Should you watch Metropolis?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Metropolis
Anime · 2001
In the midst of societal conflict in the futuristic city of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban set out to uncover the mystery behind the first human-like robot, Tima.
The sides of Metropolis
- A robot girl named Tima
- A detective and his nephew Kenichi
- A city split between towers and workers below
Metropolis is good for you if…
- you like a huge retro future city drawn in every detail.
- you like a jazz soundtrack set against the end of the world.
- you like a robot who wonders whether she is human.
Metropolis is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you won't read subtitles.
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