Jun 2, 2010
Kobato
Rated: 9/10
Kobato was a series that I had really actually planned to pick up way back in autumn when it was released but decided against it. Although it was CLAMP, who's series I normally love, I had my doubts about Kobato because the storyline sounded so silly. However, I managed to finish it by marathoning the episodes, mostly because it was so sweet and had such a nice plot going for it, supported by loveable characters.
Kobato revolves around a character named Kobato who has to fill a jar with the "candy" that comes from curing scarred hearts. If she manages this, then she will have
...
one wish fufilled.
Characters: 9/10
Kobato is the regular "incredibly cheerful, bubbly" shoujo main character that we've all seen a hundred times and yet there is something about her that manages to keep her from crossing the thin line leading to annoyance. In my experience, I genuinely found her very charming and I wanted her to succeed in her mission. Ioryogi quickly became probably my favorite character in the series, the general mean tempered guardian who really does care about Kobato deep down. Fujimoto was a little more difficult since it seemed like he remained with a constant scowl for 80% of the series but once again, there is a charm he has that prevents him from crossing into the realm of annoying.
Plot: 8/10
Although it sounds pretty silly, the light-hearted comedy/semi-drama storyline does work, and the way it leads up to the finale is rather well done. The conclusion is satisfying and although it really isn't all the mysterious, it still isn't something that your going to groan over.
Animation/Art: 8/10
I really enjoyed the classic CLAMP and for the most part, the animation was pretty well done with attractive backgrounds and nice colors.
Sound: 9/10
I really enjoyed the opening and the two endings this series had, and the background music was, for the most part, doing what it was supposed to be doing by enhancing the scenes emotion. The voice actors did well in their roles as well, especially the voices of Kobato and Ioryogi.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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