Anime Review: Madoka Magica (Winter 2011), Parasyte (Fall 2014), Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (Spring 2012)

Madoka

I've got to watch three horror shows in a short time. One was Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika. the second was Kiseijuu (Parasyte) and the third was Dusk Maiden of Amnesia. And all were very different.

The first really drove a punch to my stomach. It was something I was not expecting, althought I had heard before about being a bit dark. I've read a bit about the show and at the time they hide it pretty well. They say it was another moe magical girl and then at the third episode they jab a knife in your heart. At each passing episode you get more and more anxious and depressed. Please don't watch this tv show if you are feeling depressed. This will probably kill you a bit more. This show is like warhammer 40k. As I watch it I kept reminding me of it. Grimdark. No hope. It's suffice to say I really enjoy the take and it was the first I take that dealt with this magical girl turn dark. There are have been death's in Magical Girl - Sailor Moon is one. But here all the show is dark. This year Mahou Shoujo Site was really alike Madoka (but it was far less interesting - althought it was more dark).

Parasyte

Then you got Parasyte. It's horror in a sense it deals with parasytes becoming humans and killing other humans to feed. Then the show turn a bit about this and become more about psychological effect on our main character and the parasyte itself. The gore, action scenes and other stuff were pretty good and they had good animation. This show has some underlying tones about humanity ruining the planet and the parasytes role in killing humans.There are some other interesting tones about humankind, enviroment and life itself. I really enjyo the show.

The last one was Dusk Maiden of Amnesia. The show has some spooky factor but there is also romance, slice of life and ecchi scenes. It's about a ghost who is unaware that because she shuts her darkest secrets and feelings created a shadow ghost. It's about acceptance that life has his good moments and bad and someone who loves another loves not only the good but also the bad part. Most of all it's very interesting choice of characters (4) and their interactions. In the beginning they are trying to solve the mysteries in the school and the rest of the show is focus on our main ghost and character. All in all very good. 12 episodes long and you wanna watch all in one go.

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

Three different types of horror. Undoubtly Madoka is the best (but it's art can keep people away); Parasyte is also very good show while Amnesia is more about Romance. All of them have "True" endings.

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica - Winter 2011 - 12 Eps
Mal 8.44 / Shaft / Drama, Magic, Psychological, Thriller
I give 10 stars

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu - Fall 2014 - 24 Eps
Mal 8.51 / Madhouse / Action, Sci-Fi, Horror, Psychological, Drama, Seinen
I give 8 stars

Tasogare Otome x Amnesia - Spring 2012 - 12 Eps + 1 Ova
Mal 7.93 / Silver Link / Horror, Mystery, Romance, School, Shounen, Supernatural
I give 7 stars