Flowers of Evil
What is it like to be a teen? Do you feel like you know everything as a teen, and does puberty make you want to do risky things? Do you shudder when you reflect on everything you did in your teens, believing they were hip and rad? Here is the series that will make you cringe. You could like it or dislike it. Let us find out.
"Flowers of Evil" (Aku no Hana) is a 13-episode Japanese anime series based on Shz Oshimi's manga series of the same name. The animation was created by Zexcs and produced by Starchild Records, Animax, Kodansha, KlockWorx, and GANSIS. Hiroshi Nagahama directed the series. Broadcast in Japan between April 5 and June 29, 2013, and has been licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks. Crunchyroll owns streaming rights in Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
This 13-episode series, with a total run time of 23 minutes, provided Drama, Romance, and Ecchi, with the main topic being Psychological School. The series was graded R - 17+ for its violence and language and is marketed to the Shounen audience.
Kasuga is a linguistic nerd who attends a small-town middle school. He idolizes Baudelaire and is head over heels in love with his lovely and intelligent classmate Saeki. There is also a redhead misfit in his class named Nakamura. He returns to the classroom one day after class to retrieve a book he'd forgotten, only to see Saeki's sports clothing on the floor. Kasuga robs Saeki of his clothing. His guilty conscience makes him feel uneasy in class the next day.
While riding his bike, he meets Nakamura, who tells him she witnessed him take the clothing. She visits him in the library the next day and blackmails him into carrying out her directions. Will our protagonist be able to break free from Nakamura's hold and get the girl of his dreams? Will it, however, be the standard high school anime we watch to feel good and travel down memory lane of pleasant memories?
At first sight, the primary protagonists appear to be your stereotypical cast of people. You have a bashful lad as the protagonist and two girls: one we assume to be Tsundere and the lovely decent girl the male protagonist has a crush on. Kasuga is an average, ordinary guy who enjoys literature until you realize he's a bit of a snob about it just because he reads and looks down on his class. Then we witness him act wildly despite his quiet character, such as stealing a girl's gym suit to satisfy his teenage desires. There is no outside pressure, bullying, or dare from his pals; he simply does it on a whim when the chance arises.
Aku no Hana is by far the most divisive Anime of the Spring Season 2013, earning far the most criticism while maintaining a sizable following base. This is not for the faint of heart. It is the most horrific work of literature I have ever seen, and it rightfully deserves to be classified as psychological horror. "Flowers is Evil" is a gloomy, melancholy, and occasionally plain nasty film. There is virtually no comedy at times.
If "Flowers of Evil" accomplishes one thing well, it's the universe it creates. After all, in the self-centered world of middle school adolescent angst, every minor setback appears to be the end of the world, and friendships and relationships may be as fickle as a light wind. Furthermore, teenagers at that age believe they are unique and comprehend the world in a manner no one else can.
It will force you to go through puberty's emotional and social turbulence, making those who have already gone through it shudder. The protagonist is placed in a position of complete sorrow, followed by complete happiness. He switches from one to the other at the drop of a hat, adding to the tense atmosphere. However, anime may be tedious and unengaging at times. The series is filled with questionable story and character choices.
Flowers of Evil is meant to be an emotional drama. To be honest, the scenery, flowing water, and any stationary item appear more vibrantly realistic than in typical anime. At times, the backdrop elements are so detailed that we might end up thinking we're watching a Ghibli movie. However, due to the limitations of rotoscope animation, we cannot observe the feelings of any character who does not have their own close-up. Even when close-ups are used, the absence of facial features makes it difficult to tell which emotion is which since practically every expression appears to be a grin.
Music is an essential aspect of how we relate emotionally with actors on screen. However, you may believe Flowers of Evil squandered the chance. Most importantly, Flowers of Evil does not employ many musical strategies to transmit sentiments and emotions if you expect a harmonious link to the heart.
According to the designers, the finale may feel different to everyone, and one may interpret the ending as whatever one thinks. This program may not meet your expectations if you like a satisfying conclusion. On the other hand, if you're going to despise the anime, there's no middle ground in the fan base. If you dislike it, you will continue to dislike it. If you like it, you'll like it.
The opening theme is "Aku no Hana" by Uchjin, featuring Noko, Mariko Got, and Shiho Nanba as guest vocalists. "A Last Flower" by Asa-Chang & Junray serves as the closing theme.
Finally, this show is for you if you enjoy a good challenge, but make sure you've locked the doors before you begin. This series has situations when there's no other way to explain that you're watching an ordinary slice-of-life anime to your mother if she decides to take a peak. Recommended!
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