Parasite Dolls
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
A secret unit of the AD Police, known as Branch, specializes in crimes involving humanoid robots called 'Boomers'. Branch officer Buzz must cope with having a Boomer for a partner, while officer Michaelson finds the line between human and robot to be a thin one. Together they serve to protect a world that is slowly deconstructing around them. Set in the Bubblegum Crisis universe.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some praising the show's cyberpunk atmosphere, mature themes, and soundtrack, while others criticize it for being derivative, having a disjointed plot, and inconsistent animation. Some appreciate the world-building and character interactions, while others find the characters underdeveloped and the storyline confusing. Overall, it's considered an average cyberpunk anime with potential that wasn't fully realized.
Strengths
- Good cyberpunk atmosphere.
- Interesting characters and their interactions.
- Excellent soundtrack that fits the dark atmosphere.
- High rewatchability due to only having 3 episodes.
- Mature themes explored.
Weaknesses
- Derivative story that borrows heavily from other cyberpunk films.
- Inconsistent animation quality, particularly in later episodes.
- Disjointed and confusing plot with plot incongruences.
- Underdeveloped characters and storylines.
- Ending doesn't wrap everything up on a strong note.