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Jun 25, 2013
In most cases the manga for a story is better than the anime. What most people don't realize is how difficult it is to interpret a manga into an anime and still stay true to the story. Scenery in a manga doesn't translate very well into anime and most readers of manga could care less about how long it takes them to read a chapter.
Aku no Hana has received a lot of mixed ratings due to its slow pace and long annoying scenery shots. Most people comment about the rotoscoped animation or the fact that the characters don't have big
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eyes and colorful hair. I think most people have a hard time watching this anime because it highlights just how much boredom effects our daily lives. Humans tend to mentally dwell on pointless things simply because we have nothing else with which to occupy our minds. Maybe this anime is a very good portrayal of what many people suffer with on a day to day basis. After reading the manga and then watching the anime, I am content to accept the theory that the director wanted as little glamour or fan service as possible in order to stay true to the story.
Many reviews wrongly comment on how deeply disturbing this anime is. It isn't, not really. I'm going to go out on a limb here and consider that most of the people who use this site have never had the ardent pressure of conforming to society the way Japanese teenagers do. Sure, we have our morals and the golden rule, but a few documentaries and some research about Japan should really shed some light on how mentally draining it can be to suppress your individualism at an early age. So why do many consider it to be something so psychologically deep when many of us enjoy our free spirit and unique behavior? The best way to hide something is in plain sight, where everyone sees it so much that they grow tired of it and just excuse the thing as a regular occurrence.
Maybe you have personally shelved something in your life or kept it under wraps for fear of what others might think or say about you. Continuously throughout the anime there are classmates teasing Kasuga for being shy or reclusive. They tease him even though he goes to so many lengths to conceal his inner thoughts. Those who have read "Ningen Shikkaku" will notice that there are similarities in behavior for the young version of the protagonist in the novel and Kasuga. Where the protagonist in Ningen Shikkaku tends to be a class clown in order to disguise the empty feeling inside him, Kasuga tends to go with the flow and agree passively with everyone. I brought up Ningen Shikkaku simply because it is mentioned (or rather read in class) in the manga; so obviously the mangaka was influenced by this book.
The anime does a decent job of revealing the human component which the manga leaves to imagination. So, if you are looking for an anime with moe characters or special powers in a fantasy land, this is not the work of fiction for you. However, if you want to experience something that might be floating on the surface of your own conscience, this might be a story to which you can relate.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 28, 2012
This anime is mostly based on story content, and neglects most of the other features that make the animation stand alone in quality. The story is great, and truly highlights the slice of life genre more so than all the harem centered stories. While believable, and more focused on a family setting, it doesn't lack the attention-grabbing effect that is so commonly related to the "average guy gets lots of fangirls" genre. I'm not going to give you numbers or a synopsis, you can read that elsewhere.
The art isn't the greatest, but you could tell that by the picture adorning
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the summary. The anime has no scenes where action would be a hindrance to production quality; the majority of it is just based on the relationship and daily lives between Daikichi, Rin, and the rest of his family, co-workers, and friends. You should understand that this anime was based off of a josei manga and was probably produced just for those who had no intention of reading it. It is probably for this reason that the quality is not the best.
The sound was unremarkable. The OP and ED didn't have any lasting effect and were much like the art quality. However, the voice actors were superb at their respective roles. The face mechanics really fit well with their real life counterparts expressions and tones. Realism really shined through with the dialects and word usage which usually plagues the plot progression in anime with simplistic designs.
The characters were akin to the common Japanese man or woman. There weren't any goofy looking people with green and blue hair walking around shouting about how they rule the world. The struggle of the working class at middle age was portrayed quite well. Though Rin talks very little, her character shines through with facial expression and well placed silence. One of the big factors that keeps you coming back throughout each episode is the hope that the parental relationship between Daikichi and Rin will work out.
If you like slow-paced, down to earth, and realistic anime, you should give this a watch. If you don't like this sort of genre, still give it a watch. It could very well change your view of the care and consideration that is put into the stories in anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Feb 12, 2012
I think in some ways this anime depicts the hardship one faces in a declining economy. That being said, it also sheds light on how humorous certain situations can be. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing less serious than fighting over your favorite food(s).
If you are considering watching this anime, be forewarned--- you will laugh. As you progress through the episodes, more and more characters will pile up, each with their own "nom-de-guerre". Although some of the pseudonyms are dramatic and even historic names, Satou ends up with the most unsavory alias out of the bunch. In case you
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haven't read the synopsis, Satou You is the main protagonist, along with the Ice Witch (Yarizui) and a few others that are best left out for spoiler's sake.
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Story: 8
The story is really hard to grasp when you begin the anime. You might think, "Are these people actually FIGHTING over half-priced bentos?" Yes, they are. I bet you would join in if you saw the structure and rules behind the story in this show. I know what else you are thinking, "Wow, school uniforms, this is one of THOSE anime isn't it?" Well yeah, sort of. Ben-to really doesn't capitalize on the high school thing TOO much, but the overused setting is still there. However, the refreshing atmosphere of the grocery aisles are more than enough to keep you coming back.
Art: 8
Surprisingly good for a comedy based anime, though definitely not the best animation I have seen so far. The characters aren't cartoony and overly colorful like certain dramas, though the distinct hair differences of key characters are present. I will discuss why the detailed artwork isn't necessary later.
Sound: 7
The voice actors are great and all, but the OP didn't really drag me in like some other anime do. I think the main theme for an anime is really something that gets stuck in someone's head and reminds them to tune in every week. With that aside, the animation in the OP fits the song perfectly. It is nice that the song was actually crafted for this anime particularly.
Character: 8
Satou or Saito, is voiced by Shimono Hiro, who was really able to bring that humorously sarcastic undertone that made certain moments unbearably funny . The other characters were hit and miss, they each had their mysteriousness and past stories that will play out as watch. I think as a whole, they were able to band together as "wolves" to make a cohesive comedy.
Enjoyment: 9
Overall: 8
I lumped these together because they essentially compliment each other. The big thing for me that I left out until the end of this review is THE FIGHT SCENES. Who would have thought that each one of the wolves would be so talented in martial arts? The fight scenes are really exciting and are played up each episode. With respect to animation, this makes up for the smaller details you may have missed out on. Who needs to tell how many fingernails one has while an outstretch leg is rocketing towards your face? Not this guy. You will see some special abilities as well as special enemies who try to shark the half-priced bentos without following the way of the pack.
Overall, this anime was worth watching. I brought away some pretty good laughs and ultimately learned a thing or two about the seriousness of low-priced food.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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