Hong Ling Jin Xia

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Story
More show then tell. At first glance this may be seen as an action movie but in reality i think it is more drama with an action cover for defense. A statement on what is to be young. How reality sucks and a fictional reality where anything is possible is more appeasing. At one point the main character finds himself in a predicament that he can't escape in the real world from. At least not in a kind manner. The anime depicts this show in three perspectives. With the final one being the real one. Or at least perceived outcome.

First perspective ... is the misguided one from a young kid's.

Second is from the teacher. The teacher's is the more educated perspective since being a teacher requires a certain amount of experience/knowledge. Although, like super heroes it comes at a cost. A teacher like any other job is an adult business and most adults who have done their job for awhile have seen the good as well as the bad. So, it comes as no surprise her insight or view would be just as graphic.

Lastly the real one, third perspective is up to the viewer. Sure the characters were all drawn and the setting was a classroom based environment but the teaching, the real teaching is how the viewer grasped the lesson. Lesson being on portrayal.

Quite a nice lesson or moral in such a short manner. Although, must invoking pieces aside from being up to the viewer are intended to be perplexing. Which in turn makes me wonder if i am even on the right path of the director or have i failed the class?

Overall: If you like puzzles or more so lessons without a teacher there standing next to you to explain the lesson by all means sign up to view this class(anime). But if you are more like me and would prefer some direct guidance try most any other anime.