The film's visual identity is a direct translation of Suehiro Maruo's manga style. Maruo is a master of the Eroguro-Nansensu genre, which draws inspiration from:
The film’s most famous sequences, such as the magical transformation scenes, are feats of imagination that stand in stark contrast to the grim reality of the plot. When the magician performs, the screen erupts with surreal imagery, offering a temporary escape that highlights just how gray Midori’s reality is.
: The film's aesthetic has influenced gothic subcultures and musicians, particularly within the Visual Kei scene in Japan, which frequently adopts the "grotesque-doll" aesthetic of Midori.
: The film’s atmosphere of gothic despair mirrors the themes of Poe’s literature.
However, defenders of the film argue that its extremity is necessary to convey the severity of its subject matter. It serves as a grim counterpoint to the "moe" (cute) boom of the 1990s and the sterilized animations of the modern era. It reminds viewers that animation is a medium capable of profound darkness.
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