Afterlost
Synopsis
One day, a city suddenly disappears. Takuya, a professional by-the-contract courier and lone wolf, meets Yuki, the only survivor from the city's extinction. The two rely on a message from Yuki's father, who was heard to be missing, and head toward the disappeared city, Lost. However, unexpected obstacles strike before the pair, with the reality especially shocking for Yuki. Before them are the feelings of those left behind, a mysterious group manipulating in the shadows, and unveiling the hidden conspiracy. Takuya and Yuki, who both were initially strangers, would deepen their bond during the journey and unravel the mystery of the Lost city. (Source: MAL News)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to Shoumetsu Toshi is highly divided. While some appreciated the initial premise and underlying themes, many were disappointed by the poor execution, particularly the jarring CGI, disjointed storytelling, and underdeveloped characters. The ending was a major point of contention, with several viewers finding it unsatisfying and illogical. Overall, the anime fails to live up to its potential due to significant production and writing flaws.
Strengths
- Interesting premise with underlying themes of coping, loss, understanding, and forgiveness.
- Some viewers found the initial episodes captivating with good direction.
- The voice acting was generally considered good.
Weaknesses
- Poor CGI animation, often compared unfavorably to early PS2 graphics.
- Storytelling is poorly paced, jumping around and lacking clear transitions.
- Characters are bland, one-dimensional, and difficult to connect with; emotional scenes fail to evoke a response.
- The plot becomes confusing with the introduction of unexplained powers and a lack of consistent direction.
- Many found the ending unsatisfying and predictable.
- Excessive use of shaky camera effects and twitching eye animations.