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Sep 25, 2013
Using the word “EPIC” to describe this show would be cutting it short. Very short.
“Gurren Lagann” is one of those shows that’s best just accepted instead of questioned. If you look for logic in a lot of events that happen here, you might as well be a pompous douche and write an essay on why time-travel in “Back to The Future” is illogical. Granted, it’s not a particularly clever show. In fact, it’s very stupid, but I can’t call it stupid for the simple truth that it knows what it is very well. So “ingenious” is the word I’ll use. Simply put, “Gurren Lagann” is
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the most epic anime show I’ve ever witnessed, and I mean in scale and sheer scope. There’s really nothing else that comes close to the ludicrously gigantic nature of this series. So when you have robots so big, that they’re literally throwing around entire galaxies like frisbies… yeah, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Going hand-in-hand with this show’s “so epic, it will kill your grandchildren” factor is the insane action. The action is fast-paced, incredibly animated, and very fluid. I can’t describe the action much more than that because it has a very unique sense of style to it, almost like a manga artist that tripped acid and decided to animate it. It’s balls-to-the-wall, gut-wrenching stuff. Seriously, there’s points where I could’ve easily facepalmed at how far-fetched the concept tends to go, such as a giant robot piloting a giant robot that’s piloting an even bigger robot that’s piloting the biggest robot you could possibly imagine on a universal scale. But the show convinces you of its ludicrous nature so well, that you just begin to accept it at some point and go along for the ride.
Character-wise is also where this show ultimately shines. Simon, our main protagonist, is a lovable little loser with emotional issues in the beginning of the series, but as time progresses, we witness him turn into one of the most badass characters in all of anime (takes notes, Shinji Ikari, pre-Evangelion 2.0). He easily has one of the most compelling and outright awesome character arcs I’ve ever seen, and his development is like watching your own child grow up. Then there’s Kamina, Simon’s older brother (kinda), who looks out for him but also has balls of steel. Hiis impact is felt throughout the entire series as characters constantly remind us why he was so bloody awesome. To be honest, he really is. And while I didn’t find him as great of a character as Simon, he gave the show a much needed emotional weight, especially when… you know… I’m just gonna stop talking about him now… Yoko is the final character of the main three. I personally didn’t care much for her character. Ultimately, while she does have plenty of relevance to the first half of the show, she just eventually amounts to a pair of boobs bouncing around the screen for the sake of having all the manly testosterone balanced with fan service. Also, she gets thrown around as a love interest more times in the course of the series than a stripper on a busy day, making her a seem very unmotivated for the most part. Anyway, she serves her purpose then leaves, so we can instead focus on Simon being a badass.
All in all, I had great fun with “Gurren Lagann”. It does come with it’s flaws, such as a few characters who are just flat-out despicable (*cough* Rossiu *cough*), but in the bulk of the things it gets right, these flaws seem like fickle nitpicks. When the show wants to be awesome, it transcends everything you’ve ever likely seen before, and presents some of the most gravity-defying, genre-breaking action. It shoves a middle finger in the face of logic, and you should too. Because “Gurren Lagann” is EPIC. EPIC. EPIC. Even saying it three times in caps lock doesn’t seem to cut it either…
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 24, 2013
Admittedly, this was the first anime produced by Key animation that I had seen, so I didn’t have the perception of this being great. I thought I was in for some supernatural by-the-book anime tropes and an easily digestable, ultimately forgettable show, but instead what I got was something far greater: a wide smile on my face, and my insides hurting. “Angel Beats!” may not look it, but it’s easily one of the funniest anime shows I’ve ever seen. The general concept of the show is where the comedy gold comes in, as we learn each person on the Battlefront in their own “special” characteristics
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who can’t die. This makes for some truly hilarious scenes when the show puts the characters in some life-threatening situations, but thanks to particularly clever writing, knows exactly when to make it overly dramatic and campy for the sake of being funny. And it absolutely nails it. For example, there’s an episode where the Battlefront has to infiltrate an underground weapons factory, but constantly run into traps set up that ends in someone dramatically (emphasis on the dramatically) dying to save the group, who then brush it off like a fly had just been swatted because, well, they don’t really die. They just reappear somewhere else. Another episode (and probably the one you’ll remember this show for) involves the Battlefront trying to secretly switch Angel’s exam papers with a fake one full of wrong answers during exams, but have to think of distractions so they can make the switch. However, the distractions fail in the most epic way possible, which leads Yuri to literally strap rockets to each members seats and launch them through the roof in slow motion queued to sad pop music. It’s as funny as it sounds, trust me. What ultimately leads to this show’s strength isn’t its fluid animation or rather impressive action, but the Battlefront themselves having a new ‘operation’ each episode that leads to some hilarious downfalls. The chemistry is great between characters, and the characters themselves are lively (and obliviously dim-witted) enough to be very likable.
However, there are some set-backs when dealing with a show that has a concept such as this. The main protagonist, Otonashi, while having a very moving backstory about his life on Earth, is ultimately quite a dull character to begin with. Though he does slowly evolve into a good character, he’s still far from a saving grace as the shows lead, and often has to rely on the whims of Yuri, Angel, or another side character to save the episode. Also, given the show’s running time of only 13 episodes, you really feel like the show ended way too soon, and honestly deserved more episodes to soak in. It would’ve been great to have around 26 episodes, because it would give us adequate time to get to know each member of the Battlefront more personally, and provide more funny botched operations.
Regardless, I still had a blast with “Angel Beats!”. While it isn’t the greatest show that many lead it to be, there are plenty of great aspects to grasp, such as the lively bunch of members, the fluid and very high-quality animation, and some of the best comedy you’ll ever likely find in anime. The ending of the show also leaves much to be desired, though its quite an emotional bat to the head that Key is so famous for, so bring plenty of tissues. Also, while Otonashi isn’t interesting, he is kinda saved by his backstory which gives him a bit of weight. Though you’ll yearn for more episodes after getting through it’s very short running time, it’s still a wildly entertaining trip that deserves praise for being tongue-in-cheek, cleverly written, and a lot of fun.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 21, 2013
People have been complaining that “Code Geass” is a crossover between “Death Note”, “Fullmetal Alchemist” and “Gundam”, and right there, I have yet to see why that’s a negative, because that sounds completely awesome.
“Code Geass” is one of those riveting shows that you can’t take your eyes away from because it sucks you in completely and leaves you on the edge of your seat each and every episode. This is mainly attributed to the plot, which is stitched together like a wicked puzzle that forms a rather beautiful image in the end. And I can’t use a more fitting metaphor for this show. While
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it does have it’s similarities to other anime, particularly “Death Note”, it does things its own way eventually and is able to create a world far apart from the norm. Britannia is leaking with political scandals, uprisings, rebellions, and authoritative abuse, but it has a very mature way of presenting its setting. There’s no spoon-feeding here, so viewers will have to really follow each episode down to the bone if they want to keep up with its clever presentation.
The characters are all fleshed out to extreme measures, even to the point where you’ll be cheering for them one minute, and then hoping they’d die the next. It’s the shows balancing act of character arcs and traits that really gets you invested, but at the same time, tends to kick you back in your seat. Lelouch could easily be compared to Light Yagami from “Death Note”, since they’re practically long-lost brothers with all the same motivations and mannerisms. He’s intelligent, suave, and incredibly scheming (by that, I mean capable of planning so far ahead of time, even God doesn’t see it coming… No, I literally mean that last part). What works between characters is also their fleeting relationships. Lelouch gets more ass than any harem protagonist, but that’s not to discredit the female characters either. Most of them are actually very strong-willed, especially Lelouch’s right-hand lady, C.2, who granted him the power of the Geass. They have a master-slave relationship going on where you can never predict who’s the master and who’s the slave at any given time. Oddly, it works in building the bond between them. Then there’s Kallen, a member of Lelouch’s, or er, Zero’s rebellion who also puts on a mask of her own. In school, she’s a frail girl with no sense of physical strength, but her alter-ego as an awesome mech fighter makes for a pretty great contradiction (yes, this is a mech show too, in case you’re wondering why I said “Gundam” earlier. We’ll get to that in a bit…). Lelouch is by far the most complex protagonist I’ve seen come out of any modern anime, since his motivations waver so much, that you begin to suspect if his actions are really justified or if he’s just becoming another Light Yagami and having a downward spiral, but all of that is tied up and resolved in what I believe is one of the most powerful endings I’ve ever seen, period. Simply masterful.
As I mentioned earlier, there is a fair amount of mech action in the series, since they basically built robots instead of tanks and helicopters (go Japan!). The animation is high-quality, fast-paced, and astonishing to look at sometimes, especially with its very unique character designs that sets it apart from the usual anime. The sound deserves a special mention too, as this is also one of those rare instances where I prefer the English dub to the Japanese dub. With an extraordinary cast of voice actors, including the very talented Johnny Yong Bosche as Lelouch, it adds a level of quality and complexity to it that will leave you satisfied. The soundtrack is especially good, although occasionally bombastic, with some beautiful operatic choir thrown in that never indulges itself in being “epic”, but rather something very emotional. It adds to the mastery of the some scenes, especially the aforementioned ending, which I will say is a triumphant feat in itself. The emotions experienced in the climax was only really rivaled by “Clannad: After Story”, personally. Prepare for tears like waterfalls.
“Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” is one of the most entertaining and compelling anime shows I’ve seen in recent memory. It’s cleverly written and plotted, stunningly animated, beautifully composed, and has a knockout of an ending that will leave a huge void in you well after the show is over. While it does have only minor flaws, they’re really not worth mentioning since the overall experience you’ll gain from finishing the show will leave you exhilarated. It’s a fully realized vision of the power of storytelling in anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 19, 2013
1.21 gigawatts! Great Scott! “Steins;Gate” is a 2010 sci-fi anime directed by Takuya Sato and Hiroshi Hamasaki and tells the story of self-proclaimed mad scientist Rintaro Okabe, or otherwise known by his alias “Hououin Kyouma” (proceed with air guitar), as he one day accidentally invents a time machine with his microwave that can send text messages into the past. Together with his team, consisting of Mayuri Shiina, a young girl with an annoying catch phrase, Itaru Hashida, a fat otaku who’s actually a brilliant hacker, and the newest member of the lab, Kurisu Makise, who’s basically Okabe’s right-hand woman in science, they must uncover many
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hidden and dark secrets about time travel and deal with the shocking consequences that come with it.
Now chances are that I’ve already lost most of you by saying it’s a time travel show. Understandably, time travel is a very tricky concept to pull off in a narrative sense, and sometimes, you’ll have to settle for a complete suspension of disbelief to really appreciate all that it has to offer. Well, I can say with full assurance that “Steins;Gate” is in a league of its own. What makes “Steins;Gate” so incredibly riveting is the fact that it treats its risky subject matter with surprisingly solid realism, so you don’t have to suspend any disbelief. It actually makes time travel seem somewhat plausible, and I loved that aspect about the show. It stuck to its own logic and it definitely paid off. However, with a good time travel concept, you need a range of wacky characters, and trust me when I say, you won’t find any protagonist as maniacally crazy as Okabe… oh, I’m sorry. Hououin Kyouma! (sonuvabitch). He’s probably the most fun and interesting main character I’ve seen in anime in quite some time, and has extremely likable charms about him, despite being about as mad as a hatter. His character arc throughout the show is surprisingly solid, and you really feel the weight of his consequences when something goes wrong. And trust me, plenty of things go off the rails in this show, as it throws one twist after another like curveballs. The next character I’d like to mention is Kurisu, who’s one of the strongest female characters I’ve seen in anime too. Like Okabe, she’s more or less borderline crazy, but tends to keep her composure more, and shares quite a burning passion for science. And like Okabe, as things progress, she begins to open up more and more, hence we have what is, in my opinion, a very satisfying chain of events and certain key romantic moments. That’s another aspect that took me unexpectedly, is that during the second half of the show, romance is revealed as the driving force between Okabe’s actions, and its executed rather well.
I won’t dive into any of the other characters for fear of spoiling some things, but I’ll just say that this group is probably the most likable bunch of dimwit airhead geniuses to come out of entertainment since Doogie Houser himself. I can’t talk about “Steins;Gate” without at least mentioning the technical aspects, apart from the brilliant writing and characters. The animation is something really special, and at times, feels so high-quality and crisp, that you can’t help but let your jaw drop, especially in some sequences when Okabe begins to travel back into time, and what we get is an acid trip reminiscent of “2001: A Space Odyssey”. It complements the time travel aspects especially well, and sucks you in and can leave you shaking on the edge of your seat too. Also noteworthy is the soundtrack. “Steins;Gate” has some beautifully composed pieces that can set the mood. However, there’s only a few tracks that really stand out for me, one of them being a piano ballad which for the life of me I cannot seem to remember the title of the song. But what compensates for the lack of great musical numbers here and there is the opening and closing credits. Usually, I skip over opening and closing credits, or rather just watch the opening credits and skip the closing credits and vice versa, but for “Steins;Gate”, they’re especially great and probably one of the few openings you’ll most likely never (ever) get sick of hearing and watching.
“Steins;Gate” is damn well close to being a masterpiece, but it is a riveting show that earns its title for being one of the best modern anime to come out, probably in the last 10 years. Thanks to its colorful cast of characters, including Hououin Kyouma! (sonuvabitch) and Kurisu, a spectacularly well-written story, great animation and music, and a fresh, unique spin on the time travel concept, it’s one show that won’t be leaving your mind long after its over. If only I had a microwave that sends text messages into the past so I could tell myself to not watch this, just so I can watch it with a clean slate again. But of course, according to “Steins;Gate” logic, stick a banana in a microwave and it may cause the apocalypse. I’m not even kidding.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Sep 19, 2013
“Summer Wars” is a 2009 anime film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the director of “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” and “Digimon: The Movie”. It tells the tale of a shy, nerdy college student named Kenji, who works part-time as a programmer for a virtual interactive type of web-land known as Oz. One day, the most popular girl in college, Natsuki, asks him to come with her to her family home out in the countryside for the holidays. Kenji accepts, but little did he know he was being set up for a fake marriage, and has to play along. However, one night, Kenji is
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sent a mysterious coded text message, which he breaks and unleashes a deadly computer virus known as “Love Machine” onto the world of Oz, causing havoc and potentially putting the entire world at serious risk. Now it’s up to him and his new batch of oddball family members to try and stop it.
To explain why “Summer Wars” is one of my favorite anime films of all time, I may need to get a bit sentimental at points, so if you’re a sucker for a sob story, brace yourself. What ultimately works very well with this film is the fact that it adds a touch of ingenuity, even though you’ve pretty much already seen this plot in “Digimon: The Movie”. However, “Summer Wars” does it much, much better. Kenji is extremely relatable and likable as the goofball protagonist, and his interactions with Natsuki’s extremely large family is nothing short of a truly honest slice of life outcome. His chemistry with Natsuki is especially well executed, as they seemingly begin as pretend and slowly develop feelings for each other. Natsuki does a fine job too at being, well, invisible for most of the film until the very climax, but her presence really never obscures the highlighted characters. Apart from Kenji, another character that deserves an honorable mention is Natsuki’s grandmother, Sakae, who is a fine example of old people being utterly badass. She becomes the star of the movie a lot of times, and sets up some of the more emotional moments. Now as I said earlier, the reason “Summer Wars” resonates with me so much is for a pretty big sentimental reason: family. This film beautifully captures the feeling of belonging and homeliness as being in a family entails, and not to mention that the family in here might be stark raving lunatics, but that’s what makes them all the more likable. Each member comes with their own quirk and characteristic that fits into this oddball gang, and the family in itself becomes one character which you constantly root for, and honestly feel like you’re a part of the family too. It’s “Summer Wars”‘ trump card, and they make it work splendidly.
In terms of plot, it’s essentially a rehash of the first “Digimon” movie, as I mentioned earlier, but instead, “Summer Wars” decides to take its own imaginative route and delve deeper into the digital aspect of pop culture than the “Digimon” movie ever did. It shows how we are so hopelessly dependent on technology to run our day-to-day routines, that when it’s taken over by a crazy computer virus, we panic and it feels like our lives would end. The computer virus, Love Machine, is particularly menacing and knows how to wreak havoc in all the wrong places, putting our heroes in life-threatening situations at the flick of a button. Fortunately, they have their own “avatars” (who are basically Digimon) to defend themselves and fight off Love Machine, especially the star fighter, King Kazma, a walking, punk bunny rabbit who is actually Natsuki’s cousin, Kazuma. The action scenes go hand-in-hand with the animation, which deserves praise through its ass. Animation-wise, it’s one of the most breathtakingly stunning anime films I’ve seen in recent memory. It perfectly blends 2D and 3D animation when we are in the world of Oz to bring this digital utopia to life. It will leave you floored at times, and it never lets up its magical flare either. You are taken along for a thrilling visual experience, and it’s as if Mamoru Hosoda knew that perfectly well when he was directing some of the more epic action sequences. The sound is also a factor that wraps up the film in a neat little bow of perfection. The soundtrack consists of some catchy melodic tunes while also adding in folk and pop songs (not the idiotic kind like Lady Gaga. Please.) to heighten the emotional scenes. Also, the English dub is quite good, and I’d highly recommend seeing the dub because the entire cast give it their all, and it shines.
I could talk all day about this film, so I’ll leave it at this: “Summer Wars” came out at a time when technology was dominant in mainstream culture, and it pretty much deconstructs the effects of losing that technology down to the bone, including the worldwide panic and stress that your toaster won’t turn on. It’s beautifully animated, has very likable characters, a mood-setting soundtrack, and a sense of belonging and comfort in family rarely delivered in today’s films in general. It will make you all warm and fuzzy inside once its over, and leaves its imprint far in your mind if you, too, can connect as deeply as I did with this. “Summer Wars” is epic, funny, visually dazzling, emotional, and most of all, a masterpiece.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Sep 18, 2013
Well, so it’s come down to this… “Rosario + Vampire” is an anime show directed by Takayuki Inagaki about, uh, well, gratuitous panty shots and full-blown harem mayhem. The story is straight-forward enough to actually make sense too: Tsukune Aono is your typical high school protagonist who plays the nice guy role way too well. One day, while heading to his mysterious new high school in the middle of what appears to be a dead forest/graveyard, he is run over on a bicycle by Moka Akashiya, a classmate of his. Immediately, these two seem to hit it off, until Tsukune discovers that Moka is actually
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a vampire and the high school he’s attending consists of nightmarish monsters. Eventually, Tsukune is forced to keep his human identity a secret for fear of his own life, while also attracting the attention of a group of girls all lining up to have sex with him, typical of your harem/ecchi show.
I just want to make this known: “Rosario + Vampire” is a terrible show. In fact, so terrible that I actually found myself really enjoying it at times. There seems to be a very basic formula to each episode too: Tsukune, being the dumbass he is, manages to get involved in some life-threatening conflict with a dangerous student or teacher, and Moka is forced to change into her “badass” vampire form to save the day while the narrator, being a bat with the most annoying voice in anime history, inexplicably totals up the running time each battle took… for reasons I have yet to know… It’s formulaic, yes, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t have a ton of fun with it. There’s a cheesy undertone throughout that makes it oddly entertaining, and while the nudity is flaunted around this show like clothing is illegal, it adds a kind of quirky vibe to the characters themselves. I shouldn’t go too into detail with the other characters apart from our two protagonists because, well, they’re cardboard cut-outs from other harem anime and are too uninspired to really give a damn.
However, “Rosario + Vampire” has a secret power: it is so facepalm-worthy, that at a point, your brain adjusts to the crude, dry humor and eventually you find yourself laughing a lot. The comedy in this show is hilarious when it wants to be, especially an episode when Tsukune is followed home by the stalking group of girls over summer break, and is introduced to their mother, who witnesses them in *ahem* compromising situations that leads her to believe her son is a sex fiend. It’s actually one of the funniest episodes I’ve watched since that exam episode in “Angel Beats!”. I feel like I shouldn’t dismiss the strengths of the show either, because the last few episodes of the first season are legitimately great, as well as a bulk of episodes in the second season.
As much as I enjoyed most of it, there’s just also too much wrong with “Rosario + Vampire” to fully recommend it. While it does have it’s fair share of comedic genius and suspenseful moments, these are too rare in the show to really call it a saving grace. The chemistry between the “so inoffensive, it hurts” Tsukune and “Lucy from Elfen Lied 2.0” Moka is actually pretty good too, and provides an ongoing gag that never gets tired. But overall, it’s decent fun at best. If you just want to take a break from a serious anime, switch off your brain and let this soak in. Otherwise, watch “Love Hina” if you want great harem…
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Sep 16, 2013
I was looking forward to “Air”, having been a huge fan of “Clannad”, and while the fact that it was another Key/Kyoto powerhouse combination, the one thing that attracted me to this show is its sheer beauty. Yes, “Air” is host to some of the most jaw-droppingly breathtaking art style I’ve seen in a long time. Most of the shots comprise of wide, scenic views to capture glimpses of the beautifully animated sky, which is so expansive and gorgeous, that is becomes a character and presence itself throughout the course of the show, also tying into one of its major themes. These shots and backdrops
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of the shifting sky add to the grand folklore of the “girl in the sky”, adding a majestic, but enigmatic power to the story. This may be the shows ultimate strength that makes it so unique and fresh, but the characters is where the show shines through as well.
Yukito is a very interesting protagonist, as he dreams of one day meeting this legendary figure, but also is a broke, down-on-his-luck schmuck half the time. His interactions with the various girls around the town are based mostly on his decisions to fill his stomach, but as the show progresses, he begins to grow an attachment to them, and we witness a great character arc that leads into a truly heartbreaking finale. The chemistry works particularly well with Yukito and Misuzu, but also Misuzu’s guardian and aunt, Haruko, who is a raging alcoholic that becomes good friends with the protagonist. There’s a sense of family here that’s quite strong, even though it’s pretty subtle. It’s especially evident in the latter half of the show, but the first half I feel is where it truly shines.
The plot has a very calm way of revealing itself, never forcing anything vital down your throat, but rather letting you decide how much plot you want at your own pace. It’s a very meditative approach to usual narrative tropes seen in most romance genres, but “Air” insists on being patient, and hence, the audience has to be able to be as patient to capture the essence of it all. However, for those looking for a fast-paced, plot-heavy anime, this isn’t the one for you. Even given it’s relatively short 12-episode running time, there’s so much space to breathe (pun not intended) that you’re able to just sit back and let the gorgeous animation, characters, and light plot just soak in. To add to this incredibly atmospheric tone of the show is the music, which compliments it very well. It consists of mostly piano ballads over a soft techno-esque beat that adds a dreamy layer next to the animation. The combination of all these factors in any given scene where characters are facing the ocean view admiring the clouds and sky or just simply walking through town, is unbelievably euphoric. It definitely has a way of sucking you in. Though, not much can be said about a pretty rough few episodes…
These episodes happen somewhere in the middle of the show, as it decides to take a time leap back into the past, tracing the origins of the “girl in the sky”. See, what was great about the first half of the show is just how much this mysterious figure is mentioned, which creates a menacing but quite intriguing allure about her. The supernatural undertones work amazingly. As soon as this time leap into the past happens, it introduces us to a slew of characters that more or less destroy this allure perfectly set up before. It was unnecessary, but moreso, very dull and contrived. It was quite a kick back for people like myself who were really invested in the show, then it decides to introduce a new setting and characters at the drop of a dime. It’s jarring, to say the least, and not nearly as interesting as you might think. Thankfully, this only last around two episodes before it takes us back into the main plot, where a random twist of inexplicable events occur that almost destroy this pre-conceived mindset of the mystery of the first half, but it has its special way of being funny while simultaneously breaking you down into tears, so I’ll give it that.
Overall, “Air” is one of the most visually unique anime I’ve seen. It has breathtaking art style with a grand vision of the sky above a small town, adding to a powerful allure and mystery that compliments the legends of Yukito’s “girl in the sky” very well. The soundtrack is beautiful, combining haunting piano melodies with soothing trance beats (in what amounts to something akin to ATB), and the characters are very likable and have great chemistry. However, it’s second half falters in many ways when it decides to be an entirely different show and genre, which will polarize a lot of people. It’s only for a few episodes, but its impact leaves a bit of a sour taste in your mouth. Nonetheless, it manages to conclude itself in a kinda satisfactory way as the protagonist isn’t exactly given the greatest of endings, but at the same time, leaves open a world of possibilities as to what lies beyond the vast oceans and skies of the world. I highly recommend seeing this one if you’re a fan of supernatural romances that have a sense of beauty and fresh quality to them.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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