Death Parade
Original Anime That Prove Source Material Isn’t Necessary
Death Parade is a strange beast even among original anime, but in a good way.
Not really settling into any one particular genre, the show offers a premise few may have ever thought of: What if the afterlife were a bar that offered a variety of games for you to play, and the outcome helped determined whether you go to heaven or hell?
Through this premise, the show digs into a variety of topics. Things like a shonen-esque fight to show remorse for one’s actions, a slice of life look back on the value of the people and places we care about, and a harrowing attempt to make sacrifices for those we love all take center stage at one point or another. Each shines just as brightly as the rest too, resulting in a show that’s difficult not to binge in a single sitting.
