Showing my support for a great show.
Deadman Wonderland is a very, very unique and entertaining story that I'd really hate to see end so prematurely. However, I'm not sure if anybody else that loves this show realizes, but a premature end seems very likely at the moment.
I may be preaching the the choir when I say this, but it should be common knowledge that it's VERY important right now to buy the animes and mangas that you love, because in this age of anime anything goes. Many great shows and mangas have been cancelled already. (Or on a never ending hiatus.) Many publishers are either cutting back or have sunk from this last global recession.
I'd really hate to see this particular show go. Profits are at an all time low with piracy at an all time high. It doesn't help viewers aren't even watching these shows on cable, either. But anyways, I'm getting off topic. This is a message to all those that loved this show, SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND KEEP IT GOING!
Anyways on to the review...
Excellent Concept But Disappointing Conclusion
Contrary to what most reviewers here seem to believe, Deadman Wonderland is a refreshing and interesting modern anime. Ganta Igarashi is a fourteen-year-old student accused of killing his entire class. He is sent to a maximum security penitentiary with a twisted amusement park theme: "Deadman Wonderland". While the concept of having the main character being a teenager who is thrown into an adult's world, prison in this case, is somewhat unoriginal there are a lot of fantastical aspects and interesting characters to it that make the series unique. There is a huge mystery surrounding Deadman Wonderland itself as well as the person who is truly responsible for killing Ganta's friends: The Redman. Ganta is what is known as a "Deadman" and has the ability to turn his blood into a projectile weapon. However he soon discovers that he is not the only Deadman. There are others with similar abilities to him as well, although what they can do with their "Branch of Sin" (The ability to control...
On the pricey side
I'd give the anime thus far a 5/5. The only reason I chose 4 stars was the excessive price. $50 is a bit much--despite it being a "special edition"--considering this is only the first season of the anime. I would recommend this anime to anyone, but for those who have yet to watch I would say wait for a price drop or another edition in the $30 range. If you have seen it and it has become one of your favorite animes, then by all means buy this version. I have pre-ordered this version because I do find it to be an amazing anime. It is still a work in progress and there are currently 51 chapters in the manga, 21 of which where used in creating these episodes. The author is currently on hiatus due to a pregnancy so it may be awhile before a 2nd season is created but I'd give it a year at most. I thought the dubbing was done very well and the story was well made. Some people complain about the character flaws but that is what makes them realistic and more gritty. If you have the money I do...
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