Review of Gunsmith Cats

Instant favorite! It feels like an old school American action movie and there wasn't a single scene wasted! The artstyle, the sound design, the animation; it's all perfect! Even has the classic American-style pacing and storytelling you'd expect from 80s and 90s Hollywood films!! Much like Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro I went in without any expectations or prior knowledge of the series (other than its connection with Riding Bean, another awesome anime) and once again I got a complete and satisfying story from beginning to end. It's a simple one, but it works and the creators made sure to get the most out of it. Whatan opening too! One of my favorites for sure! So full of colour and energy!! This is what an anime opening (or any opening for that matter!) should be like! Banger OST as well!!

There were a few campy scenes, but overall the action wasn't mindless. There was clear planning involved in each of the characters' moves and each had their own motives. The final battle in particular stood out the most; they kept it short and simple but it was clear the characters were all pros. What's amazing is the sheer number of people they contacted to make this series as realistic as possible. They really knew their stuff and it shows.

If I had to nitpick is that there're surprisingly few deaths for a show all about guns and shootouts, but maybe it wouldn't click with the artstyle they went with. At the end of the day, it's still a masterpiece!

I'm down for a rewatch anytime, anyday! Really glad I watched this one! Cannot recommend enough!!