Delusional Monthly Magazine

OLM Winter 2024
ComedyFantasyMysteryWorkplace
6.4
Quality Score
0.68 (Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
3,016
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Gekkan Mousou Kagaku is set in Most City in an unknown country in a small publishing house that prints a monthly magazine about the most outlandish of things. Everything changes when the staff of the magazine, editor-in-chief Tarou, his assistant Jirou and dog Saburou, meet with scientist Gorou Satou... (Source: Crunchyroll)

Audience Consensus

The general audience consensus is that Gekkan Mousou Kagaku is a bland and uninspired anime that heavily relies on tired tropes and predictable storylines. While some appreciate its nostalgic charm reminiscent of 90s/2000s children's shows, the lack of originality and depth makes it largely unengaging for adult viewers. The animation is criticized for being choppy and the characters for being generic, contributing to an overall feeling of mediocrity.

Strengths

  • Some minor details in the animation are well done.
  • The OP/ED theme songs have a decent feel of fantasy and mystery.

Weaknesses

  • Extremely formulaic and unoriginal plot.
  • Generic characters and repetitive jokes.
  • Choppy animation and uninspired color palettes.
  • Boring and predictable storyline.
  • Lacks depth and feels like it's made for very young children.
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)