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Aggressive Retsuko
2016·Show
·100Episodes in1Season·
Aggressive Retsuko fingerprint
Stunning style, high energy, light on feelings.
Energy
Breakneck
Fast from start to finish.
- Fast Pace9
- Tension6
- Spectacle5
Heart
Cathartic
- Catharsis9
- Hopefulness6
- Romance5
Humor
Plenty of dark humor and satire
- Dark Humor9
- Satire & Parody8
- Situational Comedy7
World
Everyday modern life, society, and pop culture
Holds up on a rewatch.
- Rewatchability9
- Novelty9
- World Immersion7
Craft
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
- Direction8
- Acting8
- Narrative Structure8
Style
Standout editing, score, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Music Centrality10
- Editing9
- Music Composition9
Energy
HighBreakneck
Fast from start to finish.
Aggressive Retsuko is breakneck.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace9Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
All heart traits
- Catharsis9Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of dark humor and satire
Expect plenty of dark humor and satire.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor9Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody8Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor7Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity8Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
World
HighEveryday modern life, society, and pop culture
Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and pop culture. It holds up on a rewatch.
All world traits
- Rewatchability9Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Pop Culture7References and cultural commentary.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.
Craft
HighStandout direction, performances, and storytelling
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace9Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
Very highStandout editing, score, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the editing, score, and visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Music Centrality10Songs central to storytelling.
- Editing9Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition9Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization9Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
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About
Series of 100 one-minute anime shorts that centers on Retsuko, a 25-year old red panda who works in her dream company's accounting department. But it turns out that she is forced to keep doing more and more impossible tasks by her superiors and co-workers. She doesn't talk back to them, but she still has to let off steam, so she ends up going to karaoke by herself and singing death metal.
Office ComedySocial CommentaryJapanese AnimeStress & CatharsisDeath MetalRelatable Workplace StrugglesCharacter-Driven HumorDarkly HumorousUnique ConceptModern Life
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Questions about Aggressive Retsuko
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Aggressive Retsuko worth watching?
72
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Aggressive Retsuko rated?
Strong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.
How many seasons does Aggressive Retsuko have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 100 episodes.
When did Aggressive Retsuko air?
S1
It ran from 2016 to 2018 and has ended.
What language is Aggressive Retsuko in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does Aggressive Retsuko use?
Metal ScreamMistaken IdentityThe Thing That Would Not LeaveOffice LadyDeath MetalSwivel-Chair AnticsCrush FilterCrush FilterA Dog Named "Dog"Pointy-Haired BossPointy-Haired BossCan't Hold His Liquorand 220 more
TV Tropes lists 232 storytelling tropes for Aggressive Retsuko, including Metal Scream, Mistaken Identity, The Thing That Would Not Leave.