WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Dirtylogy It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Marcel Suntrop I'll start this review by saying I started watching this show with no prior knowledge about the writers and the premise, so I had no idea what to expect. What I found was a mature and compelling story that kept me entertained throughout the season.Even in such an amazing season, it managed to shine through as the anime that defined the summer of 2014. Even compared against such great shows as Gekkan shoujo, Tokyo Ghoul, and Aldnoah;Zero, Zankyou no Terror stood on top.Story: 9/10There are many stories that focus on anti-heroes and terrorism, yet none have come close to the level of maturity found in ZnT. This shows succeeded in areas that other shows such as Death Note faltered. You will find no edgy character development here; no shonen-esque elements. This is the kind of show that you could quite happily show to any non-anime orientated friends with confidence that they won't leave mid-way through, or that you will have to justify why so-and-so is making unnecessary fan-service.Art: 10/10The art style of ZnT perfectly fits the tone of the show. There are many still-life scenes in ZnT, and each one perfectly captures the essence of Tokyo. After seeing Tokyo rendered in both Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo ESP, the realistic calming images in ZnT were a breath of fresh air. The character design also mirrors the art style: realistic enough to provide a sense of severity, yet different enough to give the show an underlying artistic element.Despite some background characters lacking detail in some parts, this is expected for the first release of an airing show and does no detract from the overall excellence. Sound: 10/10There are very few shows in which I decide to buy the OST, and even fewer in which I will continue to listen to the songs many weeks later. These songs bear a strong resemblance to 'songs from a cold country' which is a phrase that will become clear if you watch ZnT. In short: the sound is beautiful, elegant and very melancholic.Character 9/10Both 9 and 12 have starkly contrasting personalities: 9 being blunt and mature with 12 being childish and playful. Lisa describers them as having'a smile like the sun and eyes like ice'. However it goes far deeper than that. Underneath 9's calm exterior lies indescribable grief, and under 12's smile lies a form of severity to match 12s.At this point many watchers would criticise Lisa fir being 'bland' or simply a plot device. However it is impossible to imagine the show without her. Not only does she create a contrast, with her troubles with her mother against 9 and 12 orphan statues, she shows a great deal of development over the show's progression.Finally I will touch on the characters in the police force, and how ZnT manages to capture adults in such an appropriate way. The police are neither shown as mindless soldiers, nor as clumsy un-organised oafs, and although the duo play along with them, the police are never antagonised. Enjoyment 8/10From episode 1 I was hooked. Now that it is over I feel as if I have gained something from the experienceTo summarise, Zankyou no Terror is a high-quality Anime which I recommend to all of you.

Ryan K When i first started ZnT, I was instantly hooked by the beautiful artwork and the interesting plot line with the concept of teenagers being terrorists. The story is layered out much like a cop drama, almost like Death Note in a way, with Detective Shibazaki figuring out the mysteries that the boys lay out for him while all the way trying to claw himself back up from his disdained past, giving the story almost two plot lines, and a view from both sides. However, the anime is fundamentally flawed because the author(s) try much too hard to portray the boys as heroes. When Nine agrees to let Twelve take Lisa, the female main, along with them, Twelve says that they could kill her at anytime anyways, giving them an almost sinister feeling. This however, is taken away as soon as episode 5 rolls around and all of the sudden the boys are doing all they can to protect Lisa, shying away from their original objective. In addition, the suspense of the whole "solve the mystery or people are going to die" thing is taken away as soon as we find out the boys are purposefully activating the bombs specifically so that nobody will die, although this propels the plot forward and leads Shibazaki to find out the boys true motives. The clearest example of the trying to make Nine and Twelve seem like "good guys but still terrorists" appears in the last episode, where it is actually messed up the most. The authors want the effect of a nuclear bomb explosion, but at the same time want the boys hands to stay clean. Their solution is to blow it up in the air, creating an EMP effect. Although the boys have seemingly planned out that the airplanes were going to be able to be grounded in time, there is no regard at all given to people on life support, or in operations, who all probably would die because of the loss of electricity. All in all, the anime had a very strong start, but a very bad finish. I wouldn't consider the ZnT anything special.

Otto Niven When I saw the poster advertising this show on the internet I was immediately intrigued. I googled the show and then saw it was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe (of Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop). Knowing then that my initial interest was well founded, I began to watch. From the opening minutes the thing that struck me most was the art. It is absolutely gorgeous. It's so vivid and beyond anything I have seen before. On that front this show is perfectStory-wise this is also very strong. Far from shonen anime, this is deeply rooted in reality and the present day. It features terrorism, a topic not usually explored in this medium and it is refreshing to find it so well done.This series started amazingly and had me hooked, but as the episodes went on I found myself watching out of habit rather than eager anticipation. The plot was rushed and REALLY could have done with at least 25ish episodes rather than the meager 11 we got. Also, Lisa Mishima as a character is mostly predictable and even annoying throughout the series. When learning about her home-life, I thought we would get a 3 dimensional character, not a snivelling weakling who ends up causing trouble for everyone.In fact, most characters are pretty standard. There aren't really any characters apart from Five who are actually that interesting. Overall, this is a high quality anime, but lacks in a few areas which holds it back from greatness. If you are expecting Death Note 2.0, you are going to be disappointed. It is not as complex and thrilling as DN, although it looks much better and doesn't have a shitty second half like DN had.Good Points: Art Style, Story, Ending Bad Points: 1Dimensional Characters, WAY too short

ashwinb1 Few episodes, a well written story and a tense plot. I kept waiting each week for a new episode. Every now and then there comes an anime which literally changes your thoughts about anime (and by that i mean Japanese anime only). Your are surprised by the potential this medium has for story telling. Two terrorists, a girl who gets involved with them and a detective on the chase. Sounds simple but the execution of the story and the ending will just amaze you. Only 11 episodes which can be binge watched. Give it a try.I am waiting for new shows from this writer and the production team. Zankyou no Terror is one of my favourite animes.