Ajin: Demi-Human – Collide
For high schooler Kei—and for at least forty-six others—immortality comes as the nastiest surprise ever. Sadly for Kei, such a feat doesn't make him a superhero. In the eyes of both the general public and governments, he's a rare specimen who needs to be hunted down and handed over to scientists to be experimented on for life—a demi-human who must die a thousand deaths for the benefit of humanity.
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Plot Summary
In the second installment of the Ajin film trilogy, Kei Nagai is now a fugitive, seeking to understand his immortality while evading capture by the Ajin Management facility. He forms an uneasy alliance with Sato, a ruthless Ajin terrorist, to combat their common enemy. However, Kei must confront the brutal reality of Sato's methods and the moral compromises he must make to survive.
Critical Reception
Ajin: Collide received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its action sequences and animation quality, but some criticism for its pacing and character development compared to the previous film.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visually stunning CG animation and intense action sequences.
- Some critics found the plot progression and character motivations less compelling than the first film.
- The film effectively continues the narrative arc of Kei's struggle with his Ajin identity.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the continuation of the Ajin story, highlighting the impressive animation and exciting fight choreography. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit convoluted and that certain character decisions were difficult to follow.
Fun Fact
The distinctive CG animation style used in the Ajin series, while polarizing for some, was chosen to replicate the feel of a manga and to efficiently depict the supernatural abilities of the Ajin.
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