GREAT plot, great characterisation, great cinematic visuals. but you know what's not so great? my mental health's capacity to deal with this rip. it was a very bright anime visually but an underlying darkness prevails: from an entire island dedicated solely to prostitution to whatever impure thoughts that prince might be carrying towards Fena on account of her mother. The heaviness permeates the bright visuals and creates terror about what truly lies underneath it all. I say "terror" and not "horror" because horror is palatable. horror is about the dark underbelly that has already been exposed. terror is the anticipation of what might lie underneath. terror is anxiety. and honestly? any more anxiety and I think I might literally explode like an overbloated pufferfish. had to dnf but I do wish to pick it back up again when I'm at a better place in life. I think I might be inclined to rate it even higher if i can watch it without collapsing on myself. I'll look forward to that day.