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Season 1 – Make My Day

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Prisoners mine an energy-rich ore on a snowy, ice-covered planet, where a mysterious creature attacks them.
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Make My Day — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Jeremy Looney Common Sense Media 09/05/2023
2/5
Previous rules and statements in the anime are forgotten as soon as it's convenient for the main characters, making the series feel sloppy and confused. Go to Full Review
Brittany Vincent Decider 03/01/2023
Sci-fi junkies will have a field day with this fun, fresh series that takes established conventions and runs with them. Go to Full Review
Mariló Delgado Espinof 02/13/2023
3/5
Despite its visual style playing against it, Make My Day is still an emotional offering for lovers of science fiction. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Charles Hartford But Why Tho? A Geek Community 02/03/2023
8.5/10
Make My Day delivers a narrative with a blend of story, action, heart, and social commentary that is memorable and impactful. Go to Full Review
Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 02/02/2023
4/5
Make My Day eschews mystery and eccentricity in favor of a simple pacey adventure, one packed with action and danger but also incredibly sincere character moments. Go to Full Review
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Pierce D. @Pmoney_37 Nov 24 I only watched this because my dad watched it and he stopped at episode 3 when it first came out. When I saw him watching it, for some reason, something inside of me just bothered me. I don’t know what it was(maybe it was because I was in middle school). I’m now a junior in high school watched it for first time this weekend and it honestly wasn’t as bad as I remember. It’s honestly a really average show and really forgetful at some points. Depending on how deep you get into it, it just feels like a chore watching the rest. I feel like the main plot of aliens invading and the main characters needing to get off the planet is one of the most average plots ever. It’s been done many times before and better. This is one of those shows that I watch and never watch again and don’t recommend to anyone else. See more Nicholas K 10/13/2024 Nothing good about it. Visuals are clunky, characters are flat out awful, the main character is a trash human, the story makes no sense... The aliens are bullet proof but knives and sharp porcelain will cut them open, the air is poisonous except when they forget about it, their suits run out of air until that doesn't matter, the aliens float around slowly unless they need to attack helicopters... And the show has the worst use of humor I've ever seen in an anime in 30 years. See more Bruce D 09/01/2023 Outstanding example of how to write characters and character arcs. Professional, committed English voice acting. I think this is computer assisted Blender animation, nicely done. Not flashy yet not trashy in any respect. Very unusual in how it highlights the redemption of unsavory characters, using forgiveness without violins or abandoning its gritty sci-fi genre track. The eight episodes don't culminate in a tight third act. The story was designed to continue if there was a second season. Still the ending works well enuf to satisfy. Congratulations to all who created this. See more Vanessa L 03/14/2023 This anime is great and keeps you guessing. I love the characters. See more David W @Sternhammer 03/08/2023 It's a little woke at times and it's characters a little woe is me but the overall story arc doesn't overstay its welcome at 8 episodes and moves briskly along. There are, however, many genuinely tense, exciting and moving scenes and for me they vastly outweigh any negatives. The English version is very well voice acted, I personally liked the animation style and overall found this series very enjoyable. Its certainly much better than the low critical score it's received here on RT. I'd personally score it in the 80's. I hope it gets another series but given the reviews... See more Henry B 02/05/2023 A cool if not a bit canned sci-fi premise ruined by bad writing, character design, and animation/CGI. I Wish Netflix would give this money to more talented sci-fi writers. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 1 Jim prepares for another day at work as a guard at White Prison; during his commute, he notices that something is off. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 2 As Jim scavenges through broken pieces of equipment, Walter reluctantly lends a hand; they manage to signal for help but must escape covertly. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 3 Jim has a flashback to his childhood self with Ed and Marnie; back in reality, an unlikely ally rescues him from the rubble. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 4 Devastated by the horrendous sight, Jim rushes to save Ed; however, they are no match against the deadly beast. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 5 Ambushed while using the restroom, Jim regains consciousness behind bars; worried about Marnie, he must think on his feet. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 6 After Dr. Hadson blacks out, Marnie attempts to take over the navigation; Boyd and Rachel provide vital information regarding the Swarm. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 7 All hope is lost, but nature doesn't wait, and Marnie goes into labor; Walter reveals the truth about his dark past. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 2, 2023 Episode 8 With everyone's support, Jim sets his plan in motion to bait the Swarm; all seems to go well until Howard goes rogue. Details
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Season Info

Director
Makoto Honda
Screenwriter
Yumiko Yoshizawa
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Feb 2, 2023
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