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Apr 19, 2011
Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze is one of those rare anime that gives a beautiful yet painful look into a woman's life. There are no gigantic eyes, no moe blushes, just a brief inner monologue concerning hopes and dreams, reality and all of life's "what if's."
With only 24 minutes, Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze manages to give us a highly in-depth into Noriko's life, from her adolescent days to the near-finish of her lonely marriage. While it would be hard to describe the plot without giving much away, just know that it's good.
The art and sound are nothing revolutionary, but fitting. The animation mixes photo-realism and a
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soft and simplistic style, but manages to be incredibly expressive. There is nothing particular in Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze that makes it 'stand out,' but the soft colors and gentle narration creates a calming atmosphere that manages to draw the watcher in flawlessly.
Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze is by no means a perfect piece of work, but the sometimes heart wrenching portrayal of Noriko's life is something so rarely seen in anime today. It cuts straight to the heart of things and manages to stay grounded in reality. While said to be aimed at middle-aged women, Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze can be enjoyed anyone looking for a brief and beautiful portrayal of the modern Japanese woman.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Mar 21, 2011
I am having trouble figuring out why Marginal Prince exists.
Marginal Prince is, and always will be, the first truly terrible anime I forced myself to sit through. I cannot say I regret this decision, because this is one of those anime that helps to remind me how awful most modern anime is, and forces me to appreciate the few anime that are actually worth anyone's time. Were I forced to suck any worth out of Marginal Prince, that would be the only thing I could come up with. What astounds me about this show is, at the time of writing this review, a total of
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8 users has it Marginal Prince listed under their favorites. Not only does this shock me, but it only furthers my belief that terrible anime is far worse than any venereal disease or cancer.
I've always wondered the thought process behind making an anime based off of a dating sim game. Dating simulators are not well known for their story telling, and their anime counterparts are unfortunately no exception. Marginal Prince relies on stereotypical bishounen as it's selling point and, I suppose in some way, is successful in this regard. The boys are certainly pretty to look at, and their personalities remain true to their hair colors. In any case, there is no back story to Marginal Prince, or any consistent plot (save for the shared theme of Princes or some such), and the character interaction is so dull and predictable it's a wonder the production team bothered writing dialogue at all.
The main point that must, absolutely must, be touched on when it comes to Marginal Prince is the sound. The voice acting is simply average, no real selling points or any awful inconsistencies, but the music is something else. In every episode of Marginal Prince, ever true, one of the unearthly pretty men will burst out into song. If you are not prepared for this, it will be shocking, disrupting, and hilarious. There is nothing quite as awkward as a voice actor who is not very good at singing and believe me - no one is good at singing in Marginal Prince. This is the main thing to look out for in Marginal Prince. Once it becomes a musical, it will either be the selling point or the dropping point for the viewer. However, you should save yourself the trouble and avoid Marginal Prince altogether.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Mar 21, 2011
I can honestly say, with great confidence, that Wrath of the Ninja was one of the most terrible animated films I have ever had the displeasure of watching. If you are looking for quality action and superb direction, you are in the wrong place. Although it was made over two decades ago, the quality of the animation and art style feels so dated it might as well have made it's debut in 1889.
To say in the least, there is so much wrong with this film that there is so very little to say about it. The premise is so bleak and shoved under the rug,
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it's not even worth thinking about it. All you need to know is that Oda Nobunaga needs to die, as that is the main motivation for every character in the movie. There is nothing creative or new about Wrath of the Ninja - you could have more fun painting a house or folding laundry.
All in all, Wrath of the Ninja fails in so many aspects the only worth it retains is as a cheap source of laughs at a Saturday night drunken party with high school freshman.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Mar 20, 2011
When Togainu no Chi was first announced, I can honestly say I was incredibly excited. What more could I possibly ask for? There is nothing quite as satisfying as watching attractive men fighting each other and engaging in a wide array of homosexual actions.
Unfortunately, the only thing this anime has to offer is mind-numbing direction and plot, as well as the most uncreative and dull color palette seen in anime since Death Note. If you ever feel the desire to watch this, you had better have an unnatural love of the colors red and gray.
To be honest, I feel a bit ashamed giving Togainu no
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Chi the generous score of 2. The only good thing this series had going for it was Jun Fukuyama, although it is sad that his career will ever have to carry the red and gray shit stain of this anime.
You should not watch Togainu no Chi. If you are looking for homosexual subtext, there are plenty of anime that do it much better. The characters are bland and annoying. The soundtrack was entirely forgettable. The animation, when there was anime, was so hilariously terrible and awkward I felt embarrassed while watching it. The show was riddled with off-model character shots I sometimes felt as if I was watching something drawn in Microsoft Paint. Don't even ask about the story, because there isn't one.
If, for some ungodly reason, you decide to watch Togainu no Chi, I suggest you drink plenty of alcohol and stock up on a myriad of recreational drugs, although I cannot guarantee they will make the experience any better.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Dec 28, 2010
This review is based upon the first episode of Starry☆Sky. Ratings are subject to change.
Studio DEEN once asked: "Could you tell me you love my real self?" The answer to that is currently a resounding NO. Granted, it is indeed hard to make a good anime when 95% of the budget is allocated to sound production, but they could at least try.
Story - 4
Really - it's based off a visual novel series. It's not terrible, but it's leaps and bounds from being considered original. Tsukiko Yahisa is the only female student at a previously all-male school. There's really not much to be said in this
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department.
Art - 2
This is where the series really falls short. The original character designs are very appealing, but when most of the static animation is lip flaps, there's really not much to be said. Awkward camera angles, unnecessary camera pans to hide budget cuts, nobody blinks, etc. It's more of an Original Net Slide Show than anything, and it's terribly obvious. The majority of the animation in the eleven minute episode occurred during the ending sequence (which was already bogged down by the horrendously distracting Engrish). Most assuredly the worst aspect of the anime.
Sound - 9
Holy hot dicks from hell! Forget the generic music, this series has the voice acting cast of the Gods! It would be folly to get into detail. Just check the voice cast list and prepare to soil your panties.
Character - 8
Easily the most selling aspect of the franchise. Each star sign has it's own persona, and with so many, there's little chance of NOT being enamored with at least one of them. While each character is essentially a projection of a particular bishounen trope, Honey Bee does such a confoundedly good job at portraying them it's hard to care. Megane, Genki Guy, Genki Kid, Kaichou, WANGST, Mysterious Past, Childhood Friend, Delinquent - the list goes on. While the amount of cliche is a bit appalling at times, the characters are incredibly enjoyable.
Enjoyment - 5
Certainly not a chore to watch, but not exactly fun either. The episodes are short and full of bishounen - your eyes won't bleed or fall out. You might get bored though, especially if you've never played the games.
Overall - 5
A fan-pandering adaptation. Just go play the visual novels. If you like them enough, watch this too.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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