Deca-Dence: Episode 1 – Mini Review

Deca-Dence is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the emergence of a new life form, the Gadoll, has wiped out 90% of the world’s population. The last remains of civilization live in a massive mobile fortress called Deca-Dence. The residents are split into two roles: Gears, those who can fight the Gadoll, and Tankers, those who support from home. This story follows Natsume, a tanker girl who dreams of fighting, and Kaburagi, a man who gave up on his dreams long ago.

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Bhromor Rahman·2 years ago

Positives

There was a lot to like in this first episode. There were a lot of really high-quality animation cuts, and the sound design was on point. The premise feels like Attack on Titan meets Mad Max, and so far, I’m really enjoying it. Both main characters are likable and interesting. Can’t wait to see how they flesh out this world in the future.

Negatives

The art style might take some getting used to. The Gadoll designs didn’t particularly inspire me. I hope a lot of things are fleshed out more over the next few episodes, but we have plenty of time for that. I wasn’t as much a fan of the cartoony art style it would shift to every once in a while.

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Jonathan Homer·4 years ago

Summary

This looks like something special. The animation is solid, and the characters seem compelling enough so far. With a lot fewer shows this year, Deca-Dence could end up being the stand-out of the summer. Or it could go the way of listeners; only time will tell.

I plan to watch the first episode of every new show that is coming out this season. If you want to know what to watch and what to avoid, follow this series. Here is a list of all the shows.

• Appare-Ranman: Episode 1
• Deca-Dence: Episode 1
• Dokyuu Hentai HxEros: Episode 1
• Fire Force: Season 2 Episode 1
• GIBIATE: Episode 1
• The God of Highschool: Episode 1
• Lapis Re:LiGHTs: Episode 1
• The Misfit of the Demon Academy: Episode 1
• Monster Girl Doctor: Episode 1
• Mr Love: Queen’s Choice: Episode 1
• No Guns Life: Season 2 Episode 1
• Peter Grill and The Philosopher’s Time: Episode 1
• Rent-A-Girlfriend: Episode 1
• Re:Zero: Starting Life in Another World: S2E01
• Sword Art Online Alicization: War of Underworld – Part 2: E01
• The Great Pretender: Episode 1
• The Millionaire Detective Balance: UNLIMITED: Episode 1
• Those Years I Opened a Zoo: Episode 1
• Uzaki-Chan Wants to Hang Out: Episode 1

Deca-Dence: Episode 1 – Mini Review

Summary

This is looking like it could be something special. The animation is solid, and the characters seem compelling enough so far. With a lot less shows this year, Deca-Dence could end being the stand out of the summer. Or it could go the way of listeners, only time will tell.

Pros

High-Quality Animation Cuts

Nice Sound Design

Interesting Concept

Cons

Cartoon Art Style

Gadoll Designs are Dull

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