aryanna.zemlak - 2017-07-15 20:38:31

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Did you know that popular quotes? Actually, this word is very valid for this anime. The first time I saw the cover, I’ve really liked this anime. But, for you guys maybe some. For this anime, I really like the casual anime like Slice of Life. This anime really satisfies me. Not too overrated by the factors that make this anime look very interesting to watch.

“Interviews With Monster Girls,” tells about of Ajin, a half-human creature who is always excommunicated now in the modern era they can live side by side with humans. Takahashi Tetsuo (Junichi Suwabe) is a biology teacher with a scientific interest in Ajin. Luckily, he directly met directly 4 people. Takanashi Hikari (Kaede Hondo) the vampire, Machi Kyouko (Minami Shinoda) the dullahan, Yuki Kusakabe (Shiina Natsukawa) the snow princess, and Satou Sakie (Hikasa Yoko) the succubus. Through interaction with the four of them, Takahashi-sensei gets a lot of valuable data for the material he is working on. In addition, he is slowly able to understand as well as to provide solutions to the problems faced all four in-depth and thorough. In fact, the use of the word Ajin is out of date. So, replaced with the term Demi.

The main character in this anime is very interesting for me. Hikari who has a very cheerful nature, Kyouko who looks calm, soft, and not easily offended because of his uniqueness, Yuki is very gloomy at the beginning turned into someone who is friendly, and Satou-sensei is very trying to fight his nature as Succubus. And of course, Takahashi-sensei who has a very academic figure doesn’t assume that he is a hero, and isn’t proud of what he gets. Although initially he was only interested by the Demi just out of personal curiosity. In the end, he turned into sincerity to help the four of them.

The theme is really interesting and satisfying. Describes the individual Demi and blends curiosity about the nature of the sake and is told in great detail and isn’t over-imposed. In addition to nature for the Demi, in fact, they are influential for the normal human nature. Like Kyouko who has a physical form in his daily activities, Yuki keeps him away from many people, Satou-sensei who has a very rosy relationship about idealism and romance. While Hikari too reveals the human side. And the most important of this anime all the parts that I like, this anime isn’t lead to the element of sexualization.

After watching this anime to the end, the anime has a lot of symbolism about “those who are less fortunate in some aspects.” For examples like Hikari who has a mental disorder, Kyouko who looks like physically disable, Yuki who has psychological disorders, and Satou-sensei who have abnormalities Sexual. Here, I would not like to offend but apologize if it is offensive.

In conclusion, this anime has a very deep meaning of life. Like, do not feel prestige or have a negative view of those who have a sense of inadequacy. This insinuation is highly indicated for the general public who accepts them as ordinary people. If in Japan itself, there may still be something like that. Even in countries other than Japan. There is also like helping someone is not enough if only using the heart, but must use the brain as well.

For the visual, not too good and not too bad either. Bottom line, balanced. The soundtrack is not too bad either, Opening and Ending is very good and very suitable for this anime for me. Her voice was also pretty decent. However, Youko’s most prominent Youko in this anime even though she’s my favorite seiyuu in the anime K-ON!, Junichi Suwabe is also very prominent in this anime considering he also once voiced Aomine Daiki in the anime Kuroko no Basket!.

“Interview With Monster Girls” is a very interesting anime to watch. It’s highly explorative and oriented content also has a very deep moral message about anti-discrimination. For you Slice of Life anime lovers or other casual anime, you can watch this anime.

ifisher - 2017-04-20 01:57:41

It was ok.

kuhic.shanie - 2017-03-31 11:20:30

The idea of using mythical creatures as metaphors for minorities or disabled people is far from a new one, but most of the time it ends up feeling shallow or patronizing.

Demi-chan is one of the exceptions.

The show does a good job exploring the experiences of a Demi in a modern city in a way that makes sense. Everything from the physical ramifications of being a snow woman in the middle of summer, to the feelings of alienation due to being “different”, to the science behind what makes a dullahan work are explored, but never in a way that feels patronizing or preachy. Even the succubus teacher is used for more than cheap fanservice jokes (though there are plenty of those as well, but even the fanservice feels natural).

This is all capped by some genuinely good slice of life comfiness and a fun cast that has great chemistry with each other.

sarah.considine - 2017-03-28 03:14:57

After finishing Interviews With Monster Girls, there are a couple points I just felt like addressing(no spoilers)

I want to start by saying this is one of the best shows that I watched from this season and it really made me want to watch it more and more with every episode. The problem with some 12 episode anime is that you get introduced to characters and don’t really connect, but you could definitely feel a personal, slice of life vibe from this show. Another thing I really liked about this show was that it showed real struggles of trying to deal with discrimination, while being discreet and working it into a story with a functional basis, despite being about an unrealistic topic. Takahashi-sensei really does exemplify someone trying to understand and bridge people who aren’t the same for whatever reason in a perfect way and it made me really appreciate his character.
Despite these things, there were some issues I had with the show that though not too big, are worth being noted. The first issue I had, was with a character named Kurtz. Kurtz immediately seemed like a character that would fit in the show perfectly, and he did, but he got a ridiculously small amount of show time. I hope this isn’t considered a spoiler, but he really only got one episode. To be fair, 12 episodes was not enough time for this show, in all it’s complexities and I haven’t read the manga. Maybe he comes in later or his absence is explained somehow, but I just wished to have seen him more. My next issue is the last episode. I won’t really explain what happened in any detail, but the 11th episode would’ve fit much better than the 12th. The 12th episode lacked punch while the 11th really felt conclusive and rich in emotion. The 12th episode would’ve fit much better as an ova or filler episode and that’s simply my personal opinion. My last issue is definitely unfair, but I feel the need to say it anyways. There need to be more episodes. This show really did delve into some interesting concepts and I’m just left wanting more. Like I said, it’s unfair to want more when all shows have budgets to follow, but life’s not fair. I’ll be desperately waiting for season 2, whenever and however that comes.
If you haven’t watched this show, but enjoy light, enjoyable shows with plenty of laughs, while also filled with real emotion, give it a go. It might surprise you.