Review of SSSS.Dynazenon

No anime has quite captured my attention as much as SSSS.Dynazenon while being somewhat unpopular or niche within the community. This is a quasi-sequel to SSSS.Gridman, a mecha/tokutatsu series that surprised viewers with both its creative direction and undeniable Saturday morning cartoon feel, which you will find again here. But don't worry, no prior knowledge of the previous series (or the even larger Gridman Universe) is needed to get in on the fun. Director Akira Amemiya and his team at Studio Trigger are back at it to creating his uniquely singular take on the countlessly-done setup of mixing the banal and the fantastical. But whereas hepreviously focused on mood-setting and world-building, this is more of a character study that happens to have short fun fights at the end. I'd like to emphasize how that change made a difference. Gridman is a show I appreciate; Dynazenon is a show I love. Although 2 characters take up most of the screen time, the gang itself are fun and likable right out of the gate.

If I wasn't so busy right now, I could honestly write paragraph after paragraph about why its great and why you should watch it. I could even discuss to returning fans the differences and similarities between the two series. Its characters, beautiful shot compositions, astute sound design, and numerous other aspects truly deserve a more thorough discussion than what I can convey to a passing viewer on an anime rating site.

Still, if you're looking for something fresh, interesting, or just plain enjoyable, then you've come to the right place

Story - 7
Art - 9
Sound - 9
Character - 9
Enjoyment - 9