Wonder Egg Priority

TV (12 eps)
3.959 out of 5 from 10,051 votes
Rank #1,196

The aforementioned Ai scored a “Wonder Egg” from a gachapon machine at a deserted arcade. But when Ai falls asleep and a girl (!) emerges from her Wonder Egg, the worlds of dreams and reality begin to collide. And it’s all connected.

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ThatAnimeSnob
5

Wonder Egg Priority garnered significant attention during its broadcast by leveraging three elements that always captivate audiences: Beautiful animation, mysterybait and queerbait.These facets initially ensnared the interest of many, yet ultimately failed to retain the majority as the series unfolded.- While visually stunning, the vibrant aesthetics were disconnected from the overarching narrative.- The mysterybait left viewers with hollow inquiries, devoid of fulfilling resolutions.- The queerbaiting ended up being mere tokenism, devoid of genuine substance.The initial hook lay in the characters, each bearing the weight of past traumas that happened to them and their friends. This narrative thread invested audiences in their stories, only to betray this investment by failing to provide something meaningful. It meandered from one plot point to another without actually going anywhere. Although it touched upon various challenges faced by teenage girls, all they were shown doing about it was fighting monstrous representations of the people they feared the most in some dreamland, before jumping to something entirely different.The dreamland was the most intriguing aspect of the show, since it had gorgeous looking fight scenes and a lot of flower symbolism. A lot of people have a boner for flower symbolist; did you know that? At the same time it was also the most bullshit aspect. Nothing was being explained as it aired, leaving audiences to speculate for the heck of it and without a reward for doing so at the end. The official explanations offered in the final episodes were completely lame. What initially seemed to be a supernatural curse or metaphysical dilemma was abruptly explained away as mere scientific experimentation, undercutting the depth and complexity promised by the premise. The entire journey was unsatisfactory when all the doctors had to do was pull the plug on some scientific experiment, but didn’t for the sake of having a show.Even if you ignore the supernatural elements and you stick to the slice of life aspect, Wonder Egg Priority offered little beyond the trope of ‘cute girls doing cute things’. It was juxtaposed against a lot of touchy subjects, ranging from social anxiety, to bullying, suicide, sexual molestation, and being transgender. But even then all these issues came down to punching an imaginary bad monster really hard, and then forgetting all about it. There was no consequence in the actual world, since the girls were immortal, they couldn’t lose, the victims they were saving were never seen again, and on top of that the latter were not even real people. They were living versions of suicide victims, meaning they were just simulations of already dead girls. Basically, the main characters never helped themselves or saved someone’s life. They didn’t even bring back to life someone, which was supposed to be the objective. Their actions were inconsequential, devoid of any real-world impact or lasting effects.So yeah, Wonder Egg Priority epitomizes the pitfalls of modern progressive storytelling. Shows that think they are smart because they stuff their plots with first world problems, and treat the whole thing very superficially by making it take place in some fairyland where nothing of substance comes out of it. They do nothing with the subject matter besides teasing the viewer to think about bland characters with zero development. There is no theme exploration, they don’t offer possible solutions to these problems, and the answers at the end are complete shit. Everything ultimately devolves into empty sensationalism masquerading as profound commentary.Moreover, the queerbaiting present within the series serves as yet another superficial aspect, wherein romantic attractions are based on misunderstandings rather than genuine LGBTQ+ representation. There is no authentic inclusivity in this show. If anything, it’s the opposite since the queers end themselves under peer pressure. What kind of a message is that and how does it not alienate the target audience?In conclusion, Wonder Egg Priority emerges as little more than vapid indulgence, even lower than bottom-tier fan fiction for fujoshis, delivering hollow narratives and superficial lesbian representations. Its allure lies solely in its visual splendor and forced theorycrafting, leaving normal people with nothing but bait to seek out doujins.

Rascal
9

The Avengers of Tortured Souls Originally, I was going to wait until this anime was over to write a review on it, because it very well may drastically change in the later few episodes, but I've come to realize that it really doesn't matter what the last few episodes are like, when it pertains to my opinion of the series right now. I might as well just write it all out, so that even if later on my views on it change, this review will still be a testament to how unbelievably impressive this anime was during it's run and how much of a profound effect it had on me while I was watching it. The hearts and emotions of us humans are very, very tender, like a goddamn chicken wing from KFC (not sponsored). So sensitive in fact, that when the icy, uncaring grip of trauma burns into one's soul and won't let go, it's hard to find a way to counteract its effect on everyday life. That feeling of being dragged deeper and deeper into anxiety, rumination, self-hatred, and regret... it's exhausting, and self-perpetuating. Some circumvent it with various coping mechanisms - healthy or not - some rely on those they love, and some other people still will eventually overcome it through therapy and rigorous conditioning. But a lot of people aren't so lucky. When they fall into it, they subconciously make it harder and harder for themselves to escape it, they push people away, they stop living, and eventually, succumb. You know, kick the ol bucket on purpose. You know what I mean. Man, this is hard to talk about. May I offer you an egg in this trying time? Wonder Egg Priority is a deeper look at the consequences of this, and comes up with an interesting "what-if": Suppose that when people commit suicide, their souls aren't immediately gone? Suppose that when they are defeated by their demons, those demons remain until someone comes along and helps that person overcome them? Where do those tormented souls go? And will it be super colorful and awesome and cool and make for a good anime? This anime seeks to provide a sort of narrative-driven therapy for those that can relate to the existential and physical struggles of the traumatized by creating a bridge in-between sympathetic and relatable characters, and those they want to save for some reason or another, in the form of a fantastical world where the embodiments of one's trauma, regrets, and failures comes to life. And for what it is, it does this very, very convincingly. It's almost effortless, how well this anime portrays trauma, cooking up complex feelings like a souffle on a cooking show. The main character is a girl named Ai, who lost a friend to suicide. A mysterious, vague, annoying, and slightly misogynistic voice guides her through the process of purchasing these magical "eggs" which when opened, contain a suicide victim and transport you and them to a world created by their trauma in life. And she comes to discover that by saving these people, and helping them to conquer the "Wonder Killers" which plague their manifested reality, she may be able to save her friend, who is now a statue. Maybe. Along the way, she meets three other girls with similar situations all with their own stories, trauma, idiosyncracies and unique personalities, and the four of them become friends, hanging out in between rescuing the wonder egg souls in that dream world. Can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs amirite One of the things this anime does beautifully is meshing unbound creativity with thematics and symbolism. The weapons the girls use to defeat the "Wonder Killers" are all linked to their own stories and personalities. For example, one girl weilds a giant exacto-knife, symbolizing how she deals with her own feelings by cutting. The Wonder Killers themselves are also ultra-creative, because they strongly embody an abstract representation of trauma, yet also carry a lot of subtlety. Their designs are incredibly creative and disturbing, and that's really one of the things that sells it. Like a giant rejected art project interpretation of a gym teacher monster with huge tits spraying out paint goo everywhere. Yeah, it's uh... it's cool, trust me. The animation is one thing that brings this anime a league above others. The detailed animation in how the characters move is reminicent of Kyoani's animation, and it's really stunning work from Cloverworks that they're able to release a TV series that's so elegantly crafted. Everything from the lighting to the subtleties in the four girls' body language that defines their personalities is really engrossing. I can't praise the animation enough. The power of the four color pen compells you! Also, despite how visually complex the Wonder Killers are, they're all animated super dynamically in 2D with keyframes. No corners were cut. Just pure talent and passion, clearly went into making this. But the characters are where the anime shines even more than the animation. Each one of the four main characters are incredibly complex and have a lot of layers to them, that get peeled back with each successive episode. Ai is a shy, insecure girl that finds comfort in her friends, and due to her own history with being bullied, has her own guilt about her friend. In a lesser anime, this might result in a very cold personality, but in the more realistic way Wonder Egg Priority treats its characters, she's not so cut and dry. She legitimiately feels like a real person, she has her moments of selfishness, silliness, and childish displays of emotion, but also a genuine sense of caring and warmth to her. And with her curiosity, she makes for a really good protagonist. Rika is another main girl, who starts off totally juxtaposed from the others. Her story is one that resonated with me personally. A seemingly selfish, loud-mouthed, vain girl whose entire image changes through the course of only a few episodes, believably, into being one of the most sympathetic characters who really isn't at all what she seems. Additionally the anime doesn't make the mistake of treating you like an idiot by simply making any character's backstory an excuse for their behavior, you're left to your own devices to figure out your own opinions on them. Then there's Momoe, who has an interesting complex of emotions relating to her previous relationships with girls that can't necessarily be simply quantified, and Neiru, whose much darker history is mysterious and intriguing, adding to her cool and refreshing exterior. Prepare for trouble The cast is just incredibly strong in this show, and that ranges to the minor characters in each episode too, who are all really different. This mostly pertains to the people inside the eggs that these girls help save each episode. Their problems range from sexual abuse, to mental illness, to brainwashing, and they all have a different role to play in the eyes of both the main characters and the viewer. Each encounter helps the main four to progress as characters, and also helps to develop and explain the mystical world we found ourselves plunging into, which at first seems almost nonsensical despite obviously demonstrating an underlying darkness and depth to it. Even from the first episode, it's totally captivating. You won't want to stop watching even with the relatively relaxed pacing. But that doesn't mean the show is just all posturing for deep themes, it also has its fair share of comedy, fun, and charm. It's just fun and heartwarming to see the girls interact, on one hand, and on the other, the action scenes are colorful, full of life, and exhilirating. The nonstop switching up of the moods and atmosphere in the show will make sure you'll never be bored, but also never be thrown for a loop. It's all very balanced and easy to follow along despite it's depth. If you can suspend your disbelief in the first episode, then it's smooth sailing from then on. The Hype has arrived It might be a big bite to swallow and isn't for people that just want something lighthearted, but still, there's something for everyone in this show, and a certain audience it wants to reach. If I could comapre it to something, it would definitely be Flip Flappers or Madoka Magica, even Persona 5 in some ways. Definitely reccomended. 9/10

BlackCatLef
5.3

3S review no.29 (short, simple and salty/sweet/spicy) Oh boy is this show a treat for the eyes and… well, that’s about that. Underneath the beautiful surface this show is a steamy hot pile of shit. (there will be minor spoilers in this review but you don’t have to view them as such, just think of them as a good reason to not watch this shitshow now that I spoiled it for you) So, you sit down, load the first episode and hit play. Then you are like yeah, this is my jam. It’s gorgeous, its mysterious, it touches mature and dark themes, it’s allegorical, this is gonna be a journey. And what a journey this turns out to be! A fuckin trip in the land of stupid, pretentious, nonsensical writing that wants to be deep and mature. You see there is a neat idea behind the show, the initial spark is great, but this is a prime example of writer’s idea, that he didn’t know where to go about, how to explore it properly, how to make shit happen. People often think that the spark, the idea, the concept of a great creation is the hardest part, then it all comes together, im sorry friends, but is the easiest part. What follows is the hardest part, taking that little seed and making something out of it. In case you don’t already know, story follows a little girl and three other friends she makes along the way, when they fall asleep they get into this fantasy world, they then are breaking an egg that they get from a gatcha machine, out of the egg comes another young girl, who has committed suicide for one reason or another, and then the girls fight a symbolic monster made out of what was the reason of the girl’s suicide. And the result of that successful fight means… absolutely nothing. Supposedly there is saving the girl from their issue, but the girl is actually dead already… so they are doing to save another girl, the girl that was the reason they actually got into that dream world in the first place (a different girl for each of the four protagonists) but then again that girl is already dead… so they are saving no one… or so you think until you find out that the girls they were saving were from parallel universes so yeah… if that is not wholesome I don’t know what it is. Now, hypothetically lets say that those girls are indeed saved, how does actually beating the shit out of an imaginary representation did save them? Well I ain’t got a clue, apparently psychological problems are that easily resolved. Anyway, that doesn’t matter much because it’s an allegory right, everything is metaphorical, symbolical right? Well slap me on the ass and call me Suzy cause it is not. There is actually this artificial girl those two scientists created that in order to get back at them started somehow invading the subconsciousness of girls with psychological issues and makes them suicide, Never mind the fact that the first girl that died, the scientist's daughter was completely happy and had no issues whatsoever. So what we thought was a show exploring young girl’s psychology, irl problems and suicide, is actually a show about an AI being murdering young girls for revenge. And I am not even joking, you manage to somehow stick through the show to find out how the premise is gonna evolve, and that’s what you get, everything gets progressively worse and worse, more stupid and more nonsensical, and way way more boring with every episode passing. About half way through the 2nd episode I started getting bored, by the end of the 3rd episode I completely lost interest but I just stuck with it just because I was curious to find out how the fuck are they gonna tie this up. Gotta say, I was expecting to get very disappointed and yet somehow it managed to disappoint me more than that. Because in the end, it doesn’t even lead anywhere, story is left fuckin incomplete, oh boy isn’t that great or what? Anyway, let’s talk about characters. We have a girl with eterochromia, who likes her teacher, her teacher happens to bang her mom and she also suspects that he had to do something with her friend’s suicide. We have a tube born genius girl that’s the head of a company, a girl that is a young female Bon Jovie who doesn’t know who her father is cause her mom is a drunk slut. Last but not least we have a young girl that is really cute but because she is not very feminine she is getting hit by lesbian girls, and homosexual boys that think she is a boy. Now tell me with your hand on your heart that it is not the easiest thing in the world to empathize with this characters? I mean what are you implying? That these are characters that are there just for DIVERISTY??? No way in hell right? Anyway, never mind their background, what about development? Well they develop a bunch on an artificial level, on an actual level though? Well aside from four cute girls, becoming friends and doing girl things, I saw no other development. Presentation-wise though, the show is great. Animation is excellent, aesthetics are great, sound, sounde effects and voice acting is great, opening and ending is great, everything fits. It’s a treat, it’s well made, its the best aspect of the show but it is also the saddest part of the show, because amazing production values and artistry are getting wasted on a hot pile of garbage writing nonsense. So, is it worth a watch? NO FUCKIN WAY it is. It is nothing but golden laced shit. Infuriatingly bad story that leads nowhere and is left incomplete on top of that, deep and mature themes explored in the worst possible way in the sake of just being catchy and sellable (they are basically exploited, not explored), completely uninteresting and unrelatable characters for the sake of diversity. But hey, the visuals are great and that’s totally enough to keep you watching the show. No they are not and you’ll probably end up having suicidal thoughts yourself if you sit through this boring ass lame excuse of a mature show. And if you think I’m the only one that got bored from watching this think again, cause in a 12 episode show, the 8th episode was a fuckin RECAP. You know why? Cause they knew that everyone watching this had already lost interest, stop giving a shit about what happened and probably already forgot about everything that happened to episodes 2 through 7. Anyway, you can watch the first episode to admire the presentation, but know well that you are doing this on your won risk of being mesmerized by it and actually getting trapped in watching the rest of this shit hoping that it will lead somewhere decent. P.S. If you wanna watch something decent that relates to this show, first things that come to mind is Lain, and Paprika. Not exactly similar, but as I said, first thing that comes to mind.

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