Review of Detroit Metal City

Detroit Metal City (DMC) is as irreverent as they come; it doesn't care if you like it, or if you have panties on top of your face while watching it. Since I find every facet of this series to be rated a 10/10, it is unnecessary to comment on the individual aspects of it. Instead, I will treat this as a more condensed review, to abstract what I find most important. DMC is controlled-confidence is one of many facets that make it a masterpiece. I admit it was hard for me to pick the series up. Yes, therewere mostly positive reviews, but given my history with anime, I cannot trust the majority's opinion. Really my issue is with the (anime) comedy genre as a whole. Often, anime lacks what I find funny: subtle comedy such as sarcasm, deadpan, black comedy, etc. I find the sillier and more slapstick content, inherent to Japanese comedy, troublesome. As funny as DMC is (and it is funny) it treats the Metal music culture, among other cultural phenomenon with honesty and seriousness, making the series interesting. Truly, being genuine is what makes DMC transcend its genre.

DMC is relatable. And it comes down to its underlying philosophy: people are irrational and different. I agree. In it, humans are humans, which is refreshing. For this reason, I recommend Aku No Hana, which is in the same vain, but perhaps more self-deprecating. I always found that with any medium (anime, movies, or TV), making a human act in a realistic manner is difficult to do, ultimately boiling down to the writing. And the writing for this series is spectacular. The show is differentiated not only for juxtaposing interesting concepts, but also for weaving a narrative almost solely through its characters.

So, if you are wondering what makes some dislike this show, it is because it oversteps boundaries. Most dislike anarchic comedy. Although, if you are as boundary-less a personality as I am, you will be fine.

Overall, if you like a comedy series that breaks the mold, while being genuine in its presentation, look no further.