Great start! The cinematography and audio design are insane. Production I.G really snapped on this adaptation. I’m already loving the chemistry between Maru and Kiruko, they feel so natural together. The transition between the two worlds is seamless. 10/10 vibes so far.

jiyuo_c

7 mo

Verified

This is the second time I saw this anime and I still get the goosebumps. It’s amazing really the animation, effects and sound, and the cross reference of past and present. Now that I realize, it’s a hint of the ep title. Excited on what’s next.

charliereviews

7 mo

Good way to start the EP. The world building is strong, animation is crisp, and the character introduction in this ep really sets up their personality. It also has a mysterious aura surrounding it given their world is in a different setting and I can't wait to see more of it.

Episode Context

Heavenly Delusion opens with a masterful split narrative that immediately earns its mystery credentials. Two worlds collide without ever touching: a pristine, eerily calm facility where children like Tokio exist under robotic guardianship, and a ruined post-apocalyptic Japan where Maru and Kiruko fight to survive among crumbling infrastructure and unknown threats. Production I.G delivers atmosphere in spades, the sterile serenity of one setting contrasts sharply with the gritty tension of the other, creating an unsettling push-pull that demands attention. The pacing is deliberate and confident, trusting viewers to sit with questions rather than rushing to answers. Expect world-building over action, mood over exposition. The episode plants seeds of curiosity about what connects these parallel existences, establishing a contemplative yet suspenseful tone that signals this series has no interest in hand-holding.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateApr 1, 2023

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