No Guns Life (2019)

[ノー・ガンズ・ライフ]

Season 1

Director: Naoyuki Ito
Studio: Madhouse
Starring: Junichi Suwabe, Daiki Yamashita, Manami Numakura
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:
A cybernetic ex-solider with a revolver for a head works as a troubleshooter on cases involving his fellow cyborgs.

Impressions:
Some viewers might have some resistance to this series based on the appearance of the protagonist, but there's an interesting, gritty neo-noir cyberpunk story to be had that's worth checking out. There's a bit of a Cowboy Bebop vibe from that series' more somber moments, something highlighted by the fact that Junichi Suwabe (our MC Junzo Inui) sounds like he's doing an impression of Unsho Ishizuka (CB's Jet Black). There are some interesting designs for the Extended, which can lead to some creative action sequences. There are plenty of mysteries to unpack that should keep you engaged. I'd say it's worth a watch at the very least.

Rating:
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