A 75 episode anime about go (probably one of the less comprehensible board games) that is strangely addictive, regardless of whether you like the actual game. Well crafted personalities go a long way in this anime. Sai, the effeminate ghost who was a master of go in his lifetime; Hikaru, an ordinary boy who comes to share Sai's love of the game; and Touya, his slightly spoilt protagonist whose entire childhood was swallowed up by his desire to become the best.
Outstanding pacing allows this anime to grip your interest from the first episode.
Music is nothing exceptional, and the same goes for the animation.
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Apr 13, 2008
Hellsing Ultimate
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Hellsing is a cult classic. Cult classics tend to garner fanatical support from a limited group of people and I am one of them.
Cult classics also are not all-rounders. They tend to take one aspect of what makes an entertaining anime and polish it to perfection, whilst ignoring others. Hellsing does glamorised violence incredibly well, whilst story takes a back seat. Think Quentin Tarantino of anime--this is the closest thing you'll ever see. The sheer presence and vibe of its main protagonist drives the whole series forward. Apologies to people who came looking for intricate plot or philosophy; but you'll love it if you ... 
Mar 3, 2008
D.Gray-man
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A nice entertaining Shounen series with good, easy on the eye animation. I would recommend only watching manga based episodes as the fillers nearly put me off at episode 17 or thereabouts.
The plot is nothing unexpected, with the usual battling against evil theme. Animation benefits from some unusual images, for example the villain looks like a very harmless clown and has a lair like an oversized nursery, but is nevertheless very creepy indeed. The only point that really annoys me is the amount of soppy dialogue in this anime whenever something that even slightly resembles moral dilemma comes into play. It really just goes ... |
