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Jan 26, 2014
As the title would suggest, this little Rom-Com is different than your average one. We always see Rom-Coms from the point of view of the silly (almost oblivious), popular guy (or girl) who is subject to extenuating circumstances. Yahari comes along, takes this standard formula, and throws it out the window. It is a Romantic Comedy that takes place from the point of view of the polar opposite protagonist of most Rom-Coms: a loner who truly doesn't mind being loathed.
*Story*: 6
Like most Rom-Coms, there is no particular story or end goal. I'd say Yahari is unique in that it literally has none at all. No
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crush that the main character has, nor a crush that is explicitly stated on the protagonist either. There are hints towards romantic feelings between characters, but there is no explicit statements made, so it wouldn't be far off to call this anime simply a comedy, instead of a romantic comedy (as stated by the title).
The story follows the school life of Hachiman Kikigaya, a loner who is forced to join the Volunteers Club. Essentially, the entire series consists of him and his two club mates helping others in the school, along with witty banter and incredible monologues performed by the protagonist. The instances of aid from the club are unrelated among one another, so other than character development and introduction there is no real concrete story LINE per say, but simply smaller stories of little importance to the overall picture.
In the end, like most Rom-Coms, this series has a laid back story. However, the fact that there is little romantic development or correlation between 'mini-stories' almost makes the story of this series lacking in a sense. There is little conflict in the series, which is a shame considering that Hikigaya's approaches to said conflicts are the best parts of this series. I finished the series feeling as though it was entirely uneventful, and so much more could have been done with it. It's sort of a shame, really. Maybe the manga has more substance than the anime did.
*Art*: 7
The art was pretty standard for an anime, especially of the Rom-Con genre. The cover page used for the anime makes it seem like the anime has a particular style that differs from most, notably the faces and the coloring, but the style of the cover art is not carried over into the anime. The animation was very smooth and fluid, yet certain parts felt like work wasn't put into them (such as scenes were lips didn't match voices, or scenes were recycles or simply stills with an effect on them). The artwork isn't bad (in fact, it's good and modern), it just doesn't have anything to differentiate itself from all of the other animes.
*Sound*: 8
The tone of the series can get very dark as Hikigaya goes on his rants or internal monologues, and the songs played during, or to lead up to, these points are very well chosen. They also have very uplifting songs during the lighter moments. All the songs were well chosen, however I feel as though certain dark songs were used to lead up to points that, in the end, were not all that dark. On a scale from 'white' to 'black', the scenes in question were 'light-gray' at best, but had songs with the same tone as a scene that would be 'black'. It would have been nice to see a little more variation in it.
*Characters*: 9
The most important part of any Rom-Com is definitely the characters, and Yahari is no different. In fact, Yahari's characters are the one of the most noteworthy aspects of the series.
Hikigaya, Hachiman: The protagonist of the series, yet arguably the antagonist of the entire show. He is a loner, and proudly proclaims himself as such. He understands the depths of loneliness, and the trivial formalities and recurrences of society better than anyone. Therefore, his character becomes very relatable for obvious reasons. Hikigaya's internal monologues and rants are pretty much the climax of the show, and the best parts. They are what make this show so unique, and pretty much why it is regarded so well by most viewers, regardless of the lackluster story.
Yukinoshita, Yukino: One of Hikigaya's club mates and also a loner, although for different reasons. She is a complicated tsudere who is regarded as perfect, and is pretty much portrayed as such. She is unusually relentless in her jabs towards Hikigaya, yet she is shy towards her other club mate. In the end though, she plays no role other than to be a perfect tsundere, and there is nothing necessarily wrong with that except for the fact that her character doesn't really develop much more past that.
Yuigahama, Yui: The final of the trio within the Volunteers Club, and Hikigaya's classmate. She is an upbeat and lively girl, who is actually friendly and not a loner. However, she has the 'loner' type personality, and such characteristics are displayed when she interacts with other characters with difficulty. She is pretty friendly towards Hikigaya, calling him 'Hikki', so her presence is pretty much necessary as a main character; otherwise, Yukinoshita would just trash on Hikigaya all day.
*Enjoyment and Overall*: 7
Overall, I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed by this anime. It was a good anime, but its set up had the potential to be great. The characters were pretty standard; I enjoyed the supporting characters and the roles they played very much, such as Hayama Hayato or Saika Totsuka, but there could have been more development amongst the main characters. Instead, Yuigahama and Yukinoshita seem more like supporting characters than main, due to their lack of character development. The characters in this series were great, but the lack of character development is where this series seriously falls off. The biggest let down of the series is the lack of development of Hayato, even though they continuously hinted at it; however, this disappointment is pretty much the same for all characters. In fact, development as a whole is something that this series lacks, and as I watched it, I felt as though the series was locked in time, because it was never actually progressing. There was little conflict, and issues are brought up that are not addressed or resolved later on, so they feel as though they are in the series just because they HAD to be, and not because they had any relevance toward the story. There could have been so much more done by this series, yet in the end it failed to deliver.
I think the series was pretty decent, so I round up to 'good' and give it a 7. However, this series is one of the few times I would ever say that it should have been SHORTER than it was, instead of longer. This is not because the series was 'bad', but the series felt drawn out and bland, and would have benefited more with a more conflict oriented story; compacting this series' conflicts into a shorter episode span would remedy this.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 13, 2013
I feel like I've rewatched this movie so many times, that I can't even count. Miyazaki's works truly captivate the audience and drive magical stories of wonder into the hearts of many, even adults. If I see this movie being played on television, I can't help but be drawn in, regardless of what place it is in the movie. Spirited Away is quite possibly my favorite anime movies that I've ever seen. Now let's get into why!
"Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi", or "Spirited Away", is a mystical story that focuses on a young girl, named Chihiro, as the protagonist. She finds herself spirited away (excuse
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my use of the title there) to a new and magnificent world of fantasy and majesty, the likes she has never seen. There she must overcome trials, in the form of work at Yubaba’s bathhouse, while attempting to find her way to escape back into her world.
Story:
The story is one that many of us are familiar with: a girl gets whisked away from her world, and she has to come back. In order to do that, she has to overcome hardships and grow as a person first. The story is slow paced and laid back in nature, but still delivers the satisfaction you need as a viewer. One thing that is done particularly well is how the story actually develops. It's as if all the twists and turns in the story are actually happening in real time; there are stops where you believe the story will continue and sudden surprises when you think everything has slowed down. Points in time where you think things will develop in a fashion you can predict may very well be slightly, or even entirely, different then you had pictured. Spirited Away executes the idea of “Circumstances are not always what they seem” beautifully. This puts a nice twist on a story concept that is so familiar, that it is predictable.
As said earlier, the story is light. It is the type that you enjoy, but not for intense romance, dramatic scenes, or incredible fights. You enjoy it for its simplicity. Moreover, you enjoy it for it's incredibly take on that simplicity. Aspects of different parts of the story are introduced casually and solely when needed, in order to enhance the significance of another particular impact. It may almost seem like a gimmick, having to introduce one piece of information completely unbeknownst before in order to increase impact of another aspect, but it is actually done pretty well.
Art:
I think the one thing that any of Miyazaki's films do well are their ridiculously good art and animation. The drawing style is great, and is only brought to an entirely new level by the color palette, lighting, and shadowing. You'll notice that the style is very much atypical to the 'standard anime style'. However, it is not so much so that avid anime viewers will find themselves in an unfamiliar place. I’ve always like the flat tones that are given for color in anime, they are very calming when needed, and very vibrant when needed. The animation is crisp and and smooth. So in terms of animation and art quality, Spirited Away has achieved an outstanding feat of greatness.
Now that the technical aspect of the art was covered, I can get into the real goodies! The artwork was executed in such a detailed manner; one can't help but appreciate it. There is a mix of beauty and horror in the artwork. It is easy to see the magnificence of this realm, but also fear it. Everything is so different, yet treated so eerily similar. There is such variation in the different creatures and such attention to even the most meager of backgrounds and details. Everything has a feel that makes the viewer truly appreciate it. One of the early scenes, where Chihiro is going down a flight of stairs contains such an aspect. The difference in stairs, railings, and even the placement of the stairs really drive a certain vibe that would be completely lost with simple stairs from a house or building. You'll find many things mixed between wonderful beauty and distilled horror, such as Yubaba's giant baby (the thought of a giant baby sort of freaks me out). The realism of expressions from characters, or realism in movement and actions is really pleasing to the eye. You can truly feel the characters' emotions when their faces are riddled with confusion, or sadness, or anger. There are two scenes that really caught my attention towards the artwork; they aren't really spoilers, but if you despise spoilers of any form then skip ahead to the next portion of the review. The scenes are when Yubaba is using her magic to clean up her disheveled office, and the scene with Yubaba's flames in her surge of rage later in the film. There is such complexity and amazing movement in even the most subtle of ways during those scenes that it is unfathomable how it is even performed. Kudos, animation team, kudos.
Sound:
I rarely go deep into sound in my reviews, but then again I rarely review anything other than anime series. That is not the case here though, and apparently that is thanks to Joe Hisaishi, a renowned film composer. The music in the film is exceptional. It really drives the feelings of the wonder that is Spirited Away. I enjoyed the music so much, I actually commented on it mid-viewing. You really take notice of the subtle beauty in the highs and lows of the music. It is probably one of the very few soundtracks that I would include in my iPod's exclusive soundtrack list, and that says something in itself. It's just that good. You may not enjoy it enough to put it in your iPod though, but you will more than likely find it to be a perfect match for the story and art of Spirited Away.
Character:
This section, like the others, is where Spirited Away shines. There are so many great characters that I could go on and on in this section for a long, long time (I'll try to keep it brief). There are a large array of characters in the film, and each with their own quirks and niches. That is what makes them enjoyable: the fact that they AREN'T usually typical or predictable. They all have a good and bad side. They are all relatable in a sense. You may not love any one character, but you can't deny believing in them. They truly feel like they have life.
In the beginning, Chihiro comes off as a typical, young, spoiled brat of a girl. She's not very brave, and she cries a lot. However, given the circumstances, she has to get over herself… and she does. She grows as a character, and as a result, she grows on the viewer. Some say that Spirited Away is a metaphor for the point where a young person transitions into an adult and has to work hard for that future. Whether that is true or not, we can see the difficulty and the overcoming of that difficulty in a relatable manner through Chihiro.
Haku is the unlikely hero of the story. He is the one that serves Yubaba in an almost fishy fashion, but is also the one that helps Chihiro the most. He is, by no means, a perfectly good person or a knight in shining armor. He has a dark past and has committed his fair share of sins, but he is good at heart and pure in nature. It's as if he is being pulled by the corruption that is Yubaba, and the pureness that is Chihiro.
Corruption may have been too strong of a word when regarding Yubaba. She is a supporting character, but many would consider her the antagonist of the story as she is the one who hinders Chihiro's ability to leave the most. She is not necessarily evil, but she is strict and sometimes unfair. She has unreasonable rules and feels all should abide by them, but has no qualms with being hypocritical when she tries to defend her baby from all things bad in the world. Like all the other characters, she isn't all bad...but she isn't all good either.
One thing I didn't really like about Spirited Away's character development was how quickly they entered a state of familiarity with each other and how quickly secondary characters become willing, or even eager, to help Chihiro get back home. Maybe it was implied to have been off screen, and maybe it was implied that a large scale of time passed which lead to such things, but I can't make that call. It may also be possible that all of the other characters in Yubaba's bathhouse subconsciously sympathize with Chihiro's situation, as they had likely been in the same one before.
Enjoyment and Overall:
Overall, Spirited Away is a masterpiece that excels in every way. It may not be perfect, but it is definitely amazing in art and sound, and the character/story development is high in quality. No matter how many times I see the movie, I continue to enjoy it and continue to find myself enjoying the impact of the more surprising moments. There is one particular scene, with Haku and Chihiro near the end, that ALWAYS catches me off guard. I forget it every time, and it always catches me by surprise. It is something almost significant, but also incredibly significant. That pretty much sums up the entire movie: it is subtle, yet significant majesty. I feel that this movie, along with many more of Miyazaki's work's, should be a staple film and viewed at least once by anyone who enjoys anime or movies in general. There is always the possibility that you will not enjoy it as much as I, or many others, have. Nonetheless, it is worth viewing.
The only real reason why I didn't give Spirited Away a 10/10 was because of its light-hearted nature, both story wise and character relationship wise. As I said earlier, the character relationships could have been developed off screen or subconsciously. But in regards to story, I enjoy a more deep and engaging story for my personal preference. That is not to say that Spirited Away's story is lacking or engaging, it just wasn't on par with my personal preferences; I still can appreciate the simplicity of the movie. I have read theories on the possibly deeper implications of certain themes of the movie (in fact, one of them is in a review right here on MyAnimeList). They are very interesting to read, but as they are just theories I cannot include them in my interpretation of the story in the review. Also since the theories aren't my own, I will avoid speaking any more of them, but I recommend reading some if you've seen the movie.
Final verdict: WATCH THIS MOVIE!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jun 11, 2013
Claymore is a Shounen Fantasy anime that revolves mostly around a female protagonist, Clare, and her ventures with her cook Raki. Clare is part of an organization that essentially controls half-man, half-monster beings called 'Claymores'. These Claymores go out and fight monsters called Yoma, who plague the world of wherever it is that this anime take's place setting wise. It is a moderately well thought out battle anime with decent enough character development and a plot that makes you wish it was twice as long.
Story:
The story, in the beginning, progresses very slowly. As denoted in the quick overview, the anime focuses on Clare, a
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Claymore who fights Yoma. I was actually quite bored with the show (for multiple reasons) until I reached episode 7, where things finally started to pick up. But until you reach that far, you're basically just following Clare and Raki with almost no real story background and watching Clare slay basic Yoma; Yoma that are so basic, you can tell they aren't major just by the way they are drawn. The boring monsters, coupled with the lack of story and lame characters in the beginning was a real turn-off for me for this anime. But believe me, it picks up. You eventually learn of Clare's reason for fighting, and that's where the story takes off. It is the classic story of revenge, and from there more interesting monsters get involved too. You learn that the world doesn't revolve around Clare, and there is a bigger picture involved here. For once, as well, we have a protagonist that isn't created to be the most powerful person in existence, which is a nice change of pace. But speaking of pace, that was a problem I had with this anime. The pacing in the beginning was really slow, and I feel it was a waste of a good amount of episodes. Then, out of no where, it picks up and gets very interesting. At the end though, it almost seems rushed and ends with more questions than answers. I feel entirely unresolved now that the anime is finished, and the anime didn't interest me enough to pursue the manga to find out the overall ending. I would almost say I was disappointed in how the story turned out, but the end was still sort of pleasing and I really did love the mini-arc with Teresa. However, it feels like it ended half-way from where it SHOULD have been. It should have been twice as long. Overall, a good story.
Art:
The art was different than I am used to. I'd describe it as Victorian art style meets Anime art style. We have the beautifully drawn Claymores, that all look like the could be dolls, and we have the not-so-well drawn humans. They aren't bad, but not as good as the Claymores. The Yoma in the beginning, as aforementioned, were boring and not drawn in a way that caught the eye. However, when the more interesting Yoma get involved, the artwork really displays how good it is! One thing I did notice was a lack of consistency, with eye placement on a face or lip detail and other things that relate to the face. Nothing major, but sometimes distracting if you're overly critical with the art of an anime (as I am). They also don't censor much, and this anime is a bit gory. Overall, the art is one of the more fine points of the anime.
Sound:
There was nothing particularly good or bad about the sound, voice acting, or music.
Characters:
At first, I was REALLY annoyed. I actually disliked Raki and Clare as characters, because they had such a lack of depth for the first 6 episodes. Raki was just an annoying cry baby; I haven't even met a girl who cries as much as he did. And Clare was just a plank with no personality at all. Then Teresa's story came up, and I fell for her character first. Then we learn more about Clare, and Raki toughens up and becomes more likable. Clare also manages to be less of a Kristen Stewert and gains some emotion, which is always good for the protagonist of an anime. The other secondary characters also are a very nice touch. The girls we see in the opening credits (Miria, Deneve, Helen, and Jean) are really nice additions and contrast each other well, giving a nice variety to the characters. As it probably seems, my favorite character in the whole mix was Teresa.
Enjoyment and Overall:
Overall, I have mixed feelings about this anime. I liked the story, but it was slow and boring at times and left me wishing there was more (not in the good way, but in a 'this is rushed' way). I liked the artwork at times, but didn't at other times. The sound wasn't specially good or specially bad, and the characters were good but took a while to actually get to that point. I feel very stuck between a 7 and an 8. I'd give this anime a 7.4, but since there are no decimal ratings, I rounded overall to a 7. The anime was a decent watch, and considering how popular it is and the fact that it isn't long, it's worth watching. I wouldn't say it was one of my favorites, but if they were to make a second season I would totally watch it. Overall, a good anime.
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Something that I felt like I could not go without saying for this review was something that might be perceived as a minor spoiler: character death. I feel like this anime is the 'Game of Thrones' of the anime world. Characters die off so casually and often in this show, to the point where I almost never wanted to get attached to a character. It was nice knowing that the suspense of a battle was warranted because they may not actually come out alive, but the characters die so casually that they don't get the epic deaths I wished they would get. In fact, all of the fighting is treated really casually: enemy deaths, limbs being cut off (which happens A LOT), and/or friendly character deaths. Overall: violence is gory in this anime, but treated casually.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 6, 2013
When I started watching this anime, I was expecting some kind of romantic comedy/school anime; little did I know, I was in for a surprise!
Seitokai Yakuindomo revolves around Takatoshi Tsuda, who joins a new school that used to be all-girls, and is coerced into the student council (who is *SURPRISE* all-girls). If you smell a hint of harem and sexual innuendos, you're half right! This anime is the epitome of sex jokes and references. It's a comedy anime, with the set up as aforementioned, but revolves almost entirely around sexual jokes and word play. It will actually take you by surprise how much sexual jokes
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and references they can make. Many are clever or completely unexpected, and being that Tsuda is really the only male character (and he's the only NORMAL character), it's the GIRLS that are making these weird jokes. I don't even know how I would react if a female friend casually said some of the stuff to me that was said to Tsuda in this anime!
In all honesty, I actually found it rather funny; although, I also found the barrage of constant sexual jokes also a bit tiring. If you're at an age where sex is a new/primary interest of yours, then you will find this anime especially funny and entertaining; that's probably why I didn't appreciate the comedy as much as other's did (I sound old, but I'm only 19). I still enjoyed the anime though, as it was something I had never seen before and the jokes were still moderately comedic and clever.
There wasn't much in ways of story, the anime is mostly just meant to make you laugh. Each episode is sporadic and deals with completely different things than the previous one. All the anime needs is the set up from the first episode, and then things take off from there. Just Like clothes. (Just kidding. Whoops, now I'm making unnecessary sexual jokes too. Seitokai Yakuindomo got to me)
The art was pretty average for an anime. It's of a standard that I like, but there wasn't anything that would set it apart as spectacular. It was good, but not great. But I kind of feel like that was the point; the characters weren't really meant to stand out visually, but their personalities were, and OH BOY DID THEIR PERSONALITIES STAND OUT.
The characters are what really set the anime off. Tsuda is the most 'normal' character, and the one we can relate too. Basically everyone else is over-sexual, short of Suzu Hagimura (emphasis on SHORT). The way they act and react to each other is what really makes the anime funny. Shino Amakusa, the President of the Student Council, and Aria Schichijo, the Secretary, are the ones who make the most ridiculous and clever sexual jokes. There are also some less sexual secondary characters, like Mitsuba Mutsumi or Kaede Igarashi, and they are enjoyable in their own right. My personal favorite character was Ranko Hata; something about her monotone way of speaking, but extreme personality, was just absolutely hilarious and entertaining for me.
Overall, you'd watch this anime for a good laugh, especially if you find sexual references funny. But this anime is the bane of your existence if you hate perverted references. Overall, it was an enjoyable short anime, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for a purely comedic anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 5, 2013
What to expect:
A suspenseful story with just the right amount of action and captivating characters that will pull you in, along with some incredible artwork.
Story:
In the distant future, all of crime and criminal intent is monitored with cymatic scans that yield a 'Crime Coefficient'. Those who are in charge of enforcing the law and apprehending those with high crime coefficients are part of the Public Safety Bureau. The story mostly follows Akane Tsunemori, a new member of Unit 1 in the Public Safety Bureau. As the story unfolds, you learn how twisted some members of society can be and how society has changed, whether it
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be for better or for worse. I won't write anymore on the story, for fear of spoilers. I went into the anime knowing absolutely nothing, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend those who are reading this review and are interested in the anime do the same.
Art:
The art is absolutely phenomenal. It is actually what attracted me to the anime in the first place. I always enjoyed Katekyo Hitman Reborn's art, so I had high expectations for this anime; I was pleasantly surprised. All the characters were beautifully drawn, and the animations were very smooth and 'eye candy'-ish. The artwork, however, had a very different feel from Hitman Reborn as well. Being that it was Sci-Fi instead of Shounen, you will notice the difference. The artwork reminded me of a combination of Hitman Reborn's style + Ghost In the Shell + Gantz. The twisted artistic moments and gore especially reminded me of Gantz, and are probably much too strong for younger viewers. But for someone who can appreciate this form of artwork, they will be thoroughly impressed. Everything is detailed, all the way to the great backgrounds. It portrays the differences in our society and theirs almost as well as the characters and stories do. (Sidenote: There are multiple opening and closing credits, those were also very well done. I'm the kind of person who watches a new opening/closing credit once, and then skips them every future episode until a new opening/closing credit comes. Yet these ones, particularly the opening ones, were great and tempted me to watch them over and over each episode).
Sound:
The music was well chosen, and always did a good job of invoking a feeling from me, the viewer. Whether it be suspense, fear, or any other emotion, the music executed it's task. However, I did notice when the same music was replayed a few episodes later. Obviously music is recycled constantly in anime, but it would have been nice to have seen a little more variety. (Side note: The opening and closing credit songs, like the artwork, were very well done/chosen. They were catchy, and made watching them pleasant).
Character(s):
Here, besides the artwork, is where I feel Psycho-Pass shined most. We come into the anime with absolutely no knowledge of anything; essentially, we're just as inexperienced as the protagonist Akane. But as the story goes on, we form opinions of these characters and learn of different relations and their feelings. All the characters are complex, as real humans are, and also very understandable. They're predictable, but unpredictable. My personal favorite character was Kogami, because of how he was drawn and how cool he was. But I seriously enjoyed every character, even antagonists who I felt I should hate, or side characters that I felt like I shouldn't care about too much. You will find yourself enthralled in character developement and find yourself tied to characters before you even know it.
Enjoyment and Overall:
Overall, this anime was VERY well done. I was almost tempted to give it a 10/10, but I wouldn't say this anime is perfect, at least not for me. But don't take that as me putting the anime down, because it is an INCREDIBLE anime. It may very well be in my top 10 anime series of all time. All of the aspects work very well together, and the length of the story was perfect. I really wish I could go into more detail and talk about the parts that drew particular emotions and reactions out of me, but I don't want to take that from you who may watch this anime. But I'm almost positive you will have your emotional strings being pulled like a guitar, and not necessarily in a sad way either. To be entirely honest, I was a little skeptical of this anime because I do not usually enjoy Sci-Fi anime (like Ghost in the Shell or Gantz). However, to my surprise, I really enjoyed this one. I highly recommend this anime, especially to anyone who enjoys science fiction.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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May 11, 2013
Story:
The story is pretty standard for a harem anime: a single male gets surrounded by beautiful females. The male protagonist has the ability to transform the females into overly powerful warriors called Master Samurai, and that's basically it. It kind of reminds me of Sekirei. The plot had a LOT of potential, but was drowned out by the fan service and comedic attempts, and so many character introductions. If the anime wasn't so short, and they focused on the plot more, this could have been an incredible anime that was very different from all of the other ecchi/harem anime. Overall, the plot was poorly executed
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and the comedy isn't all that great either.
Art:
The art is beautiful. The style has a nice look to it, and I particularly like the character design of the male protagonist. The background artwork looks like something you may see in an old Asian painting. The animation is smooth, and the few fight scenes that were there were pretty cool. The fact that they integrated ink splotches to make the anime seem like a painting was very nice. However, I feel like they over did it with the ink transitions; they happened way too frequently and kind of got annoying. The ink censorship was also very distracting in the censored version, but I watched the uncensored version so I didn't mind much.
Sound:
There was nothing particularly good or bad about the music in my opinion.
Characters:
The characters were the basic characters you'd expect in a harem/battle anime. We have the oblivious, yet pure-hearted male. We have the super-smart loli female, arrogant yet beautiful female, cool headed female, masochistic female, annoying female that is unimportant, and an antagonist who treats his female partner like trash. We received barely any character development for any of these characters since there were so many to be introduced, so when love scenes started, they seemed a bit rushed.
Enjoyment:
Even though the love scenario was rushed, I still sort of enjoyed it, and the art was very nice to watch. The fan service may have been to much, though. I had a feeling the plot wasn't going to be performed as well as it had potential for while watching this series, but I still hoped that it would pick up, and it didn't. The end, like all of the other developments, was rushed. I still managed to enjoy it though.
Overall:
This anime wasn't very well executed in the story or character department, which is essential for a successful anime. The art was incredible, but it would have been nice to see more serious battle scenes rather than so much fan service. How can so many breasts be exposed so easily!? Either way, if you really enjoy ecchi anime, or nice artwork, and don't mind the bad characters and storyline, then you might want to give this one a try. Otherwise, this anime is just like every other harem/ecchi anime out there, and is not worth mentioning in particular.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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