

For the first third they kept to a high standard, building intrigue, misdirection and tension in equal measure. They all had a part to play in both their looks and personalities but were not given enough time to develop into something more than a predictable trope.įrom the outset the story and premise were strong. Whilst the other members of the RIS team all looked like people who you might meet in the street, their personalities were a bit forgettable. You could see the experience etched into his face as much as you could visualise Lily's energy. She, in turn, was well cast against her partner Boris, the grizzled veteran of the team who looks a few years off retirement. Keith Flick with his slightly dishevelled just out of bed look was a great contrast to the up-and-at-'em Lily. This is not a surprise as director Kazuto Nakazawa has a background in character design including Samurai Champloo. I found the character designs quite appealing. The animation quality on display is consistently high during the season. It is a mix of crime procedural and fantasy. The journey of both Keith and Koku will take in conflict, conspiracy, prophecies, deceit, tragedy and scientists trying to play god.

Koku has the ability to sprout wings and seems to be on some kind of quest of his own.

It tells the tale of Keith Flick who is hunting the killer B and Koku a young man who is a violin craftsman and who just happens to be superhuman. B The Beginning is an original anime from Production IG ( Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex 1st and 2nd Gig amongst many great shows) that is licensed by Netflix ( Devilman Crybaby for me is one of the standout shows they have facilitated into production).
