We follow Dr. Ichiro Irabu as he deals with case after case of patients with deep-seated problems. For example, a guy having a constant erection that won't go away. Or a trapeze artist who can't sleep, coming up on his big show. Much like Mushi-shi or Jigoku Shoujo, our dear doctor is here to teach people how to solve their problems. Usually by following them around and making snide remarks.

The plots in and of themselves are not very interesting. In fact, it's pretty generic. But what makes the story so captivating is the way in which the story is told. Trapeze is constantly shifting its art styles to match the mood and perspective of the story at that point.

Metaphors, subliminal messages and breaking the fourth wall are rife in the series. It's an art critic's wet dream, really. There's so much manipulation of the reality at work here that I end up totally engrossed in the story and I can't stop thinking about it long after I watched the episode. In fact, I've found myself watching the episodes a second time because I can't stop.

Trapeze has, somehow, taken its place as my second favorite show of the season, right behind Kimi ni Todoke. The show has a high barrier of entry into it, but if you can stick with it, you'll end up watching one of the more original animation styles in a while. Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei can't even touch this stuff.

What I liked:

•  Amazing art styles
• Off-the-wall humor that reminds me of Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei, but it's more controlled and focused.
• I think they made a meatspin reference in episode 2.

What I didn't like:

• I thought Dr. Irabu was a girl from the promo images. I was disappoint. 
• The initial art style reminded me of Cromartie, which is a turn-off for me.
• Boring OP/ED