Plot
When reading the synopsis for this show, I was hooked in by the part of the main character surviving an execution. How did that happen? What happens after? These questions urged me to watch ahead. At first I thought it would be about research on someone immortal but it turned out to be so much more than that. We were taken on a journey through Hirofumi’s life after the execution and how he narrowly escapes death, learning fun facts along the way. This trivia was fun to watch and I certainly learnt some interesting things.

I can firmly say that these 12 episodes were filled with suspense, action and a bit of comedy. The whole show was very well paced and there were no confusing subplots or side tracks. We are always guessing what happens to Hirofumi as he tries to regain his memories and runs away from trouble. But one thing is clear: however life threatening the situation is, he will survive. The show is wholesome as well as he meets many friends along the way who help him in this journey. The anime covers themes of the value of human life and being able to trust others. The first half of the show was a little light as we see glimpses of Hirofumi’s past. However, the show picks up in the latter half when things get more thrilling and we start to piece together the truth. There is really not much I can say without spoiling the show but you will have many surprises in store. The ending was cleverly done.

Characters
The characters were well written. You’d think they would only appear for one arc but they come back one way or the other. The friendships were genuine and this was important for Hirofumi’s survival. One character which I found interesting was the punisher. He makes you think, is torture the best way to serve justice? His scenes were comically dramatic. The pair of robbers that Hirofumi met in Mexico were also entertaining and gave him some hope despite his calamity. It gave the viewer some light hearted relief from the danger that Hirofumi was placed in.

The supporting characters were memorable and had their own quirks which gave the show its color. I hoped to learn more about the scientist. Though he seemed mysterious and creepy at the start, we eventually did ot learn much about him.

Animation
The animation was the most striking part of this anime. It is not your typical animation but that did not stop the show from bringing out its intended effect. The voice acting was amazingly done to compensate for the static animation. It really made the anime live up to its adventure element. The OP was fine but the ED did not stick out to me although the animation was cute. The animation while explaining the trivia parts were also creatively done and it made the facts more digestible.

Overall, this show had a refreshing concept and executed properly. The enjoyment factor is no less as compared to other anime despite the different style of animation.