Ugh, where the hell am I?

Now I know what you are thinking. The art style on Kaiba is fairly jarring, mostly because of how simplistic things are. And yes, the show does start out with the main character waking up with amnesia. However, despite these pitfalls, I assure you this show is worth watching.

This seems… not good. I mean, I’m no doctor but I don’t think a person is supposed to have holes in his chest.

I mean for one he has a hole in his chest. And he is apparently the most manly-man ever because he doesn’t really have much to say about it. Doesn’t freak out or anything. He is like, “Oh I have a hole in my chest. That’s cool.” I don’t know about you guys but that is an attitude I can respect. In fact, I think that I will be call this guy “the dude” until he remembers his name, because he is that cool.

Hey look, it’s Astro Boy. Hi Astro- wait, how do I remember Astro Boy and not my name?

Before the dude has time to do much soul searching, Astro Boy shows up. He seems a little concerned about the hole in the dude’s chest. I imagine it is the polite thing to do and all, but the two don’t get much small talk in before this happens:

Holy crap, what just happened? Actually, what is happening now?

In order to keep from having to explain what is going on, a crazy action sequence starts. The dude is rescued in the nick of time by some crazy green bird looking thing wearing a space helmet. It then promptly jumps out a window.

I’m not sure what this bird thing is but I don’t really want to be caught by whatever is chasing us. They are even weirder than the bird if that is possible.

See? Flying spaghetti monsters. I’m being chased by flying spaghetti monsters. I can’t help but feel I did something horrible in my past to deserve this.

And now, the dude starts asking the bird thing all kinds of existential questions. I mean, I get that this is kind of important but how about you sit down and have a nice chat with the bird thing after you have escaped from all the horrible soul-sucking monstrosities.

I’m thinking that if I don’t know who I am, this bird thing must know who I am.

Thankfully the bird thing is either incapable of talking or has a better sense of dramatic timing than the dude because the chase continues unabated until they get to this funky room.

Wow, how rude is that bird thing. Doesn’t even answer my questions, just continues on saving my life. What a jerk.

After dodging the flying things a few times, the bird thing propels the dude through the waterwheel at the far end of the room. Unfortunately for the dude, one of the flying things follows.

I just can’t catch a break today.

Looks like I spoke too soon. Jeeze, they are really beating the tar out of that thing, I wonder what it ever did to them.

Now I feel like a jerk. I didn’t know it was eating people, I swear.

As it turns out, the flying things don’t eat people. What it does is separates the consciousness from the body so the body can be sold to the highest bidder. So now they have to figure out what chips go with what bodies. Unfortunately the process they have developed for this consists of just asking each consciousness who they are. I don’t see any problems with that.

Once that is all over, a strange demon child asks the dude if he is all right.

I am fine demon child. Those are some sick lookin’ horns you got there.

Momentary concern over the hole in the dude’s chest over, the demon child proceeds use the hole as a set piece for her toys.

Yeah, so maybe I should go lie down or something. Having a child pass her toy through my chest throws into sharp relief the fact that I probably shouldn’t be walking around.

And then, someone interesting shows his face.

Hey, I remember him! Maybe my memories are com- oh… right.

I sure don’t. Doesn’t seem like that huge of a deal though.

I think one of the things I like most about this show is how chill the dude is about losing all his memories. I’d probably be freaking out if I couldn’t remember my name. The dude just seems mildly annoyed by it.

Anyway, Astro Boy introduces himself as Popo. He explains that the flying things are sent by rich people who are always looking to get themselves a younger body or more pleasurable memories. Oh and because this is anime we are talking about, where would the show be without the dude having some sort of power that sets him apart from everyone else?

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Whoa, these clouds are pretty awesome.

Popo explains that the upper class uses these electrical clouds to keep the poor people in order. The cloud wipes a person of their memories and the rich are quick to use it to crush any organized resistance.

At some point Popo decides that he needs to get the dude off of the planet. I’m not sure why, but the dude agrees he should go too. One weakness of this show is they don’t always come up with the best or any reason for the story to progress the way it does.

Wait. What are we doing here again?

The dude and Popo’s search for a way off planet lead them to this bar. Or at least that is what I would like to think. Otherwise Popo knows some fucking creepy people. Anyway, it is worth pointing out that patrons of this bar can partake in a very fun looking drug.

Hey that looks like fun. I don’t suppose you can spare some cash Popo?

Being appraised like a piece of meat is much less fun than doing drugs. Just sayin’.

The newcomer studies the dude closely, making him spin around and even strip down entirely. Perhaps she is a tailor? Is Popo buying the dude a new suit? Aww, that’s so sweet. Anyway, whatever the woman’s intentions, the dude’s display attracts some attention.

I can’t blame you be being jealous man. It is a pretty sweet body.

Which Popo deals with in style.

Hah! Nice one Popo. You know I wasn’t sure about you, but you’re pretty cool.

Popo grabs the dude’s cloak and tells him to get out once he has drawn off the crazy man. But, just before he runs off he tells the dude that his name is Warp. Before the dude can ask how Popo knows his name, he runs off with the crazy man following behind.

The possible tailor and Warp make a break for it shortly afterwards.

Damnit, this is the worst suit ever.

What happens next? Well you’ll just have to give Kaiba a watch now, won’t you? You know what the best part is? This series is over! So if you can track it down, you can watch at your own pace. Woooooooo!