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One might assume that in an anime where all the recurrent characters are bartenders and, consequently, customer service professionals, the use of 敬語 would be prevalent, but surprisingly, it's only the main character who employs this formal speech (and sometimes, his assistant). In my experience, this offers just the right amount of practice in 敬語 without overwhelming the viewer. Prior to watching, my knowledge was limited to a few YouTube videos explaining the basics of 敬語, which proved sufficient to follow along.
What aids in this learning process is the main character's consistent use of key phrases throughout the episodes, such as "Welcome to Quindecim..." and "I have a question to ask you, do you remember anything..." These recurring lines create a helpful linguistic anchor. However, be prepared for moments when he drops N1 pieces of grammar like 〜はおろか (let alone), which might catch you off guard.
One notable aspect of the series is its extensive vocabulary related to death, the afterlife, the soul, and human emotions. That said, it doesn't touch upon religious themes, and isn't philosophical so I don't think you need to be an advanced learner to consider watching this show.
What you do need however is good listening skills because I've searched far and wide but Japanese subs do not seem to exist for Death Parade.