Review of Cencoroll

"Cencoroll" is a very fresh and unique story based on the Manga "Amon Game." Both works were original creations by Atsuya Aki, who created, wrote, directed, and animated (Yes, animated) this film alone. The only help he had were the Seiyuu, Music, and production by Aniplex. I must say this first before I begin... Thank you Aniplex! A giant alien shows up on top of a skyscraper, "A boy and his blob" watch over it, "There's another one, are you hungry? You're lazy today, huh?" The boy's name is Tetsu Amamiya, he owns a blobby alien life form he named Cenco. Cenco can transform into any object imaginable. Thereare many more people with the possession of aliens with similar, if not, more unique powers. You have to always be on your toes. Just like the mystery alien that formed on the skyscraper, what is it?

It's a simple story. But the execution, animation, and creativity make this film feel fresh and surprisingly original.

I have not seen artwork like this in an anime, except for maybe Tsuritama (Atsuya Uki was the character designer of Tsuritama).
The animation, character designs, and backgrounds bring out an atmosphere that is full of unique emotions.
The whole development has a feel like it is a piece of art.

There's no musical score in Cencoroll, just an ending theme. It was a good idea, and it fit the production very well.
The Seiyuu all did a great job voicing their respective rolls.
Same in the Sound effects department.

All the characters have that bored teenage mentality to them, but it is never to the point of annoyance.
It's almost like they are all at that stage between childhood and adulthood, there's just no emotion.
It's directed in such a way where it feels realistic and fits the production.

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I knew that I was going to enjoy this show, but I enjoyed it even more than that. The atmosphere alone is worth it, and the artwork is just beautiful.
This man Atsuya Uki, really has talent.

This is a production I would purchase if it was possible.
It's very well thought out, and executed.

Keep on the look out for this one, it's a very original production worthy of the 30 minutes of your time.