GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack!
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Though her trip to Okinawa was supposed to be a lovely excursion to the seaside, college student Kaori Sawahara finds that it is anything but when a horrifying menace emerges from the watery depths. A strange mechanism has taken control of the sea creatures, granting them legs and sending them on land to attack anything in their way. Kaori and her friends—the lustful Erika and the reserved Aki—find themselves caught up in this onslaught, made worse by the creatures' rotting stench of death. Surviving the first assault, Kaori tries to contact her fiancé Tadashi in Tokyo. However, the call is cut short in what sounds like another fish attack. Fearing for his safety, Kaori leaves for Tokyo. With Erika and Aki contending with the attacks in Okinawa, Kaori rushes to find Tadashi, unaware that the crisis has only just begun.
Audience Consensus
Gyo is a deeply divisive anime, often praised for its unique and bizarre premise and sometimes for its unintentional comedy, making it a "so bad it's good" experience for some. However, the overwhelming majority of criticism points to an incomprehensible plot, shallow characters, and gratuitous fan service, leading to a strong polarization between those who find it hilariously bad and those who simply find it bad.
Strengths
- Decent 3D animation, especially for its time
- Some viewers found the sheer absurdity and "so bad it's good" quality enjoyable
- Character designs were noted as visually appealing by some
- The premise is uniquely bizarre
Weaknesses
- Incredibly convoluted and nonsensical plot with frequent, unexplained shifts and plot conveniences
- Character development is minimal, with protagonists being bland and often unrealistically invincible
- The story often prioritizes gratuitous nudity and fan service over coherent storytelling
- Voice acting is frequently described as apathetic and bland
- The attempt at horror often falls into unintentional comedy, failing to deliver genuine scares
- The animation quality is inconsistent, with jarring transitions between 2D and CGI
- The sound design and OST are largely forgettable or unfitting