Not really an action anime. The tales are enigmatic and often (seemingly) unfulfilling. There's a very fatalistic aspect in this anime, but mostly it's not the protagonist. The fatalism comes with just about every other character in each story. What Eat Man does to the viewer is allow interpretation on many different levels. The animation is often fairly sparse, but intriguingly crafted. The music is minimal as well, except for the opening and closing title music. Bolt Crank is a mercenary (explorer) who eats metal and drinks oil, and can produce various weapons from his hand, mostly the right hand, but I think occasionally with the left (?). This fascinating anime leaves conclusions to the viewer. It's really quite unique and melancholy. Eat-Man is set in an alternate universe future. 8 out of 10 stars from me.
