Midori Shoujo Tsubaki Anime !exclusive! -

4/10 for enjoyment. 9/10 for artistic intention. 10/10 for "Why did I do this to myself?"

According to reviewers from sites like Yahoo Entertainment and TikTok , the film is studied more for its cult status and its place in the history of "disturbing" media than for entertainment. It is frequently cited as a "never-watch-again" film due to its heavy themes of exploitation. midori shoujo tsubaki anime

Midori’s white camellia (tsubaki) represents purity constantly being trampled by a cruel world. 4/10 for enjoyment

Midori: Shoujo Tsubaki (also known as Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show ) is widely considered one of the most disturbing and controversial animated films ever made. Directed by Hiroshi Harada in 1992, it is based on a "ero-guro" (erotic grotesque) manga by Suehiro Maruo. It is frequently cited as a "never-watch-again" film

This "outsider art" vibe serves the story perfectly. It feels less like a movie and more like a cursed artifact.