Review of Shiki

I can't tell you the last time I've watched through a show consistently. I think I finished Shiki in two days. I won't give away any spoilers though! First, I'll point out some common themes you'll see throughout this show: death, anxiety, ethics. In a weird sense it had me questioning myself like when I watch Death Note. The psychological thriller aspect is definitely here. The story progresses really well. Since it's only 22 episodes, there is only so much story to cram into Shiki. Each episode builds off of the previous one and you're always wanting to watch more. The art was decent. I'm a sucker formore flashy and colorful design, but I think the art was appropriate for the story of Shiki. Be warned, this show is pretty gorey. I caught myself looking away a few times.

The soundtrack is amazing. The composer did a great job fitting it with the story. The music will definitely trigger and have you cry at those moments.

Characters jump back and forth, so it's hard to consistently keep up with one. I think this is part of what makes Shiki so fast paced for me.

Overall, I recommend this show. I thoroughly enjoyed it.