It really bummed me out when I discovered that Death-Metal Retsuko’s lines were done by a man. Not that the central joke was any less funny, but I really think this would have been an excellent opportunity for women who scream in heavy metal bands to show off their talents and get some recognition. Plus, it would be nice to hear a growler with some range and a better sense of how to make metal unironically appealing.
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It always puts a big smile in my face when a seemingly hilarious comedy premise actual digs deeper into relatable human experiences; or in this case, white collar panda worker experiences. Aggretsuko is about a mild-mannered accountant who hates her job but is able to engage with her true self by singing heavy metal in Karaoke bars. While that basic idea remains consistently awesome, I liked the digs into working culture, particularly from the perspective of women. It does not hold that steam all the way through, but it is a wonderful time.
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