to enter the anime world. Anyway, we will get the opportunity to see how an animator's life goes through hard phases, as I don't know much about the work of an animator. So, I decided to invest my time watching this anime.

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Created by: Mappa
Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
Writer: Kimiko Ueno
Release date: January 5, 2025
Episodes: 12
Genre: Isekai, fantasy, action, and drama

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Plot

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The story is about a girl whose name is Natsuko; she is a talented, overworked anime director. One day, while working, she took a break to have her food, but she choked while eating and passed out. She was transported to the world of her favorite anime, "A Tale of Perishing." This happened when she choked on her food, which means she had a near-death experience. She doesn't know how to get out of the world; at first, she thought she was in the afterlife, but then she realized she's in her favorite show for real. She gets to experience the world with her favorite characters, but they are unaware of Natsuko's intentions. So, she struggles to get involved with the others.

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Review

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Well, the animation style is really cool; also, the anime has many bright colors and dynamic character designs. This gives off a vibe of fun and youthful energy. Zenshu has the ability to capture the audience through a visually engaging experience because of its unique aesthetic outlook. It felt like an invitation to explore the anime world where anything can happen, and I felt no lines between reality and fantasy because they felt blurry.

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Animation by MAPPA is one of the best things to experience. When it's MAPPA, the expectations reach the sky. Zenshu is made to be a refreshing anime that will be interesting to viewers who are looking for something different and new. In one word, I would say that it was just an amazing visual and audio experience. I hope there's a second season because I would love to see more of it. Season 1 had a happy ending, but still, I want to see more. I would like to rate it 10/10 because it was perfectly done, as I desire to see in an anime.

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