Dog & Scissors
Synopsis
A nonsense comical mystery. Harumi Kazuhito is a high school boy who loves books and is a fan of novelist Natsuno Kirihime. One day, he finds Kirihime writing at a cafe, about to be shot by a robber. He protects her from the attack but is killed instead. Through the supernatural power of a book-worm, he is reincarnated as a dachshund dog. Kazuhito (as a dog) writhes in a painful bookless life, when a sadistic woman carrying a pair of scissors offers him help. She is Kirihime herself. (Source: Dog and Scissors Wiki)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment towards 'Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou' is largely negative. Many find the show's humor repetitive, the plot weak, and the characters underdeveloped and annoying. While some appreciate the initial novelty and unique premise, the overall consensus is that the anime fails to deliver a compelling or enjoyable experience due to its reliance on tired tropes and questionable content.
Strengths
- Unique and strange premise that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate the absurd.
- Some reviewers liked the art style and character designs, finding them colorful and vivid.
- Some found the voice acting to be well-suited to the characters.
Weaknesses
- Repetitive jokes and gags that quickly become stale and annoying.
- Weak or nonexistent plot with little to no meaningful story progression.
- Poor character development, with characters often defined by a single, exaggerated trait.
- Questionable and potentially offensive content, including borderline animal abuse, incestuous themes, and objectification of women.
- Inconsistent art style, with drastic changes during battle scenes that can be jarring.
- Uninspired and forgettable soundtrack.