NIEA7 REVIEW I dont really use anilist anymore. to be honest I find number ratings very unfun and the site doesnt really help me keep track of shows as much as it used to anymore however the only other review of NeiA7 is fairly negative and I would hope to inspire some of the users of this site to watch this awesome show. sorry if there are typos and whatnot PLOT SUMMARY Mayuko Chigasaki is an introverted cram student/parttime worker driving to get by. Mayuko lives in a Japanese bathhouse that is on the verge of shutting down living paycheck to paycheck she struggles to get money to eat and barely survive. The major reason for her poverty is her roommate. The freeloading under 7 alien Niea. NieA7 tells the story of Niea and Mayukos eventful summer in a heartwarming and relaxing way. NieA7 uses its 13 episode length very proficiently and doesnt overstay its welcome. 220https://64.media.tumblr.com/f2fa022c5c531ab301f20d81174730b5/tumblrnfiktgrd8B1tq2uhdo1500.gifv WHY I CAN SEE SOMEONE ENJOYING THIS SHOW For starters NieA7 is a great slice of life show. Its very peaceful and gives enough quickwitted dialogue to keep the viewers attention. NieA7 falls under so many categories I dont think the tags give it justice its a slapstick upbeat comedy it hints at a little romance its a comingofage story how humans bond with one and another and its a sad story. I feel NieA7 has at least 1 aspect I feel anyone can enjoy. NieA7 also provides a more serious tone and a story that overarches throughout its 13 episodes run time. It delves into themes of finding yourself life moving forward and living in the moment. It deals with these topics very well and in one of the most human ways Ive seen in an anime despite the main premise being about aliens. Sadness is always paralleled with random slapstick moments. I hear a lot of complaints from other reviews about these seemingly erratic moments however it made me think after I completed the show to try and find humor in sad moments. Always look for the good in certain helpless situations. Also the soundtrack is phenomenal clipped and distorted guitars in more folky ost tracks ukuleles really unique singing that most anime dont even try to approach with their osts. Despite all these unique sounds NieA7 ost makes you feel as if you are living in the town of Edohana watching the events of the story play out in front of your eyes. Also it has small little character themes that are super fun and always interesting to hear in the sound design. The animation although aged is also really entertaining. Theres a lot of really funny moments in this show as well most of the alien characters are funny but this allows me to Segway into the next section WHY I CAN SEE SOMEONE NOT ENJOYING THIS SHOW Humor is subjective and this show is riddled with a lot of Japanese slapstick humor. If youre not a fan of say FLCLs comedy side then I do not think you will enjoy NieA7 Vice Versa as well if you love FLCLs comedy I think you will adore this show If you are coming into NieA7 because of Yoshitoshi ABe expecting another Lain you will be disappointed. This show is not as mindblowing as Lain I wish NieA7 wasnt connected to Yoshitoshis name because it is a completely different type of show. To truly appreciate NieA you have to realize the similaritys stop between Yotshitos other works and NieA7 after ABes name and the similar art style. Theres also so choppy cuts that I can see someone viewing as jarring however I found them charming OVERALL: A RECOMMENDATION FROM ME IGNORE THE NUMBER I DONT REALLY KNOW HOW TO DO NUMBER RATINGS BUT THIS IS MY 3RD FAVORITE ANIME OF ALL TIME 220https://64.media.tumblr.com/1f106a810256da50e55bb227f77a546d/7dc4e51136d458a686/s1280x1920/dc4989fbcda4241e92b383b8042797acd22257cf.jpg