A sports anime focused around a group of orphans which makes the conscious decision to compete over basic necessities instead of participating in everyday society is the seed of a fruitful idea. But instead of playing to his strengths Araki has settled for lowest common denominator storytelling.
Bubble(バブル)
Japan · 2022
1h 41m
Director Tetsuro Araki
Starring Jun Shison, Riria, Alice Hirose, Mamoru Miyano
Genre Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
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After gravity-defying bubbles rain down upon Tokyo, the city becomes a haven for orphans and a battleground for parkour teams. Hibiki, a hot shot who plays a risky game. When he missteps on a move and starts hurtling toward the sea, a girl with mystifying powers saves him.
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Bubble is tender, even meditative. But its best ideas are sadly swept away amid a wave of half-formed ones.
This isn’t the least interesting story I’ve ever seen told in anime, but it’s right up there. The dialogue’s of the “I wish I had parents! To talk me OUTTA things like this!” school.
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