Me, Flowers of Evil, and What's Been Going On

Let’s talk.

Specifically, let’s talk “Flowers of Evil,” and how it has affected me over these past two weeks.

I mentioned quickly in my original review of “Flowers of Evil,” but, I was understating my feelings: I was deeply, deeply disturbed by the show.

“Flowers of Evil” is a very, very confident anime. It shows no doubts in itself, which was something I had never encountered before. Something this high-caliber was incredibly daunting to me; simply put, I was actually scared of “Flowers of Evil.”

Though I can’t say anything for the manga (of which I’ve heard is very different, but just as disturbing), the anime relentlessly punishes most viewers just expecting, simply, something “dark.” Actually… scratch that: it punishes all of its viewers.

It really is just a coming of age story underneath all of its layers, but, much like its main character Kasuga, it puts itself behind huge barriers that make it something of another kind, another being, to the point of being nearly transcendent.

It was terrifying for me to witness such a monster; this thing doesn’t take any prisoners, especially with its dreadfully dark tones and twisted character viewpoints.

I really, truly wish I could fully paint how I take “Flowers of Evil,” but it would be of no use; you just have to believe me.

Trust me.

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