The series is now completed and the ending left me with such a level of thought provoking existential dread that I needed to marinate my feelings about consciousness, religion and the meaning of life for about a whole week afterwards.
STORY: 10/10. The reasonably simple concept of uploaded intelligence is explored in such a well thought out way, commenting on the social, political and metaphysical consequences of such technology while also pacing plot points that drives a sense of urgency and impact throughout the first season that continues into the second season, culminating in a crazy, beautiful yet bittersweet finale. The pacing does get a bit rushed in the last two episodes, likely due to time constraints and lack of a third season, but overall I wouldn't change the ending at all.
CHARACTERS: 9/10. Each character is wonderfully crafted, written and voice-acted.
ANIMATION: 8/10. The art style is perhaps not for everyone but the story, writing and dialogue are more central to the show's delivery. The few action scenes are well animated and creative in the way they depict and realise a virtual world.
STORY: 10/10. The reasonably simple concept of uploaded intelligence is explored in such a well thought out way, commenting on the social, political and metaphysical consequences of such technology while also pacing plot points that drives a sense of urgency and impact throughout the first season that continues into the second season, culminating in a crazy, beautiful yet bittersweet finale. The pacing does get a bit rushed in the last two episodes, likely due to time constraints and lack of a third season, but overall I wouldn't change the ending at all.
CHARACTERS: 9/10. Each character is wonderfully crafted, written and voice-acted.
ANIMATION: 8/10. The art style is perhaps not for everyone but the story, writing and dialogue are more central to the show's delivery. The few action scenes are well animated and creative in the way they depict and realise a virtual world.