Link Click

That freaking cliffhanger at the end was so unexpected! The concept of this donghua is amazing and the execution of it was on par with it. Some episodes seem unrelated at first but every episode builds up to the next, and the nuances of the characters were great. The songs featured in the episodes also really contributed to the overall experience, and kudos to the entire team that worked on this because they did an incredible job.

UPDATE after S2: This show is competing for GOAT on my list now. S2 takes on more of a single storyline, and it dials up the emotional and thriller aspects up to 11. There's one episode in particular that follows the antagonist's journey from normalcy to demonic vengefulness, which is animated in a really unique style, and with masterful and gut-wrenching storytelling. Now waiting on S3 on this main arc (gave Bridon arc a try, it's not bad but didn't keep my interest as much so it's on pause for me currently).

BTW, IMDB has the episode "Marrying by Contesting" in the wrong order as E1S12 . IIRC it should be episode 2-4 or somewhere about there.

ORIGINAL REVIEW: This show is so well written. It sets up deep sentimental moments based on various relationships between family, friends, and lovers. If you don't cry and laugh through this series, you might not be human. The time travel compliment is definitely an interesting aspect to create the thrills and provide the story infrastructure, but the setup of emotional relationships is the series't rue strength. I never thought I'd be the type to be into sentimental dramatic scenes and payoffs, but this show has changed it for me. Would recommend to anyone.

Season 3 will surely be announced soon. Obviously, it will. The writer has this habit of introducing major cliffhangers and plot twists right when the season finale is about to end.

Okay so right off the bat, I'll say that season 2 is very different from 1. Not just in tone, but in a lot of ways this season is just different. If you don't accept that, you won't like this season because it's not like what you're expecting.

I loved it. I thought this season was innovative, intense, action-packed, full of plot twists and cliffhangers. It kept me on my toes throughout the 11 weeks that it aired. The weekly experience was absolutely amazing with this anime in particular and I'll tell you why. It's not just because of the cliffhangers (which obviously, just like season 1, were amazing).

The major reason though is the storytelling, which was highly impressive. It's a very different non-linear way of storytelling that completely took me off guard. There was a point around episode 6 I think, where I was very confused about what was going on. This story will tell you something major that happened, and then it will later slowly explore what exactly happened before that, while also exploring the back stories of all these new side characters. It was around episode 9 or 10 where it just suddenly hit me, that the story makes almost complete sense now. There was just a point where the puzzle pieces automatically found a way to fit together. That's why the weekly experience was so much fun.

The soundtrack for season 2 is absolutely amazing, full of new tracks. The action is jaw-dropping and just surprised me. The quality of the hand-to-hand combat scenes was just off the charts. The amount of emotion poured into the story is right up there with season 1. Though, it's a lot more intense and darker than the 1st season.

I would highly recommend Link Click, because it's one of the best modern anime out there. And if you love crime, mystery and time travel shows, GO WATCH IT!!!

The artistic choices and style of animation, as well as the music are all stellar and top-notch. The stories in this show are all realistic and draw heavy inspiration from real life events. The entire cast of characters are personable and likeable; even the side characters.

I highly recommend this show. It has such an interesting mystery and concept and executed it very well. Can't wait for season 2.

Link Click is another anime that can be claimed as a hidden gem or masterpiece, given the nature of the anime which deals with time travel concept with lots of emotions and development as well.

It started of very well with basic storyline of 2 friends who completes their clients request by diving into the photos, but towards the end it became more of a psychological thriller, with some twists and turns at the end of show. Just clocking at 11 episodes, the first season of Link Click was thrilling, enjoyable and will keep you at the edge of your seats. Eagerly waiting for the sequel to drop.

Lastly, the soundtrack of the anime was brilliant. It had good beats with great ending song/rap and overall the soundtrack was brilliant itself. The animation can't be ignored, because it was well animated, with the characters being stylish and presentable at the same time.

My Rating : 9/10.