Anime Review: Godzilla: S.P

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Rating

★★★

Anime Digest

Godzilla: S.P is a Japanese Anime series that is alternatively known as Godzilla Singular Point. The plot is set in the timeline of 2030 in Nigashio City, Chiba Prefecture. The two central characters of the series, Mei Kamino and Yun Arikawa, are brought together by a mysterious song. Mei Kamino is a graduate student studying mysterious creatures and signals, while Yun Arikawa is an engineer. These two geniuses, along with their companion, led by Yun Arikawa, get into a battle with unimaginable power, posing as a threat to the entire world.

The Feel-Good Part

Godzilla: Singular Point is an original story that is a refreshing and breath of fresh air in the anime world. The characters are very well-written and thoughtful. Though the theme of the anime, that is, Godzilla, is not new, the approach to the story and storytelling is unique. The production of the anime is top-notch, the soundtrack is good, and the voiceovers completely complement the characters. The use of CGI makes the anime even more enjoyable. The soundtrack of the series deserves applause because of the great music it has given to its audiences. The storyline is genuinely intriguing, with the genre of mystery taking the central role.

The Disappointing Factor

The depiction of Godzilla in this series is pretty disappointing, considering there are many movies and series with intimidating Godzilla. Some viewers might not grasp the usage of scientific words and thus might drop the anime. The series gradually degraded as it continued, and many viewers will agree that the initial episodes were better than the later ones.

In-Depth Analysis

Godzilla: Singular Point is an anime that will cater to a very selective audience which includes sci-fi fans and, of course, the Godzilla franchise fans. The series revolves around imaginable and unseen monsters revolving around the world posing as a threat to humankind. The central characters of the series come together to fight the battle while searching for a scientist’s files that contain leads about these monsters as the scientist knew about these monsters and the threat. The story is well-written and is very much an original take on the Godzilla franchise. The action sequence is well-choreographed and enjoyable. The cinematography is one of the most vital points of Godzilla: Singular Point.

Star Performance

Yume Miyamoto voiced the character of Mei Kamino, Shoya Ishige for the character of Yun Arikawa, Taro Kiuchi for the character of Haberu Kato, Wataru Takagi for the character of Goro Otaki, Ayako Takeuchi for the character of Satomi Kanahara, Misaki Kuno for the character of Pelops ll, Rie Kugimiya for the character of Yung Jet Jaguar, Kotori Koiwai for the character of Yukie Kanoko, Jin Urayama for the character of Tsunemoto Yamamoto, etc.

Overall Opinion

The Kaiju fans might get mixed emotions while watching Godzilla: S.P as the series doesn’t wholly focus on Kaiju though the central genre is still Kaiju. Many of the fans might get bored because of the complicated terms and plotline. However, if you are a hardcore sci-fi fan, then you might like this series. Overall, Godzilla: S.P is a well-made anime series with a good storyline and hardly any plot holes. You can go ahead with this anime if you are into science fiction or even if you are a Godzilla franchise fan.