What happens when a rag-tag band of movie reviewers come together in a last-ditch effort to critique the hottest movie of the summer?

While a lot of anime usually stays within the communities that already consume that type of media, sometimes something comes along that brings new blood into the fold.

The camera pans over all the bleeding bodies, leaving the audience to wonder if they’re watching Hannibal or Hamlet.

Given our glimpse at the finale in the first episode, this season is set up to end in a high octane way.

“Doctor Lecter is the one you want to be feeding to your pigs.”

Between the underutilized suit and missed opportunity for an epic fight scene, this episode feels a bit lacking.

Is your social worker in that horse?

The result is a season that feels more cohesive and somehow even better than last year’s run.

Speaking of change, it would seem spring has sprung with all the flowers and blooming imagery.

We’ve never seen Hannibal this vulnerable.

Viewers not tuning in to this gory gem are missing out on some delectable TV.

With the high octane opening, it felt as if the climax of the episode occurred within the first five minutes.

The result is a series that fully embraces the change and progression in its characters, but still retains that same Hannibal flavor.