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Jan 8, 2016
Very rarely does an anime come out and I describe it as unique; Shirobako is an exception. I have a very hard time coming up with any anime that remind me of Shirobako, because it is just so unique. It's an anime ABOUT making anime, so it's almost as if P.A. Works knew they were going to have an instant success on their hands. Shirobako is much more than that. It is simply an amazing experience.
Story - 9
Shirobako is about making anime. And that's it. They story just goes from there, talking about everything from production problems to character designers to
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even 3D work. It's amazing how much detail they cram into only 24 episodes. The only reason it isn't a perfect 10 is because the story isn't incredibly strong, and relies heavily on its characters, which isn't really a bad thing, it's just that it isn't as strong as it could have been. That said, it is still better than 90% of other anime that came out in 2014/2015.
Art - 7
The art isn't the best P.A. Works has done (That would be Nagi No Asukara in terms of fluidity and Another in terms of art design), but it's still solid. It takes everyday situations, and designs them in fantastical ways that make it much less realistic than it could be, but that's part of it's charm, and I kind of prefer it this way. Also, the character designs are amazing and some of my favorite designs in a while, particularly the designs for Shizuka and Seiichi. Also, Ogasuwara.
Sound - 7
The soundtrack doesn't distract from the show, and there isn't much to talk about. I like the openings and endings, but they are nowhere near my favorites. The reason it gets a 7 is because of all the voices. Seiichi's voice in particular is so lovable, I don't know if any English voice actor will do any of the characters justice. Weird, because normally I'm not a dub hater, I rather like dub, in fact, but this might be one of the few shows that I won't be able to watch the dub for because I've gotten attached to the characters' voices so hardcore. They're that good.
Characters - 10
This. This is where Shirobako truly shined. I was gonna write a big long paragraph here, but I'm lazy, so let me just say that they are all brilliant and probably the best ensemble cast I've ever seen in an anime. My favorites are Miyamori, Shizuka, Seiichi, Iguchi, Okitsu(because she's a badass), and Ema(because of that dance in episode 16). They are amazing.
Enjoyment - 9
The show gets one point of for enjoyment because the opening episodes didn't grab me as much as the later ones. Still, amazing overall. Thoroughly entertaining, I was almost never bored.
Overall - 10
For the longest time, I've been searching for an anime similar to the American version of The Office, and I finally found it in Shirobako. It's a workplace comedy that isn't just about the comedy, and all the characters gel so nicely with one another, it's insane. Most of all, though, is that after watching Shirobako, you gain an appreciation for every anime you've ever seen, because of all the hard work put into all of anime. This is why I consider Shirobako to be one of the 5 anime that I consider mandatory viewing for any anime fan, with the others being the anime closest to your other favorite TV show, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Cowboy Bebop, and School Days, all for varying reasons. But, those are reviews for another day. In the meantime, I'll just be here, in my room, waiting impatiently for Shirobako Season 2.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 20, 2014
Mahou Sensei Negima is rather odd. It is kind of like if you take a harem, made the girl population about thirty times the boy population, and then made the boy, like, four years younger than the girls. Actually, that pretty much sums up this series. Ken Akamatsu, who created the show's manga, is also rather well known for his previous series, Love Hina. In my opinion, this show far surpasses Love Hina, and here's why.
Story 8/10
The story of Negima starts off like your typical harem, but gradually evolves to become so much more. By the end of it, the girls aren't entirely the main
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focus, as the wizardry and magic also plays a strong role. It becomes somewhat of an unpredictable roller coaster of fun, from computer battles to a haunted mansion/pillow fight to an adventure into the depths of a library. Very entertaining.
Art 7/10
The art for Negima looks good for 2006, but now.... Not so much. This looks aged, and the style is very simplistic. Still I have to give it props for looking good for 2006... When it isn't being compared to Haruhi or Black Lagoon.
Sound 8/10
The soundtrack is good, but not amazing. It has tracks that provide good atmosphere, but nothing more. What I do have to give props for, however, is the dub. The dub was done by Funimation, and quite frankly, it sounds amazing. Memorable performances include Luci Christian, Laura Bailey, and Caitlin Glass. Trust me, dub is the way to go for this one.
Character 8/10
This is Negima's problem with having such a large female cast: not everyone gets an episode or even 5 minutes. But when they do, it's good. Stand-out characters include Asuna, our tsundere-baka, Evangeline, our Loli, Yue, our sarcastic bookworm, Chisame, our tsundere computer chick, and Kazumi, our hyper photographer. The rest are just okay.
Enjoyment 9/10
Negima is one of those series that you know isn't good, but is entertaining to watch. It has some solid humor, a cool plot, and some interesting characters. It's more popcorn material than anything, yet remains entertaining. I recommend watching it with friends.
Overall 8/10
It has it's flaws, but is still solid enough to watch. Stream at your leisure!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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