Katte ni Kaizou

Looking for an anime with the wackiest, silliest, dirtiest humor out there? Want an anime that's so ridiculous and over the top that it would put other comedy anime to shame? Look no further than Katte Ni Kaizou, translated as, "Kaizou Who Does As He Pleases!" Story: 5 To tell you the truth, the story description on the site is only true for the first two episodes. The whole idea about being a gullible boy with delusions isn't really carried out throughout the rest of the series. Still, it doesn't detract from how ridiculous this anime is. Art: 10 The art is pretty memorable. Shaft made the characters'movements very fluid and there aren't too many still frames throughout this anime. Both animation and art were very well done. Sound: 8 Weirdass opening and weirdass ending (very catchy ending theme). Both fit well with the show and as for the actual OST, it was quirky which fit with the overall mood of the show. Characters: 4 Very flat and one dimensional characters. It's really not a big deal though because this isn't what the show is focused on (it's gag-based and wants to make you laugh). The characters were there for the sake of being there and fit their roles pretty well for the most part. Want development? This show says, "Fuck it. Let's have as much fun as we can with weird ass gags." Overall Enjoyment: 10 For what this show is, it succeeds in being hilarious. It's unique, quirky, and the weirdest anime I've ever seen. Highly enjoyable if you want to laugh or if you're looking for something different. Would I watch a sequel? Sure, why the hell not? XD

Before Kumeta hit it big with Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, there was Katte ni Kaizou, which started out as a series with some random off the wall humor and dick jokes to becoming what is essentially SZS-lite complete with social commentary and pseudo-philosophical musings. Shaft's 6 episode OVA captures this evolution so succinctly to the point of brilliance. If you're reading this, there is absolutely no way that in 2020 you would stumble upon this OVA series by accident without knowing or watching SZS. It was how I came across it and while it did color my expectations to a fair degree, the show isstill enjoyable and immensely familiar as it morphs into proto-SZS. Shaft's attention to detail is to be commended. Everything from the character designs, to the backgrounds, animations, even Kumeta's in-universe depiction (going from a normal mangaka to some bitter loser), all gradually evolve elegantly from its initial dick joke-ridden chaotic mess into something more focused or at the very least more consistent with Shaft's adaptation of SZS. The style of the last 2 episodes especially don't look out of place from the rest of the SZS series, what with the freeze-frame gags, the spoken sound effects, and the obsession with lists. Umi's transformation from the tsukkomi to proto-Chiri is hilarious and really fitting. I know I mention SZS a lot in this review, but honestly it can't be helped. If you were to watch this on its own it would still be enjoyable, but you wouldn't understand why Shaft would have given this otherwise forgotten manga a short adaptation. As a fan of SZS, if you were to look at it as if it were a spin-off OVA (even though it really is the other way around), you would definitely derive a ton more enjoyment out of it. 8/10

Rate of 6(fine) seen via english subtitles Likes: art-original and stands out sound- crisp and clear. Characters personality was matched by the voices. Dislikes art-very white. I am guessing they were going for either a highlight for the characters or wanted each character to have highlights in their hair. Yet, there was real benefit in doing that. There was nothing gained nor lost. I suppose it makes for an easier identification in random anime shows casts. For me, it would have been more pleasant on the eyes if they ditched it. Lastly, the haircut art designs were somewhat copied and pasted in. Do you recall bowl haircuts? if not, they arecircular cuts that are the borderline of a male needing a trim or a girl with short hair. That is fine for a character or two but that was not the case here. Which lead to a whom is that? oh... yeah. Not a very unique character per character attribute. sound- This anime is best known for it's spin on events whether modern or in the past. I am fine and down with learning different approaches to things. Yet, unless i am watching via a dvd i wont be able to grasp its constant rambles. I am fine with a thing or two of knowledge followed by a short break but rambling? I mean, Rome wasn't built in a day. If it was... can you imagine what the workers would be like? p.s. plot was left out because this anime rather than doing chapters did mini stories. I felt grading the plot in regards to one or two shows would be slightly biased. all in all. If you don't mind glare or learning new things about things you thought you knew it is worth catching. But, be warned... You will need to loop constantly to grasp the entire thing.