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Apr 13, 2020
At the time when I watched this anime, I hadn't read the manga. As I write this, I have caught up with all manga chapters and finally feel entitled to having a say in explaining my opinion on this anime.
!!!!!!!!!!Minor spoilers ahead, but nothing that should be too big of a concern. (Mainly evoking characters that are revealed later in general.)!!!!!!!!!!!
CHARACTERS:
Pros:
-Characters are pretty rich, and their interraction are very enjoyable to witness. Whether it be because Kou's antics are hilarious or because Nene is working herself over boy troubles again, it's very pleasant to witness, and as someone who enjoys character and specifically dynamics-driven stories,
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this was very nice.
Cons:
-The characterization only comes very remotely close to what the manga offered. For example, the whole physical fight between Teru and Hanako where Kou intervenes is simply skipped, and that's a pity: overall, secondary characters like Teru lose a lot of their interest. Another example would be how Mitsuba is more of a plot asset than a deep and complex character like in the manga.
-Some of the dynamics lose intensity, due to things being left out (but then again these are two different media so it is naturall not to be able to recreate the same exact atmosphere).
Plot:
Pros:
-A wholesome no-brainer, able to pull laughs out of you and nearly bring you to tears at the same time. Some elements do hit more deeply, and are more though-provoking. Just a nice way to unwind and spend some time with a show that makes you smile.
Cons:
-Pretty shallow, and it just feels more like a collection of oneshots than a continuous, coherent story. This might be due to the slow pacing and reorganization of the chronology in comparison to the manga.
Art & Animation:
Pros:
-Art fits the ambience well, and is objectively appealing. It's got its own thing that makes it particular, and is founded on a very appealing aesthetic.
-Character designs also suit them, and are inventive as well as just pretty.
Cons:
-I couldn't think of any major cons in this regard, my apologies.
OP & ED:
Pros:
-The ending is quite nice, and is a good soothing alternative to the opening. It either allows relaxation after a hyping emotion-charged episodes, or allows a direct continuation of feelings elicited from sadder episodes.
-The ending theme well explores the duality between living and dead in its depiction and animation, showing clearly that specific pathways between the two are created and by who they are.
Cons:
-The opening music is just disagreable. It's more sound than music. I know music is objective, but this is made of unpleasant frequencies regardless.
-Overall, the opening was a major let-down, and as that is often the public face of the anime, doesn't serve a purpose of boosting enjoyment when watching the show.
Voice acting:
Pros:
-The cast is clearly invested, and their performances are nothing short of outstanding. As an aspiring voice actress, this is clearly something I look up to.
Cons:
-Some of the voices DO work, but are initially unsettling and you do spend a few episodes thinking it doesn't suit them. In fact, this is one of the rare occasions on which I wasn't a huge fan of Megumi Ogata's performance despite her being my idol. Her VA in itself is incredible, but it didn't feel fitting, and didn't either feel like an agreable surprise where one might think 'I hadn't imagined that but it works'.
Overall:
The anime in itself is nothing special for the genres it ties to, but remains very enjoyable to watch.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Jan 13, 2020
So, I was a total newbie to Jojo, so this was really my entirely first encounter with it. Even through internet, the closest I'd come to it was the 'It was me, Dio' meme, that I didn't even understand. I had no idea what this show was about; I think I can provide insight on how a newcomer can broach this first and second part of the saga. My review will be consisting of two parts, as this first season regroups Phantom Blood and Battle Tendencies, but some categories, like Art or Sound will be regrouped.
Phantom Blood:
Characters: 7.5/10
JoJo characters are all outstanding, don't get me
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wrong, and they grow on you at an incredible speed. However, when first faced with them, they might appear flat, most likely due to a slightly clumsy introduction for some. For example, Dio has no genuine motive to hurt Jonathan and want to mentally cripple him, yet he does so 'just because he is evil incarnate to the very core'. The very good guys against very bad guys shema does make it harder to get attached to characters: I usually hate a purele chivalrous protagonist or a simply evil villain. Dio just does evil to do evil, and I thought I would loathe that. But due to personal reasons, I do comprehend that sadistic impulses can push in fact, to wanting to psychologically cripple another for life, and that it doesn't make one superficial and solely defined by that. Jonathan, was a decent hero, though not my favorite. Their rivalry was cliché in some aspect, but it was a rather good way to start the series by making it seem like any other even though it's anything but that.
Story: 6.5/10
Very cliché in some aspects, I'll give you that. And yet, there's a reason that you get hooked on even something that seems to be so normal at the first glance. I find there to be a lot more to it than meets the eye, though the main entertainment of this part resides mostly in it being the trigger for the whole saga to ensue, as well as an introduction to the Joestar bloodline, Dio and the likes. It is NOT something you should skip simply because it is a little less action-packed. it's like an appetizer, a taste, before the meal.
Battle Tendencies:
Characters: 9/10
To this, I'll give a solid nine, only because the one thing that may lack is to make some of the side characters slightly more appealing. Caesar has definitely become one of my favorite character of all anime, and I wish people had enough judgment not to peg him as an Italian playboy. Joseph is also definitely my favorite Joestar so far (I'm currently at Part 3's end as I write this), and their dynamic was one of the ones I enjoyed watching most in all anime, no kidding.
Story: 8/10
I have to acknowledge its shortcomings, even if this will most likely be my favorite part given I prefer hamon to stands (unpopular opinions, I know). The ending was slightly weak, but apart from that, definitely a brilliant part that deserves to be loved! The action scenes are incredible, whether they be between Joseph and Caesar or them opposing the Pillar men, and I never thought I could enjoy this anime so much. To tell you my level of investment, I cried for 20 minutes straight (which is a new record) and was mute for like 36h due to some happenings.
Overall:
Sound: 8.75/10
In terms of openings, I have to say I took a few episodes to get attached to the first one. However, I still listen to Batlle Tendencies' opening every morning (Bloody Stream by Coda) as it is an outstanding piece that really gets you in the mood and pumped for battle! The OSTs in themselves are absolute genius, and it's no wonder they're so well known!
Art: 9/10
Not going to lie, this is much unlike artsyles I'm used to, as I don't typically read manga or watch anime featuring extremely buff or masculine characters, much less those with such a distinct style. However, it rapidly grew onto me,and it genuinely becomes a pleasure after a little while!
Important Note: Some people will call this show boring: do not stop after part 1! It is rather short, and doesn't deliver the oustanding madness of the piece, that really becomes increasingly fantastic as it unfolds!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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