Should I Watch Dead Mount Death Play?

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A powerful necromancer known as the Corpse God dies during a legendary battle, only to be reborn as Polka Shinoyama, a young boy in modern-day Tokyo. In the process of trying to adapt to his new physical body, he gets targeted by various groups that deal with the supernatural. Among them is Misaki Sakimiya, a high school girl who can see spirits and is out for his blood from the very moment they meet.

Attempting to make sense of this situation where unknown parties want him dead, Polka eventually meets Takumi Kuruya, a contractor skilled in surveillance and hacking, and Lisa Kuraki, a crime boss operating out of Shinjuku. Alongside these—and other unexpected—allies, Polka braves danger to reveal the truth of his reincarnation and the fate awaiting the world he now lives in.

[Source: MAL Rewrite]
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Are you prepared to reenter the enthralling anime world of the 2000s? While the anticipation is obvious, the most recent release, Dead Mount Death Play, leaves us with a mix of highs and lows. The era's legendary inventions are back to adorn our screens once more.

The names Baccano! and Durarara!! are likely familiar to fans of vintage anime from the 2000s. The genius of renowned novelist Ryohgo Narita was displayed in these two series, which are indelible in the annals of anime history. Narita makes a comeback with Dead Mount Death Play, a story that has an uncanny resemblance to Durarara!! but is set in a reverse Isekai setting, after a decade of triumphant achievements with previous adaptations.

As the plot develops, get ready to go on a voyage into a realm of heroes and necromancers. The story centers on the mysterious Corpse God, a powerful necromancer who is reincarnated in contemporary Japan. The turn? He inhabits the body of Polka Shinoyama, a little boy. The Corpse God aspires to live in harmony in the city of Shinjuku after having a close encounter with death and having the real Polka Shinoyama's soul transferred into a shark plush toy. However, serenity eludes him as he is drawn into a world of peril and intrigue by the underworld's schemes and otherworldly dangers.

But obstacles abound as mysterious beings and outside powers disturb Polka's safe home on earth. Under the direction of Tsubaki Iwanome and Kouzaburou Arase, the Shinjuku Metropolitan Police struggle with the paranormal secrets that imperil the metropolis. The complexity of the plot becomes difficult to unravel because each solution raises new inquiries.

The pacing at the beginning of the story may try viewers' patience as it progresses. The plot takes a while to get going, but perseverance is rewarded as the story picks up steam and becomes more intriguing. Geek Toys' commitment to the project is demonstrated by director Manabu Ono's varied involvement, which spans direction, scriptwriting, and series creation. The animation quality and execution are remarkable, and they resonate nicely with Narita's source material despite some apparent limits.

The soundtrack is passable in the music department but lacks outstanding songs. Despite this, the atmosphere of the program is sufficiently enhanced by the opening song "Nero" and the closing theme "Iolite," both performed by Inori Minase.

It's important to realize that Dead Mount Death Play's opening acts could come out as a little tedious and uninspired. Although foreshadowing suggests interesting outcomes, the series really shines in the second part of Part 1. Expectations are high for a more compelling story that builds on the foundation set by this first chapter as we wait with anticipation for Part 2 to premiere in the fall.

In conclusion, despite having pacing flaws and a rocky beginning, Dead Mount Death Play has the essential qualities of a fascinating anime. The series has the potential to develop into a compelling story that justifies the suspense it has sparked as we wait for the next installment. Dead Mount Death Play is currently an exciting but rather unfinished experience that begs us to wait for it to reach its full potential.