Jun 19, 2013
DO NOT TURN AWAY FROM THIS SERIES BECAUSE YOU ARE PUT OFF BY THE 3D ANIMATION!
There are a few things that really stood out to me about this series.
1. The morals of the story: Unlike most shounen, Kingdom doesn't fluff up the fights. If a character is stabbed in the chest, he'll die. If the enemy has a huge advantage, they'll win. And willpower can only get you so far when you're out of stamina.
2. The main character: Xin. Xin doesn't hesitate to kill, he doesn't pity the enemy, and his goal isn't to get everyone home safely. His goal, to become a great
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general, requires sacrifice... and although sometimes he has a hard time with it, he's able to make a cool headed decision that isn't emotionally influenced.
3. The 3D animation: 3D isn't something I prefer... and was what made me almost shut episode 1 off halfway through. But, I didn't, and I'm glad I didn't. The animation switches between using the 3D and not using the 3D (so it's not 3D the entire time). And just like how watching something in Japanese for the first time sounds strange, but begins to sound more natural the more you watch, the animation will also grow on you throughout the show (especially since the story's so great). The second season isn't in 3D... the art is rather magnificent, but you won't get to enjoy it unless you finish the first season!
That is all.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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