Ga-Rei: Zero

In Japan, there exists a government agency known as the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Division (SDCD), whose duty is to protect the citizens from creatures unseen. They are able to dispatch these monsters swiftly and without alerting the general public. But currently, they face a different challenge: the betrayal of one of their own.

After the death of her mother several years ago, Kagura Tsuchimiya has been fostered by the Isayama family and forms a close sister-like bond with their daughter Yomi. The two become inseparable, and together they work for the SDCD as highly skilled exorcists. However, as the stress and consequences of their sacred duty weigh on them both, and family politics come into play, Kagura and Yomi begin to slowly drift apart. One of them grows earnestly into her role as an exorcist, and the other heads down a dark path from which there may be no redemption.

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Isayama, Yomi Main

Mizuhara, Kaoru Japanese

Tsuchimiya, Kagura Main

Chihara, Minori Japanese

Nimura, Kensuke Supporting

Shiraishi, Minoru Japanese

Izuna, Noriyuki Supporting

Takahashi, Shinya Japanese

Mitogawa, Kazuhiro Supporting

Matsumoto, Megumi Japanese

Kasuga, Natsuki Supporting

Kitamura, Eri Japanese

Isayama, Mei Supporting

Tanaka, Ryouko Japanese

Nabuu Brothers Supporting

Wakamoto, Norio Japanese

Kohara, Michael Supporting

Hiramatsu, Hirokazu Japanese

Kanze, Tooru Supporting

Maeno, Tomoaki Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Matsuzaki, Yoshiyuki Producer

Hiramatsu, Kiyonori Producer

Takechi, Tsuneo Assistant Producer

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Sep 10, 2023

BaronLukis

Recommended

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SMALL SPOILERS:
An anime that has very strong first two episodes, with a lot of action and in which, except for a general idea, one can find itself, lost. Despite this, it is a short anime that meets the expectations of a short anime, and even so, leaves a second season open if necessary.
The strong point of the anime is the construction of the characters, especially the two protagonists, and how their attitudes change, strengthening the relationship between them. Although several have pointed out that the central question that the anime addresses is: Can you kill someone you love? It is also ... true, regardin the topic of killing in general, and the aversion that people may have when it comes to holding and using a weapon. Another question could be: To what extent can one's feelings and relationship with each other overcome commands/manipulation of behavior?
The story is good enough to be worth watching, however, it can't compare to great anime like LOGH or Hunter x Hunter. Despite the few ingredients in the recipe, it is a well-made recipe and is an enjoyable anime. I don't think it's an anime that will change the view you have on a certain topic, but if you like action you might like this anime.
Regarding certain "mistakes", they leave without really explaining how "the enemies" arise and how it is possible that this organization has existed since time immemorial and there are still free riders and there is even little control by the Guild of those who "see". However, that also leaves a certain political game, which also adds to the anime although only in passing and in a very superficial way.
In conclusion, it is an anime that has the potential to make a good saga based on this world, mainly because it leaves open the future of the protagonist as well as the antagonist. I don't regret watching it, and it's possible that at some point I could watch it again

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Mar 14, 2024

MxS7HGS

Mixed Feelings

Ga-Rei: Zero focuses on the turmoil that emerges when the city falls into the grip of supernatural creatures and the team of the most competent operatives in the frontlines of containment. At the height of their misfortune, a former ally disowns them, with a parallel development that weaves the story into the tapestry of classics such as Berserk and Gungrave, telling a tragic tale of lost friendship. However, the series aims at revenge-based tension, but it fails to reach the apex of such tales.

Right in the center of plot are Kagura Tsuchimiya and Yomi Isayama, who have their bond full of clichés and intertwined with ... the family saga about the demon hunters of the new era that fight against Yomi's claim to power. Of course, the action scenes are indeed thrilling, but since they are sparse, they can not be the consistent highlight of the whole story. Even with the good budget, the animation is still not outstanding enough, and the ominous ambiance scenes are not well-done. The score is adequate, but the character development is not deep enough, so a lot of the secondary characters get lost in the narrative fog.

Among the shortcomings of the Ga-Rei Z manga, the fact that it is a prequel and therefore requires familiarity with the original manga lore to better understand the story is notable. This might also be a weakness for newcomers who are not familiar with Ga-Rei manga.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 28, 2016

aranval

Not Recommended

It may have been awesome anime in 2008 if you forget first 2 episodes.

It may have been a good anime in 2012.

But its close to TERRIBLE anime in 2016, just dies in comparison to similar titles. Though if you decide to watch it, WATCH IT TILL THE END. It gets slightly better with time.

ART: 5/10
Not necessary bad but seriously unoriginal. I feel that Ive seen every character somewhere else. And not similar ones, they seemed like clones. It gives somehow off feeling I have an issue to name it - at times you feel like every character is a main protagonist, or simply an important ... persona. There is clear lack of truely background characters - or in other terms, background characters have to distinctive art which catches way too much attention than its supposed to.
As you see I struggle to define exact feeling, but theres something truely OFF. Monsters are kinda cool but too few and far between.

STORY: 5/10
Naive little story. Well, we're not skilled enough to show actual mind break of character so were gonna add an mind controlling item to explain stuff. They kinda tell too much obvious stuff. There's some completely unnecessary fan service - and i kinda got no issue when its funny, i got no issue with casual nudity, but full bare ass shot of 14yr or something girl followed by tits later kinda threw me off while eating.

CHARACTER: 2/10
Cliches in character design and art. Little to no character development.

ENJOYMENT: 5/10
It kinda gets better with time. If I were to stop after 6 episodes it would be a 2 tops. This anime looks like an attempt at making it psychological but instead of making you think it just gives everything on a plate.
I kinda believe they tried to give somehow Berserkish vibe (that how the fuck it got to this point feeling + some tragedy [more emphasis on emotional level tho]) but fell way short.

Overall: 4/10
Seriously been tempted to rate it way lower. Would be unfair tho.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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