Dead Leaves

Production I.G Winter 2004
ActionComedyGoreSci-FiSuper Power
7.2
Quality Score
0.25 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
44,379
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Shortly after waking up in an unknown street with no clothes or memories, Retro and Pandy team up and begin a life of thrill chasing and violence. Retro's wild antics and Pandy's carefree personality make them the perfect partners in crime to cause mayhem wherever they strike. When an accidental mistake lands them behind bars, Retro and Pandy are sent to Dead Leaves—a high-security prison on the Moon. Once there, they soon discover that the other inmates are clones, all products of genetic mutation experiments. With nothing better to do, they escape from their cell and lead a prison break with the other captives. Armed with a crew of mutants and a hunger for havoc, the chaotic duo begins their wacky escape. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

Dead Leaves is a highly stylized and chaotic anime that polarizes viewers. While many praise its unique visuals, frenetic pace, and over-the-top humor, others find the plot incoherent, the content excessively crude and violent, and the animation style jarring. It's a love-it-or-hate-it experience that demands a tolerance for the absurd.

Strengths

  • Unique and energetic animation style
  • Fast-paced and action-packed
  • Memorable and original character designs

Weaknesses

  • Incomprehensible or weak plot
  • Over-the-top violence and gore may be off-putting
  • Crude humor and sexual content not for everyone
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