Feb 19, 2012
I sometimes think that deep down I am a masochist, because I cant understand how on earth I didnt drop this anime after the first 2 episodes and saved myself some precious time.
I will start saying that I absolutely love Yaoi, and since I love it so much I get fairly irritated whenever I come across this kind of bullshit.
I can even picture in my head how this anime was created:
Producer 1: Hey! there arent a lot of shonen ai animes out there, so if we make one NOW, all the fujoshis will watch it! right?
Producer 2: Great idea! but lets do
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it so the shounen ai is unbearably subtle and practicaly non-existent so those shoujo fans will watch it too!
Then they decided that the best way to do it would be to throw "bishounens", a lousy plot and magical creatures (because, why not?) in a blender... and thats the story of how Saint Beast was born.
Well, seriously now:
regarding art it isnt that bad... but it isnt great or even nice, either. Character`s designs arent original and not that attractive to the eye. But, that isnt the whole point, is it? Theres more important things like, you know, personality.
Well, in that aspect, this anime also fails, as there isnt character-depth, you just get the feeling that they are all kinda shallow. Their interactions with each other are poorly managed too and its obvious that the creators tried to emphasize their friendship(like, all the time) but failed miserably.
quick example:
*one of them does something stupid but that makes him look kind of "cute" like, i dont know, fall of a tree *
*another one makes a mocking but lighthearted and good intentioned comment like "wow, pal, thats just like you!"*
*the former gets "adorably" irritated and everyone laughs happily, rejoicing in the fact that they are having such a good time!*
This kind of scenario takes place quite a lot, and it gets more irritating as times goes by, believe me.
Regarding plot... I dont have a lot to say about it, I mean, the idea was ok, but the actual thing was below average, the development was poor and overall forgetable.
All in all, I obviously found it horrible and wouldnt recommend it to ANYONE, specially if you are a "shounen ai beginner"(?), because this may make you think that all shounenai animes are just as bad as this one, and that would be quite a huge mistake.
(PS:I am sorry if there are any grammar mistakes, english is not my home language and my keyboard just plain hates me)
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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