Up until this point Matierica was somewhat of a hidden gem amongst the sea of currently airing seasonals but its recent boom in popularity has taken the anime community by storm and proves how even those hidden gems can be uncovered given enough time. Despite airing a long time ago in 2017 Id consider giving it a try because if youve seen the Tiktok about it its definitely an old anime worth watching. It truly is a lifechanging experience. This review is for those who are still unsure if they want to watch Matierica even I was sceptical of its sudden popularity but I can confidently say its worth it. Now Im sure we all know who the illustrious Keita Kurosaka is. His 2010 film MidoriKohttps://anilist.co/anime/9990/ was a massive hit not only in Japan but overseas too garnering largescale attention to his works. However Matierica stands out as a unique title amongst his work differing from his usual storytelling in place of an unconventional style. This is why it fell under the radar of many upon initial release. Yet the anime community has come to realise the strength of this unconventional storytelling rivalling the greatness of other 2017 anime like My Hero Academia S2https://anilist.co/anime/21856/ Made in Abysshttps://anilist.co/anime/97986/ Black Cloverhttps://anilist.co/anime/97940/ and even Heybothttps://anilist.co/anime/21848/. The art style is similar to his other works drawn with a rough texture and deep grey brown and red colours. However it differs by use of a single line that is ever evolving continuously morphing and shaping into new beings new ideas and new emotions. A good comparison is Visions of Frankhttps://anilist.co/anime/8928/VisionsofFrank/ and if that doesnt convince you to watch Matierica then I dont know what will. Sound design is another essential aspect to Matiericas greatness. The unique sound effects alongside the unique imagery conjure up imaginative thoughts on what could possibly be happening. I believe that everyone will have a unique interpretation of what the story of Matierica is a testament to how every aspect works together to create such a profound and unique experience unlike anything in anime. It goes to show why Matierica has gained such notoriety within the anime community recently. I hope this review has convinced those who are still unsure whether or not to jump on the recent Matierica hype train. It truly is a once in a lifetime experience and is absolutely worth watching. If there was a modern The Big Three I would put Matierica alongside Jujutsu Kaisen and Black Clover. Yes its that good. 700https://i.ur.com/1K00Ewr.jpeg