Anime Review: Sonny Boy

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Rating

★★★

Drama Digest

The thirty-six students are shocked and startled when their school building suddenly becomes like a void dimension. This follows with supernatural powers awakening in some of them. This outset of superpower causes division and detachment of the unity of the school students group. Students now clash with each other and don’t obey the rules and regulations decided on by the student council. It causes various casualties and difficulties between them. Unique challenges and mysterious occurrences happen while they find a way back home. The school changes and switches dimensions once again, only to take the school students away from their “real” world. Many stay in the alternate world, while Mizuho and Nagara decide to come back to their real world.

The Feel-Good Part

The explanations of each storyline to the audience are intricate and interesting. The sets and locations where the animation takes place are lovely and scenic. The apparel and the aesthetics of each anime character and the music used for the anime is well-executed. This show is unbelievably high quality, with the editing done slightly different than the other anime made like this. Some scenes displayed in the drama bring out more flashbacks and nostalgia to the viewer’s own school life as a student.

The Disappointing Factor

Despite being an interesting show, the drama is not new enough to excite the audience. The story gets confusing and difficult to relate to once it goes into the pains and frustrations of being a working professional. Some parts of the story are over-dramatic and overhyped. Some characters are too controversial. The synergy and companionship between the main characters and the other characters felt incomplete. The story’s theme lacks depth and dimension.

In-Depth Analysis

Inspired by the real struggle these professionals face in real life, this show is heartwarming. The animation and visuals for the show are well made. The acting is applaudable, and the music is well-executed. The characters are adorable with funny dialogues and solid acting. The overall crux of the story is very fun and amazing to watch, with the seriousness kept alive in their respective positions. The cast is impressive and attractive. It is a straightforward mystery story, with many elements in it, but it keeps its simplicity intact.

Star Power

They have showcased real emotions on the stage, which speaks to the audience the most. The audience has perceived this drama as unconventional and different from the rest. While the other dramas mainly glorify how amazing manga is, this series doesn’t take that path. The symbolism and narration of each character is intricately made with specific meanings and interpretations. It is made with a modern twist. it takes instead a lonely way of showcasing the struggle to find solutions midst of extreme chaos.

Overall Opinion

Someone who wishes to watch a fun and comical take on life will love the series.