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ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

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QUICK FACTS

episodes

studio

Madhouse

year

2017

PREMISE

Dowa Kingdom’s 13 peaceful provinces range from oil-rich desert nations to frigid arctic outposts and lush tropical islands—and ACCA is the independent government oversight body responsible for the entire kingdom’s infrastructure. Inspector Jean Otus is a rising star at ACCA. While completing his final audit of all 13 provinces before the kingdom’s 100th anniversary, Jean uncovers a revolution threatening Dowa’s century of stability.

LIKED!

each episode had a different theme for each nation within the kingdom, with inspiration coming from Paris, or Las Vegas, etc—varied biomes, varied peoples, varied cultures. Great detail.

good depth to the ensemble of characters

slow burn pacing and good plot twists

unique animation style for characters, and lovingly animated food and interior design

DISLIKED...

–

show feels aimless and boring at the beginning

OTHER THOUGHTS

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slow pacing takes a while to settle into, but it becomes captivating

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OP's jazzy swagger didn't match the slow pacing of the show. The ED's softness was more appropriate, but also boring.

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content warning: lots of smoking

CLOSING REMARKS

Between the colors, character style, and slow pacing ACCA has a very specific vibe—which becomes enthralling and worth it, if you stick past the first few episodes.

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. – 8/10

reviewed 2023-02-03 by Alan

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