Review of Migi & Dali

I cannot believe this show pulled it off. What starts as a creepy-comedy quickly devolves into ridiculous seriousness, and then into the completely deranged. There are moments of abject horror, and in the same episodes, sometimes even the same scene, there's gut-busting hilarity. With so many conflicting tones, you'd expect Migi & Dali to become a sloppy mess, but by the end it somehow manages to accomplish a perfect symphony of the absurd. It has genuine heartbreak, intriguing mystery, and a cast of wholesome and terrifying characters all wrapped up in its quirky little package. No amount of intricate analysis or review will be able toaccurately convey the essence of this series, so I will leave it at that.

The music was interesting, and the different versions of the main leitmotif were always fun to pick out when they started playing. The art and animation are nothing special, but are completely serviceable for the purpose of the show.

My heart aches that Sano-sensei will never be able to provide to us another eccentric masterpiece. Rest in peace, and thank you.