Kankin Kuiki Level X

After waking up in her room on Christmas Eve, high school student Ryouka Tsurumi makes a series of chilling discoveries. Her mother informs her that her mansion has been evacuated and the area placed on lockdown due to the presence of an unknown and dangerous entity named X. The only other person left in the building is Shuuhei Murosaka, Ryouka's childhood friend. To add to the horror, Ryouka learns that X can brainwash people for its gruesome goal: feeding itself of human blood to reproduce.

However, Shuuhei comes to Ryouka's rescue and manages to save her from one of X's brutal attacks. As the two friends try to escape from the lockdown area, they are captured by hypnotized humans and subsequently devoured by the giant beast. But for Ryouka, the nightmare has just started: she wakes up for the second time in her room, only to find out that a different X is now threatening her life. Realizing that she is stuck in a time loop, Ryouka decides to team up with Shuuhei to find a safe future away from the threat of X.

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Murosaka, Shuuhei Main

Oosaka, Ryouta Japanese

Tsurumi, Ryouka Main

Amamiya, Sora Japanese

Murosaka, Father Supporting

Shimozuma, Yoshiyuki Japanese

Tsurumi, Mother Supporting

Kumagai, Mirei Japanese

Satou, Hikaru Director

Imaizumi, Yuuichi Sound Director

Nozaki, Hiroki Sound Effects

Kawamura, Fumi Executive Producer

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Oct 17, 2024

EnVy26

Recommended

Kankin Kuiki Level X is a series that initially left me feeling a bit lukewarm. The animation, while serviceable, didn't immediately wow me. However, as the story progressed, I found myself drawn into the world and the characters.

One of the series strengths lies in its character interactions. The dynamic between the protagonists is engaging, and their conversations often lead to some interesting discussions. However, there were moments where some of the dialogue felt a bit contrived or out of place, disrupting the otherwise smooth flow of the narrative.

The art style is decent, providing a visually appealing backdrop for the story. However, it's the sound design ... that truly shines. The ambient noise and sound effects add depth and atmosphere to the series, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Despite my initial reservations, the story is surprisingly well-crafted. The plot is intriguing and keeps you guessing. The ending, in particular, left me wanting more and eager to see where the story would go next.

Overall, it's a series that rewards patient viewers. While it may not be a standout in every aspect, its strong narrative and engaging characters make it a worthwhile watch.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Oct 12, 2024

griddyweeb

Recommended

A short, low-budget horror anime. It's hard to write a review about it since it only has 6 episodes total with 10 minutes per episode. It's more like an introduction to the series with an already confirmed sequel on the way.

First off it's important to mention that the animation is really cheap, it's more like a middle ground between anime and manhwa. It's not bad by any means, but you will definitely feel the lack of budget they had to work with. The art style and the drawing itself is fine, it's the animation that's lacking.

The story so far is nothing complicated, with a 60 ... minute runtime we basically can get a hold of the situation and how the anime is going to look like going forward. Without spoiling too much it's a looper horror. There's not much to say about the characters as they're not explored yet, in these short episodes the focus was more on "what is going on?".

I like that there aren't many jump scares, those are cheap in my opinion. It's definitely not the scariest horror out there, but it has some intense moments and the anime might be a bit closer to suspense than to horror.

It's not gonna rock your world but it's not bad by any means, it just takes an open mind to give it a try. Once you get used to the (lack of) animation it's pretty enjoyable and keep in mind that you can watch the entire thing in just 60 minutes.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Dec 29, 2024

CielIsAWeeb

Mixed Feelings

Lockdown Zone delivers a gripping premise but falls short in execution. The story kicks off with high school student Ryouka waking up to discover her building under lockdown due to the presence of a dangerous entity, X. With only her childhood friend Shuuhei for company, they must unravel "the mystery" and find a way to escape. The setup is filled with potential, creating an eerie and tense atmosphere that keeps you on edge.

The short length of the series works in its favor, as the limited cast of characters keeps the narrative focused and easy to follow. As the episodes progress, the mystery deepens, and there’s ... a slow build in understanding the situation at hand.

However, the anime's biggest flaw is the lack of content to fully complement its intriguing setup. The minimalist animation style, while fitting for the tone, leaves much to be desired in terms of visual storytelling. With so little action or dialogue to carry the plot, the series feels somewhat hollow. It’s as though the framework of the story is strong, but it needed more substance to truly engage viewers.

Ultimately, it offers a brief but suspenseful ride that, while enjoyable in moments, doesn’t deliver the depth or emotional payoff expected from its premise. It’s a decent watch for those seeking a quick mystery, but it won’t leave a lasting impact.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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