Review of Migi & Dali
Migi to Dali is truly one of the most bizarre and original anime I’ve ever seen. In an era where it seems like authors can only pump out isekai, it’s cool to see that originality still exists in this medium and the envelope can be pushed to these extremes. This is a must watch for any fans of psychological thrillers or those looking for a fresh watch. Admittedly, I was a little on the fence with picking this one up as my workload for the fall seasonals was insane. But I am so glad I did. From the very first episode I was absolutely blown awayby how unique this story felt. If you’ve ever seen A Series of Unfortunate Events or the Michael Myers Cat in the Hat movies you’ll know exactly the type of eerie and unsettling vibes I’m talking about. This was a very disturbing watch in the best possible sense.
The twins adoption ploy and subsequent identity swapping by antics were such a novel shock to me. The lengths that they go to in order to stay hidden and acclimate with their new adopted family, while solving the mystery of their mother’s murder were gripping. I was on the edge of my seat for every episode and as more and more details emerged down the stretch of the series I found myself with my jaw on the floor numerous times. Simply put, this is how you do mystery and suspense. The best thrillers fill you with a sense of dread throughout and I think the late author excelled at that. There’s not really any jump scares, but it’s an uncomfortable feeling that hangs over your head throughout the runtime.
Furthermore, the big twists and reveals are very well done and make sense within the context of the story. There’s so many hidden details and little tidbits that if you blink you could miss them, and then when a secret is revealed you realise it’s been hinted at for a while. I just had a blast with this one and can’t praise it enough. It’s a shame it had to air in such a stacked season.
I honestly can’t really think of any flaws in this show. The story is great, Migi and Dali’s relationship is great, the side characters come up clutch at several points in the story and it’s bizarre as hell in the best possible way. A good old fashioned murder mystery that doesn’t outstay its welcome. Keeps you guessing and gives you a satisfactory resolution.
It is truly a shame that Sano sensei didn’t get to see this series animated, may she rest in peace. The job she did on this will stand the test of time as one of the more original stories told in recent memory.
Migi to Dali gets 10 out of 10.