Parasite Dolls
Synopsis
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. (Source: ANN)
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.