TO-Y

Yes, there's a story running through this. But this OVA is more about a *mood*, than it is about any concrete storyline. This whole thing just screams EIGHTIES from beginning to end, as you have some internecine struggles between bands, little petty jealousies, a few pounds of eyeliner, pretty boys singing on stage, a snake-like manager ripped from a Nagel painting, and long musical video montages. And, surprisingly, it actually comes together (unlike, say, the much less coherent Cipher). The artwork is decent, the music is also decent, and you really do get a sense of the band sceneof the time. Probably the most ineffable element to all this is the girl-toy character, that clings to To-y and mews and purrs...no really, she's basically acting just like a cat. For contemporary anime fans, they might get a better idea of the character type as Ed from Cowboy Bebop (to the point that I strongly suspect this unforgettable catlike character could have been a strong inspiration for Ed). Incorrigibly free-spirited, perpetually hyper, childlike and naive. It's a strange character to have in the mix, and you can't forget her after the OVA is done.

TO-Y has good animation, decent music, a simple story and characters, and overall lacks any staying power. The best thing about the OVA is its animation, while there are some portions that use still’s this is clearly an artistic choice. The music is inoffensive which is a surprise partly due to the counterculture theming of the anime. The OVA focuses less on the music and instead leans more to the dramatic side. This is unfortunate because the characters are not explored deeply and the story leaves much to be desired. It's all rather pointless, nothing changes from the beginning tothe end. TO-Y is not bad but it's also not something that will keep you wanting more.

Where to start ... This OVA has many problems, the most obvious of which: its lack of narrative; I don't know if it's because it was aimed at manga fans, or maybe they lacked a budget, but it is clear that the plot is almost non-existent. the rhythm is extremely inconsistent, having scenes that do not last long and others that simply become boring (The plot is already boring). but if there is something that stands out: its aesthetics. This OVA has a powerful personality, very characteristic of this type of content in the 80s; The animation, the coloring, even the soundtrack are incredibly memorable. It isundoubtedly something that you would see at 3 in the morning and say "wow, this is really aesthetic" I give it a 7, just for its aesthetics. if it weren't for that, it would have a 5; and if the plot was better, an 8 without a doubt I only recommend it for people who need inspiration to create atmosphere. outside of it, it is ultra dispensable

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