Tokyo Ghoul: Pinto
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Shuu Tsukiyama is a "ghoul": a creature who eats human flesh, and he likes to enjoy his meals to the fullest. One night, while relishing in the premeditated murder of his dinner, Shuu's much anticipated first bite is disturbed by a sudden flash of light. The flash turns out to be from the camera of high schooler Chie Hori, who presents Shuu with the perfect picture capturing his true nature; the extremely clear shot of a bloody corpse and an overly excited Shuu threatens to expose his ghoul identity, thus Shuu needs to sort out this situation quickly. After Shuu discovers that Chie attends the same high school as him and is even in the same class, the reason behind his feelings of obsession changes from self-preservation to morbid curiosity. As he grows closer to the absent-minded and extremely odd photographer, he challenges them both to learn more about each other's conflicting worlds; Shuu promises that Chie will come out of this experience with a photograph superior to the one she already has.
Audience Consensus
The audience generally found 'Pinto' to be an enjoyable and well-crafted OVA, particularly for its exploration of Shuu Tsukiyama's character and his relationship with Chie Hori. While the overarching story and character dynamics were praised, some viewers found the graphic hospital scenes to be jarring and off-putting, leading to a moderate level of audience division.
Strengths
- Compelling exploration of Shuu Tsukiyama's character and his 'gourmet' nature.
- Interesting dynamic and interactions between Tsukiyama and Chie Hori.
- Atmospheric settings and immersive environments.
- High-quality voice acting, particularly for Tsukiyama.
- Well-crafted side story that fits within the broader Tokyo Ghoul universe.
Weaknesses
- Art and character development are considered unremarkable by some.
- The hospital scenes are too graphic and disturbing for some viewers.
- Interactions between the main characters can feel boring or lack connection to some.
- Sound design is largely forgettable for some critics.