Horror News
Synopsis
Rei Kigata is a first year middle schooler at Ishido Middle School. He is not a believer of any paranormal phenomena such as existence of ghosts or spirits in any kind, but one day at midnight, while he is sleeping, a mysterious newspaper called "Horror News" is delivered to his room. The newspaper tells a story in which one of his teachers at the school will get killed in a car accident the following morning and Kigata will be a witness of the accident. The story turns into a fact in the following day and since then, the mysterious newspaper is delivered everyday. He realizes he is haunted by this newspaper and that his life span would be shortened in 100 days every time he reads it. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. While some appreciate the anime's exploration of supernatural themes grounded in real-world events and mysteries, others are critical of its poor art style, episodic format, and excessive exposition. The anime's pacing and infodumps detract from the story for viewers familiar with the subject matter.
Strengths
- Stories are close to reality despite supernatural phenomena.
- Exposes viewers to strange and mysterious real-world events.
Weaknesses
- Awful art style.
- Standalone episodes do not meaningfully contribute to the plot.
- Heavy infodumping, especially on paranormal topics.
- Long-winded exposition overshadows the actual story.