[No spoilers]

Are you interested in a story about a high school girl who transfers to a new school and is immediately at odds with the popular student council president?

How about an intense, action packed show that feels absolutely awesome to watch? One where the main character fights increasingly powerful bosses, getting stronger along the way in anticipation of defeating the final villain?

What about a heartfelt tale of a girl seeking to find the truth about her father's mysterious death, with a dramatic plot that will sometimes shock you and other times bring you to tears?

Or are you the type that enjoys a good magical girl show, complete with flashy transformation sequences and obvious fan service?

Why do I ask? Because Kill la Kill is all four of those things. This show, in my opinion, is the gold standard of Studio Trigger content. It's intense, it's awesome, it doesn't pull any punches.

This show is ridiculous, and it embraces its ridiculousness. You can see this at the start of the show, where characters, places, and actions are all blown way out of proportion. When Gamagori barges into the classroom, he towers over all the students, clearly showing his authority. When the opening sequence ends and the camera pans out to the city, Honnouji Academy is ridiculously exaggerated in size compared to its surroundings. You can often spot minute things that don't make sense, such as characters who turn 2D while turning around or Mako pulling out a huge lunch box from under her uniform. Kill la Kill does not concern itself with following reality, it simply does whatever is the most awesome.

Animation isn't all that this show's got. The story is also phenomenal, and it's both satisfying and unexpected to see all the pieces slowly come together to reach the climax. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but I do want to say that the story was much deeper and more well thought-out than I had expected. Having such an intense story also increases the appeal of the animation. When you start to connect with the characters and their motivations, each time they transform, it just feels so much more powerful.

I would say the one single weakness in this show is its comedy. I like the character Mako and she's an important part of the story, but when it comes to humor, she rarely if ever hits the mark. Sometimes it also just feels completely out of place. What the heck is she even doing when she's under that Hallelujah spotlight? Same with Mikisugi. Just because you are fighting against the tyranny of the clothing does not mean you need to strip sensually at every opportunity.

Overall, this is a very well-made show, a shining example of Studio Trigger's vast creative potential. As a whole, it's not like any other show I've seen before, but it's not hard to draw parallels between Kill la Kill and Trigger's other hit anime, Darling in the Franxx. The two have similar vibes, but Kill la Kill is even more awesome and absurd, and most importantly, it doesn't wait until the last five episodes to introduce the aliens. :)

If you're in for a wild ride, Kill la Kill is one helluva ride.