After pausing Jintai at episode #03 for ages, I decided to give this cute-looking show another chance. And that was quite an experience, in the decline of the human population.
Introduction
Jinrui wa Suitai Shimatta (lit. Humanity has declined) sets in a peaceful post-apocalyptic world whereas humanity faces the end of its long history. Following Watashi (yes, they didn’t tell our mc’s name), one of the last school graduates working as a mediator between humans and fairies which appear here and there.
Fairies, come as a kind of new species which soon to replace humans on the earth, have some kind of magical ability that heavily depends on their moods. Watashi, as a mediator, needs to compensate, investigate, and elaborate on what these little creatures doing throughout the episodes. And you think it’s an easy job? Watashi wouldn’t agree on that with you.
The boundless creativity
The most interesting about this was the creativity in their approach to constructing the story was so wild and bizarre. You’re going to be greeted with headless skinless talking chickens in the first episode, let alone talking, they’re running a whole fucking factory!
Through the unpredictable behavior of these fairies, you’ll be presented with a lot more surprising acts!
In general, they have five arcs throughout their 12 unchronological episodes. Ranging from basic school life, and civilization simulation, to the manga publisher and Comiket shenanigans. Luckily the unchronological episodes were easy to tell apart and won’t cause confusion. Just added a few nice “Oh” feelings when you actually figured it out, because all of the arcs are so loosely connected. Almost felt like an episodic story.
My favorite part was how well the comedy has done single-handedly with Watashi. Despite having light-hearted cute girl vibes in her possession, she’s a walking cynicism launcher. Her harsh satire and cynical commentary are a driving force of the comedy in this show. A dry comedy was full of satire. Watashi, a mediator, also known as Psatir Handal. She’s cute tho.
In production value, you won’t find some exceptional crafts in sakuga or visual storytelling. But, the artistic aesthetic shone so brightly. The rough painting style in the background art matches so well with its fairy theme. The geometrical approach in lighting and its gradation was pleasantly unique, adding more depth to its rough painting style.
One of my favorite arcs was, “The Fairies’ Homecoming arc at #05 and #06. Introducing two new characters with some cute nekomimi. O-taro and P-ko. The way they address the loneliness of one of the human creations sailing at the emptiness of the universe, in a mission to find another living creature in the vast galaxy beyond the solar system hopelessly, it's just hit hard. And that usage of Pioneer Anomaly in that story? Brilliant!
Not to mention the word-play, a chef kiss.
Afterwords
Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita was an incredible journey following a cynical girl at the end of time. If you’re into dry humor and satire, well, give it a try!
A 7/10 journey.
