Joey Does Reviews: Death Parade (デス・パレード) Anime Review

[@Jkjoannaki]

the only flaw was the fact this masterpiece was only 12 episodes. for such little episodes it had EPIC character development. damn, madhouse... damnn

[@jordanmiinch4572]

Nah WE NEED MORE CLAVIS!!!!!

[@gianni.ghost.]

another flaw: just kidding there were no flaws

[@Kay-fo8ji]

It was off a light novel. Sadly, reason why it was short but, the ending gave it a Ah~ effect. I'm not sure what that means but that's how I feel.

[@PyraJord]

+Konoha Kokonose Wait? There is a light novel? I thougt it was entirely based from the Death Billiards OVA episode?

[@Kay-fo8ji]

CasualGamePlayz i think so

[@MariAjolote]

You forgot to mention light from death note, who appears in an episode.

[@acidragon1614]

Which episode?

[@MariAjolote]

+Acidragon in episode 11 memento mori

[@MariAjolote]

+Acidragon in episode 11

[@heeleemintz4429]

yesss he's so there i just immediately paused and stared at him for like 2 minutes all confused

[@genderlessgoon9288]

James Tumendemberel yes, watch the anime boi

[@Aika.G]

When I first watched Death Parade, it wasnt as popular as it is now. And i had trouble finding fanarts and fangirls. Finally, Death Parade is now getting more and more attention just as it deserves. Those who havent watched it yet. 1111/10 should watch

[@dawnwayfinder]

Still waiting for a localized dvd release... :'(

[@Aika.G]

+Dawn Wayfinder same. it would be good if it had a blue ray dvd tho. Ive seen other animes in blue ray dvd and holy shit was it good.

[@PyraJord]

+Dawn Wayfinder This November in the US, its coming

[@dawnwayfinder]

CasualGamePlayz ...I live in Australia. TwT I occasionally check Madman's release schedule, but it only goes up to October right now.

[@PyraJord]

Dawn Wayfinder Well we know its getting a release somewhere, now its only a matter of time

[@SnowAnayathatweirdgirl]

Real talk I ship Decim and Black Haired women so hard . That ending was so beautiful , but so mad cause y'all know. I swear their interactions were perfect and just they were aesthetically pleasing. Also, episodes 8 and 9 were WHAT THA FUCK . The most dramatic air hockey game i've ever seen.

[@randomdorito1666]

+Snow Anaya (NeoWaste) You mean Chiyuki, right?

[@fluffyunicorns8342]

*pushes up glasses and speaks in a nasally voice* um, by black haired woman, you mean chiyuki?

[@jeannettesilvia6480]

+Snow Anaya (NeoWaste) so much emotions!I cried alot from episode 12

[@gianni.ghost.]

YES

[@beaynii.361]

Ikr!!!! I just wanted Decim to say he loved her before the elevator door shut!!!! But at least he smiled!

[@JavierPortillo1]

Quindecim is just the name of the floor where Decim works, it literally translates to fifteen. Other floors have different names.

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

its also the name of the bar, as Decim greets people as "welcome to Quindecim"

[@horriblelifechoices5780]

quindemic is also the names of the Decim and the former bartender, Quin

[@AriOrei]

I fucking love Death Parade. Everything about it is perfect

[@rafal.zbojak]

+Alyssa O'Reilly Same. Definitely one of my top10 best anime.

[@yaoitookmysoul1598]

Lol yes ＼(^o^)／ same here!!!

[@Chromebeetle_]

yessssss

[@lvely4252]

I agree 100% ;)

[@bullymaguire2061]

Everyone after watching this anime: "I've learnt the importance of life" Me: "I've learnt how to count in Japanese"

[@mapotofu1841]

I'm the type of person who writes down good quotes, so here ya go. "I do not like seeing those who have led fulfilled lives end up as if they never were." -Decim, Death Parade "I think we're better off having more than one way to judge." -Nona, Death Parade "In order to accomplish anything, sacrifices must be made." -Tastumi, Death Parade *"People aren't as complex as you think they are. They're simple, and they get sad or angry over simple things. That's just how they are! The smallest things can set them off, and they live without knowing what will happen to them. That's what makes them human!" -Chiyuki, Death Parade* "In truth, no life is impeccably beautiful." -Nona, Death Parade "It's absurd how humans all behave the same way. They all forget that they're going to die someday, yet the moment they come face to face with death, they cling to life." -Qinti, Death Parade "All my friends, and even my family… were all strangers in a very real sense, you know?" -Chiyuki, Death Parade "Do not forget that you will surely die someday, and as such, that is all the more reason to live now." -Decim, Death Parade "To suffer, yet stand firm- that's what life is, isn't it?" -Nona, Death Parade

[@BP140Dubz]

"People do not live just so that they can someday die. It is because they are alive that they someday die." -Decim

[@kaibutsu0163]

Same man, I do the same. Some quotes are amazing.

[@noelchristian8373]

Thanks for this comment. The quotes are mostly pessimistic but I still loved it.

[@Esppikitty]

I never cry much when I watch anime, but holy crap. This show turned me into a waterfall. EVERY EPISODE I CRIED. I'm not joking. The opening is so misleading too (It was good though!); I thought It was going to be more lighthearted based on it, but nope.

[@blmingwlf7142]

I want to cry when I watch anime... I never have and it makes me feel left out.....

[@r4yy28]

@@blmingwlf7142 That's fine bc I was on the same boat until a month ago I saw a series that made me cry since I loved the characters so much. It just takes finding the right one for you, and it took me years to find that one show :p

[@blmingwlf7142]

@@r4yy28 6+ years and I still haven't? I'll wait.

[@imboredsohelpme6118]

....damn Joey's hair was so different back then

[@Kitkatnomnom]

found it last night, spent whole night watching it. i just couldn't stop till it was done. one of my top 10. i enjoyed the characters, story, animation and specially that music. dear god; the music was amazing. i ship denim x chiyuki (black haired girl) it had me in tears at the end. i know a second season is next to none, but i think it would be great to touch onto nona, decim, and others a little better. So heres hoping!

[@dmbbtch635]

I'd give it 9/10 I really enjoyed it but it just seemed like something was missing, and I have no idea what!

[@pxnko4038]

+sanfran cisco Probably because the anime didn't explain much. For example who that old guy is.

[@zombiecheez2001]

A second season

[@pxnko4038]

But we're talking about mad house... so rip season 2

[@Chromebeetle_]

+Gillian Murray i feel like a second season would ruin it, maybe like a short sequel on the backstory of the characters besides chiyuki

[@dawnwayfinder]

+BrotakuLife I feel like a second season will ruin it, too. Maybe an OVA about Nona becoming the new "manager" and taking over the reins from Oculus? Therefore, getting deeper insight into their psychology, whilst giving a thorough explanation of how the Tower works. But we can only dream...

[@ranpoedogawa5042]

is it me or the anime man's icon looks exactly like decim? ...just me? okay.

[@anisa3962]

I THOUGHT THE SAM-

[@allthenamesimthinkingofare9396]

I'mNotA FREAK! I watched Death Parade before finding the anime man and I thought the channel was mostly about Death Parade xD

[@rabinrai8103]

Nah ur not alone

[@angelinagospodarska2821]

When I first discovered The Anime Man I legit thought that his mascot was Decim with a mask. Very good anime otherwise. The last ep made my eyes sweat a lot.

[@bellamartinez7357]

I'mMisunderdtood FromTheShadows the fourth episode and the last one madee cry

[@ProphecyPhrase]

I just finished watching the final episode. I ended up crying rivers.

[@sunboy1111]

I’m here from 4 years in the future..... finally watched this masterpiece. Can confirm it’s still great.

[@flamefriends3842]

And in the wise words of Arkada... "The ending is paramount."

[@TopNimes]

Camryn Sheehan Thats bs you know? A show with a terrible start and middle cant redeem itself from having a good ending. (Code Geass R2)

[@flamefriends3842]

HalfMoon γρ I haven't seen that myself, so I can't say one way or the other, but I never said anything in relation to "the ending is always the best." I get the feeling you've misinterpreted the word "paramount." By definition, paramount refers to something that is more important than anything else, not necessarily something better. In Ark's statement, he is saying that the ending is the thing that can make or break a show. However, if a show is all around terrible, it generally won't have a good ending anyway.

[@TopNimes]

Thats still not true.

[@flamefriends3842]

HalfMoon γρ I've stated my case. If you have any further arguments, you can address them to Arkada. He is the one I quoted, anyway

[@TopNimes]

Already did that, is not like is going to read it anyway, besides even if you are quoting it, you obviously agree and acknowledge it so I can still have a argument with you, . First of all the ending is only but the very last episode of what can be a one hundred episode long series. Placing too much attention to 1% of the whole duration is silly. Then we have the fact that most series don’t have an ending to begin with. Whether it’s because they didn’t sell enough or were nothing more than advertisements for the source material, at least two thirds of them are left incomplete. And as if that wasn’t enough, most of the other third which do have an ending, do a very crappy job at wrapping things up. That means you will automatically hate most anime in existence just because the ending is not good. As if that wasn’t enough, even those few series that have a solid ending, are almost always underwhelming. If the story writer does a proper job at wrapping up all its plot points without being messy or rushed, means that there isn’t anything left to show in the last episode because by then everything is already finished. It will feel empty and boring. Even if the ending happens to be super spectacular, what does it matter if the rest of the series is a piece of shit? You can’t possibly forgive a gazillion problems just because you liked one episode. If a series doesn’t grab you within a few episodes, what does it matter how it ends? You will either drop it, or won’t care by the time it finishes.

[@felineloveyaa]

This anime was awesome, though I also think that they could've explained a bit more about oculus. Like his eyes are different, so is he something else? Plus his weird flower power like what's up with that

[@coralia.i9702]

he's god

[@pcgamerz3081]

Feline Kooi he is the closest thing to god in that universe. He just chooses to look that way

[@ArielComlyBOTDFlover101]

so far I'm enjoying it I'm abto watch episode 8. I cry by the end of almost every episode and the OP song is addictive

[@dawn7422]

There is a 10 hour version :3

[@Salaclubprez]

Ok when I watched Death Parade I was expecting an awful ending because of Animes I watched recently had awful endings like Gurren Lagann, Black Bullet, and SAO season 2 but OHMYGAWD was I wrong because I love the ending to Death Parade!

[@karelzjinec]

TheDovaKing Come on. I know SAO II was bad but I really like its last arc and I think ending of the season was not as bad as previous arcs.

[@Salaclubprez]

No SAO Season 2 wasn't bad but the ending was

[@creamychicken6144]

K.A.R.E.L. I actually liked Black Bullet, and I want it to have a season 2 because I really don't want an ending like that.

[@TuffLP]

Black Bullet? Come on that series had like one good scene, lots of loli fanservice and horrible cgi. Then again I am a convicted nazi serialkiller who enjoys dropkicking baby seals,

[@Salaclubprez]

I feel like you guys think I hate these shows. I don't i actually love all these shows I'm just saying I think the ending to them sucked butt.

[@MCInazuma78]

I've just finished the anime and your review is really interesting, I'm glad you liked it. And yeah, this universe is so cool.

[@anneweber2446]

Inazuma78 is it good?

[@itsAiya]

first! I also made a thoughts on Death Parade i really liked the first half of the series where they focused more on the people who died rather than Decim and Chiyuki. It was more fun to see how the people react and the plot twists and stuff.

[@_Killkor]

YouSirAreSecondNotFirstSorryToRuinYourHype :)

[@DotDeltaDot]

Dude, next time just call her "The Girl" you know why...

[@uhhidk5909]

;-;

[@Azqalihm]

I thought QuinDecim was only that one "bar" where Decim operated? We didn't really get a name for the "tower".

[@ElazarusNicoy]

Hey Joey, Did you cry on the Episode 12?

[@crowmagnon]

God look at this young fragile man full of hope, what happened...

[@sb308]

it is true that Nona vs Oculus didn't get much information, but it didn't need it. it's not the focus of the series and it shouldn't be

[@allthenamesimthinkingofare9396]

Shawn Budwal I'm pretty sure the Nona vs Oculus stiff is what threw me off a bit and made me give it 9/10. There was something off and it might have been that they were trying to do too much in one anime...

[@NereusGod]

OHHH I saw a trailer for this ages ago! Dayum ima watch it right meow!

[@DStarred]

10/10. I couldn’t stop crying within the last episode. The characters were beautifully developed and the concept of the anime was phenomenal.

[@MillenialsWeebu]

I cried like a biatch in that last episode 😭😭😭 This series had a very interesting plot twist, on the last ep, the scenes that Decim held his heart and cried out "it's hurt a lot" crush my feelings :((( It's ep 8 or 9, I don't remember, when a woman was sent to hell because she was trying to kill the other contestant in a game, the reason why she was desperately did so because she want to be back to her childs, she cried out like "plz send me back to my childs" and the flashback of her past made my heart broken. She was judged to send to hell because of that and I went crazy. Some comments said she deserved that result because she was too cruel to everybody beside her children, But for me, I pretty much understand those cruel actions of her. I hate that episode! I was like "who the hell was he!!!" And "you don't have a right to judge that woman". And because of that episode I dropped the series at that time. Still, that 2 last episode, when Chiyuki tried to stop that man and that emotion-changes of his... Made me speechless...it's hurt a lot This series is epic, it has its deep messages in it. If you haven't watched it, I strongly recommend you to watch it now 😂😂😂

[@ace1931]

This randomly popped up on my front page, 6 years later. Yep, still a banger.

[@TheAnimeHat]

My favorite scene from this anime was the skating scene, because it was done so beautifully.

[@bluepinkman4785]

That opening is so good. I can't stop singing the chorus.

[@themerrybells7313]

Just finished this anime and man, I swear it killed me spiritually and emotionally. Now I understand why I felt to empty after finishing this series....I swear, I think it was a bit too much for me to handle... Thanks Joey for the review!

[@soldecle]

Y’all we need to admit we cried at each episode

[@JP-iq5pg]

This deserved more episodes (maybe 20-22 eps total is enough). The foreshadowing I think got overused that it's hard for me to "assume" the personalities, abilities and plans of every other characters in Quindecim. A few more eps of explanation maybe before the ending, but not completely, to let the viewers think for themselves. Nice review btw. Can't think of a good anime/manga to recommend atm. Maybe at your next review.

[@DidoneLarissa]

Every episode was a mindblowing storm. But I really loved Death Parade! The only thing that I would change was really a more detailed explanation of Nona. Hopefully the're will be some OVA's :/

[@zenith4712]

it'd be fun to talk about this in the podcast with the boys

[@StardustTeaMew]

@TheAnimeMan Okay I know I'm kind of late watching this series. But I just finished watching it...... I am obsessed! Like why isn't there more, I want more this isn't fair..... What can we do to make more happen? Also I cried almost every episode so..👏👏👏👌👌💖😭

[@Naitohana]

DAMMIT the feels...the feels. The ending gave me so much feels.

[@makmak3804]

me tooooo, I loved this anime

[@alexanenkova3978]

I really enjoyed Death Parade, I loved the art and the story was so good. I also liked the OP very much, it's one of my favourites

[@emoji2998]

death parade was so good that i finished it in one night

[@estrellavazquez6002]

I just watched it today and im crying and im sad there isnt more but it was so perfect

[@martinerisat2606]

I loved the Death Parade opening but it doesn't go with the theme of the anime at all 😂

[@juliancloudyhead5097]

yes it does,if you've seen the anime you know that Decim respects those who lived fulfilled lives,and the op is happy and if you watch it you can see all sorts of things from drinking to playing games,and that may be a reason...

[@martinerisat2606]

+Julian CloudyHead How about you play some of the games at Quindecim, they're freaky as hell ;D

[@Krolshi]

Absolutely love this series , Decim 's crying face just killed me at the end TT v TT

[@Jack_H179]

I have to admit I couldn’t hold back tears in the last episode

[@ronnie1092]

I started watching it after seeing the op, expecting fun characters playing games at bar and dancing... finished watching crying I regret nothing

[@Suzakuryuusei]

My friend just suggested this series last week... It's on my watching list now XD

[@striberx]

The first ep of Death Parade drew me in big time. And I personally love so much. I have not finished it yet cause I'm watching the Eng Dub of it. :P But I am so sad to see it end on 12 eps.... Yes it is understandable and what not. But I say they should do at least a 2nd season to tie everything up.

[@trashyalphys]

Death Parade is one of my favorites (if not my absolute favorite) animes ever. The art and animation are both so amazing and unique, the story / ending are perfect and everything was wrapped up nicely, and I think they did ALMOST all the characters enough justice (the only character I was left truly wondering about in the end was Castra, as she was only in one episode, but seemed to have a really important role). I thought it was absolutely wonderful (I cried in almost every single episode) and its rewatch value for me is extremely high. The emotions I felt during it will never be forgotten and I'm glad to see it's getting more recognition nowadays (I watched it almost immediately after it came out, so it wasn't getting noticed that much).

[@trashyalphys]

Also! Another thing! This is one of the only animes I've watched where both the OP and outro are absolutely amazing and continue to enthrall me!

[@eastham2010]

everybody put your hands up!

[@silver9489]

Searched up death parade op and this popped up. Watching this video is nostalgic

[@gsfs8208]

Ok some kinda clear up.... God musta started it then left it in charge of who ever was the head arbiter due to the way he is mentioned by the arbiters. The tower is run by Nona and Quindecim used to be run by Quin.

[@rukasutan3335]

At first i thought it's an anime about crazy gambler like Kakegurui I WAS WRONG, LMAO 🤣 I really loves this anime. I wish there will be season 2

[@zambor69]

Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru.

[@throneofthornsgenerallyban8991]

Joey, I know you allready mentioned it in your Top Ten Anime With Long Titles video, but would you consider doing a full review for the series Noucome. I think it's a great series and if you did a review for it it might get a few more fans, because it definetly deserves more views than it has

[@lozadachristian123]

I totally agree the feels trip was so varied and was really interesting on Decims story and development. Also I would love to see you review Parasyte or saekano

[@screamingyelling708]

This anime was my life. I've watched it over and over. The ending always gets me.

[@pintu7438]

How many time u rewatched it

[@TheGirlyJade]

Damn, I would've loved to see more on Nona. It would be cool if they do more of this anime and expand on her character.

[@danniecrispin1]

OMG thank you so much for doing this review, I was waiting for it! I loved Death Parade and wanted to know if you liked it too, and I actually agreed with everything you said, I also have to add that I adore the ending and opening song for this anime, Bradio did an awesome job and I'm totally obsessed with them, I recommend you listen to their music, is super good! Thanks Joeeey!

[@ashkker4133]

I was crying cuz it ended I was like" NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!I WANNA MORE NOOO!!!!" and I have a weird habbid to crush on weird people like L and Decim or Shizuo and ezaya from DRRR!!! But I ship Shizaya hehe

[@iluvbella2]

Not this coming on my recommended now🤚

[@noclue4529]

Can I just say that I fucking LOVE Decim's eyes. They are so fascinating, and almost put me in a trance... Plus I'm a sucker for blue eyes.

[@sugarcookieP]

Give this a 8/10. Even though the characters needed to be fleshed out more, I was easily distracted by the astonishing visuals and the emotional roller-coaster that left me in complete tears at the end. It's definitely worth watching :)

[@sakamotoverge3194]

The Anime Man looked like an Edgy Protagonist when this vid was made. Glad this came into my recommendations.

[@TanjaHuff]

I truly love the show OuO

[@akinmytua4680]

I did find the ending oddly satisfying. and the crying scene made me cry.

[@hetastic_bro]

I cried so much on the ending!!

[@athanaarisu1928]

2020 makin me rewatching joeys videos

[@maxmovies12]

Thoughtful video! Do you think there are specific features for specific genres? Like blond or silver hair character for romantic anime? Do you know "Basquash"? it's a sport-focused anime. One might say there are black characters to meet some expectations. Indeed, what you would be an anime talking about basketball without black characters? (having in mind the numbers of black players and various olympic champions for example) Maybe, these specific features are there, not to represent the audience itself, but the ideas the audience has attached to certain topics and certain characters... I would say it's beyond Anime

[@Chizu_Ru]

I like your review. I love psychological horror anime too. I've been searching for animes which are kinda similar with death parade and petshop of horrors.

[@mackenzief2258]

I watched this show without looking at anything to tell me wht it was about and bc everyone kept saying it was nothing like the opening I expected it to be a horror and next thing I know I sobbed through 13 episodes straight

[@vvpenny1109]

I loved it , just wish they would've done more world building , but with only 12 episodes that would have to be in a second season , why didn't you mention the AMAAAAAAZING OP ?! Oh and Joey I thought your Avatar was based off Decim ?

[@makmak3804]

Just finished Death Parade and it was AMAZING, especially the ending. It definitely gave me extreme feels at some points.

[@princessqcumber]

Holy shit joeyyyy so young

[@adrian7029]

damn ikr

[@weismax33]

Hey Joey, maybe you could do a review of Spice & Wolf next. You can do the manga, light novel, or the anime, but I suggest either the manga or light novel as they actually went to the ending, while the anime stopped really early in the story.

[@truck-kun2899]

Death parade is kinda like angels of death... which made me cry so much.

[@lazyy7589]

The time anime man actually has a clear face

[@marondadebrito1516]

WHOA WHOA WHOA! You said Jyane differently this time.... I have complicated feelings about this...

[@_Killkor]

Welp, Joey found something tasty to watch! Watching it right now :D

[@raghadsaggaf4187]

This was one hell of a good series! it was so good that i rewatched some of the episodes again.

[@pandorakikuman4021]

I did really like Death Parade. Thought all the twists and psychological themes really kept me interested, but I was disappointed Oculus and some of the other side characters weren't expanded on. I did think the second episode really blew my mind, mostly because I wasn't expecting it. OOHHH, on a side note, I'm really curious as to what you'd have to say about the anime series Occult Academy. Hehehe. I'd be interested to see a review on the entire thing as a whole.

[@apenguin9278]

Decim looks like Joey without Neko ears

[@swagmasternim2807]

without smile and happy eyes too

[@Leo-ro1sx]

Can you do a review for the manga series Faster Than A Kiss? I absolutely love this and would love to know what your opinion is on this. Keep being awesome :) :)

[@six2make4]

Hey mate, really like you show. Got a question for you though or to anyone who consider themselves quite experienced with anime really I guess. I watched some psycological horror/mystery animes before and I always find myself just being dragged along for the ride, it's not always a bad thing, however I feel like I sometimes miss out as I never really manage to guess anything. While it's possible completely possible I'm just an idiot, I would like to know if there is some animes that could be a good entry point (if that makes sense). In any case, thanks.

[@GNOtaku13]

You should definitely review Puella Magi Madoka Magica next!

[@Steel_blade_alchemist]

If they make a second season it should be a prequel about the arbiters and quindecem (excuse my spelling)

[@degenereto1303]

Joey is so young here. This was suddenly recommended to me by yt lol.

[@Avvytootz]

I watched Death Parade out of whim. Honestly I like it. It makes the concept of life and death more enigmatic. Nice review Joey. 😁👏

[@poppindayzs8149]

death parade was so fucking sad

[@dawnwayfinder]

+PoppinDayZs Not to mention that last second before the credits where you see that mannequin in the chair and my reaction was basically, *"Nooooo! Don't tell me he's forgotten already!!!"*

[@shinuyashami5595]

This anime was in my "to watch list" already but now I want to watch it more ^_^ Also I would like you to review Gintama Manga/Anime!

[@hbird7812]

I absolutely ADORE Death Parade. I'm only on episode 6 //thou I started when it was first released// but I can already tell I'm gonna love the rest. I really hope this anime gets the publicity other single season animes do mainly because I want merch :P

[@justanotherhotguy]

I saw the opening. I’m not ready for trauma yet.

[@Airship007Johnston]

This is the only show I can remember that made me cry

[@dwdrop]

Can't stop remembering about Decim & Chiyuki 😭

[@t.h.8400]

Could you do an anime review of Watamote or Midori Days?

[@rosearanmen5044]

Tuukka Haapakoski The humor in Watamote is downright sadistic xD

[@cosmos6006]

After almost 8 years I have finally watched it and dam this is vary good I love the message of it although I don’t think I understand it fully the only thing is we didn’t get a lot of caricature developed for caricatures like the flower guy but over all this is one of my favorite anime 9/10

[@loveli__]

I think season 2 has been announced for fall 2017/ early 2018!!!! HYPE!!!!!

[@Thy_Uncrowned_King]

Hey Joey, please do a review on 'Spice and wolf' if you have not already seen it , one of the best anime's out there and it's been very successful with only 2 seasons behind it

[@noisemaker0129]

The Anime Man Joey, can you do LIGHT NOVEL review? but only ones that were translated, because lots of people can't read japanese