Inaka Isha

So, the story is pretty straightforward but also kind of confusing if you're just looking for a light watch and since it was a short film, I wasn't expecting the weirdness of it all. Weird is almost an understatement.

I didn't read the story prior to watching, but I did read it afterwards and I was still left feeling underwhelmed with the story.

The animation is what keeps you interested to watch it. The art is beautiful in its absurdness and I think the art is the only thing that gives this story life -- I also think that it further aids the weirdness of ... the story in general.

Overall, I think it was an interesting watch nonetheless. I do feel like I needed knowledge of the story beforehand to real appreciate the short film and how it really brought a sense of eeriness that isn't felt in the short story.

I think if you are looking for a quick watch then it's good, but if you're looking for some depth then I think you can look elsewhere.

https://thespace.lrb.co.uk/article/a-country-doctor-by-franz-kafka-translated-by-michael-hofmann/

That's the link I used to read the story before hand as the other reviewer MechaRainbow suggested I do before hand, which I usually recommend but it doesn't really matter either way.

Pros: Abnormal story. Child choir.

Cons: Almost everything else.

~SPOILERS~

... The anime follows the story pretty damn close but it doesn't make a weird stupid story and better. The fact that the animation is some fun house mirror room doesn't improve the story either. Um, not really worth watching.

How can i write a longer review when this episode is only 21 min long and total trash how long must it be.(4)

Watching Der Landarzt feels like falling headfirst into a fever dream. So basically, classic Kafka. I haven’t actually read the original story, but as a big fan of Kafka’s general vibe, this short animation absolutely nails what I imagine his writing feels like. It is surreal, disorienting, and deeply uncomfortable in a way that’s oddly satisfying.

The animation itself is experimental and unnerving, in the best way possible. It gives off a mix of Salad Fingers energy (if you somehow don't know what salad finger is please look it up on yt), a touch of Junji Ito, and something else entirely unique. As of right now ... I can't exactly compare it to anything and be 100% satisfied with my decision. It’s not horror, but it crawls under your skin and sits there.

One of my favorite things about Kafka’s work, and what this animation captures so well, is the sense that you’re missing something. Like there’s meaning here, but it’s just out of reach. You feel a bit dumb watching it, but in a way that makes you want to think harder, not walk away.

It might not be for everyone, but come on, it literally says it’s based on a Franz Kafka story. What did you expect? For what it is, an animation of Kafka’s story, it does a great job. It really captures the essence of what Kafka feels like to me. Not my favorite anime but I will show this to my sister who hates Kafka and gave me all her books by him XD