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Feb 15, 2014
This is a wonderful anime. It is NOT like EVA. Keep reading and I'll tell you that this anime is not just entertaining, but full of amazing human relationships, and has a beautiful, satisfying ending. Yes, it takes some time to get to the "serious" action, but the character development is wonderful. Like one reviewer said, don't let the "fairyland stuff" turn you off--it's not what you think.
Most of the reviews for this anime (and there aren't many) are not complete or are incredibly unfair in how they portray the story. I have a feeling they watched this show with only one eye open
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(or didn't finish it). Otherwise, it was not their cup of tea. I have no idea why--I loved it. Here's my short, yet succinct, review:
What it IS:
The musical score AND Shakespearean stuff is lovely and flows throughout the whole anime. There is a balance of tension and beauty.
I LOVED the main character as he was complex and atypical (or should that actually mean normal, as all humans are unique and complicated?). Hattie, or the girl with the "annoying voice," as some said, is actually a great voice actress and plays the part of a traumatized young girl perfectly (it is not cliche). Her character development, like Soma's, becomes more and more noticeable and enjoyable throughout the story. The relationship between these two becomes deep, heartrending, heart-wrenching, and redemptive.
Artwork is classic--there may be a couple sloppy scenes here and there (not very noticeable), but on the whole, like Trigun, there is some pretty fantastic hand-drawn stuff. The main character's appearance changes (as his character changes--you'll find out why) and becomes really gritty and awesome. He is definitely someone we can all identify with...You really can't take your eyes off Soma. He's just ghostly cool and unpredictable.
The ending is fantastic. That's all I'll give you, as you really don't want any spoilers for this show. The surprises are all great and weave into the plot amazingly. Look for details. Rewatch value is pretty high.
What is it NOT:
It is NOT like Evangelion. Just because there are flying machines, "aliens," etc., does not mean it is like EVA or is trying to be. Argento completely stands on its own. And we don't have any obnoxiously angsty teens who are crying the entire time toward a horribly bizarre ending. The main character in Soma is incredibly complex and develops over the entire story line--and matures in realistic ways. My guess is some people gave up this anime after the first few episodes without taking the time to see what happens.
The only disappointments for me:
The only thing I would agree with is that the story gets slow for a few episodes in the middle, but then seriously speeds up and takes off (probably around episode 13, imo). There are some moments of awkward dubbing, but (this is actually a positive) the lead actors are great and are now considered veterans of the anime world. It's fun to see them in their earlier works. The only thing I could have wished for more of was Soma--even though we saw a heck a lot of his character. I ended up loving his character so much that I was sad the series ended. I guess that is another positive.
Fun Facts:
Crispin Freeman plays Lt. Dan. Fun to listen to him voice act in an older work. You can tell he's not totally in "Crispin mode" yet.
Soma is voiced by Stave Staley who plays Moondoggie from Eureka 7.
A certain mysterious character (won't give away here) is voiced by the actor who plays Legato from Trigun.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 17, 2013
This anime is AMAZING, breathtaking. I plan to watch it over again after giving myself a few days to breathe. The only reasons why I can think anyone would give it a negative review are the following:
1. Complicated plot--yes, you have to think. No, it is not impossible to understand. I thought it was actually very fascinating, original, and simple underneath. It is not like any anime I've ever seen--therei was only one WTF moment for me, which is explained later on. The plot is great and I don't know what "holes" people are talking about. Sometimes mystery is a good thing. Things do change
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mid-season, but for good reason--keep watching. The 'transition' that many deem uncomfortable only lasts for a couple of episodes, and ends up being EPIC.
2. Dark/intense drama--yes, it will make you cry. But it is worth it. Maybe some people can't handle the realism/human-ness of GC's world. Nothing is sugar-coated. That's life. And it's beautiful.
3. Fan-service? A little here and there. It is mostly one of the main character's outfits, which actually changes throughout the show and becomes less annoying. This character's personality is not in the least annoying, however, and becomes stronger throughout the show.
4. Character development? YES, there is. The only people who say there isn't probably didn't finish the show, or maybe I'm bias...I don't know. But the characters grew immensely, matured, changed...and I fell in love with them. Even the "bad guys" are fascinating. You can't expect them to be perfect at the beginning. Otherwise it would be boring. But I didn't see any huge cliches being pulled--but are cliches even a bad thing? Don't they just reveal truths that we have become desensitized to by continual dismissal of what real beauty is? Anyway, there is only one character that I would have liked to see develop more. Thankfully this person was not the main one.
Once you start GC and get into the first few episodes, you won't be able to stop. I chain-watched this show in a few days. My blood pressure went up during some of the most epic moments. Have fun, it is worth it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 1, 2013
Yes I gave this almost all 10s. Why?
First off, I almost didn't watch this because of the title--Blood+? Sounded like one of those vampire anime (yes, I'm super bias and usually hate that stuff). But--I gave it a shot after seeing that Crispin Freeman is the voice for a very dark, mysterious looking character. Knowing he always does an incredible job, I tried it.
Well, I finished the 50 ep series in a weekish. I'm a working adult...I made time for this...I like giving succinct, spoiler-free reviews. Read on.
This is not about vampires--not really. The plot is intelligently written with incredible twists and real character
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development. It's not just about killing monsters and saving the world. I never thought I'd see a show again where I actually cared about the main characters and wanted to cry with them. Saya and Haji's relationship is amazing. Nothing in this story is simple, just like real life. I could not stop thinking about when I would have time to watch the next episode. It's plan addictive, because you fall in love with the characters.
The art is amazing, and some of the music pieces (when Haji plays cello) are outstanding. Hans Zimmer produced the music for this, so what do you expect? Check him out. He's done a lot of epic soundtracks for Hollywood.
The only reason why I knocked the story down to a 9 is because there are a few characters that have minor roles in the story that you may or may not care about. But to say it weakens the plot is honestly ridiculous. Every single character in this show was crafted to play a special role.
Like Noein or Eureka, I don't know why this show isn't in the top 10 on animelist. It is incredible. Give it a shot, stick with it after the first four or five episodes. The beginning is mostly development of the plot--and then it TAKES OFF. There are no filler episodes. Have fun and get ready to fall in love with certain characters and be taken on a crazy adventure. It's amazing, heartbreaking, and filled with hope and wonder.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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