Ajin Part 2 Clash - In-depth review and rating

"Ajin Part 2: Clash" - The Journey to the Abyss

"Ajin: Part 2 - Clash" is an anime film based on the manga of the same name by Gamon Sakurai, and was released on May 6, 2016. It is a 106-minute long, one-episode film produced by Polygon Pictures and distributed by Toho. Here we provide a detailed review of the film and related information.

Story Summary

"Ajin Part 2: Clash" is a story about the protagonist, Kei Nagai, who accepts that he is an "Ajin" and searches for the meaning of his existence. Ajin are immortal beings who cannot die, and are feared and isolated by society. In Part 2, Kei Nagai and his friends confront the government and the military, and fight to carve out his own destiny.

character

Kei Nagai

The protagonist. He was living a normal life as a high school student, but after surviving a traffic accident, he discovers that he is a demi-human. He fights alongside his friends in search of the meaning of his existence.

Sato

He is an Ajin and an enemy of Kei Nagai. He has a ruthless personality and while he asserts the rights of Ajin, he will act without hesitation.

Kaito

Kei Nagai's best friend. Even though he knows that he is a demi-human, he continues to support Kei. Although he has no fighting ability, he contributes to information gathering and strategy planning.

Animation and visuals

Polygon Pictures' animation is characterized by its realistic visuals that make full use of 3DCG. In particular, in the battle scenes, the depiction of the sub-humans' special ability "IBM (Invisible Black Matter)" is extremely realistic and creates a visual impact. In addition, the characters' facial expressions and movements are also meticulously detailed, depicting changes in emotions realistically.

Music and Sound

Music is an important element in heightening the tension and drama of a film. The background music in battle scenes in particular has the power to draw the audience in, combined with the visual impact. In addition, the memorable melodies that reflect the characters' feelings add depth to the story.

Story and Themes

"Ajin Part 2: Clash" depicts issues of discrimination, prejudice, and self-identity through the conflict between humans and Ajin. Nagai Kei's growth and conflict deeply moves the audience. In addition, the conflict with Sato makes us think about the relationship between means and ends. It is a work with a strong theme and also contains a social message.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Ajin: Part 2 - Clash" is a work that makes the most of the appeal of the original work while taking advantage of the expressive power that only animation can provide. In particular, the intensity of the battle scenes and the depth of the character's psychological portrayal set it apart from other anime films. In addition, since it deals with social themes, it has the power to make the audience think. Overall, it has received very high praise and is supported by many fans.

Recommended points

• Realistic 3DCG animation
• Deep themes and social messages
• Character development and conflict
• Powerful battle scenes

Related information

The "Ajin" series has been produced not only as a manga, but also as a movie and a TV anime. In particular, the TV anime version was produced in 3DCG animation by Polygon Pictures, and has the same visual style as the movie version. In addition, the original manga has been praised for its detailed story development and character portrayal by Gamon Sakurai, and is supported by many fans.

How to watch

"Ajin: Part 2 - Clash" can be viewed in various ways even after its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray are available for purchase or rental. It may also be available on video streaming services, so if you're interested, check them out.

summary

"Ajin Part 2: Clash" is a very fascinating work that combines deep themes with realistic animation. It gives the audience a lot to think about through Kei Nagai's growth and conflict, and the conflict between Ajin and humans. Please give it a watch.