Detroit Metal City

Detroit Metal City isn't funny, when it ends. +That anime has short openings and endings, there is plus. I don't know how that second one ends, because I was already on the next episode :D -Graphic was bad, but still enough to get really good final effect. +My watching was almost by all the time rolling on the floor and probably because of that it gains high score. My diaphragm still hurts, hehe. +Story was simple, main of this anime was music and comedy, that is what I was expecting from this anime.

Laughed my ass off! I've been watching anime for 25 years and I can't remember anything this damned funny! My only 2 wishes were that these were full length episodes and that there were more episodes coming! When Negishi's ability to compartmentalize his true self from that of Krauser starts to crumble the situations become absolutely hilarious. It's what this entire anime is about and it's fresh and wonderful to watch. Don't be afraid of it - embrace it!

I see this anime as a giant leap towards being adult. While I'm tolerant of every joke, rape and murder jokes aren't a problem for me, at some places I had to pretend I'm not watching it to protect my virgin eyes. My favourite things in this anime were voice acting, crazy fans and, of course, music, since I'm actually a fan of metal, but searching for good bands is like a chore to me. Voice acting seems very monotone sometimes, which adds to hilarity. But the fans, who seem really idiotic like a stereotype of metal fans made by old geezers and religious mothers, are the best. Everything the members of the band do are like something godly (no, wrong word, demonly maybe) act. Tripping on a police officer is seen as awesome rape by the fans. Saving a female member of a rival band from a fire is seen like "he saved her so he can rape her later again". But if you find it offensive, please don't watch it at any costs - the show basically consists of that.

Detroid Metal City or DMC is about a young man called Soichi Negishi who finds himself as the lead Krauser II in a death metal rock band even though he would much rather be a solo artist performing love pop songs. Firstly the story is very engaging and funny, the humor can be rather dark and filthy with it's it's strong language, sexual harrassment and comedy violence but it sets the tone with what the band and Krauser II are all about. It's fun to see Negishi use his alter ego Krauser II to his advantage through his day to day situations and events, not for selfish reasons but rather for helping out others, getting himself out of tough scenarios and for pleasing his manager the 'President'. The characters are very refreshing and funny, Negishi is a very polite soft spoken man compared to the filthy mouthed violent Krauser II, it's great to see him as his alter ego, particularly in situations to get him out of hot trouble. The other supporting characters are interesting such as the Death Records Manager called the 'President' who doesn't take no for an answer and doesn't take fail too lightly, there's Masayuki Wada as the bassist who would much rather be in a visual kei band, Terumichi Nishida the drummer who speaks few words, and Nashimoto Keisuke as the S&M mascot of DMC called the 'Pig of Capitalism' who get's beaten and abused on stage. Lastly and importantly there's the love interest of Negishi called Yuri Aikawa, and of course, the fans of DMC. The fans make the episodes very entertaining, they're funny, crazy, over the top and treat DMC and Krauser II as the holy grail, such as punching and fighting anyone who opposes Krauser II's name and creating rumors and legends of the band. There is not much character development except for Negishi but it is cool to see the back story of some of the characters and how they act outside of the band. The animation I find is really good, it's old school looking but I think it adds character to the story. I find it rather appealing and goes well with the softness of some of the characters and it goes well with the more edgier scenes with the band. It doesn't distract at all and I think it gives such a lovely distinct style to it. The music is very good, it sets the tone for each scene whether it's whimsical or comical. The opening song shows the type of music that DMC plays and while I'm not much of a death metal fan it did grow on me. The ending song is more soft pop and that's what I like about the opening and ending song, it shows the opposites of Negishi and Krauser II. Overall I enjoyed this anime and I would recommend it, it made me laugh and kept me engaged throughout the whole experience. The only disadvantage is I wished it was longer as it has only left me wanting more but I know it'll add to the fact I'll most likely watch it again in the future. There could have been more closure to the story or more insight into the characters but overall this anime is fun to watch.

now THIS is just the kind of anime for me. Detroit metal city is about a loser guy with no life who becomes a metal god in the underworld. it is absolutely friggin hilarious. i mean, you can cry because this is so funny. i have a couple of death metal friends and they behave exactly like the guys from the audience of this anime. well, calling them friends is a loose term. because fanatics are nuts and i think this anime does a great job showing you that. i never laughed so much watching anything, and seeing as how i don't know much anime, this is the funniest anime i saw so far. RAPE!

Detroit Metal City is a comedy that couldn't give a care in the world if it offends or disturbs you. It is hilariously obscene and utterly unapologetic, and I consider it a must watch because of that. An example of the kind of humor you can expect from this show, is a side character character named Keisuke Nashimoto, also known as the Pig of Capitalism. He is a small, soft spoken middle aged man who is also a hardcore masochist. His primary role in the show is to be ball gagged and beaten on stage for the amusement of the crowd and himself. There isn't any tea and biscuits here, this is DMC! The story revolves around Negishi, our main character, who wants nothing more than to play Swedish pop music, get a nice girl friend and have a quiet life, while his alter-ego/split personality of sorts, Johannes Krauser II, is a loud, crass, death metal loving, rape encouraging maniac who just wants to see the world burn! Hilarity ensues, as we see Negishi attempt to balance a life of trying to popularize the Swedish pop that he is passionate about, and the rapidly growing fan following of his metal band. The show has an almost crude art style, with barely serviceable animation quality, although if anything this helps to sell it's sense of humor, reminiscent of early South Park seasons. Detroit Metal City is short sharp and sweet, wasting no time in between hilarity and vulgarity. It's brevity is also a blessing, as while the humor never got stale, I felt like the writers might be getting low on ideas if it went any longer. I also felt like the anime was a little too reliant on it's shock aspect to sell it's jokes; this could be considered an extension on the former criticism. But in summary, the jokes in this show just work. Each episode is entertaining and every side character is uniquely insane. If you enjoy a comedy that is mercilessly vulgar at every moment, I whole heatedly recommend Detroit Metal City.

WARNING: Don't watch this anime with people in the house as they might mistake your laughter for seizure. Not reccomended for heart patients... I was reading the lyrics for random anime openings and found DMC's(Not Devil May Cry) opening and WOW.The lyrics were so disturbing that I immediately knew I had to watch this anime. I am not a fan of the comedy genre but trust me.. this is worth watching. Before you start this anime do this first.. Search for Satsugai on google-sama and put on your headphones and crank up the volume to the highest to soak in the feeling.. The plot is simple or so it seems: Meet Souichi Negishi,he has the heart of light music singer and the blood of a Metal king.The whole story is based on his hilarious misadventures in the world of music and how he faces those situations.In addition to his lunatic split personality Krauser many other characters like the manager,Jaggi,Namus,pig of capitalism all of them go in perfect sync which makes the comedy brilliant especially when Negishi does something lame and the way the manager reacts to it. The best part of this anime was the DMC's fans reaction to what Krauser does.Those parts where they show what Negishi is thinking,what Krauser is doing, and what the fans infer from that act is simply amazing.The first episode itself had me literally crying where Krauser just slips and the crowd cooks up something entirely different.The conversations which Negishi has with himself about the stuff that happens around him is just pure gold. There are many scenes in this anime which if you look at closely will notice the amazing writing style full of wit and humour. The only thing which might be a bummer is the bad art and the short episode time. Overall this is a must watch anime for any comedy fan. Story: 9 Art: 5 Sound: 10 Character: 10 Enjoyment and overall: 9

Detroit Metal City, when i first saw the art for this show it like so turned me away for it for the longest time. Eventually i picked this up flipped it over and read what it was about, regret filled me soon after. This anime OVA is by far one of the best i have ever had the pleasure to view. I am embarrassed how long it took me to get into this. DMC is a really unique experience among anime, i can not name anything like it. It really took me by surprised and showed me it has like everything an amazing anime needs. Even though each episode is 2 segments each 6 minutes long it conveys a interesting and exciting plot. Shockingly the plot does not have a huge amount of holes or sloppiness, this show functions perfectly on such a condensed level. The sound was amazing having actual musicians compose more than a handful of songs to comprise the soundtrack i really grew closer to the idea of this band and understood what it stood for a lot more because of it. The opening song is incredibly memorable titled simply "Satsugai" the animation video for it was what i can only describe as epic. This is opening sequence is defiantly my favorite part of this shows animation by far. The majority of the animation is done in a soft color pallet to contrast the dark under tones of the time spent in the Metal world. The duality of Negeshi is really focused on and emphasized in almost every aspect of the show. Though i would expect to get bored of it at some point the opposite happened, they kept it so fresh when the OVA was over i picked up the manga(Very Rare). The characters are all very simple but the animation style is very unique with a different type of body per-portions and even features. The one thing i have to say is that it takes obviously a lot of inspiration from metal bands and especially the band Kiss using similar iconic face paint and costumes as well as the Title of the the band. My favorite character of this entire series is the over the top Record Producer. Being a foul mouthed sadist with nothing on her mind other than producing the ultimate metal band is by far the best fuel for this fire of awesome. Demanding and beating her own musicians into writing new songs and living a metal life style the word "Refuse" is not in her diction.She really drives the plot forward in a lot of ways cause with out her constant abuse and threats Negeshi would be left floundering in his life. I consider her the single most important character in this show cause without her the plot would nearly never progress, even in episodes where shes not present her influence carrys on to intimidate and scare Negeshis very way of life. The general atmosphere of the show was fun and enjoyable to watch. The pacing was good and it kept me entertained threw the entire show. They always kept things understandable for the viewer even if they had never been a fan of metal to begin with.The humor was excitingly original and unique and it can't be replicated easily. Even though it was about a Death Metal band it still did not make it ever feel really dark and scary, it kept that aspect light for the audience. The show frequently utilized the fans in plots even when not specifically at concerts or events. I really liked the fact random DMC fans would spring into action at the sight of Krauser even if it cost them there jobs. The one thing i can say should have been improved in DMC was the focus on the other members of the band. The bassist and drummer got about 1/2 Segment each threw the entire show and not much is show about them. There is some general talking between Negeshi and them but for the most part there left a mystery. Though the Pig actually gets a portion of the show which i thought was a good touch in general since it really shows he is not just a prop and can have some development. I really Enjoyed DMC as a fan of music and anime i can say this is a great anime. You must be able to handle the adult content and Metal music tho. The show is fun it works with a culture not seen in anime and it takes the music genre of anime in a new direction. This left me wanting so much more i wish i could only express it more clearly but in the chaos of metal nothing is ever very clear.The show is incredibly fresh and vivid and i have not had a viewing experience like it ever before. 10 across the board no part of this anime is a slacking.

Go to DMC! Watch Detroit Metal City it's hilarious and well done. There is a lot of adult humor but then again that is the best kind of humor. I dont usually like metal music but this anime made me change my mind. The relaxing way that Krauser sang about how he raped and killed his parents really touched me deeply. I'm sure Krauser will touch you deeply as well if you just give DMC a chance.

I for one find death metal quite funny. So much hate and on-stage disturbia, with low growls and dangerous mosh-pits...how cute:) But seriously, death metal is one musical style that I never thought would make a good topic for an anime, but apparently I was wrong. As a matter a fact, I was quite wrong. DMC (Detroit Metal City) is about a young man named Soichi Negishi who longed to make a living in the world of music. However, even though he had a love for Swedish pop and liked playing similar music, he instead found himself fronting one of the hottest indie bands, DMC. He takes on the name Krauser, and him and his death metal companions put on shows for an onslaught of misfit teens. Krauser is the polar opposite of his normal self, and the series is his very amusing struggles of keeping his alter-ego out of his personal life. This concept is brilliant in itself, and immensely entertaining. I would've personally liked a little more dramatic element, but the comedy is so good, it honestly doesn't matter. The design for the series is pretty much normal. You would expect something way darker, but it isn't a huge setback. The design for Krauser is pretty cool, but it is the only character in my opinion that looks interesting. The sound is what you would expect in a music anime. The OP is pretty cool and sets the mood nicely, and the other metal tracks are good as well. The tracks I love are the pop tracks, because they are so girly in contrast. Every time they come up it's naturally funny. The characters are fantastic. Negishi is a very well written character obviously, but the other characters are interesting as well, including the metal devoted drummer, the communist-pig who is a masochist but has a struggling personal love life, and the vulgar manager (who is my favorite character of the series.) This series would extremely enjoyable and I have re-watched it many times. Its offensive and vulgar and I wouldn't want it any other way. Why? Because its funny as hell! I recommend this to anyone who is attracted to dark humor and funny characters. NOW....music wise, I wouldn't recommend it over other music anime, because when DMC performs, its not really music. DMC is about a band and there success, but personally I don't believe it is a music anime. So watch this for the humor, do not watch it if you're looking for a music devoted anime. Saying this, humor is where this series shines, so watch it for what it is: a gem in the world of dark humored anime.

Probably the funniest series I've seen so far, Detroit Metal City proved to be a surprise hit for me. Not being a fan of heavy metal, I was having second thoughts about watching DMC. I'm glad I gave it a shot. DMC tells us how Negishi survives having two completely different identities: his original self - a sweet guy who enjoys singing pop and making friends; and his alter-ego KrauserII - the front guy for the death metal band, Detroit Metal City. Wondering how he tries to satisfy the people in both worlds will keep you watching. Poor Negishi was so confused with how he lives, and his confusion and panic resulted to the best scenes of the series. I loved the Tokyo Tower Scene, Tetrapot Melon Tea, and the public rape. There was never a dull moment in the series as the comedy presented really works, despite the foul language. I never thought I'd enjoy hearing the words "rape" and "kill" so many times. Another thing I enjoyed is the music. Satsugai and Grotesque, were actually good. On the other hand, Sally, and the one about baked tarts and stuff was really cute and humorous. Oh and don't forget Detroit Moe City. However, I was disappointed with how the series ended. Throughout the series I was looking forward on the day Negishi would finally live an honest life. The last episode was good, but it wasn't good enough for me to successfully end the series.

The biggest sin mankind has committed is to not give this anime the status it deserves. After watching this for 3 whole times, I feel that my opinion is pretty warranted and necessary to enlighten you uncultured weebs about this. A village boy who dreams to be popstar accidentally becomes a demonic being who has risen from the fiery pits of hell itself in order to bring the world to its knees and lord over all mortals (in indie death metal world). You heard me right he accidentally became a fucking satan. The only other time such an unprecedented massive accident happened when Trump became President (cues laughter track). The following episodes track how he strives to be a pop star but somehow keeps cementing his name in the metal genre. This earns him fans(read as preys) who would do anything for him and support his rapist tendencies, no matter what. Also, he has a crush who likes pop music but the Demon emperor rapes her with his heavy metal skill. He fucks his crush, his landlord, and the motherfuckin police. He makes his manager wet and does S&M with a small man. Thus this is a freakin hilarious sol anime about a demon lord who rapes mankind for fun. Art is just like a demon lord would like- horrific. It doesn't stand out in any noticeable way. The animation is sort of raw and almost poor when you look at other anime. The demon is almost cartoonish so as to not scare his subjects. The people are pretty simply animated most times almost telling people that even if we just narrated the story, you would still laugh. But don't let such foolish stuff distract you from the mind-blowing direction this anime has going for it. Scenes are split as per necessity. The anime has all kinds of the shot from a wide one to the small one like a manga panel, all with the flow of a river. It is almost like reading a manga. This is the devil telling us that he created a perfect anime manga chimera-Manime if you wish to know its name. Music- Rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape rape. Finally, what more can I say? If you want to laugh while watching a cosplayer rape innocent people, watch this.

Seeing how money hungry the KISS guys are, I’m surprised they didn’t file any lawsuit. Story: The idea is ingenious. A happy-go-lucky sissy who just wants to make boring ass radio pop somehow ends up fronting the most notorious Death Metal band of Japan. The jokes pretty much write themselves. But I still have to give credit to the writers, who managed to make every scene as hilarious as possible. The fans of DMC turn everything into an insane memetic story in an instant and Negishi’s untrve behavior manages to make him seem even more legit. Sure, there is some plot convenience at work, like the fact that there are so many people actually listening to that music, but for a comedy show that isn’t really an issue. It should also be noted that this is a black comedy. At least half of the punchlines is rape or murder, so if you are triggered by this stuff, by any means, stay away from this anime. 10/10 Art: It’s certainly not the prettiest anime to look at. It’s a bit similar to what One Punch Man (the webcomic) and Mob Psycho look like, but a little more polished. The character design is simple and works towards the gags more than it tries to create memorable looks. The animation is good and much like the designs, it’s used to assist the jokes instead of being flashy. It can be flashy at times though, some of the concert scenes are pretty cool. 7/10 Sound: The music of DMC is pretty damn cool. However, I think their sound is more reminiscent of Thrash Metal, while their look is inspired by Black Metal, but most people will probably not know the difference. It also doesn’t really matter, since they are a joke band anyways. But if you like metal in general, their songs are good and their hit single (which also happens to be the opening) is catchy as fuck. There are a couple more artists in this show, covering the genres of Punk (or more specifically Riot Grrrl), Hip Hop and sugar-coated pop, the last of which is solely used as joke fodder. Same goes for the music Negishi plays in private with one of his tunes used as ending theme. They are a hilarious contrast to the DMC songs filled with rape, murder, rape, satanism, rape and rape. 9/10 Characters: Negishi as a character has to walk a thin line. He is supposed to be likeable, yet is also the victim of most of the comedy of the show. I think they managed to balance this very well, the duality of his character is simply hilarious, as are the situations he keeps finding himself in. I believe that the only thing funnier than corrupting the innocent is doing the exact opposite and that is the basis of his character. The rest of the cast are merely means for the purpose of getting this to work. I found the manager to be way over the top more often than not, but most other side characters have perfect comedic timing. Some of the funniest scenes involved Aikawa and how Negishi keeps fucking things up. And of course the DMC fans were fantastic, making shit up on the spot to further increase the legend of their favourite band, not unlike what real life fans of some bands do, only played straight, making it even funnier. 8/10 Enjoyment: This has to be one of the funniest comedy anime I’ve seen in a long time and the fact that it is also about Metal makes it even better. The humour is completely over the top and very tasteless most of the time, which I have no problems enjoying, though some (or many) people inevitably will. However, if you are okay with the subject matter, you will be in for a treat. I was pleased by the fact that DMC never overstayed its welcome, keeping the episodes short and to the point. I don’t know how much longer this gag gimmick could have lasted, but for a dozen short episodes it is done as good as it possibly can be. Sure, there are things that could have been more to my liking, but the things that matter are there. 9/10 Overall: 8.6/10

Detroit Metal City (DMC) is as irreverent as they come; it doesn't care if you like it, or if you have panties on top of your face while watching it. Since I find every facet of this series to be rated a 10/10, it is unnecessary to comment on the individual aspects of it. Instead, I will treat this as a more condensed review, to abstract what I find most important. DMC is controlled-confidence is one of many facets that make it a masterpiece. I admit it was hard for me to pick the series up. Yes, there were mostly positive reviews, but given my history with anime, I cannot trust the majority's opinion. Really my issue is with the (anime) comedy genre as a whole. Often, anime lacks what I find funny: subtle comedy such as sarcasm, deadpan, black comedy, etc. I find the sillier and more slapstick content, inherent to Japanese comedy, troublesome. As funny as DMC is (and it is funny) it treats the Metal music culture, among other cultural phenomenon with honesty and seriousness, making the series interesting. Truly, being genuine is what makes DMC transcend its genre. DMC is relatable. And it comes down to its underlying philosophy: people are irrational and different. I agree. In it, humans are humans, which is refreshing. For this reason, I recommend Aku No Hana, which is in the same vain, but perhaps more self-deprecating. I always found that with any medium (anime, movies, or TV), making a human act in a realistic manner is difficult to do, ultimately boiling down to the writing. And the writing for this series is spectacular. The show is differentiated not only for juxtaposing interesting concepts, but also for weaving a narrative almost solely through its characters. So, if you are wondering what makes some dislike this show, it is because it oversteps boundaries. Most dislike anarchic comedy. Although, if you are as boundary-less a personality as I am, you will be fine. Overall, if you like a comedy series that breaks the mold, while being genuine in its presentation, look no further.

First off, I didn't know what to expect from Detroit metal city (DMC) but gave it a chance and am glad I did. the story is about Negishi, moving to the city of Tokyo to become a popular musician who also loves Swedish pop and green tea but due to some circumstances becomes the fronting man of a death metal band, as Krauser II. Negishi actually despises death metal and his band DMC even more wanting to constantly quit but cant due to other sub components. Negishi is often misunderstood and in this situation it works out hilariously. His manager is a vulgar character often swearing in English followed by saying shes "wet" and yes i do mean in the sexual way. You may not be a fan of the art style but everyone has there own preferences. For the time allocated on these OVA's there isn't much character building but it shows that each individual possesses a unique personality. It's only a shame that there was 12 OVA's running for 13 mins but I wouldnt have it any other way. If you are looking for something new to binge watch then give DMC a try you may just like it. Btw the music is well composed, appropriate for an anime about "music".

This is one of the unique anime I have seen till date in adult comedy genre. I recommend users to NOT watch this anime if you don't like dirty comedy involving very dirty abusing words. This anime may seem very yucky to many people but there is dark humor which one can see if okay with abusive words. Story: Its a story about young troubled trying to find a way to meet his passion in music but always ends up doing stuff opposite as his alter-ego takes over. Art: Storyline is very fast and one needs to concentrate to catch each humour within episodes. Sound: As this anime is about music, it is really good if you like heavy metal rock songs. Character: Character development is okay mostly focused on one person Enjoyment: As I already mentioned, if you are okay with abusive words and have no such feelings toward dark humor, this anime will not disappoint you. Overall: It was very enjoyable to me. I wish they release 2nd season but I don't think that's going happen.

This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen - not just in anime, but in life. The similarly recommended Cromartie High is also very high on the list for many of the same reasons. If you want to laugh until your lungs collapse, this is probably high on your list - the gags are well-executed and there are an abundance of them.

Hilarious, crude and just the right length. PLOT: Ah I loved this series! Its an excellent parody of the death metal music genre, has some truly hilarious moments and best of all its quite short so it doesn’t become stale when its apparent that the series has very little depth. The main character Negishi/Krauser is brilliant – his split personality is the major source of the humour and his constant neurotic narration means that he’s really the only character with any kind of depth. The rest of the characters are really just caricatures, but they are lots of fun to watch – favourite has to be the foul mouthed female manager, and the insane fans with their off the wall imaginations! DMC doesn’t have much depth and the jokes are inevitably recycled, but because of its short running time this isn’t a big problem – its over before you really notice. ANIMATION: Nice original character designs – DMC has a style all of its own and it works really well for this series. Interesting use of changing aspect ratios too – made even quite static scenes seem dynamic! MUSIC & VOICE ACTING: Well most of the music is loud raucous metal with lots of profanity, the rest of it is so sugary sweet its cavity inducing! This is a reflection of the two sides of Negishi’s personality though so its highly amusing and the music is a vital part of what made this show so inspired! This duality is further empathised by the OP and ED being so utterly different – the OP is by DMC and the ED is one of Negishi’s preferred compositions. Voice acting was brilliant too – Daisuke Kishio and Yuji Ueda switch flawlessly whenever Negishi has to turn into Krauser. All in all an extremely amusing series, but not for those easily offended by excessive profanity!

Christmas decorations lit up the streets, snow falling outside my window and the night was full of holiday cheer. And I’m in my bed, thinking quite strongly about drinking or something else self-damaging. It’s amazing what willpower gets you these days, so instead I scroll through IG. It’s not every day you see an anime clip of some loser humping a tower, and amazingly enough it made the Scrooge in me laugh. A Christmas miracle! So well, why not? Essentially, this is a caricature of hardcore metal and the scene, yet it feels appreciative of the culture and seems to poke at the stereotypes metal has gotten over the years. As someone who has enjoyed music that to put mildly is “less savory,” I appreciate that it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that alone makes it a breath of fresh air. And if you were to take this seriously and look below the surface, you would find an accurate critique of the exploitation of the music industry, personified in the manager of the DMC, who Soichi is afraid of and leads him to continue with the DMC, despite being the polar opposite to his onstage persona, Krauser. She tells Soichi “DMC is mine, don't forget it,” forcing him to stand down at any opposition or suggestions he has for the band he is literally the face of. The lack of authenticity in the DMC is due to the manager trying to promote an image, one that “makes people wet” and most importantly one that sells. We follow most of the story through Soichi’s eyes, with his split personality and his whinging on about wanting to be a loser, oops, I meant popstar. Soichi’s split personality plot device is a formula that the writers use to make the story move, no matter how half-assed it is. Whenever it seems that he is becoming more accepting of his role in the DMC and starting to be proud of his work, he goes through a brainwash that ensures by the next episode, he is back to where he started, trying to find a way out of the DMC, then using his Krauser persona to get out of a situation, then right back again. Rinse, repeat. It's a formula that barely worked at the beginning and becomes grating by the end. The story sets up no real depth to hold this up, making Soichi, at best, really annoying. The only time this formula isn't used is when they set up an overused storyline where the MC has to be in two places at the same time, in this case with the Yuri birthday date and the DMC promotional event. Super original! My next big criticism is well, for a comedy, this isn't as funny as I hoped. I went into this hoping for ridiculous comedy, and minutes will go by with barely a snort. To be fair, the tower scene is really funny, and if you saw that and that made you watch this show, it's a setup to be disappointed. The show very frequently oscillates between ridiculously funny to pretty boring. If the story was interesting, then it would still be a good watch, but as it is, it's not. The problem is, the writers weren’t high enough. Or rather, they refused to make this as ridiculous as possible. This is a story with such a stupid premise with no real backing or depth so what stopped them from genuinely fucking around? Like there’s the scene where Soichi is imitating fucking the grandpa, the apartment manager, and then it doesn’t continue with that trend of ridiculous comedy, but instead falls flat. I genuinely don't understand why the writers keep shoving half-baked storylines into my face. I, frankly, don’t care. The character of Yuri is a poor excuse of a character, and is only present to further the dichotomy of Soichi the “innocent person” and his onstage persona. Bring back the funny!! Yet, I like this. I think it has enough charm and it isn't long enough to make it a hard watch. I don’t know what that says about me as I consider this show an incel wet dream, calling women ‘horny slaves” and rape as humor. There's no other anime where the MC shouts “I conduct public rapes!” at a poster in his empty apartment and the story completely moves past it. I think a lot of the humour for me came from the way Krauser’s fans excused anything he did and made him into this sort of god. He falls on top of a policewoman? He must be raping her. He does anything? He’s just “showing off his manliness.” There’s a scene where the fans genuinely think he has a 30-inch pole of a penis out. It’s pretty great. To be honest, talking about overused storylines and plotholes is so useless because who cares? Kauser said rape 11 times a second instead of his record ten. What a demon legend! The style of the anime feels nostalgic (as nostalgic as 2008 can get) and while it feels washed out and bland, I can’t for the life of me bring myself to care. I know edgy 15-year-old me would have loved this, but as an “adult”, I still feel a rush of fondness. A Christmas miracle in of itself. Who knew I could give a fuck?

So terrible it’s brilliant, DMC shows us all what I hope is an accurate representation of the life of a death metal band. Negishi is our main character, and he’s about as generic as they come; bland, timid, drinks green tea. But after moving to the city in hope of achieving his goals and joining an indie band, life hands him his sour lemons, and pushes him in the complete opposite direction, forcing him to become a metal vocalist in order to pay the bills. A simple plot, executed brilliantly. It features all the dumb shit metal musicians have to do in order to appease their fans and gain a reputation, including demean themselves and ‘rape’ things. Yep. You’ll hear that word a lot in this show, folks. And unless you’re especially hardened to it, it’s best to take this show with a pinch of salt. Seriously, trigger warning. But other than the aforementioned, it’s not a bad show. Kept me watching, had a semblance of plot, and got a couple of laughs out of me. In no way a masterpiece, but something every Metal fan should probably watch. Even if it’s just for the ridiculousness of it all.