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This is a Chinese animation.

The concept is very interesting with a very creepy atmosphere. A lot of suspense and overall, a nice surprise for 2023.

Despite a pleasant graphics and a gripping story, the animation remains overall very jerky. The narrative is disjointed. As it is a Chinese series, there is a lot of self-censorship, even a lack of maturity in the exploitation.

We feel the lack of means and ambition for fear of shocking. A bit like the current Japanese animation, a feeling of unfinished.

If a season 2 comes, I hope the directors will go deeper. Otherwise, you might as well make a series for a 10-year-old audience.

The ANIMATION is 10/10, one of the best to come out this season and most certainly one of the best from China.

The main focus of the STORY is mystery and honestly that too is 7.5/10 for me. The writers have done a fair bit of research and that shows.

The MAIN CHARACTER is smart it's not just the plot armor in his favor, he's actually smart.

The FEMALE LEAD has a fair bit of mystery surrounding her and has a stunning style, again, supported by beautiful animation.

Honestly, this anime is really good, you won't regret watching it or believing a complete stranger online for this. The story is not too over the top, the length of the episodes varies and mostly is less than 22 mins but still, each bit has a certain advancement in it.

I don't know why it's so underrated, maybe because it's from China and Chinese anime aren't as mainstream? Anyway, do give it a watch 👋