Gleipnir Episode 1 -

: Reviewers from Anime News Network noted that the show hits a "psychosexual body horror sweet spot". It heavily utilizes sexual overtones and "fanservice," which some found distracting or forced, while others argued it served the story's themes of power and vulnerability.

: The animation quality is widely praised, especially the detailed and grotesque transformation sequences. Community Perspectives Gleipnir Episode 1

: After using his powers to save a girl named Clair Aoki from a burning building, Shuichi is confronted by her. : Reviewers from Anime News Network noted that

“It's like David Cronenberg saw Evangelion and decided to make Asuka pilot Shinji.” Anime News Network · 6 years ago Community Perspectives : After using his powers to

“Gleipnir will probably [be] too weird and tasteless for most audiences, but it hits me right in my psychosexual body horror sweet spot.” Anime News Network · 6 years ago