Hello Anime lovers, welcome again to my blog, today I will be talking about "Death Parade."
Death Parade is one of those anime you don’t just “watch”, you experience it, I went into this thinking it would be some simple supernatural show about death and judgment, but I came out feeling quiet, thoughtful, and slightly heavy, It is short, just 12 episodes, but the impact? Way bigger than its length.
The anime is set in a mysterious bar called Quindecim, People arrive there after they die, but they don’t remember how they died or who they are at first, they are told they must play a game, simple games too darts, bowling, air hockey, cards, but these aren’t normal games, the results decide where their souls go: reincarnation or the void.
At first, it feels like a twisted version of “life or death games.” But as you keep watching, you realize Death Parade isn’t really about the games, It’s about people, their choices, their regrets, their love, their anger, their selfishness, their kindness, the games are just tools to bring out who they truly are.
Decim, the bartender, is calm, quiet, and almost emotionless, he is the one judging people, watching him interact with human souls is interesting because he doesn’t fully understand human feelings, he follows rules, observes behavior, and passes judgment based on what he sees, but humans are messy,we contradict ourselves, we lie, we love and hurt at the same time, and that confuses him.
Then comes Chiyuki, a human assistant who starts working with Decim, she brings something different, Empathy, Questions, doubt, she doesn’t just watch people suffer , she wonders if the system itself is fair, and that is where the anime really shines, It starts asking you uncomfortable questions.
Is one bad decision enough to define a person?, Do people deserve second chances? , Can you judge someone’s entire life based on their worst moment?
Some episodes will hit you harder than others, there are stories about broken friendships, toxic relationships, guilt, jealousy, sacrifice, and unconditional love, some episodes end quietly, some leave you staring at your screen, a few might even make your chest feel so tight.
What I loved about Death Parade is how it doesn’t try to tell you what to think, It shows you situations and lets you decide how you feel about them, there’s no clear “good” or “evil.” Just humans being human.
The art style and soundtrack also deserve some praises, the opening is upbeat and very catchy, which feels ironic considering how heavy the anime is, but it just fits, the visuals are really clean, expressive, and atmospheric, the bar itself feels like a character of its own
Death Parade is not an anime you binge while scrolling your phone, you have to pay serious attention, the small details matter, expressions matter and silence too matters.
By the end, the anime quietly changes you, not in a loud, dramatic way. But in a soft, reflective way,you start thinking about your own choices. Your own regrets, the people you’ve hurt. The people who’ve hurt you.
If you want an anime that’s short, deep, emotional, and different from the usual action heavy stuff, Death Parade is a must watch, It stays with you long after the last episode ends.
Images Gotten From IMDB
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