Jan 20, 2013
Story: 10/10
No story implements such a unique plot as this and not to mention so much to do with the complexities of time. Sure, what was going on in the later episodes was a lot to take in and I thought of it getting a little repetitive a few times but the different ways of countering those obstacles and the emotions and endurances the character had to go through made up for it.
Character: 9/10
I never really forgot about each supporting character because they all played a HUGE role and really affected the outcome of what the main character was aiming for. Every character introduced comes
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back into play when you thought they were of no importance and bring a surprising plot twist. Each character is not what you think they are as some reveal their shocking identity.
The feelings and relationships between Okabe and a certain character (*cough* *cough* tsundere *cough*) brought me to the edge of my seat. That certain character despite not knowing whats going on and the difficult hardships, shows that he/she can relate the Okabe and give him a hand.
However, one of the characters, Mayuri's, repetitive fate in a select few of the episodes kind of ticked me off because it got annoying a bit. Although that character isn't useful at first and keeps getting in the way and being a burden, this character is really cute and seemed like a mascot as she was cheering everyone on.
Animation: 10/10
I don't any flaws I can point at about the Art. It was top notch and each color was vivid and brought you to the scene. Like the brightness of a summer day in some scenes made it really feel like summer even if there wasn't a description or the sound of cicadas in the background. If there was a certain event going on like jumping to different places, you'd know what was happening because of it being clearly portrayed by the art.
As for the opening, it didn't fail to impress in the slightest as it seemed to remind you about time and uh.. it was a simplistic opening and really moved smoothly with the music..
Sound: 8/10
I have to admit, the English dubbed version wasn't actually bad at all. I wasn't alarmed by any of character's voice pitch being too high or too low.
Mayuri for instance had an incredibly adorable voice to match her innocent appearance.
Faris voice in English dub was perfect but in English sub was even cuter because of how she'd add "nya" to the end of her sentences which'd match her to being moe and like a cat as how she portrays herself to be in her maid cafe.
The music in the opening was pretty catchy and makes you want to listen to it over and over again.. or maybe that's just me..
The only thing that'd bring down this score is whenever Okabe says certain lines (not the usual kind) in English during a English sub (with Japanese voice actors). It made me want to face palm. . Some other side characters (like badge maker and the official at the airport in the special), supposedly fluent in English or is just pure American, sounded extremely weird and unnatural.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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