Gantz Episode 1: It's the Beginning of a Brand New Day

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

7.1

7 Fans

5star
4star
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← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

Gantz Episode 1: It's the Beginning of a Brand New Day

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

7.1

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

pandemania55's avatar
pandemania55
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i liked the premise is like a battle royal with people that had dead, the human way that, how the protagonist see the live and how is himself contrast with the archetype of the typical badass protagonist as well of the other protagonists
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
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No warm-up, no build-ups. It drops you into messy human choices, then flips into a dark, unknown “second life.” The tension hits fast, the characters feel real, and the vibe stays unsettling. It’s messy, but gripping enough to leave you wanting more. Angles change from 2D to 3D.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
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Watch if you like dark, gritty seinen. The animation is weird- kind of 2D/3D mix that feels out dated. The pacing feels like fast. The MC is honestly kind of a "jerk". The episode went brutal!
haleyjschwartz's avatar
haleyjschwartz
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This first episode does a good job of introducing the viewer to the characters. It takes a lot of unexpected turns which made it feel fast-paced and surprising. However, people should not watch this if they are uncomfortable with nudity and very dark scenarios.
konami's avatar
konami
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It was a weird yet interesting first episode. The scene on the train rails was kind of confusing. The animation was quite unexpected where the camera transitioning in a 2D motion into a confusing 3D manuevering move. The plot and the characters were pretty wild and disturbing.
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
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OMG! what a heroic way to introduce Kei and Kato, this anime visual is pristine and kind of funny in the first minutes of the episode. very interesting anime brutal , comedic and intense all in one.
nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
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I don’t usually watch dark, violent anime, and wow this was intense. It throws you straight into chaos with little explanation, and the gore is shocking. Honestly, it was overwhelming, but the premise is undeniably gripping… just not my usual cup of tea but great overall

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of thirteen episodes, this premiere exists solely to establish the rules of engagement — introducing Kei, Masaru, and the mysterious circumstances that bind them together. Nothing precedes it, but everything that follows builds directly on the unsettling foundation laid here. The episode sets up the central mystery and character dynamics that will drive the entire season's escalating cycle of horror and action.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of thirteen episodes, this premiere exists solely to establish the rules of engagement — introducing Kei, Masaru, and the mysterious circumstances that bind them together. Nothing precedes it, but everything that follows builds directly on the unsettling foundation laid here. The episode sets up the central mystery and character dynamics that will drive the entire season's escalating cycle of horror and action.

QUICK TAKES

pandemania55's avatar
pandemania55
VerifiedVerified
i liked the premise is like a battle royal with people that had dead, the human way that, how the protagonist see the live and how is himself contrast with the archetype of the typical badass protagonist as well of the other protagonists
animeroshi's avatar
animeroshi
VerifiedVerified
No warm-up, no build-ups. It drops you into messy human choices, then flips into a dark, unknown “second life.” The tension hits fast, the characters feel real, and the vibe stays unsettling. It’s messy, but gripping enough to leave you wanting more. Angles change from 2D to 3D.
peanuts's avatar
peanuts
VerifiedVerified
Watch if you like dark, gritty seinen. The animation is weird- kind of 2D/3D mix that feels out dated. The pacing feels like fast. The MC is honestly kind of a "jerk". The episode went brutal!
haleyjschwartz's avatar
haleyjschwartz
VerifiedVerified
This first episode does a good job of introducing the viewer to the characters. It takes a lot of unexpected turns which made it feel fast-paced and surprising. However, people should not watch this if they are uncomfortable with nudity and very dark scenarios.
konami's avatar
konami
VerifiedVerified
It was a weird yet interesting first episode. The scene on the train rails was kind of confusing. The animation was quite unexpected where the camera transitioning in a 2D motion into a confusing 3D manuevering move. The plot and the characters were pretty wild and disturbing.
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
VerifiedVerified
OMG! what a heroic way to introduce Kei and Kato, this anime visual is pristine and kind of funny in the first minutes of the episode. very interesting anime brutal , comedic and intense all in one.
nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
VerifiedVerified
I don’t usually watch dark, violent anime, and wow this was intense. It throws you straight into chaos with little explanation, and the gore is shocking. Honestly, it was overwhelming, but the premise is undeniably gripping… just not my usual cup of tea but great overall

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com