The appeal and reviews of "Establijke: The Great Escape": A thorough analysis of the thrill of escape and the depth of the characters

"Estave Life: The Great Escape": A futuristic escape in Tokyo

"Establil: The Great Escape" is an anime series that was first streamed on FOD from March 1 to April 13, 2022, and then broadcast on terrestrial television from April 7. This work was produced as part of Goro Taniguchi's original project "Establil," and animation was produced by Polygon Pictures. The series is directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto, with series composition by Shoji Gatoh and character design by Yusuke Kozaki.

story

"If life is hard for you, just run away."

This story is set in Tokyo in the distant future. Humans have not only taken on the appearance they had before, but have also taken on a variety of other forms, including beastmen, cyborgs, and demons. The city of Tokyo has become a number of "clusters" surrounded by high walls managed by AI, and people have stopped moving freely, with each region cultivating its own culture and common sense. People live happy lives based on the common sense of the cluster they were born into, but some people cannot adapt to their own cluster. There are people whose job it is to "escape" such people to another cluster. These are the "escape artists" who receive requests from "people who want to escape" and use all sorts of methods to outwit the AI ​​and achieve the movement between clusters that is normally impossible. This story depicts the exploits of five escape artists who run, run, and run.

Worldview

The world of "Establ Life" is set in the distant future. After the world population peaked and began to decline, humans created an AI to manage the ecosystem in order to ensure the prosperity of the species, and carried out a "human diversification experiment." This resulted in the creation of genetically modified "diverse races" such as normal humans, beastmen, and demons, and "diverse towns" called "clusters" surrounded by walls. Each of the numerous "clusters" has its own unique culture, and humans with the right aptitude live there. They live under the constant control of AI so that they do not perish. This worldview is part of Goro Taniguchi's original project "Establ Life," and various stories are unfolding in TV anime, smartphone games, and movies.

character

The main character, Equa, is a 17-year-old ordinary person(?) and the leader of the "Escapers Extractors" based in Ochanomizu University Garden City. On the surface, she is a high school student who attends school while managing the coffee shop "Vostok", but her past is completely unknown. She always has a goddess-like smile and a positive, easy-going personality. Pheles is a 17-year-old demon who is in charge of the front lines of the Escapers. She is a quick-draw gun wizard with outstanding athletic ability, and on the surface, she is a high school student and Equa's classmate. At first glance, she seems strong-willed, but she is weak to pressure and quite shy. Maltes is a 16-year-old Gunjin (slime human) who is in charge of engineering and combat at the Escapers. On the surface, she is a high school girl who is a junior of Equa and Pheles, and is bright, cheerful, energetic and lively. She loves Equa, and Equa is the standard for all her decisions. Alga is an old-man-smelling AI robot who is in charge of the Escapers' technical and tactical support. Inside are stored missiles, laser guns, and handy tools. He usually works as a waiter robot at the Vostok coffee shop. Urla is a werewolf beastman who is in charge of the front line of the escape team. He uses his werewolf super recovery, incredible physical ability, and dual-wielding to fight in close combat. He usually works as a waiter and guard dog at the Vostok coffee shop, and is the most sensible person on the team. He is loyal and a gentlemanly person, but he can only say "woof", so this is not conveyed.

episode

In the first episode, "Can't Escape from Academics," Equa and the others receive their first request. In the second episode, "Can't Escape from Memories," a request to escape from past trauma appears. In the third episode, "Can't Escape from the Aquarium," a mission to rescue a client trapped in an aquarium unfolds. In the fourth episode, "Can't Escape from Democracy," a request to escape from a political problem is depicted. In the fifth episode, "Can't Escape from the Goddess," Equa's past is revealed. In the sixth episode, "Can't Escape from Leadership," an episode is depicted in which Equa feels the responsibility of being a leader. In the seventh episode, "Can't Escape from Bonds," a scene is depicted in which the team's bonds are put to the test. In the eighth episode, "Can't Escape from Fate," a client who fights against fate appears. In the ninth episode, "Can't Escape from Control," a request to escape from AI control is depicted. In the tenth episode, "Can't Escape, No Matter How Much I Run," Equa and the others are chased by successive requests. In episode 11, "You Can't Escape from Your True Feelings," the client's true feelings are revealed. In the final episode, "You Can't Escape from the Getaway Artist," the future of Equa and the others is depicted.

music

The opening theme "Rana" was written and composed by Mei-chan, arranged by PRIMAGIC, and sung by Mei-chan. The ending theme "0" was written by Takahiro Chino, composed by Kohei Okazaki, arranged by Keita Kawaguchi, and sung by GOOD ON THE REEL. These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Establife: Great Escape" has been praised for its unique worldview, fascinating characters, and thrilling storyline. In particular, the "cluster" system set in a future Tokyo and the depiction of a society where diverse races coexist provide fresh surprises to viewers. Additionally, the unique characters of the "Escape Agency Extractors" members, including Equa, are also an important element in adding excitement to the story. Each episode features a different request, and the thrilling developments in solving that request will keep viewers entertained.

This work is especially recommended for science fiction fans and those who like action anime. It also contains elements that make you think about social issues and human diversity, so it is recommended for those who enjoy deep themes. In addition, the high-quality production by a luxurious team of staff is not to be missed. Polygon Pictures' beautiful animation and Goro Taniguchi's unique worldview are visually enjoyable elements.

"Estabu Life Great Escape" is available on FOD, TVer, GYAO!, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Animehodai, Bandai Channel, Amazon Prime Video, etc. It was also broadcast on terrestrial TV on Fuji TV, TV Nishinippon, Kansai TV, Tokai TV, Hokkaido Bunka Broadcasting, and BS Fuji. Please enjoy this escape drama that unfolds in Tokyo of the future.