So this guy takes on his father's debt, which is enormous, and is so desperate he even trades one of his eyes for a small relief of his debt. He's at his wit's end, and he makes a pact with a special and most likely underrated demon pet to save his own skin. He gains massive powers, but at what cost?
It's a story we've all heard before. The show uses techniques to lure us in, such as mixing bizarre with common demonology, to give us a character on which the main character depends, portraying a dynamic of friendship, and dependency, that relies on the bond of loyalty and cuteness. A cute "chainsaw creature"? I mean c'mon, it's new and engaging, but almost too much of a stress for attention.
Regardless, so far, it's a fun, violent watch. Suspend disbelief, because before the REAL absurdity starts, the audience is expected to believe that the main HUMAN character has sharpened teeth, and a demon chainsaw-dog as a pet, which will become the focus device of the plot.
It's kinda hammed up, and predictable so far, but well worth a watch. To this reviewer, it's nothing TOO new, and yet, I find myself wishing more than the first episode was available.
Edit: 2nd episode in, and it's not getting much better, but it's not getting any worse. We're introduced to a couple new characters, one of which is absolutely bonkers and has potential to go from interesting to fascinating REAL fast. The mannerisms of the characters are still odd, but, this is a show about a dude merging with an adorable chainsaw-demon, sooooooooo, yeah.
Edit: 3rd episode in. I find it fascinating that the main character's primary motivation is boobies. As a guy who went through puberty, I can relate. But also as a guy who loves kitties, this episode had me on edge the whole time. Gotta say, it's getting even better.
Further edit: 9 episodes in. There have been MANY surprises, both fun, horrifying, and shocking. The latest episode had several such moments. I LOVE the reveal of how powerful even a character with an incipiently minor and inferior role could be (see 17 and a half minutes into the 9th episode). I was like, "oh SH@#!!!!" Lots of crazy moments lately, my love for the show continues to grow.
It's a story we've all heard before. The show uses techniques to lure us in, such as mixing bizarre with common demonology, to give us a character on which the main character depends, portraying a dynamic of friendship, and dependency, that relies on the bond of loyalty and cuteness. A cute "chainsaw creature"? I mean c'mon, it's new and engaging, but almost too much of a stress for attention.
Regardless, so far, it's a fun, violent watch. Suspend disbelief, because before the REAL absurdity starts, the audience is expected to believe that the main HUMAN character has sharpened teeth, and a demon chainsaw-dog as a pet, which will become the focus device of the plot.
It's kinda hammed up, and predictable so far, but well worth a watch. To this reviewer, it's nothing TOO new, and yet, I find myself wishing more than the first episode was available.
Edit: 2nd episode in, and it's not getting much better, but it's not getting any worse. We're introduced to a couple new characters, one of which is absolutely bonkers and has potential to go from interesting to fascinating REAL fast. The mannerisms of the characters are still odd, but, this is a show about a dude merging with an adorable chainsaw-demon, sooooooooo, yeah.
Edit: 3rd episode in. I find it fascinating that the main character's primary motivation is boobies. As a guy who went through puberty, I can relate. But also as a guy who loves kitties, this episode had me on edge the whole time. Gotta say, it's getting even better.
Further edit: 9 episodes in. There have been MANY surprises, both fun, horrifying, and shocking. The latest episode had several such moments. I LOVE the reveal of how powerful even a character with an incipiently minor and inferior role could be (see 17 and a half minutes into the 9th episode). I was like, "oh SH@#!!!!" Lots of crazy moments lately, my love for the show continues to grow.