TeenzTen An action-packed slog

Iseerphia All that we are seeing on the screen is happening with real people, real action sequences in the background, forcing the eye to watch as if we were there.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Kayreb If you aren't a fan of psychological/philosophical anime, then this probably isn't the show for you. It also isn't what I'd call a 'fun' anime...but it deserves praise for what it is - a pretty fantastic psychological anime. It's not really the type of anime I binge watch, i needed to take time to savour each episode and by the time the ending had rolled around I was extremely impressed with how Death Parade handled its themes. It asks questions like: what makes us human? And deals with the purpose of emotions and memories...they are pretty straightforward yet incredibly complex themes that I felt it did a good job exploring. Overall, this isn't for those who don't want a slower yet thought-provoking anime, but if you like psychological anime this may be one you really enjoy.

youssefsiher I'm not joking. This anime is something special that will always stay with me. Death is not a simple matter that can be discussed. It's something more. So is life and its meaning. I cried for at least 2 episodes. No other anime, movie or TV show made me feel all those feelings. The dialogues are not void and meaningless. They center the target of the story, and everything is connected till the end. I am very happy that, in the anime, love is the only feeling that can change everything, and that can overcome even fear. I spent a delightful time watching it, and I'm very happy. I recommend you to do so! You'll thank me later.

Tweekums This anime series is set in the Quindecim bar where bartender Decim judges the recently deceased to determine whether their souls will be reincarnated or cast into the void. To help his decision two recently deceased people must play a game; they don't know they are dead and have had their memories removed but they do know they are playing for their lives. The game they must play varies; some play darts, some plat air hockey and others play billiards. The games aren't quite how we know them though; as they play there are physical consequences and, although they don't know it they are judged on how they play not whether they win or lose. Decim isn't human; he is an arbiter; his sole purpose is to judge the dead unpassionately. He is meant to do that but when Chiyuki arrives he is unable to judge her and ends up making her his assistant… it is only delaying the inevitable though; eventually he will have to judge her too.This is one of the current season's more interesting series; the premise is original and the story is well told. The pace might seem a little slow to some, but I really enjoyed it. With each new pair of people to be judges I was curious to learn what game they would play and how the game would progress. As the story progresses we learn more about Decim, the other arbiters and Chiyuki as well as the strange in-between world they inhabit. The characters designs are distinctive and well animated. Normally I like series to be twelve or thirteen episodes long but when this finished I was left wanting more… however the story had been told in a way that neither felt rushed nor dragging so twelve episodes clearly was the right length and it is nice to have some questions unanswered.These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

smithnoah54 I went into Death Parade thinking it would be just another anime to watch, that it would have some good qualities but not great overall. After watching the first episode I was stunned at how good it was. The setting is wonderfully imaginative even when it isn't completely shown. Their seems to be a lot of heart put into this show and that this place is much more realistic. Each episode surprised me with the careful observation of humanity and human life. It expresses our desires, our beliefs, and who we value most. Death parade is more about humanity and what we did during our life. The show is very beautiful in a way in which human nature is defined. Please give this show a chance it is very well done. P.S. Great opening