The Tatami Galaxy
Synopsis
One autumn evening at a mysterious ramen stand behind the Shimogamo Shrine, a lonely third-year college student bumps into a man with an eggplant-shaped head who calls himself a god of matrimony. Meeting this man causes the student to reflect upon his past two years at college—two years bitterly spent trying to break up couples on campus with his only friend Ozu, a ghoulish-looking man seemingly set on making his life as miserable as possible. Resolving to make the most out of the rest of his college life, the student attempts to ask out the unsociable but kind-hearted underclassman Akashi, yet fails to follow through, prompting him to regret not living out his college life differently. As soon as this thought passes through his head, however, he is hurtled through time and space to the beginning of his years at college and given another chance to live his life. Surreal, artistic, and mind-bending, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei chronicles the misadventures of a young man on a journey to make friends, find love, and experience the rose-colored campus life he always dreamed of. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience is divided on Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei. Some viewers praise its unique storytelling, artistic style, and exploration of deep themes like choices and self-discovery, considering it a masterpiece. However, others criticize its repetitive nature, fast-paced dialogue, and perceived pretentiousness, finding it lacking in substance and difficult to follow.
Strengths
- Unique storytelling and art style.
- Exploration of choices and self-discovery.
- Masterful execution of a realistic story.
Weaknesses
- Repetitive and predictable plot.
- Fast-paced and verbose dialogue.
- Obnoxious visuals and vapid story (subjective).