Produced by Wit Studio (of Attack on Titan fame), the film features "dazzling artwork," "exquisitely detailed architecture," and smooth, cinematic animation.
Most viewers recommend it as a visual experience, but warn that the plot can become a "mess of character switches". Shisha no Teikoku
(The Empire of Corpses) is widely praised for its breathtaking steampunk animation and unique premise, though critics often find its narrative overly complex and confusing in the second half . Quick Verdict: 6.0/10 Produced by Wit Studio (of Attack on Titan
Set in an alternate 19th century where corpses are reanimated as a cheap labor force, the story follows a young John Watson on a mission to find Victor Frankenstein's secret notes. Quick Verdict: 6
Critics at Variety and Letterboxd noted the story often "buckles under its own weight," becoming a "jumbled exposition" that is difficult to follow toward the end.