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Jan 8, 2021
Fumetsu no anata e is very good. I've been following it from the beginning, which I've read twice, and cried both times. It starts off strongly and introduces you to a range of characters you get really invested in. The question of what an immortal's psyche must be like after an eternity of time is interesting, the growth, the stagnation, and the desires that remain the same. The side characters have solid backstories that bring me to tears even thinking about them. (I'm just kidding, haha) The story is definitely character driven and that is why it's so compelling.
Now then. I can't elaborate much without
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spoiling, so what I can say is that the manga is really being stretched out. We're well past the character arcs and the climax that links all of the arcs, and the manga has headed in a totally different direction. It's entered a new stage that might not be palatable to some. I'm still reading because I'm clinging on to my faith in the author's work. But, I feel that the manga should have stopped before entering its 'modern' arc. Up to that point, it was already an amazing story and even had some degree of closure.
I can't pass judgement until the series finally ends, but keep in mind that the series is really long and honestly, in my opinion, will take a really spectacular conclusion to justify the existence of the second 'modern' stage.
I'm probably being unfair though, because the characters and art are top tier and the manga has the ability to evoke deep emotion in the reader. For those reasons alone, Fumetsu no anata e will be worth your time.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 8, 2021
After stalling for two years, I finally caved and gave Violet Evergarden a go. I watched a few episodes when it first came out but the episodic nature, each episode having its own story, didn't appeal to me.
This time, I decided to put my bias aside and try to appreciate it as it was, and I wasn't disappointed.
Each episode is beautifully crafted, in visuals and in story. Violet grows throughout the season as she becomes acquainted with different people and different situations. At the end of her journey, Violet is someone who defines her own identity and can stand on her own two feet.
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rest of the characters aren't as remarkable. I felt like the members of the CH postal company were stereotypes, except for Hodgins. They were a fun, lively bunch, which was nice, but there wasn't really anything more to their personalities. This isn't a bad thing, because it means we could focus on Violet's development instead.
I wasn't a fan of the pacing of this anime. I felt like the plot of the last few episodes was rushed. The haphazard pacing sort of ruined everything for me. Other viewers might disagree, so maybe it's just my preference, but I felt that the anime could have been better organized.
The winning point of this anime is the way in which it portrays and deals with the grief of losing someone. It is a story of letting go. Violet's roller coaster ride of denial and anguish is messy, turbulent and realistic.
Violet Evergarden's message, to me, was that we have to forgive the past and move forward. If you're looking for a sad but beautiful tale that inspires, this is the anime for you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 6, 2016
Why don't more people know about this? Aaaah!
Corset ni Tsubasa is definitely a score 9 manga. There are very, very few shoujo manga that are that good. I'd say it teeters on a 10- Here's why.
C H A R A C T E R S
Are truly well done. They are perfection. We have intricate, well thought out characters who all have their own distinct personalities and flavors. MC's character development is nothing new but the static characters around her (Jessica, Raphael, etc...) have such interesting characters that it makes the fact that MC is a Typical Heroine okay.
And that's the other thing. MC might be
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a cliche, but she's a darn well done one. I mean, she actually has a goal! And a personality! Wow! (sorry. I am just so done with bad shoujo protags)
A R T
Decent. The author's detail and research are spot on. If you get bored with the manga, the art's enough to keep you happy. I'm talking about the dresses (Edwardian era clothing is perf) and decor and stuff.
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Umm, this is a historical manga, so I feel the need to point out that the author really does integrates the history in the story. We're seeing change in the era reflect in the actions and behaviors of the characters and that is something I really enjoyed.
S T O R Y
The cherry on the top. Plot is in my opinion the best aspect of this manga. The story has this air of mystery and suspense that doesn't get old. The manga has consistent themes that make the story character-driven. The author uses her characters well without randomly introducing unnecessary characters- this point I appreciate especially, because it opens up the opportunity to flush out characters. It also gives us a lot of suspense and drama.
C O N C L U S I O N
*cheesy overly cheerful voice* If you want endearing characters, a catchy story with a mystery and good art, Corset ni Tsubasa is the right manga for you! (take that with a grain of salt tho) Now go read it, please and thank you :D
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jun 30, 2016
Where steampunk meets samurai. I clicked on this anime out when it was under the genres of 'sci fi' and 'action' and so the first episode was something of a shocker, especially the uh, hair-tearing part. That's actually why I continued- for the shock factor which I really enjoyed, as well as the gorgeous art and sound.
S T O R Y
Is ok. Nothing groundbreaking, and I guess it gets a little meh and somewhat cringe-worthy at times (or maybe that's the dialogue). That being said, I really liked the pacing of this anime. I liked the whole trains thing, it was a huge plus to
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the world building, which was decent, actually.
I think the whole anime was boosted a whole lot by the art and sound effects, tbh, and they are why I've given it such a high score.
A R T & S O U N D
I legit fangirled over these aspects of the anime. Character designs are solid, and backgrounds are top notch quality. I literally paused at times just to stare at whatever backdrop was on at the time. Because the art is so beautiful, it adds to the picture of despair of the situation with the kabane. Or something like that.
The audio really contributes to the atmosphere of this anime. Personally, I didn't care for the OP but everything else is spot on, I actually cried at moments.
C H A R A C T E R
I really liked the whole cast, who have successfully wormed their ways into my heart. However, from an objective point of view, the characters too are just ok- a little flat, tbh. That isn't to say you won't love them; you totally might.
In the end, I really enjoyed this anime, and episode 12 made me cry. Putting that out there for no reason. It has its vaaarious ups and downs, but overall it's pretty good, and better than a lot of crap out there. So I'm hovering between a 7 and an 8 for its final score. Ding! 7.5!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Feb 7, 2014
Azumanga Daioh was one of my first manga, one that I obsessed over two years ago- and now, I am still reading and re-reading whenever I need cheering up.
Why?
Because AD is a clever series filled with laughter, good characters and interesting layout of panels. I think you should read it too.
*Before I start: You may not agree with my points, which is fine.*
*Some parts of this review contain spoilers, which are marked by *SPOILER ALERT* and *SPOILER END**
Story: Thumbs up to Azuma Sensei for making AD one of, if not, the best comedy manga out there. In fact, I’ve never read
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anything as hilarious as it. AD is mainly comedy, so it would be sad if the comedic element weren’t memorable- I haven’t actually read a lot of comedy for the reason that the humor is usually crude, shallow, and overall poorly done. Not AD. Never AD.
As for the ‘story’ itself, in a sense, it doesn’t exist. There’s no dramatic structure or conflicts. Azumanga Daioh is simply a slice of life, following the school lives of our cast from year one to graduation. This doesn’t mean the story is flat or one dimensional, quite the contrary. Note: The premise isn’t all that interesting. ‘Six high school girls basically doing nothing.’ However, because the idea is so simple, we get to explore the characters and their surroundings really well. I personally also feel that the simplicity of the premise is why AD does so well as a comedy manga. And the pacing is excellent. There are no too-fast, too-slow, too-much-of-the-same-setting moments. Or maybe I was too busy laughing to notice if there were.
Characters: The characters at a first glance might seem stereotypical but are surprisingly complex. If not the most original characters ever, most of them are relatable-
*SPOILER ALERT* For example, Chiyo is perfect in every aspect except PE. Not being good at physical education is not a flaw. Being ticked off at Tomo for flaunting a higher grade than hers is. True, her reaction is slight, but while we cannot relate to Chiyo’s prodigal ability, we can relate to that irritation. Guess what! Chiyo Mihama is human like us.
Also, Sakaki is the mysterious athletic beauty- wait, not to herself she isn’t. To make a long story short, some people misunderstand her. A lot of us can relate to situations in which ours and people’s thoughts are on totally different wavelengths when we’re talking to each other.
Okay, individual characters are done amazingly but character relationships are constructed beautifully as well. My favorite is that of Yukari and Kurosawa sensei’s. Yukari is selfish, loud, and immature. You can definitely tell that Kurosawa is often really peeved and at Yukari; who wouldn’t be? Kurosawa even drives her colleague to school and puts up with her. Despite all this, they are best friends; Kurosawa doesn’t let herself get walked over by Yukari. Their friendship is realistic. *SPOILER END*
So, in case you skipped the above three paragraphs, characters in AD are relatable, likeable, and the relationships portrayed between them are realistic.
Art and layout: Azuma Sensei’s art style here matches and contributes so much to the atmosphere. The character designs are each unique, and the background drawings are also well done. I particularly loved the layout of the panels. It gave so much to the series’ whimsy: Two columns, four panels each. The column on the right is read first, up to down. Watching the anime, I really missed this layout.
Anyway! I’m nearly done. I just want to mention something that will probably get a lot of eyebrow raises but moving on… Whenever I read or watch animanga, I try to censor it.
Azumanga Daioh is relatively very clean. There is a certain creep but he’s a creep so that you can laugh at him. It’s comedy; he only ever says weird things. Other than that, there’s nothing explicit. You’re welcome to interpret stuff your own way.
I’ve rambled on long enough. Azumanga Daioh is amongst the best of its genres. Light, happy, fun, comedy, school; slice of life. If you don’t like these, AD just might turn you around. If you do, you’re in for a fun ride.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 3, 2014
“Gangsters and motorcycles. Why’re you watching that?”
What can I say? I didn’t expect much when I started, but it surprised me a whole lot. And now that I’ve watched the series twice already, I definitely think it is a masterpiece.
For starters, the story is wa~ay awesome. The plots, which are subplots that seem quite separate, intertwine into a unique story that combines action, comedy and fantasy quite artfully.
But that’s not it- each episode’s story is relayed in a fresh way; the sequencing of events might seem backward at times, but instead of clouding things, the episode becomes better. It’s literally
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like watching a story ‘unfold’. The studio told this story innovatively.
And by the way- if you like big, unpredictable surprises, DRRR is teeming with them.
For art, the style suits the story well. (I don’t have a critical eye for art…oops.) I can say though, that the backgrounds and layouts really did give to the whole mystical, intense atmosphere. The character styles are also distinct, there’s no ‘Change hair color. Ta-da! New person!’.
Now, for the part I like to discuss best- characters. Our protagonist Ryuugamine isn’t half bad, he’s relatable and is exactly what a kid going to an exciting place might seem like- complete with naivety, or so it seems. A thing about Ryuugamine is that he is realistic. I notice in some anime that characters’ circumstances do not justify their attitudes; this is not the case in DRRR’s cast. Reactions and emotions are well played, which means characters are for the most part well rounded. (And lovable.)
Let’s end this.
The main thing that, in my opinion, made this anime noteworthy was:
Story. Characters and art made it what it is, of course, but the story is ingenious.
A reason constituting for why I might not have enjoyed DRRR:
… I’m drawing up a total blank here... Right, it's that good.
So! My first, negative impression of DRRR being about gangs and thug life didn’t even last throughout episode one. You’ll definitely love DRRR at least a little.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 2, 2014
As I'm someone who hasn't read a whole lot of manga, I can't say you'll agree with the points I mention, but overall, I found Karakuri Odette to be an extremely enjoyable read.
To be honest, I picked up this manga because I found the premise interesting. I'll touch on this later but the primary reason I enjoyed it so was because of character exploration. If you like manga that explores characters, this is for you.
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Firstly, the plot: It isn't heavy at all, it's a comedy after all, and this is something I really liked. The story itself starts out slowly and then gains
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pace. There's a nice balance between action and getting to know people- pacing's great.
Artwork: The style is simplistic, but for me it contributed to the atmosphere. Overall I have no complaints regarding the artwork; I love the character designs.
Characters: If the characters are good, then the animanga is good. If the main character is good, the animanga is a work of art.
As I said before, I haven't read a lot of manga. I've read enough shojo with bland female leads though and I can say that Odette is definitely unique. You can't help but love her, and all the other characters for that matter. Yeah, everyone isn't as well rounded as Odette, but they're all lovable.
Character interaction is also well done.
Generally, I love Suzuki Julietta's storytelling here- she masterfully combines all the above elements into a light, sweet manga that doesn't disappoint. Karakuri Odette is interesting, filled with laughter and character feels. Give it a try!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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