Action-packed and gory. I watched this anime because it came so highly recommended, but I have mixed feelings about this show. I have no prior knowledge of the game this is inspired by, so this is purely a review of the show.
For the positives, I have to highlight the art. Like other Trigger works, the art is distinctive, sharp, eye catching and well done. The character designs are creative and fun, and I especially liked Rebecca and Lucy's designs. The visual effects are bold and made the show visually interesting - it was cool how the effects of cyber-enhancement were shown. The landscape of
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Dec 15, 2024
Suzume no Tojimari
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A movie that's trying so hard to fulfill so many expectations that it ends up meeting none of them.
(Very light spoiler warning for Suzume, Kimi no Na Wa and Tenki no Ko follows) Shinkai-san's past blockbusters are both popular and generally well received, and I think because of their large scale narrative (natural disaster, natural events that concern a large group of people) he may have felt pressured to repeat something similar. And he does, but what ends up following is a story that feels largely nonsensical to me. From key plot points concerning the main character's (particularly Souta) involvement to the final ending, watching ... 
May 14, 2023
Byousoku 5 Centimeter
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7/10
beautiful visuals and strong imagery, pacing is a little strange at some parts but it's still a very picturesque movie - it's made out of 3 episodes but i would just call them parts of the same story. i think if the themes resonate with you it will be a more enjoyable experience, i liked it but it can feel forced sometimes. aesthetically very well done, though i found myself questioning the historical accuracy of some scenes. kanae was the most memorable and relatable character for me personally, and i think the second episode is the most relatable and realistic; first and third feels over-dramatised. 
Dec 30, 2017
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Not sure how reviews work so this is just my thoughts on the series. Personally I really enjoyed it and it wasn't too long of a read, so if you have time I would recommend reading this. The plot development is a bit too fast for my liking and so was the character development - I feel like it could've been more drawn out to make it more believable and to get readers to emphasize. This is not to say it's not a good story, per se - I liked the premise. Also, I found the art style really nice to look at and pretty ... |
