Megumi
6.9
Quality Score
-0.35 (Negative)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
830
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
An anime biography on Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 when she was 13 years old. North Korea acknowledges abducting her and at least 12 other Japanese residents during the 1970s and the 1980s, but the country has not provided any conclusive evidence on her fate and most of the others. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed. Reviewers appreciate the anime's intent to inform and raise awareness about a sensitive political issue and the plight of the affected families. However, many find the execution lacking in terms of direction, animation, and overall emotional impact. It's considered more of a historical or political statement than a compelling narrative.
Strengths
- Draws attention to a real-life problem.
- Informs about the issue of abductions by North Korea.
- Highlights the feelings of the parents involved.
- Incorporates real-life pictures of Megumi and her family, aiding the story.
Weaknesses
- Bad direction with muffled execution.
- Emotions not plausibly conveyed.
- Lacks entertainment value and artistic merit.
- Poor animation quality, including lack of mouth movement synchronization.
- Dubbing is painful and doesn't match mouth movements.
- Lacks character development.
- Story execution is bad.