Tigerkinney Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33970" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The show never interested me. When I choose a book to read I based it on the cover and the cover for this anime never appealed to me. Plus I'm not that interested in the mangaka artist thing.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'll be honest here Bakuman, didn't entirely appeal to me either. I picked up the DVD in part exchange for some used one's I had watched and no longer wanted to keep. It was one of the only complete series in the shop, so even though it wasn't something I would put at the top of my list of must see anime at the time, I decided to take a punt anyway. </p><p> </p><p> It does show manga artist techniques, but it's much more than that and gives some real insight into the manga industry, and what it takes to get/maintain a popular manga, such as having to meet reader approval rates and the protagonists journey as a manga writing team becomes really engrossing. The 'nomance' is utter drivel , but it doesn't ruin the show, as everything else that makes up the show is executed really well. </p><p> </p><p> I'm not saying that you should go and watch Bakuman right away or ever <em>(that's up to you)</em>, but as the saying goes, sometimes you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infernalmiko Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 <span style="color:#4B0082;">For a more light hearted look at the industry, try </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation_Runner_Kuromi" rel="external nofollow"><span style="color:#4B0082;">Animation Runner Kuromi</span></a><span style="color:#4B0082;">. It's an interesting look at the challenges facing anime makers and at only two episodes it doesn't take long to watch.</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#4B0082;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Un-Go </span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#4B0082;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></strong></span></p><p> 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alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHA6l96qMzMpSKOmZq8dOkErHsUjEAMmS5SgE96SM-YnUyIx8" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHA6l96qMzMpSKOmZq8dOkErHsUjEAMmS5SgE96SM-YnUyIx8" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR_T6CXD-t6Q8H16ZTVxALNmfLqMkZ5RVQULb2gJo3PnPd92yUo" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR_T6CXD-t6Q8H16ZTVxALNmfLqMkZ5RVQULb2gJo3PnPd92yUo" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Genre: </strong>Mystery, Supernatural </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Studio:</strong> Bones <strong>Director: </strong>Seiju Mizushima <strong>Writer:</strong> Shō Aikawa <strong>Source: </strong>Novel*</p><p> <strong>Original Broadcast:</strong> October - December 2011 <strong>Episodes:</strong> 11 (+ 1 double episode length OVA)</p><p> </p><p><em> * Loosely based on the novel Meiji Kaika Ango Torimono-chō by Ango Sakaguchi </em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Setting:</strong> A near future Japan, that has just come out of a war but is still under threat from terrorists groups. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Synopsis: </strong> 'The Defeated Detective' Shinjurō Yūki, searches for the truth but the outcomes of the cases that he solves are invaribably always reported in an altered form, due to the influence of Rinroku Kaishō, an influential businessman, whose surveillance systems are used throughout Japan, and the public perception is that Shinjurō is always a step behind Rinroku, when the truth is often much different.</p><p> </p><p> However the real key to Shinjurō's powers of deduction, are the pact he has made with his mysterious partner Inga, who usually takes the appearance of a young boy, but can change into a beautiful woman, who when she asks someone just one question, that person has no choice but to answer her question and reveal the truth. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age:</strong> <em>Teens (Approx 13+) and up-</em> There isn't that much fanservice (though Inga does become rather buxom in female form), but the bloody deaths and often murky issues explored in the various cases (for instance the R.A.I are often used as what pertains to be a more sentient blow up sex doll) means that suitability is only really for teenage audiences upwards. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Action Level:</strong> <em> Low- </em> Un-Go is more of a procedural mystery series more than anything else, there's a shooting here, an explosion there but it's not the main focus of the show.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level:</strong> <em> Very Low- </em>A decidedly un moe or kawaii show, presenting no blatantly obvious potential moe-blob characters or kawaii moments. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style: </strong> Coming from Bones, there is little surprise that Un-Go is a stylish looking series. The character designs are all quite unique, with many taking on <em>(including Shinjurō) </em>an elongated and washed out look- that may not sound particularly attractive but it makes each character stand out more, including more traditional bishojo designs such as Rinroku Kaishō's daughter Rie. Of course the most memorable and iconic character designs are reserved for Inga, both in their michevious boy and seductress forms.</p><p> </p><p> The colour palette used is one of generally muted pastel tones, which suits the noirish mood of the series, yet the clean lines of both the character designs and background art, makes everything well defined. Overall the art and animation does a good job of presenting the right atmosphere, without becoming muddled<em> (which is a trap a series trying to define a dark mood, can often fall into)</em>.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music:</strong> Opening song 'How To Go' by School Food Punishment is a dynamic rock/electronica mix, that does a good of getting you pumped up for the episode ahead, whilst the languid electro-pop of 'Fantasy' by Lama, does a fine job of tapping into the darkly cool mood presented throughout Un-Go.</p><p> The BGM soundtrack also has a quirky futuristic feel that works well with the series setting. One track in particular <em>(which occurs when Shinjurō solves a cas</em>e) is a curious mix of electronica and flamenco guitar, it sounds like a recipe that shouldn't mix at all well but somehow it works and manages to combine well with the story and atmosphere presented throughout Un-Go.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plot and Characters:</strong> Though Un-Go is made up of various cases, that either last for one or stretched across two episodes, the on-going thread throughout is the moral conflict between Shinjurō and Rinrouku. Throughout the cases with the aid of his mysterious partner Inga, Shinjurō exposes and ugly truth, but those truth's always end up getting covered up by Rinroku, who pratically controls the intelligence and security throughout Japan. </p><p> </p><p> Rinroku is presented as a shady character throughout and the way he goes about his business and his propensity for covering up the truth clashes with Shinjurō's constant quest for it. However their clash of morals and ideals, is never presented as Black and White, with Shinjurō presented as much of a flawed character as the potential scheming big bad in Rinroku.</p><p> </p><p> The other main character of course, is Inga, a 'demon' who usually takes the form of a somewhat hyperactive boy, but changes into a seductive woman, when it gets to the serious business of asking that all important question <em>(Basically she's the ultimate lie detector!).</em> Just how Inga became Rinroku's assistant is explored in the prequel OVA episode, but her presence puts a twist on the detective procedural, and we come to learn that she has a rival in the form of a spirit that can change the perception of reality, and something that becomes a major roadblock for Shinjurō and Inga in saving the more dangerous cases later on in the series.</p><p> </p><p> Also playing important roles are Rinroku Kaishō's, beautiful ojou daughter Rie, who admires her father but is a little suspicious of him, and perhaps admires his rival Shinjurō more, often providing assistance to the so called 'Defeated Detective' throughout several cases. Then there is Izumi Koyama, a public prosecutor who works with Rinroku, and has a somewhat prickly relationship with Shinjurō and Inga, whilst the Director of the Security bureau Seigen Hayami is also often seen throughout the various cases, but appears to take more of background role.</p><p> </p><p> Androids known as R.A.I <em>(Real Artificial Intelligence</em>) play a major role in one of the cases, and one in particular Kazamori Sasa takes on increasingly important supporting role onced she is introduced, whilst a prisoner known as 'The Novelist' makes for one of Un-Go's most intriguing villains. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis: </strong> Un-Go throws you right into the meat of the story, yet it takes about four of five episodes to really get traction, that's because the individual cases that Shinjurō and Inga investigate, are mildly intriguing and not all that captivating. It takes the bigger picture of the dystopian world inhabited by the Japan represented in Un-Go that the story really gathers traction. The main question it asks of the characters within the story and the viewer, is whether or not it is better to know the truth no matter how ugly it is, or present what people want to see or hear, no matter if what is presented to them is a lie. Even at the very end, these morally grey questions are not fully answered, and though it leaves the series open ended, such an ending suits the mood of Un-Go.</p><p> </p><p> As a main protagonist Shinjurō, can sometimes come across as not having much character <em>(it takes the prequel OVA for the audience to really get a feel for his motivations)</em> but his guarded personality, plays well off the more confident Rinroku and his oddball partner Inga.</p><p> </p><p> The supernatural element of Un-Go, does feel a little shoe-horned in but it does offer a unique twist to the standard detective procedural, and besides the duo of Shinjurō and Inga, have a unique chemistry, that is hard to explain but manages to work. Inga in all intents and purpose is a walking deus ex machina, because pretty much every case they investigate seems near enough impossible to crack, until she turns into her seductress mode and becomes the world's most reliable lie detector. Even though this format becomes predictable after a while, each mystery does keep the audience on their toes.</p><p> </p><p> The source of the Un-Go stories are certainly an interesting one itself, the series is based on a Meiji era detective novel by Ango Sakaguchi and to convert the stories from the setting of that era, to a completely new one would have been a challenge in itself, another challenge the series faced was to fit a coherent plot into the notitiminA slot that the series aired on.</p><p> </p><p> The slot only offers 11 episodes and whilst it means tighter stories with no filler, it can also hinder a series by being so short. Un-Go does suffer a little with several characters lacking depth or development<em> (the chief prosecutor Izami's prickly relationship with Shinjurō and Inga comes to mind here)</em>, the story does manage to stay coherent despite the semi episodic nature of the series and it does manage to get round the challenge of adding depth to the protagonists with the prequel OVA <em>(which actually aired in Japanese cinema's whilst the series was still airing</em>).</p><p> </p><p> I've decided to count the OVA episode alongside the TV series in my assessment of Un-Go, as it feels part of the same whole, rather than as a separate entity all to itself. In fact the prequel OVA feels exactly like what should have been the first two episodes, though saying that if viewed prior to the series, some of the intrigue and mystery of the latter episodes will be lost.</p><p> </p><p> As for Un-Go's setting, a war torn near future Japan is as generic and over-used a setting in anime as you can get, but it does at least try to present something new within that framework, and though it has it's flaws in presenting it's mix of detective procedural with a supernatural twist, it does manage to at least present something that is at the very least intriguing and asks some interesting questions of it's audience. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> Un-Go has it's flaws, and perhaps more than anything the limited length of the series, prevents it from reaching it's full potential, but overall it manages to present an intriguing twist on the mystery genre, that grows into itself the more the series progresses. A second series isn't vital to concluding the story<em> (the open ended nature of the series conclusion actually works well in this case)</em> but there is room to explore further and a second season building on the promise and potential of Un-Go's premise would not be unwelcome. </p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong> Recommended </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong> </strong></span><strong>Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> Sentai Filmworks dub is in all honesty a mixed bag. The series features several relative unknowns in key roles, and whilst it's good to see new talent being utilized, one has to wonder if better performances could have been coaxed out of more seasoned campaigners.</p><p> Adam Gibbs and Justin Doran both do solid if unremarkable jobs as rival sleuths Shinjurō and Rinroku, whilst Kris Carr starts off a little shakey as Rie but grows into the role as the series progresses.</p><p> </p><p> Emily Neves one of Sentai's more experienced members of their dubbing stable, gets the more challenging role of Inga, whilst the quirky and hyper form of Inga's 'boy' form shouldn't present too many problems<em> (and it doesn't)</em>, switching between that form and the seductress version, presents a more difficult challenge but one that Neves manages to rise to.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickymex Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 <p>From the pictures this anime looks like it would be based from a Megami Tensei game similar to Devil Survivor. The character just looks really protagonistic in the sense that his cool yet generic look makes him perfect for the visual novel conversations. </p><p> </p><p> I haven't gone through the entire review but I plan on watching this soon just from the look of it.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#4169E1;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Girl Who Leapt Through Time </span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#4169E1;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#4169E1;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></span></strong></span></p><p> <img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnhbvW9rhh7nDfH1fwa8fZKAywHeZoIv2AD8Lj64rZifgwEY_t" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnhbvW9rhh7nDfH1fwa8fZKAywHeZoIv2AD8Lj64rZifgwEY_t" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzNDSSWfXDwSC8f7u9yXFyJe7er4aL8UiFiR_U7E79jBBeiJgN" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzNDSSWfXDwSC8f7u9yXFyJe7er4aL8UiFiR_U7E79jBBeiJgN" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4_D3nqRKZVH8MrPb8hJZblu9zCqfG5BWwPgNngJdH8sqkIzbJEg" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4_D3nqRKZVH8MrPb8hJZblu9zCqfG5BWwPgNngJdH8sqkIzbJEg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS69_6yZ0rWBDYABTBaSPBo65vcHOKOFXBnvaE8cGXi111C4-ca5A" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS69_6yZ0rWBDYABTBaSPBo65vcHOKOFXBnvaE8cGXi111C4-ca5A" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Genre: </strong>Science Fiction, Romance </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Studio:</strong> Madhouse <strong>Director:</strong> Mamoru Hosoda <strong>Writer: </strong>Sotoku Okudera <strong>Source:</strong> Novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui</p><p> <strong>Original Japanese Cinema Release:</strong> July 15 2006 (Run Time: 98 mins) </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Synopsis: </strong> Tomboyish Makoto Konno is just living an average existence as a highschooler, until during a particular day of terrible luck, where she should have died, she discovers that she has gained the ability to leap back through time.</p><p> </p><p> Makoto <em>(like any teenager probably would)</em> uses her new found ability over and over again for the most trivial of things and in order to make an easier life for herself. However she soon discovers that even the slightest change can lead to drastic consequences.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age</strong>: <em>Suitable for Most Ages-</em> No Fanservice or obvious sexual content to speak of. However a few references towards fatality and a scene where Makoto ends up battered and bruised after a fairly nasty looking accident, means that the film is probably unsuitable for very young audiences, and though there is little in the way of objectionable content, it's a story probably best appreciated by teenagers and beyond. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Action Level:</strong> <em>Virtually Non Existent- </em>The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is not one of those sci-fi time travel stories, that isn't packed full of action <em>(if any at all.)</em> , it's a simple story about an average high school girl going about her everyday life, who just happens to have stumbled across the ability to travel back through time. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level: </strong> <em> Low- </em>The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has a natural whimsical charm to it, and shows no signs of a forced or blatant attempt at being cute. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style: </strong> One shouldn't be too surprised that the animation quality for a feature film animation from a studio as respected and as capable as Madhouse Studio's, is going to be very good. The character designs have a simple, realistic and somewhat understated quality that suits the mood of the film, whilst the background art is gorgeously detailed yet also retains that understated feel, blending in well with the character designs.</p><p> </p><p> Sequences showing Makoto whizz through the Space Time Continuum, get to show off a little more creative freedom, but in keeping with the rest of the art and animation have an elegant restraint to their trippiness. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music: </strong> Kiyoshi Yoshida's soundtrack is a classic mix of orchestral and simple piano tracks, with scenes quite often being unaccompanied by background music. It's a decision that helps further establish the films easy going mood, with background music only really weaving it's way in during more dramatic/emotionally charged scenes.</p><p> </p><p> It's not a soundtrack you are going to remember at all after the closing credits have rolled up, but it does a good enough job of enhancing the mood of the film, and at the end of the day that's the most vital job of a film soundtrack and it's rather understated nature fits in perfectly.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plot and Characters:</strong> The film introduces us to Makoto, a tomboyish high school girl who leads an average life, and spends her after school time and summer holidays playing baseball with her two best friends Chiaki and Kosuke.</p><p> </p><p> Her life is very ordinary, until after experiencing a day full of unlucky events, she gains the ability to leap back through time. Whilst it doesn't seem like Makoto uses her new found power, for anything major, she does use it to her advantage, fixing the personal disaster that recently happened to her and generally making her life more fun and convenient. However she soon comes to learn that the changes she makes to her life by going back in time has an effect on others. Attempts to fix up a girl who has a crush on Kosuke back fire, whilst a boy who swapped places in a cooking class with Makoto, becomes vengeful over the fact that the disastrous bad luck that should have happened to Makoto, has landed upon him. Eventually the consequences of Makoto's time leaps spiral out of control, to the point that no matter how hard she tries to fix her mistakes/tries to make things better it leads to serious ramifications for both herself and those close to her.</p><p> </p><p> As things emerge, it turns out that someone close to Makoto also has the ability to time leap, and that the ability to do so is triggered by a device from the future. What we also learn is that each person only has so many times that they can leap, before it runs out.... Eventually it boils down to a few vital leaps having to be made, leaps that will draw Makoto and her fellow time leaper closer to one another yet at the same time further away.</p><p> </p><p> Whilst I wouldn't call this film a flat out comedy, the initial period where Makoto discovers her time travel abilities and abuses it for trivial purposes makes for some amusing moments, such as Makoto and her friends having a marathon karaoke session. Makoto's time leaps which usually involve her ending up forward rolling into something, also become a great source of amusement, particularly when aligned to the often bemused reactions of other characters around her. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis: </strong>The Girl Who Leapt Through Time follows the often used butterfly effect formula that is used in many time travel stories, however it manages to feel unique by applying the formula to a seemingly mundane and ordinary setting. There's no seismic world changing events that happen in the film, instead it focuses on a very personal effects that messing around with time travel would have on an ordinary high school girl.</p><p> </p><p> Before the subtle magic of the time travel happens, what the film establishes first of all is a very grounded sense of reality, with relate-able and likeable characters. The school life of Makoto and her friends, looks like an easy going existence, but not unrealistically so and the depiction of high school days and teenagers, is one that feels comfortably real, rather than the fantasized version seen in so many other anime and it's something that immediately establishes an easy going charm.</p><p> </p><p> The fact that when Makoto obtains the gift of time travel, that she doesn't use it to try and change the world or make a big difference is rather refreshing. Makoto simply wants to give herself an easier time but as the story unfolds, it becomes more of a realisation, that though her life might not be the most exciting there is, she likes what she already has and it becomes more of a case of trying to maintain the status quo. It also has to be said that Makoto simply taking a leaping into the air, and then crashing into/forward rolling into something is one of the most endearingly fun forms of time travel ever seen on screen.</p><p> </p><p> The film also makes efficient use of a relatively small cast, and even those with minor roles do not feel like unnecessary filler <em>(even those with very few or no lines, feel important to the story</em>). And without the need of backstory, it does a fine job of establishing the relationship between Makoto and her friends, and the one character that truly matters, that you want to see some development from...Makoto herself, does develop. She does not drastically change by the end of the film, but there is enough of a subtle change within her, that the events of the film and her time travel exploits, do not feel as though they have been of little or no consequence. </p><p> </p><p> The only character that perhaps frustratingly teases being more important to the plot than she ends up being, is Makoto's aunt, who becomes a sort of confidant for Makoto during her time travel exploits and hints to having gone through the same experience herself.</p><p> </p><p> The way that Makoto's time travel exploits gradually unfurl from trivial and fun, to having more serious consequences is paced well, with the film having a natural progression from light, fluffy and whimsical to having a slightly darker edge by the end......</p><p> </p><p> Which actually leads me to the only real disappointing part of the story, as things gradually build to the point for Makoto where it leads to very dire consequences, a couple of deus ex machina's are thrown in to 'fix' things. </p><p> To it's credit, it doesn't completely make things sunshine and flowers by the end and given the slightly whimsical nature of the film, perhaps ending things on a completely dark note would not have been entirely appropriate but the little twists at the end just seem to come out of nowhere and certainly the final twist completely throws the rulebook regarding the form of time travel that takes place throughout the film, completely out of the window.</p><p> </p><p> It also has to be said, that those looking for a more dynamic account of time travel, will be left disappointed by The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and the films mellow start may struggle to grab viewers from the beginning, but then again those of an impatient disposition/demand non stop action, probably are and never will be the target audience of this film. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beautifully made and bittersweet take on the butterfly effect. It's a little slow paced at the beginning and won't be to everyone's taste but those open to it's charms should not fail to be impressed. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong> Recommended</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong> Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> The Vancouver based Ocean Productions, took on the dub for this film, with Emily Hirst, cast in the lead role of Makoto. Ocean when on top of their game are as good as anyone, and here they bring their A-Game with a very well pitched dub, that matches the intended mood of the film. Hirst gets Makoto, absolutely spot on, delivering a natural unforced performance that matches the character perfectly.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ninja Scroll http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninjascroll1.jpghttp://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninjascroll3.jpghttp://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninja-scroll-127-1.jpghttp://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninja-scroll-127-2.jpg http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninja-scroll-127-4.jpghttp://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninja-scroll-127-6.jpg http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninjascroll4.jpghttp://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/ninjascroll6.jpg Genre: Mythical Action Thriller Studio: Madhouse Director/Writer: Yoshiaki Kawajiri Source: Anime Original Original Japanese Cinema Release: June 5, 1993 (Run Time: 94 mins) Setting: Ninja Scroll takes place in a mythical version (one with supernatural beings and monsters) of feudal Japan. Synopsis: When a village becomes wiped out by a mysterious plague, a team of ninja's go to invesigate the cause, however only one female warrior (Kagero) manages to survive the expedition when the party is wiped out by a hideous monster. Despite escaping death however, Kagero is still taken hostage and raped by the monster, but before the monster can do any more damage, she is fortunately rescued by a wandering Samurai called Juubei. Juubei and Kagero find themselves pitted against the Eight Demons of Kimon and drawn into a complex web of intrigue involving the Japanese government, a power hungry overload and Juubei's own past. Recommended Viewing Age: Adult's Only - As well as the aforementioned extreme violence (one scene see's someone get both of their arms ripped off), Ninja Scroll also features plenty of sexual content, and we're not just taking about standard fanservice nudity here, we're talking about several sex scenes (including one where the female clearly isn't consenting). For a mainstream anime title, this ranks up there for being packed with 'adult' content. Action Level: Very High/Very Bloody- Ninja Scroll is packed full of hack and slash action, with fight scenes that are often graphic and gory in their detail. All in all the film is not short of fight scenes, but one must be warned that the violence here is of an extreme nature and not for the faint hearted. Moe/Kawaii Level: Colossal Cuteness Overload - Ignore all the above, Ninja Scroll is actually full of cute and fluffy adventures, featuring a band of ninja's doing all sorts of ridiculously cute things. Animation Quality/Art Style: Of course being a 20 year plus old anime, it's not going to have the sheen of a modern anime, or even something from 10 years ago, however it still holds up pretty well for something from before the digital age and you can tell that it had a lot of effort put into it's moody background art and often gory animation. The character designs have a realistic look to them, and though the film still feels and looks like an anime, the art style has a sort of western comic book quality to it, and very much looks and feels like a comic book being brought to life. Ninja Scroll does look dated, but it's dated in a way where the film feels like a finely aged example of something from a bygone era, rather than something that feels as though it could be drastically improved upon with modern techniques. Music: Anime theme songs pre millennium, tend to be very cheesy and very dated and that's certainly the case here with the ending theme, the imaginatively titled ballad "Somewhere, Faraway, Everyone Is Listening to a Ballad" crooned by Ryouhei Yamanashi. Kaoru Wada's BGM soundtrack based around traditional instrumentation is pretty good though and manages to match the setting and the mood of the film. Plot and Characters: Amongst the gory fighting, the film revolves around three different people, with different motives learning to trust one another enough to work together and bring down the demonic antagonists. Juubei has personal history with the leader of the Eight Demons of Kimon, Kagero obviously wants to avenge the deaths of her fellow ninja squad and also for the personal fact that the first monster they face forced himself onto her, whilst Dakuan a government spy for the Tokugawa Shogunate wants to use Juubei and Kagero for his own advantages. Juubei and Dakuan end up having a business like relationship, where Juubei in particular never see's the other as a friend or a trusted ally but just an ally of convenience. Meanwhile Juubei and Kagero, relationship starts out rocky but inevitably leads to feelings between the two. Kagero's attitude towards Juubei appears to the typical one of the 'strong' female who doesn't need or want a protection from a man, however she has a dark and tragic secret which prevents her from getting too close to men. Though the Eight Demon's of Kimon are united under a common agenda, they also have their own problems getting along with one another, with several of the demon's ego's clashing with one another. Ninja Scroll is a gory and bleak film for the most part, but does have little dashes of humour to be found amongst the desperate mood and gory violence. Dakuan the sneaky government spy is something of a quirky character and he has a bickering relationship with fellow snarker Juubei. Analysis: Ninja Scroll is considered to be an action classic within the field of anime, and for those who just looking for pure action it's easy enough to see why. As already stated the art and animation is very much of it's time, but it holds up pretty well and the fight scenes are gloriously violent. Though Juubei's typical hack and slash style of fighting lacks variation, the opponents themselves are varied enough that the action sequences that the film pretty much lives and dies on never get repetitive or boring- an ugly giant, a snake woman, a man who releases a swarm of bees and a man with electrokinetic abilities are examples of just some of the rather creative antagonists that our heroes have to face off with. Outside of the action, Ninja Scroll does at least try but doesn't quite deliver, but that can be attributed to the fact that at just over 90 minutes long, it never was going to ring full potential out of either it's fairly ambitious 'web of intrigue' plot or it's characters. In the end the plot ends up being pretty straightforward (though being simple to follow isn't necessarily a bad thing) and the characters a little bit shallow but the film knows exactly the kind of audience it is aiming for, one that puts action above plot and characters, and at the end of the day the an action sequence is never too far away in Ninja Scroll. The plot and characters are good enough to hold enough of a framework to link together the action set pieces, but offer nothing more than that, despite sometimes giving the false impression that the film might be about to offer something a little deeper or more though-provoking. The sheer gory violence to be seen plus the sexual content ( a monster sized man raping a woman, another scene of some samurai doing it with a woman doggy style and a few other moments of nudity) will have the easily offended blowing a gasket, but I personally never felt as though the film over-stepped the mark, then again I'm not someone who is easily offended. If you are offended by ultra-violence etc, then simply step away. Closing Verdict: Simple really if you like super violent and super gory hack and slash action then Ninja Scroll delivers all you will ever want, if you don't like/offended by copious amounts of violence/gore or simply want more then Ninja Scroll won't be for you. It's a prime example of a film being fantastic for the audience it aims for, but I have a hard time calling it an unarguable classic when it's so limited in it's ambitions. Mildly Recommended Is the Dub Any Good?: The most familiar dub VA amongst the cast to English anime audience will be Wendee Lee (best known for Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop). As for the overall quality of the dub, it's not too bad for a 90's dub, it's not fantastic but it's not so bad that it completely kills the film. In fact the slightly stilted acting suits the 80's/90's action flick vibe of the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#556B2F;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Desert Punk</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#556B2F;"> (aka Sunabozu)</span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnDp8pI9jStkXgaC5XKuht4ZwcAS3vROMJ3mHO4rx3wBTa-JRgBw" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnDp8pI9jStkXgaC5XKuht4ZwcAS3vROMJ3mHO4rx3wBTa-JRgBw" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" 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</p><p> <strong>Genre:</strong> Action, Comedy, Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Studio: </strong>Gonzo <strong>Director: </strong>Takayuki Inagaki <strong>Source: </strong>Manga by Usune Mastoshi</p><p> <strong>Original Broadcast:</strong> October 2004- March 2005 <strong>Episodes:</strong> 24</p><p> </p><p><strong> Synopsis: </strong>In the distant future, Japan<em> (referred to throughout as 'The Great Kanto Desert')</em> has been reduced to a desert wasteland, and in this world the humans eek out a desperate living, where it truly is survival of the fittest. One such survivor is Kanta Mizuno, more commonly known by his nickname Desert Punk <em>(Sunabozu)</em> a vertically challenged bounty hunter. However despite his unimposing physical presence he has carved out a reputation as being the best in the business due to his unrivaled craftiness and skills. But like all men the man they call the Desert Punk is far from perfect.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Recommended Viewing Age: </strong><em>Older Teens (Approx 15+) and up-</em> This series makes a big point of focusing on Junko's ample assets, and the fact that the Desert Punk is desperate to fondle her bazookas at every opportunity. Apart from the rampant fanservice <em>(the majority of which is provided by Junko</em>), the series also features plenty of lewd innuendo and crude language and is certainly a series that pushes the 'taste' boundaries when it comes to the tone of it's comedy. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Action Level: High- </strong>Desert Punk has plenty of gun firing action, explosions and even tanks. The main character, uses plenty of gadgets and tricks to get himself out of tight predicaments and these lead to the battles being fun and unpredictable. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Moe/Kawaii Level: </strong>Virtually Non Existent- I suppose Desert Punk's feisty pint sized sidekick Kosuna could be as the series 'token mini moe' but overall the series doesn't exactly give off a cutesy tone. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Animation Quality/Art Style: </strong>First off the Desert Punk's outfit of sunshade hat, gas mask and cloak is an iconic and striking character design, and when you think of this series that's immediately what will come to mind, other than the fact that the main character is about as immoral a character in the history of anime as any really. The people who inhabit the world of Desert Punk, are a real motley crue of varying degrees of ugliness and amongst these weather beaten losers, the big breasted vamp Junko manages to stand out as the series beauty, give or take a few other exceptions.The background art is none too shabby for a decade old series and overall the art and animation does hold up pretty well by modern standards, though be prepared to see a lot of murky beiges and browns due to the setting and the fact that the characters survival gear tends to be the same colour as the landscape. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Music: </strong>The first opening and ending were both sung by Hideaki Takatori. Sand Mission is a rock track with a quirky edge, whilst Sunabozu Ekai Uta <em>(How To Draw A Sunbozu)</em> is a funny ditty, about drawing the main character! Both of the songs suit the rather random nature of the show.Both of the original opening and endings actually got re-recorded for the English dub, with Gary Eckert singing both of the songs in English. Usually I do prefer the Japanese originals, when songs get re-dubbed but I actually prefer the English versions on this occasion, with Eckerts tones actually suiting both of the songs better, especially the ending theme.The more serious second half see's new opening and ending themes, both originally sung by Yuka, and again re-worked as English versions, though I can't find who the English singer is on this occasions.Though the new songs aren't terrible, they are not a patch on the original pair, which captured the mood of the show much better. Destiny of the Desert is a generic 'dramatically' sung slice of pop-rock, whilst Shinikiro is a fairly pretty but ultimately forgettable ballad.</p><p> Kohei Tanaka's soundtrack is well measured, with dramatic orchestral pieces complimenting the action and sleazy jazz complimenting the often risque comedy. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Plot and Characters: </strong>The series initially follows Kanta<em> (Desert Punk)</em>, taking on a variety of jobs, and despite the fact that he is introduced as this total bad-ass who never fails a mission, often throughout it does end up in failure for him, due to the fact that he is completely taken in by rival bounty hunter Junko. Junko uses her assets to her full advantage, but you'll rarely feel sorry for Kanta getting strung along all the time, because he's a total jerk himself.</p><p> </p><p> As 'hero' protagonists go, Kanta is about as an immoral jack-ass as they come. Apart from the fact that he is a desperate pervert, his whole attitude is very self centred and the only other thing he truly cares for <em>(other than women with oversized breasts)</em> is cold hard cash.</p><p> </p><p> About a third of the way into the series, Kanta takes on a young female apprentice Kosuna, who wants to become the 'number one powerbabe' in the Kanto Desert. Despite the fact that her master is a perverted jerk, she truly looks up to him and after a while it does seem as though the Desert Punk does care for his apprentice, even if he only agreed to take her on for rather sordid reasons.</p><p> </p><p> As the series develops, it gradually moves away from the job of the week format and a bigger plot, involving an up-rising against the 'Oasis Government' and hidden technology from the pre apocalypse world. During these later stages, the series takes on a more serious and darker tone, and pits Kanta's 'Realist' attitude against the more 'idealistic' attitude on display of those leading the rebellion against the Oasis Government.</p><p> </p><p> Other characters that play a key role throughout the series are 'The Machine Gun Brothers', a trio of bounty hunters that were childhood 'friends' with Kanta, their sister Natsuko, the do-gooder Stryker <em>(Kaido)</em>, Kaizuka, an old professor, who searches for the lost technology prior to the state that the Kanto Desert finds itself in. </p><p> </p><p> Despite there being a semblance of a dramatic plot, Desert Punk is a series that has it's tongue firmly planted in it's cheek for a large chunk of the story. Much of Desert Punk's comedy comes from the titular characters pathetic attempts to try and get jiggy with Junko's 'Milk Jugs' and constantly being lead on by her and it ending up costing him in several ways, including his dignity and his finances. Punk's apprentice Kosuna, is also a source of comedy due to the fact that at least initially she is a pretty useless sidekick and for her antagonistic attitude towards her masters lust interest. There are also some wacky supporting characters, of which the unpredictable fellow Bounty Hunter Rain Spider<em> (Amagumo) </em>stands out- this utter nutcase makes the sexually frustrated main character look sane by comparison. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis:</strong> With it's post apocalyptic desert setting, skilled yet flawed protagonist and it's general comedic tone that gradually gives way to a more serious towards it's conclusion, Desert Punk appears to be rather similar in nature to <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...&postcount=435" rel="external nofollow">Trigun.</a> In fact calling it Trigun with perversion and crudeness levels turned up to eleven, wouldn't be too far off the mark.</p><p> </p><p> However it does have enough differences to Trigun, to not just come off as some crude knock-off of that series, for a start whilst Vash and Kanta share the fact that they are skilled buffoons. Vash is the sort of idealist, that the cynical Kanta somewhat despises, and in some ways Kanta shares more in common with Wolfwood from Trigun, just with an even more cynical outlook on the world.</p><p> </p><p> In fact as protagonists go Kanta is far from being a likeable person, but in a lot of ways the fact he is not some flawless 'Marty Stu' is what makes him so refreshing as a main character, and in a crapsack world, where only the strongest truly survive his selfish character actually makes sense. There are of course equally morally corrupt characters that inhabit the world with him, not least the object of his lustful urges, Junko, whilst Kanta's outlook on life throws up some interesting moral questions and clashes during the series slightly more serious second half. The most though provoking being the case of strong people, helping the weak and the fact that their 'help' might not actually be helping at all.</p><p> </p><p> In saying that whilst the survival of the fittest nature of the main protagonist and several other characters, suits the setting of the show, having no one to become truly emotionally invested in as a main character would have perhaps become a bit jarring, but from around a third of the series in Kanta's spunky apprentice Kosuna manages to fulfill that role. Kosuna could have ended up being highly annoying, but they manage to downplay the spirited genki girl attitude just enough, where it doesn't become grating and in the end Kosuna's growth both mentally and physically as a bounty hunter/Kanta's apprentice becomes truly engaging and ends up giving this cynically natured and crudely humoured show some heart.</p><p> </p><p> Despite taking a darker and more serious turn towards the end and revealing some hidden depths, especially when it comes to it's realist vs idealist moral debates amongst several of the characters, at the end of the day other than providing some fun and explosive action sequences, Desert Punk will live and die on it's unabashedly crude humour and no holds barred perverted nature. If you getting easily offended/turned off by low-brow comedy and become bored by an endless stream of euphemisms for a female's breasts, then Desert Punk isn't going to be the show for you, but for those who aren't easily offended Desert Punk can be rip-roaringly funny with it's envelope pushing humour.</p><p> </p><p> The decision to take Desert Punk in a more serious direction towards the end (especially during the final arc) splits me on whether or not that was a good direction to take the series. Whilst the end of the show does reveal some depth beyond the quirky antics and perverse humour, it does end up with the over-worn take down the big bad government type of plot and a 'shocking' heel turn, that whilst it does make sense, also feels somewhat forced to inject in some emotional drama. Besides the rather random nature of Desert Punk during the first half (and perhaps a little bit beyond) had a certain charm to it. </p><p> </p><p> Closing Verdict: How much you can take to Desert Punk's charms, will of course depend on how easily offended you are by crude/sexualized humour. For those who aren't easily offended then Desert Punk provides an enjoyably quirky blend of laugh out loud comedy and exciting action. </p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Recommended </strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Is the Dub Any Good?: </strong> Funimation did the dub here, and whilst some might not like the fact that they've localized a lot of the character names into English, they do a rather fine job. The show loses absolutely nothing from the re-scripting/localization and probably comes off stronger it.</p><p> </p><p> Eric Vale, Stephanie Young and Luci Christian all put in strong performances for the key roles of<em> (Kanta, Junko and Kosuna)</em> whilst Kenny Green puts in a scene stealing turn as the comedic Ally/Rival Rain Spider.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="color:#006400;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Log Horizon</span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#006400;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#006400;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p> 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on, in order to not only survive but to also thrive. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age: </strong> <em>12 and up-</em> Despite the character of Naotsugu openly declaring himself a pervert, there is actually very little <em>(if any at all)</em> in the way of fanservice or sexualized content and with minimal bloodshed, this is a relatively family friendly anime adaptation. More likely to be of concern regarding suitability for younger viewers, are some difficult/emotionally charged situations<em> (child slavery/Death). </em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Action Level: </strong><em> Medium- </em>As an RPG based fantasy series, Log Horizon does involve some battle sequences which involve the typical sword slashing and magic staff wielding. However those expecting a lot of action out of this will be left disappointed, as the battle's are sporadic, rather than a regular occurrence throughout the series.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level:</strong> <em>Medium- </em>Log Horizon does feature it's fair share of cute girl characters amongst it's cast, most notable of which are the badass adorable assassin Atsuki, determined Minori and the blatantly cute Serara. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style: </strong> Everything about the art and animation in Log Horizon is solid enough but doesn't exactly wow you for a 2010's anime. The character designs are relatively attractive but are very generic, whilst the background art is colorful and vibrant but lacks a bit of depth.</p><p> </p><p> There's nothing necessarily bad about the art and animation for Log Horizon, but whilst being competent is perfectly fine for some shows <em>(e.g a Gag Comedy serie</em>s), given it's MMORPG fantasy setting, one would hope that a series like Log Horizon would do more to try and stand out. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music: </strong> Opening track 'Database' by Man With A Mission is a Rage Against The Machine-esque slice of hard rock, that is mostly sung in English. Whilst the song does get you pumped up for the show, it does somewhat falsely advertise that thes series is more action packed than it actually is.</p><p> </p><p> The closing theme 'Your Song' by Yun*Chi <em>(not a cover of the Elton John single from 1970)</em> is a cute and relatively catchy slice of J-Pop, it doesn't particularly connect with the show all that much, but it doesn't fell completely out of place either, due to the shows fluffier elements.</p><p> </p><p> Yasuharu Takanashi's soundtrack is somewhat unmemorable and unremarkable but doesn't do anything that feels out of place, and whilst that won't add an extra element to help take Log Horizion to another level, not standing out at all, is better than standing out for the wrong reasons.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:left;"><p><strong>Plot and Characters:</strong> Log Horizon see's tens of thousands of gamers, transported into the world that their video game takes place in, unlike another recent trapped in an RPG anime, the emphasis here is more on surviving in the new world they find themselves in and making the world a better place. The gamers learn how to do things in the game world, as they would in the real world, rather than seeing their new reality as a game, and this leads to the 'Adventurers' as they are known in the new world, building their own civilization <em>(the town of Akiba).</em></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> However the non players characters<em> (known as People Of The Land)</em> are also people that have thoughts and feelings of their own, and are already established in the world, and it becomes a challenge for the Adventures to work with/live along side 'the People of the Land' and there is always tension throughout whether the two can truly trust one another.</p><p> </p><p> Prior to building relationships with the People of the Land however, the Adventurers need to get their own house in order first, and there are several bad eggs, such as rogue guilds who take advantage of inexperienced players.</p><p> </p><p> The chief protagonist of the series is Shiroe, a player of legendary ability who prior to being trapped into the game world preferred to play as an individual rather than as part of a guild, though he was part of a group of individual players that went on legendary raids together. Nicknamed 'the Villain in glasses' Shiroe is a somewhat reclusive man, but known for being a master strategist, and it is Shiroe who acts as a sort of co-ordinator in bringing together the Adventurers efforts in learning about/getting the most out of the world they find themselves trapped in.</p><p> </p><p> However Shiroe's story is not the be all and end all of Log Horizon, and there are a whole host of other characters that play important and key roles within the story. Loyal companions of Shiroe are the easy going Naotsugu <em>(who ran alongside Shiroe in several legendary raids together, prior to being trapped in the game)</em>, and the Assassin Atsuki, who become steadfastly loyal to Shiroe <em>(after he helps her out of a predicament at the start of the series)</em>, to the point that she could well be developing feelings for the reclusive strategist. The ninja girl Atsuki also finds herself at the centre of two of the series most notable running gags in order to release some tension through light relief. These involve her violently reacting to Naotsugu's perverted nature , whilst she is also the target of Henrietta's affections, due to her perceived cuteness. </p><p> </p><p> Another close ally is the cat person Nyanka, a highly respected individual and a skilled swashbuckler, it is in fact Nyanka who makes an important discovery that becomes a trigger for the adventurers, to not just merely survive in their new reality but actually thrive within it, and attempt to get the best out of their situation.</p><p> </p><p> Two other players that have close ties to Shiroe are the brother and sister duo of Tohya and Minori- prior to the event that saw everyone trapped in the game, they were beginner players that were guided by Shiroe, but find themselves under the thumb of a manipulative guild at the start of the series, Minori in particular looks up to Shiroe, and her growth as a player/person becomes one of the key subplots of the series. Other young players we follow develop are the timid healer Serara, the bard Isuzu and the confident sorceror Rundelhaus Code, one of whom hides a major secret.</p><p> </p><p> Most of the Adventurers that inhabit Akiba are made up of various guilds, which range from combat guilds to merchant guilds. The most featured guild in the series, is the Crescent Moon Alliance, lead by the friendly Marielle, and aided by Henrietta, who is accountant in real life and often ends up working closing alongside the equally analytical Shiroe.</p><p> </p><p> Whilst there are also a whole host of supporting characters, that could be mentioned, the three other major characters in terms of driving the story forward, are Crusty the leader of the Combat Guild DDD, Lenessia Cowen <em>(the beautiful but lazy Princess from Eastal) </em>and the mysterious mage Regan. A romance subplot develops between Crusty and Lenessia, that has far more reaching implications than being a romance subplot, whilst Shiroe learns key secrets from Regan.</p><p> </p><p> The Adventurers of Akiba find themselves under threat from the Goblin Army amongst others as they look to build a better life for themselves within the world of Elder Tale, and whilst the Adventurers can be revived when they are killed, there is a hidden penalty, that some players come to realise exists and means that 'dying in the game' isn't so harmless after all. Overall though the emphasis of Log Horizon is much more on the players coming together as a team and making the best of the situation they find themselves in, rather than trying to avoid dying within their 'new reality' and trying to escape from it. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis: </strong> Being a story, that happens to involve being trapped within an MMORPG, Log Horizon will immediately draw comparisons to the most hyped anime of 2012 <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...&postcount=288" rel="external nofollow">Sword Art Online</a>, and whilst it does share some similarities early on <em>(other than the trapped in an MMORPG element) </em>such as rogue players, just a quarter of the way in it, soon becomes apparent that Log Horizon is a very different beast to Sword Art Online. Where as the much hyped SAO, was about beating the game to escape from it or risk dying not only in the game but also the real world and revolved around a Gary Stu of a main protagonist, Log Horizon is about the trapped players mastering the new reality they now find themselves part of.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Initially the lack of true threat <em>(such as the if you die in the game, you die in real life element that SAO had</em>), does mean that Log Horizon gets off to a somewhat slow and meandering start, and the slice of life dressed up in fantasy world clothing feel, will come as a disappointment to those who like their fantasy adventure, with a little more action and bloodshed.</p><p> </p><p> However for those willing to stick with it, or don't mind their fantasy a little more dialogue driven, then the political intrigue of Log Horizon really starts to draw it's audience in, and manages to make discussion and diplomacy just as exciting and intriguing as the action. If truth be had probably more so in this case, because the action when it is though not exactly terrible is far from Log Horizon's strongest point.</p><p> </p><p> What is Log Horizon's strongest point is it's large ensemble of characters, most of whom feel as though they enrich the world of Elder Tale, no matter how small their role in the story. Whilst Shiroe is clearly the lead protagonist, unlike a certain character from SAO, he is not portrayed to be some unstoppable bad-ass and he is just as likely to solve/work his way out of a tight spot, through teamwork and relying on/trusting the strengths of his fellow adventurers.</p><p> </p><p> Striking at the absolute heart of the anime, perhaps more than the political chess of Shiroe and the older adventurers, is the side-story of the younger players. On first impression, there adventures did appear to be a filler side-story, but as it progressed their fates became more intertwined with the bigger picture, and the personal growth of Minori in particular becomes truly captivating.</p><p> </p><p> The whole concept of having the non player characters <em>(known as People Of The Land</em>) be as real as the adventurers, and have their own mind and feelings, is another element that adds an interesting depth of Log Horizon and obviously draws comparison to the issue of immigration in real life.</p><p> </p><p> However as deceptively intelligent as Log Horizon is, that sometimes does get lost amongst it's relatively easy going nature and sillier comedic and/or cutesy moments. Whilst there is nothing wrong with a bit of light relief, the general presentation of the series, means that some of Log Horizons more captivating and thought provoking elements does get lost amongst the fluff.</p><p> </p><p> Another thing to point out is that Log Horizon climaxes with about five episodes to go, and the finally arc of the series is clearly meandering towards a second season<em> (which in it's defence, a season two has been announced for the autumn)</em>. Though in it's defence the final arc does also lay foundations to expand the story further enrich the world of Log Horizon.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> Log Horizon manages to overcome several weaknesses <em>(unremarkable technical elements, a slow meandering start and a light presentation that sometimes betrays it's intelligent nature)</em> and of course instant comparisons to other recent MMORPG based anime, to become a captivating fantasy drama, driven along by a likeable ensemble of characters. With the foundations already in place, a second season has the promise to be an even more enriching experience, and perhaps add in the element of true danger and urgency, this first season lacked.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#A0522D;"><strong>Mildly Recommended </strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> Sentai Filmworks have the license for this series and have since produced an English dub. However a dub was yet to be completed when I reviewed the series, and I have yet to hear it for myself.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberRaven Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Tiger: Ninja Scroll was adapted into a 13-episode TV series. The adult content is turned down a lot, and the story is expanded on a lot more. I'd recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickymex Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I can't wait for the second season of Log Horizon especially since it seems to involve a major war between the two server regions. The focus on more than two or three characters makes it way more interesting since everyone has given each other a role and play that role. Plus the interactions between the NPC and player characters is interest and remind of how we would react if superheroes suddenly appeared in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33970" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I can't wait for the second season of Log Horizon especially since it seems to involve a major war between the two server regions. The focus on more than two or three characters makes it way more interesting since everyone has given each other a role and play that role. Plus the interactions between the NPC and player characters is interest and remind of how we would react if superheroes suddenly appeared in real life.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I too am looking forward to the second season, as I have expectations that the sequel series can build upon the solid foundations laid down by the first season. I did almost give this a B-, rather than a C+, as I really came to like this series by the end, but in the end I had to take the weaker elements into account when I put my objective reviewer hat on. </p><p> </p><p> Anyway on to something else, I'm actually looking to tackle a relative long runner (round about the 50-60 episode mark) on Crunchyroll for the time being, whilst I also work through a batch of anime I have picked up on DVD. </p><p> </p><p> I'm not sure which series to pick though, so I'm giving it over to you the readers to choose which (from the list below) I should tackle next. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Beelzebub</strong>- <em>Shonen Action </em></p><p> <strong>Chihayafuru </strong>(Seasons 1 & 2)- <em>Girly Romance</em></p><p> <strong>(Kemono no Soja) Erin</strong> - <em>Fantasy</em></p><p> <strong>Hayate The Combat Butler</strong> -<em> Action Comedy</em></p><p> <strong>Kaiji</strong> (Seasons 1 & 2)- <em>Gambling Drama</em></p><p> <strong>Kuroko's Basketball</strong> (Seasons 1 & 2)- <em>Sports </em></p><p> <strong>Lilpri </strong>- <em>Magical Girl </em></p><p> <strong>Natsume Yujin-Cho-</strong> <em>Supernatural </em></p><p> <strong>Shugo Chara</strong> <em>(Season 2, I've alread reviewed the first season)- Magical Girl </em></p><p> <strong>Sket Dance-</strong><em> Comedy (It's 77 episodes, but it's complete and I think I can stretch to that, if folks really want to see me tackle this) </em></p><p> <strong>Tegami Bachi</strong>- <em>Fantasy Adventure </em></p><p> </p><p> Obviously I'll be hoping that I get more than one person voting <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> If no series gets more than one vote, then all the voted series will then go into a lottery <em>(that may involve me drawing pieces of folded up paper from a bowl </em><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em>)</em> and the one drawn out, will be the one that I will watch and review.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonmack Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I vote for Kuroko's Basketball Not only because I think its a great series... its also the only one on that list I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickymex Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (Kemono no Soja) Erin gets my vote simply because it looks interesting and I know nothing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Did I miss your review of FMA Brotherhood or have you not finished it yet? I remember there being talk about it, but I don't see the review. I've also not slept in a few days, so I might just be losing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33970" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Did I miss your review of FMA Brotherhood or have you not finished it yet? I remember there being talk about it, but I don't see the review. I've also not slept in a few days, so I might just be losing it.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> No you haven't missed my review yet for FMA Brotherhood. I'm about two thirds of the way through- thing is I didn't stop watching because I wasn't enjoying it (in fact so far I love the show), but I had my 8 year old niece round the other week, and I popped in some more kid friendly stuff (Squid Girl to be exact).</p><p> </p><p> And well after that I decided to give some of the other shows I had recently purchased a wizz through. I'll pick it up again after my up-coming holiday to Japan. When I do pick FMA Brotherhood up again, I'm pretty sure I'll end up marathoning the remaining episodes in a couple of days. </p><p> </p><p> Talking of my niece, I also watched Girls Und Panzer again with her, and she observed that the animation was really good in that- I really shouldn't be shocked by now about how perceptive she is, but that's pretty perceptive, as the animation for that show is in fact pretty good. She was also incredibly disappointed that Girls Und Panzer was only 12 episodes long (I skipped the 2 recap episodes).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#8B0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">[C]- The Money of Soul and Possibility Control</span></strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTHrFcwIUPe-OBrx98dl4gLC3r2a4pOlx3o_4zqeLrRPiBYBo1-" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTHrFcwIUPe-OBrx98dl4gLC3r2a4pOlx3o_4zqeLrRPiBYBo1-" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbwZ599e3Iay5_Hw07H19Xqo00xIeX1maNyesPpu6VPkZ2g6U9" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbwZ599e3Iay5_Hw07H19Xqo00xIeX1maNyesPpu6VPkZ2g6U9" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4fN-dBoFqW6kEuyia0KHDjasdNSenFA-wACPJl-skykSn4tgV" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4fN-dBoFqW6kEuyia0KHDjasdNSenFA-wACPJl-skykSn4tgV" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7loBERc_uoAsGpkDmICHloAxc36dXYU-lUc38d4n_e0a5w4cE" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7loBERc_uoAsGpkDmICHloAxc36dXYU-lUc38d4n_e0a5w4cE" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Genre:</strong> Science Fiction, Action, Economics </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Studio:</strong> Tatsunoko Production<strong> Director: </strong>Kenji Nakamura <strong>Writer:</strong> Noboru Takagi <strong>Source: </strong>Anime Orignal</p><p> <strong>Original Broadcast:</strong> April-June 2011<strong> Episodes:</strong> 11</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Synopsis :</strong> All Economics student Kimimaro Yoga wants from life is a modest existence, with a steady income where he is not reliant on others for financial needs. However one night, a demonic clown like figure named Masakaki mysteriously turns up in his room. Claiming to be from the 'Financial District' Masakaki offers Kimimaro a faustian like deal, where he stands to afford anything money can buy but in exchange for his future as collateral.</p><p> </p><p> Kimimaro initially refuses, but after Masakaki makes the temptation of stratospheric financial reward too strong for joining the 'Financial District' too strong, Kimimaro eventually relinquishes and soon finds himself pulled into a mysterious alternate realm, that is in fact secretly influencing the economic<em> (and more)</em> status of the human world.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age: </strong> <em>Approx 12 and Up- </em>There is very little in the way of objectionable sexualized content here, the fact that the pixieish Msyu where's a very short skirt, is seriously clutching at straws. However the fantasy violence does get relatively intense <em>(even if we don't ever see any actual blood).</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> <strong>Action Level:</strong> <em> Medium- </em>[C] may be about economics and mostly take place in a realm called the financial district, but the 'Deals' that take place here don't just involve handing over wads of cash, it involves summoning something called an Asset to do battle<em> (Pokemon/Digimon style)</em>. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level:</strong> <em>Medium- </em>Kimimaro's asset Msyu is a cute, Pixie-ish girl with long horns, and her combination of virtual human appearance and not quite human like personality and foibles, means that she was probably designed to have a certain kind of <em>(moe)</em> appeal to the audience. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style:</strong> Overall [C] is a relatively stylish looking show, with an eye catching design for the financial district. Some may be put off by the choppy editing and occasionally the series does seem to over-stretch itself in marrying 2D and 3D CGI elements (<em>especially during the 'Deal' scenes).</em></p><p> </p><p> The character designs for the more human like characters are fairly generic, and it's pretty clear that they are trying to pitch it somewhere that will appeal to the 'intelligent' seinen crowd, whilst also maintaining appeal with more mainstream anime audiences. Saying that Msyu<em> (Kimimaro's asset)</em> and Masakaki (the mysterious clown like figure that oversee's the financial district) are quite memorable and striking in their design. Mention should be given to the fantastic opening sequence, which includes various currencies from around the world falling down the screen at one point. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music: </strong> Opening song Matroyska by Nico Touches The Walls, is an alternative-rock style song, that does do a good job of getting you pumped up for the show. The ending song RPG by School Food Punishment is not as rocking but continues with the same alternative vibe, which gives out the same this anime is supposed to be 'intelligent and though provoking' mood that the show is clearly trying to shoot for.</p><p> </p><p> The OST soundtrack is an intense mix of modern orchestral pieces and electronica, and does a good job of setting the mood of the show. </p><p> Plot and Characters: When Kimimaro joins the financial district, he soon learns that he has to take part in deals, which are battles against fellow entrees <em>(the name given to members of the financial district) </em>and that he can summon something known as an asset. Kimimaro gradually develops a strong bond with his human like asset Msyu, so much so that protecting her becomes one of his primary motivations whilst in the financial district, despite the fact that he has unrequited feelings for his best friend Hanabe back in the real world.</p><p> </p><p> Being made Bankrupt, means that a player will be banished from the financial district, but what makes things more difficult for Kimimaro to come to terms with is that the battles that takes place in the financial district, have an effect on the real world, and seeing the cost of his Deals, in the real world greatly effects him- to the point it could lead to catastrophic events such as whole countries disappearing, and the general public are unaware that their fragile economy is in fact being propped up by a mysterious currency, and not in fact real money.</p><p> </p><p> The key player in the financial district is Souchirou Mikani, he becomes a mentor of sorts to Kimimaro, and like the protagonist he shares a difficult history with his father, which saw Souchiro come to loggerheads over the treatment of his terminally ill sister Takako, which has a major effect on Souchiro's actions going forward. He cares little for the 'future' and lives only for the 'present', and though he starts out as someone Souchiro looks and listens to in the financial district, eventually Souchiro comes to question Souchiro's methods and outlook.</p><p> </p><p> Leading up the other key players in the Financial District, are the slightly creepy informant Takedashi <em>(whose information always costs money</em>), the IMF investigator Jennifer Sato <em>(who is particularly suspicious of Souchiro)</em> and finally Masakaki, the enigmatic 'evil clown' figure, who acts as the sort of 'referee' of the Financial District. Apparently neutral and just there to enforce the rules/dispense advice, his perpetual leer and malevolent personality means that he never comes across as entirely trustworthy. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis:</strong> [C]'s story is somewhat timely, as it taps into the situation that the world currently finds itself. The fragile economy propped up by the 'Midas Money' in [C] is in fact no different to the stock exchanges that prop up the various economies in the real world- so a Sci-Fi Fantasy world take on this very subject seemed at the very least intriguing. Spice and Wolf managed to make economics interesting within a medieval fantasy, so there is no reason why [C] couldn't do the same within it's more futuristic setting.</p><p> </p><p> Unfortunately what transpires is stylized Pokemon/Digimon style showdowns with some economic mumbo jumbo<em> </em><em><span style="color:#0000FF;">(MACROFLATION!, MICROFLATION!)</span></em>thrown is as the types of attacks the 'Entrees' shout-out during their battles <em>(sorry I mean deals)</em>. It takes a serious subject and reduces it to a Saturday Morning Card Battle anime, as much as it want's to dress itself up as being intelligent and though provoking<em> (because it's about economics)</em> [C] is little or no different to the likes of Pokemon, Digimon and Yu-Gi-Oh!</p><p> </p><p> To it's credit, it does manage to get across some food for thought, mostly in regards to just how much stock should be put into the present, as opposed to the future but things such as whole countries disappearing due to the effects of some mysterious parallel world, only adds to the far-fetched atmosphere and ends up undermining a serious subject.</p><p> </p><p> There is also a smattering of good characters, namely Souchiro, whose intentions are never completely spelt out as being right or wrong and Jennifer Sato <em>(the IMF investigator)</em>, but the same cannot be said for Kimimaro, who ends up being your typical over-protective hero, and predictably his actions by the end are fueled more by protecting/caring for his asset Msyu, more than anything else<em> (because inevitably looking 90% like a human girl, they end up falling for one another)</em>.</p><p> </p><p> It's not a complete disaster, from a technical creative point it comes out pretty well. Sure there are some issues here and there with the animation, but not enough to sink the show, and it has a good soundtrack which does a good job of setting the right mood for the show, that is until you realize that is a Trading Card anime dressed up to look smart.</p><p> </p><p> Despite my criticisms it never got to the point of being utterly boring (which lets be honest, a straighter take on the subject matter could well have ended up as ), but the fact remains that [C] fails to get any kind of potential out of it's intriguing premise. Perhaps making economics interesting, is difficult to execute after all? </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> Ultimately [C] will go down as a show with some interesting ideas but poor execution, that often harbours on the ridiculous. Fans of Pokemon style battles or those particularly keen on economics (though saying that they might end up being the most disappointed with this show) may get a bit more joy from [C] </p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#A0522D;"><strong>Mediocre </strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> Funimation did the English dub for this show, and they give the material enough respect <em>(as they should, even if I didn't think much of the show myself in the end)</em> to put together a decent dub. Brina Palencia (Msyu) and J.Michael Tatum <em>(Soichiro)</em> put in solid performances for their characters<em> (though Tatum is beginning to move into- hey it's that voice territory for me), </em>whilst Todd Haberkorn is Todd Habekorn as Kimimaro. I was most impressed by relative newcomer Martha Harms as Jennifer Sato, though that might be to do with the fact that I've not overheard her voice yet, and it's good to hear a more matured voiced female added to the Funimation ranks. Finally I will give mention to the performance of Scott Freeman, who is clearly having oodles of fun playing the weird and creepy Masakaki.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Well that's going to my last review for a few weeks, as I'm off to Japan on Sunday and return next month, shame my last one for a while had to end up being for a show I ended up being disappointed with, but hey they can't all be winners. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#8B0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Linebarrels of Iron</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#8B0000;"> </span></span></p><p> <span style="color:#8B0000;">(aka Kurogane No Linebarrels)</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kuroganenolinebarrels2.jpg</span><span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kuroganenolinebarrels6.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kurogane-no-linebarrels-2129-8.jpg</span><span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kurogane-no-linebarrels-2129-2.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kurogane-no-linebarrels-2129-6.jpg</span><span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kurogane-no-linebarrels-2129-9.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kuroganenolinebarrels8.jpg</span><span>http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/kuroganenolinebarrels9.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Genre:</strong> Mecha, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Romance (Harem). </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Studio:</strong> Gonzo <strong>Director:</strong> Masamitsu Hidaka <strong>Writer: </strong>Kiyoko Yoshimura <strong>Source:</strong> Manga by Eiichi Shimizu/Tomohiro Shimaguchi</p><p> <strong>Original Broadcast:</strong> October 2008- March 2009 <strong>Episodes:</strong> 24 (+ 2 OVA) </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Synopsis: </strong> 14 Year Old Kouichi Hayase it a put upon middle school student, who daydreams about becoming a hero of justice, when he's not being targeted by bullies at his school. Everything changes for him, when the giant mecha known as LINEBARREL falls from the sky and lands on him. Waking up underneath a beautiful naked girl- who then blesses him with the ability to summon and pilot Linebarrel. Kouichi soon finds that known only can he pilot a humongous mecha, he also finds that he has super human strength and regenerative powers.</p><p> </p><p> No longer in need of protection from his frineds, Kouchi is no able to fight his own battles, and this new found power goes to the self proclaimed 'hero of justice' head turning him from weak daydreamer to an egotistical show off.</p><p> </p><p> However two organizations with Mecha similar to LINEBARREL, want their hands on the giant mecha that is the key to the fate of the world but is the chosen pilot, up to the task of being the 'hero of justice' he claims to be? </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age:</strong> <em>Approx 15 and up- </em>Even though most of the females in the show are supposedly around 14 years olds and in middle school, pretty all of them happen to be blessed with a rocking body and huge assets. Inevitably because of this, there is lots of standard level fanservice- cleavage shots, naked in the shower etc. Aside from the fanservice, the series also has it's fair share of violent action sequences. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Action Level:</strong> <em> Fairly High-</em> The action of Linebarrels of Iron, is entirely centred around the Mecha <em>(Machina, as they are referred to in the show) </em>battles. It's pretty much run of the mill stuff, in regards to Mecha showdowns, with the usual cutaways to the cockpit with the respective pilots trash talking one another. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level:</strong> <em>Medium- </em>The amnesiac main female character Emi Kiseki, who can't quite spit out her true feelings for the protagonist, might be considered a bit moe- as might every other female character in this show for the same reasons. Little Rachel Calvin, child genius scientist fills in as the shows 'token mini-moe' character. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style: </strong> Gonzo often get's criticized for conspicuous CGI, and Linebarrels of Iron, isn't going to change anyone's opinion on that matter. If anything this show has perhaps the best <em>(actually worst</em>) example of CGI sticking out like a sore-thumb and not blending at all with the 2D from any show that I've seen, whether it be the infamous Gonzo or another studio.</p><p> </p><p> The CGI mecha's, look OK enough but throughout every battle sequence they look as though they have been ported in from another anime. In regards to the 2D art and animation, the background art is OK but nothing special, whilst the rather early to mid 2000's character designs <em>(giving Linebarrels a slightly dated look, even in 2008)</em>, are often sloppily animated.</p><p> </p><p> There are worse looking series, but considering the time period Linebarrels was released in, and the genre it belongs to, one can't help be disappointed by it's presentation. Released near the end of Gonzo's golden period, prior to it's resurrection, one has to wonder if Linebarrels of Iron suffered from lack of funds, because for a 2000's anime the art and animation is substandard. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music: </strong> The first few bars of opening theme Kitei No Tsurugi by ALI Project, are pretty awesome, until it ends up descending into every other ALI Project song you've heard before, because lets face it ALI Project pretty much has one song <em>(it truly baffles me how this one trick pony of a pop group, has managed to secure so many anime theme songs</em>).</p><p> </p><p> Ending themes Ame Ga Faru and Remedy both sung by Maaya Sakamoto are easy on the ear pop ballads, that are easy on the ear but relatively forgettable, as is often the case with ending themes of this ilk. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plot and Characters: </strong> Linebarrels of Iron, is set in a near future Japan, where the world is under threat from an army of mecha from another dimension, known as Machina. The titular LINEBARREL is one of these mecha, and two organisations who want control of LINEBARREL are at odds with another, these are the radical 'terrorist' group known as the Katou Organisation and JUDA, whose purpose is to counter-act the threat posed by the Katou Organisation.</p><p> </p><p> Suddenly caught up in this struggle is middle schooler Kouichi Hayase, who suddenly finds himself as LINEBARREL's 'Arma' <em>(Pilot)</em>, after he comes into contact with Emi Kizaki, the girl who has crossed over from the other dimension with LINEBARREL. Though the amnesiac Kizaki is initially friendly towards Hayase, she soon becomes frustrated by the 'chosen one's immaturity and arrogance, and it takes a lot of growing up from LINEBARREL's Arma to win back Kizaki's trust and respect. As Kouchi Hayase begins to 'grow' Kizaki starts to grow feelings for Hayase but finds her affections for him rivalled by childhood Risako.</p><p> </p><p> Prior to becoming LINEBARREL's Arma, Hayase found himself protected from bullies by childhood friend Risako <em>(who is in fact in love with Hayase) </em>and Hideaki Yajima, a stronger kid who was always there to fight off the bullies. However when Hayase is able to become stronger, his more arrogant attitude see's him become estranged from his friends, and reveals a deep seated annoyance at always being protected by his friends.</p><p> </p><p> The antagonistic Katou Organisation, is lead by Hisataka Katou, an enigmatic man, who strongly believes that world without conflict, is a world without imagination. Whilst the rest of the Katou Organisations squadron of Arma's have little effect on the story, the Cowboy hat wearing Masaki Sugawara, plays a major role further down the line.</p><p> </p><p> JUDA is headed by Kunio Ishigami, who at one time was an ally of the man he is now a sworn rival of. Though a pervert and a prankster, Ishigami is also an effective leader and clearly has the support and loyalty of his subordinates.</p><p> </p><p> The most highly skilled of the Arma's at JUDA is Reiji Moritsagu, a seemingly cold hearted stoic who cannot feel pain, whose personality and ideals instantly becomes at odds with the brash and rash Hayase.</p><p> </p><p> Other Arma at JUDA, include Satoru Yamashita, who whilst not antagonistic in anyway towards Hayase, is loyal to Moritsagu, nice girl Miu Kujo who eventually develops feelings for Kouichi Hayase<em> (becoming a love rival to Kizaki and Risako)</em> and the bob cutted twins<em> (the hot headed Shizuna and her more easy going brother Izuna)</em> as well as the 12 Year old American genius Rachel Calvin, who heads up JUDA's Research and Development show. Throughout the series, we learn how JUDA's key members came to join the organisation, whilst several characters have various moments of crisis, that see themselves tested in the face of adversity.</p><p> </p><p> As the series progresses, a tragic moment affects Kouich Hayase to such an extent that it becomes the trigger point for him to grow out of being an arrogant egomaniac, and truly begin the path towards becoming the 'Hero of Justice' he claims to be, whilst fellow classmate Makoto Domyoji and Reji Moritsagu's childhood friend Eiji Kiriyama come to play key roles.</p><p> </p><p> Though primarily a mecha show, Linebarrels of Iron does have a harem comedy element to the story, with several girls vying for Kouichi Hayase's affections, leading to the usual cliches (nosebleeds, accidentally walking in on a girl getting changed). Though Hayase finds himself on the end of the usual abuse, it is normally due to the actions of the perverted prankster Ishigami, though sometimes the JUDA heads practical jokes back fire on him. The brash and loud half of the Endo twins, Shizuna often finds herself in comedic situations, whilst Satoru Yamashita's androgynous looks, lead to a series of running gags that see him mistaken for a girl.</p><p> </p><p> Though the main series has it's fair share of comedy, amongst the serious business the two OVA' episodes are even more light-hearted in nature, with one episode dedicated to bratty half pint/insufferable child genius Rachel Calvin's arrival in Japan and how she came to work for JUDA. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis: </strong> If ever there was a show to be held up as example for highlighting the various flaws of an anime produced by Gonzo, then Linebarrels of Iron would be it. Conspicuous CGI, pointless fanservice and a plot that ends up veering wildly from the original manga it was adapted from, due to the show being adapted whilst the manga was still running. Despite these glaring flaws however, Linebarrels of Iron still managed to be an entertaining series and the kind of anime that only really becomes 'bad' once someone puts that critical hat on and starts picking holes in it.</p><p> </p><p> Linebarrels of Iron, actually starts out with an interesting premise, in the fact that the main protagonist is an unsympathetic egotistical jerk- it's something that may well alienate/irritate viewers who want their hero to be someone they can get behind straight away. We've had morally ambiguous protagonists before, but the likes of <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...6&postcount=51" rel="external nofollow">Light Yagami <em>(Death Note)</em> </a>and <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...&postcount=103" rel="external nofollow">Lelouch <em>(Code Geass)</em></a> gradually slide down the slippery slope of morality, with their power- where as Kouichi Hayase turns into an instant jerk, as soon as he can get to play being the 'big hero' that he always dreamed of being.</p><p> </p><p> Unfortunately the story does kind of lose it's nerve with going through with Hayase being a jerk protagonist, with a tragic event involving a key supporting character being the trigger point for Hayase to change his ways and actually grow into being the hero he wants to be. Though, that being said Hayase's development from that point on is executed pretty well and he fortunately doesn't become the flawless hero overnight.</p><p> </p><p> The moment where the death of one of the key supporters, is the trigger point for the protagonist to begin his development towards becoming a true hero, is very similar to <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum...&postcount=155" rel="external nofollow">Gurren Lagann,</a> as is the final twist at the end of Linebarrels of Iron- though I can only imagine that both cases were sheer coincidence.</p><p> </p><p> After an intriguing beginning, the show hits a bit of a lull towards the latter end of the series first half, focusing more on the comedic aspects of the show, as we get to know the JUDA organistation a bit more closely with joker in charge Ishigami<em> (another character whose mileage may vary for some people, on whether or not the find him amusing or irritating)</em>, near enough taking centre stage- however this calm before the storm, served it's purpose of getting you to care about the 'good guys' before the more intense second half.</p><p> </p><p> That more intense second half is chock full of plot-twists and multiple face/heel turns and vice versa. Whilst such storytelling devices do keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, there were so many twist and turns by the end, that they began to use their effectiveness and after a while it did not become a surprise at all when several characters ended up turning several times in various directions by the end of the series.</p><p> </p><p> As someone who has actually read the manga, I cannot really form an opinion of how the adaptation compares to the original story and can only really comment on the effectiveness of the anime's story. However I have done some research and the anime adaptation does veer wildly from the story of the manga- which makes you think why bother doing an adaptation in the first place?</p><p> </p><p> Overall despite overdoing it with endless heel/face turns and plot-twists by the end Linebarrels of Iron, presents a solid story built around the main protagonist, finding what it really takes to become a hero and not just some narcissistic version of it. And though the final plot-twist was something I had seen done before with Gurren Lagann, it still managed to maintain it's effectiveness as a thought provoking ending.</p><p> </p><p> In terms of storytelling the real weak point of the show, lies with the stereotypical harem romance element, with the frustrating tsundere being the primary girl. Veering from softly spoken and easily embarrassed to chewing Hayase out for a being a jerk, amnesiac girl from another direction Emi Kiseki, is another example of why the Tsundere archetype can be so irritating. Chief love rival, childhood friend Risako also ends up being fairly irritating...becoming a whirlwind of obnoxious jealously, whenever another girl gets near to Hayase and one has to wonder why it has taken her until now to make her feelings clear to Hayase. Of the three girls who develop strong feelings for Hayase, nice girl Miu Kujo is the least irritating but it's pretty clear she is just there to turn the romance element from love triangle into a harem.</p><p> </p><p> Where Linebarrels of Iron could have received a boost, and made you overlook the many flaws of it's storytelling, was with the battles between the mecha, unfortunately this ends up being hindered by the conspicuous CGI and a fairly routine and unimaginative take on the mecha battle process.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> Linebarrels of Iron is a flawed show no doubt about it, and yet I didn't come dislking the show and feeling like I had wasted around 10 hours of my life watching it. If you don't look too closely at the series myriad flaws, it does manage to be an entertaining slice of shonen action, with a nice balance between darker and lighter elements. </p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#808000;"><strong>Mildly Recommended </strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> Funimation did the dub for this, with Josh Grelle cast as the protagonist Kouchi Hayase and Alexis Tipton cast in the key-role of Emi Kiseki. It's the usual solid and professional effort that Funimation puts out, with safe and sensible casting choices. Barry Yandell steals the show as unhinged JUDA chief Ishigami, though a lot of that may have to be with the character</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 welcome back. Missed all of the reviews, good to see you're starting off slowly. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberRaven Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That more intense second half is chock full of plot-twists and multiple face/heel turns and vice versa. Whilst such storytelling devices do keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, there were so many twist and turns by the end, that they began to use their effectiveness and after a while it did not become a surprise at all when several characters ended up turning several times in various directions by the end of the series. So basically, Metal Gear Solid-style writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#2F4F4F;">Iria (Zeiram: The Animation)</span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#2F4F4F;"> </span></span></span></strong></p><p> 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However when they get there, they find that the hi-jacker is the seemingly indestructible alien called Zeiram. Iria loses contact with Glen, whilst fighting Zeiram, and when she returns to her home planet Myce, Iria finds herself targeted by officials of the Tedan Tippedai corporation, the organisation that owned the Karma. Determined to avenge the 'loss' of her brother Glen to the monsterous Zeiram, Iria soon finds herself uncovering the devious plans of the Tedan Tippedai corporation.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age:</strong> <em>Mid Teens (Approx 14+) and up-</em> There are some occasional nude scenes, where Iria takes a shower, but other than that fanservice is not that frequent for this show. Younger viewers might get scared by Zeiram, especially when the creepy little noh face, strikes out like a snake and attempts to bite it's victims. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Action Level: </strong> <em> Fairly High- </em> 'Iria' provides a fair share of action, with the titular character being a gun toting action girl, with a nice range in gadgets to get out of sticky situations <em>(such as winches).</em>....The series provides it's fair share of shoot-outs, explosions and spaceship chases- so overall this is a series which provides plenty of action and is fairly varied with it. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level:</strong> <em>Very Low-</em> 'Iria' doesn't really appear to be an anime, with cuteness in mind- the closest thing to a 'Moe' type character would be Kei, the orphan who ends up being a 'mini-me' of Iria, but even that is clutching his straws. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style:</strong> Art Style is admittedly dated and very much of it's time, the titular character tomboyish bounty hunter Iria has quite a memorable and striking character design, as does the admittedly creepy looking Zeiram. The background art is quite well detailed, and all the more impressive for being made during the era before digital animation, would have made the process easier. It doesn't have the sheen or consistency of a modern series, but 'Iria' remains a good looking OVA, and one which stands up reasonably well for something from the era it was made in. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music: </strong> 'Iria' was made in the 90's, but the soundtrack has more of an 80's feel to it <em>(perhaps the 80's sound was still popular in Japan around 1994?)</em>, opening track Tokete Iku Yume no Hate ni by Yayoi Goto, is made up of funky crunching synths but makes for a surprisingly suitable opener, whilst ending song Yume wa Toi Keredō by SAEKO is your standard soft-rock ballad <em>(this time with the same 80's style production as the rest of the soundtrack)</em>.</p><p> </p><p> The BGM soundtrack, continues very much in the vein of the opener with heavy use of 80's style synths, but though dated sounding it does somewhat suit the sci-fi setting of the show. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plot and Characters: </strong> Iria is a tomboyish apprentice bounty hunter, who idolizes her brother Gren- so obviously when things go wrong during the rescue mission at the hi-jacked spaceship the Karma, Iria becomes more determined to stop Zeiram's destruction and avenge the loss of the brother that she idolized.</p><p> </p><p> Iria, soon discovers that the organistation that they were trying to help, are not exactly and innocent party and had plans of harnessing Zeiram's power for themselves, and because Iria knows of their intentions, they seem determined to bump her off.</p><p> </p><p> Along the way as Iria, tries to hunt down Zeiram, whilst also trying to shake off the Tedan Teppadai corporation, Iria comes across a ragtag band of child delinquents- obviously at first these nuisance children, prove to be a pain for Iria but she grows a bond with them, especially with Kei, who ends up idolizing Iria, much like Iria did with Glen.</p><p> </p><p> Also part of the organistation that Iria and Glen work for, is there boss Bob, who becomes injured himself during the Karma job and the jaded veteran bounty hunter Fujikuro. Fujikuro is somewhat jealous that Bob gives all the good cases to Iria and Glen, and is at odds at the siblings more gung-ho approach to bounty hunting. Though at times it looks like Fujikuro is happy to leave Iria in the lurch, more often than not he ends up coming through for her and despite the pairs prickly relationship with one another, it soon becomes evident that Fujikuro cares for Iria as a friend and work colleague.</p><p> </p><p> As for the seemingly indestructible alien monster, Zeiram, he appears to be somewhat parasitic in nature and can turn his victims into clones of itself to assist it in battle, and one of these clones becomes particularly troublesome for Iria, during her attempts to bring down the evil monster Zeiram. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis: </strong> 'Iria': Zeiram: The Animation, is about as mediocre an anime you can get, it left little impression on me by the end but wasn't by any stretch the worst thing that I have sat down to watch and did manage to be a reasonably entertaining space action romp, whilst it played out over it's six half hour OVA episodes.</p><p> </p><p> The plot here is fairly simple, feisty action girl looks to put an end to an unstoppable monster, that saw her lose her mentor <em>(in this case Iria's brother and fellow bounty hunter Glen</em>). There's some extra flavour added with the corrupt corporation who wants to harness Zeiram's power for itself and a bit of personal drama, with the relationship between Iria and Kei mirroring Iria's own relationship with Glen, but being an OVA series it doesn't really have the room to elaborate on the plot and develop the characters <em>(Kei, being the exception)</em> especially when it comes to the corrupt organisation portion of the story.</p><p> </p><p> Then again the relatively simple storytelling makes for a focused story, which is somewhat refreshing amongst a medium that often feels that throwing in plot-twists galore makes for a great storytelling, you only have to look at a series such as<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1989614&postcount=593" rel="external nofollow"> Linebarrels of Iron </a>as testament to that.</p><p> </p><p> The action<em> (which makes up a good portion of the 6 episode OVA series) </em>too is much like the story itself, decent enough for what it is but always leaving you with the impression that you've seen better. There's a shoot out here, an explosion there, a few spaceship chase scenes show in, but everything is all relatively generic and not particularly that inventive.</p><p> </p><p> As for the big bad, the indestructible alien Zeiram- he's nasty looking and kind of creepy but beyond being mindlessly evil, there's nothing particularly intriguing about him and that's the problem when you have a villain that doesn't ever speak, and for whom you have no back story provided for.</p><p> </p><p> As feisty female action girls go, the titular Iria is relatively likeable, with her stubborn streak and more hot-headed elements of her character not overplayed, and perhaps with a less likeable lead 'Iria' would have been more of a chore to get through.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> 'Iria': Zeiram the Animation, is a passable but ultimately forgettable mid 90's Sci-Fi Action adventure OVA. </p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#A0522D;"><strong>Mediocre</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong> Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> The now defunct New York based Central Park Media, did the dub for this and like many 20th century dubs it is rather ropey with typically wooden sounding acting. It's best to switch over to the original Japanese and go subtitled for this series.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Tonari No Seki Kun: The Master of Killing Time Genre: Comedy Studio: Shin-Ei Animation Director: Yuji Mutoh Source: Manga by Takuma Morishige Original Broadcast: January- May 2014 Episodes: 21 ( 7 min per episode) Synopsis: Toshinari Seki never does his schoolwork and instead indulges in a series of hobbies whilst at his desk. Thing is that 'Seki-Kun' never gets caught and this proves to be a constant distraction to his classroom neighbour Rumi Yokoi, whose attempts to pay attention in class are sabotaged by her curiosity over 'Seki-Kun's antics. Recommended Viewing Age: Suitable for All Ages- There is no fanservice or any kind of objectionable content what so ever in this show. Even the most conservative prude, would have problems finding something they would deem to be too 'adult' for small children, yet alone bigger ones. Don't take this for the show being 'childish', it's just that refreshingly for once an anime is free of even 'extra mild' adult content. Action Level: Fairly Low- Whilst this isn't an action series, we do occasionally delve into the imaginations of the main characters, such as some Shogi (Japanese Chess) pieces, becoming sword wielding Samurai. Moe/Kawaii Level: Medium- Though the art style isn't particularly 'gritty', Tonari No Seki-Kun is not particularly overtly cute/moe either. Animation Quality/Art Style: Being a 7 min per episode comedy, no one was ever going to expect the art and animation here to be jaw dropping levels of amazing, and indeed the art and animation here is not going to wow anyone, but it's solid enough for the type of show that it is. What is refreshing here, is that the Junior High (Middle) school characters, are realistically proportioned. giving the show a down to earth feel outside of Yokoi/Seki-Kun's imagination. Music: Opening song is the energetic 'Meiwaku Spectacle' sung by the seiyuu for Rumi Yokoi, the highly experienced Kana Hanazawa. Whilst the opening is good fun, it's the ending that is an absolute home run, especially when aligned to the closing animation sequence, where Yokoi can't help end up bobbing along to 'Seki-Kun' drumming on his pencil case. 'Set Them Free' by acclaimed jazz drummer Akira Jimbo, is extremely clever in the fact that it was actually drummed out by him on a pencil case- it is also addictively catchy and you too will end up bobbing along like Yokoi. Plot and Characters: Tonari No Seki-Kun has no real over-arching plot, other than during each episode- 'Seki-Kun' is indulging himself in some strange hobby at his desk and Yokoi is distracted by it. 'Seki-Kun' is a silent character, so the show is carried along by Yokoi's inner thoughts on what 'Seki-Kun' is up to. Where the drama is cultivated from per episode, is within the imaginations of 'Seki-Kun' and Yokoi, and there's a blurring of the eyes here on who is actually the one with the over-active imagination. Whether it's Shogi pieces becoming a battle of Samurai Clans, a trio of toy robots acting like a real life family or a toy bear being a mountaineer, amongst a whole host of other things...Yokoi can't help but he drawn into what Seki-Kun is up to, and if she doesn't like how things are going, she will get the urge to interfere....which often ends up with her getting in trouble and not Seki-Kun, who somehow never gets caught being up to mischief. Yokoi who narrates 90% of the show, and 'Seki-Kun' are the only real main characters in the show, though there are a couple of recurring supporting characters from within their class, these include Goto (who mistakenly thinks that Yokoi and 'Seki-Kun' are dating, because the way they act in class), Maeda (a tall boy who sits in front of 'Seki-Kun', and is occasionally aware that the boy who sits behind him might be up to no good, but never quite catches 'Seki-Kun' in the act) and Uzawa (an easily bored classmate, who is sort of like 'Seki-Kun's' kryptonite, in the fact that he sometimes gets in the way of 'Seki-Kun's activities). The absurdity of Seki-Kun's activities often set up the comedy, scenario's include bringing in an RC car and 'driving' it around his desk like a driving test, setting up a 'post office' for note-passing in class and placing a winch on Maeda's back, so that toy bears can climb it as though it was a mountain. However it's Yokoi's reactions to the situation, that really set up the comedy and ultimately it's the 'punchline' at the end of each episode that often bring the biggest laughs in each episode. Most of the time it will end with Yokoi feeling as though she has been dropped in it, but occasionally Seki-Kun ends up becoming a 'victim' especially when a curveball like the easily bored Uzawa is thrown into the mix. Analysis: Tonari No Seki-Kun, is a simple yet brilliantly clever comedy. There's only two main characters, and even then only one of them ever speaks. but Rumi Yokoi's reactions and narration to Seki-Kun's various hobbies are so entertaining and amusing, that it does not need a great cast of characters to enhance the story, and when supporting players are briefly brought into the mix, they actually do add an extra element to the comedy and help keep things fresh. The idea to have 'Seki-Kun' as a silent character is clever in the fact that it adds an air of mystique to the character ( He's not a mute person though, as we do see him 'chatting' to other classmates during lunch, though we never hear his voice.). Though 'Seki-Kun' doesn't pay any attention to what is going on in class, he is obviously not a stupid person- the fact that he never gets caught playing around in class, should elude to. Rumi Yokoi is main character, narrator and audience surrogate all rolled into one, because lets face it, if you were next to someone in class who was always messing about, who honestly wouldn't get distracted or at least a little bit curious about having someone like 'Seki-Kun' next to them in class. As I already pointed out in my assessment of the show's comedic chops, the absurdity of what 'Seki-Kun' and Yokoi's reaction sets things up, but it's the resolution to each episode, where it really excels. Each episode is like a comedian telling a relatively amusing anecdote for about 5 minutes and then completely flooring everyone with the punchline at the end. The set-up's are imaginative and then punchlines are increasingly clever. Some of the funniest episodes, are where the set up appears to be rather mundane, such as an episode where 'Seki-Kun' decides to polish his own desk. But they always manage to take these seemingly mundane activities and turn them into something that will if not always be splitting your sides at least bring a smile to your face. What is all the more impressive is that Tonari No Seki-Kun does not use any adult or crude humour to enhance it's comedy, and in a medium that can often rely too much on innuendo or slapstick for comedy this comes off as rather refreshing. But the comedy here isn't particularly 'high-brow' or intellectual either, there's no clever word play or obscure references, and the comedy here can be understood by people of all ages and backgrounds. In that sense Tonari No Seki-Kun is an absolute triumph, in the fact that it shows everyone that broad, accessible, family friendly comedy doesn't always have to be childish slapstick aimed at the lowest common denominator. I'm not usually drawn to anime, with such a short running time (and what I have seen of anime in this category, it often seems to be cheaply made), but I will admit that the format fits Tonari No Seki-Kun, like a glove. The ending (especially as it ended on an odd episode number, 21) felt a little anti-climatic but we're not talking about a show with a great over-arching plot here, so it's not a major negative and with plenty of material still left to be adapted from the manga's, a second season at least does not seem unfeasible and would certainly not be unwelcome. Question is would they be able to keep up the consistent quality of this first season, if a second one were to be commissioned, especially as any comedy based anime I have seen tends to have diminishing returns after the first season, that however is all speculation and a bridge that will be crossed if a second season ever does materialize, as for this season of Tonari No Seki-Kun, I will honestly say that this is one of the best pure comedy anime's of recent years, perhaps even of all time. Closing Verdict: A simple yet smartly delivered comedy, that is suitable for all ages without aiming low. Tonari No Seki-Kun is the benchmark comedy anime of recent years. Highly Recommended Is the Dub Any Good?: Other than being available on crunchyroll, this show has not been licensed, only being a 7 minute per episode anime, it's probably unlikely that this will get a dub. In all honesty though, I couldn't imagine anyone topping Kana Hanazawa's performance as Rumi Yokoi (and anyone who reads these reviews on a regular basis will know that I'm no sub only elitist). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickymex Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 <p>Glad you liked it <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> As you said this is simple comedy and it works.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Tonari No Seki Kun: The Master of Killing Time is such a good little show. All the funny pushed to 8 minutes. So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="color:#2F4F4F;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Mysterious Girlfriend X</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#2F4F4F;"> (aka Nazo No Kanojo X) </span></p><p> </p><p> 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data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-e_YaXbnoTF1bEd-EHKRZUTB4EtTfAuMIkX7XEIR0pZ4DiJ-m" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Genre:</strong> Romantic Comedy, Supernatural</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Studio: </strong>Hoods Entertainment <strong>Director:</strong> Ayumu Watanabe,<strong> Writer:</strong> Deko Akao <strong>Source:</strong> Manga by Riichi Ueshiba</p><p> <strong>Original Broadcast:</strong> January- May 2014<strong> Episodes:</strong> 13 (+ 1 OVA)</p><p> </p><p> <em>* As is often the case, the OVA isn't available on Crunchyroll (the easiest way to see the show)- so you're either going to have to buy the DVD or dabble in the dark-arts of fansub sites/hope that someone has posted it on YouTube and that it's not been taken down for copyright infringement. </em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Synopsis: </strong> When Akira Tsubaki returns to his classroom for an item he has forgotten, he finds oddball transfer student Mikoto Urabe asleep at her desk. After she has gone, he suddenly has the strange urge to dip his finger in her drool and taste it. After tasting Urabe's drool, Tsubaki now finds himself overwhelmingly attracted to the oddest girl in school, and a special bond blossoms between the pair- a bond of drool. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Recommended Viewing Age: </strong> <em>Approx 15 and up-</em> As with any sexually charged romantic comedy, there is fanservice, as to be expected with nudity, panty shots etc on the display...however it's the very premise of people sharing their saliva that adds a heightened dose of kinkiness to this rather odd romance, and whatever age you are the very idea of that is going to make a few people squirm. Given that anime adaptation was taken on by a studio that mostly deals with producing ecchi titles, the fanservice is in fact relatively restrained. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Action Level: </strong> <em>Virtually Non Existent-</em> The closest we get to anything resembling an action sequence in this show, is when Urabe unleashes her 'panty scissors'- it looks like she would be pretty lethal with them and all, but if you want lots of action, then this isn't the show for you. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Moe/Kawaii Level:</strong> <em>Medium- </em>Mikoto Urabe could be perceived to have a sort of awkward cuteness about her, which might make her a 'moe' character in some people's eyes, but in terms of a general cute or moe vibe, the show doesn't really have that, the vibe that immediately permeates from Mysterious Girlfiend X is weird and kinky. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Animation Quality/Art Style:</strong> There is something refreshing about the retro 90's art-style to be found here in Mysterious Girlfriend X, especially when it comes to the character designs, colour palette and shading. Obviously if this series was literally made 15/20 years earlier it wouldn't look all that remarkable, but with the art style displayed here no longer in vogue, it manages to stand out and look unique, whilst the background art also has a surprising depth to it, despite the retro look.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Music:</strong> Opening song Orchestra Of Love, sung by Ayako Yoshitani, sounds like something Burt Bacharach might have penned in the 1970's, with it's joyous strings and disco beat certainly capturing the feel of teenage love to be found at the heart of the show, whilst the cutely playful sounding 'Afterschool Promise' sung by Yoshitani, makes for an equally effective closing song.</p><p> </p><p> Tomoki Hasegawa's well judged soundtrack manages to be both romantic and eerie, and certainly manages to match the mood of the show. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Plot and Characters: </strong>At it's very core Mysterious Girlfriend X is an awkward romance between an average guy who has never had a girlfriend and an oddball girl who has never had a boyfriend, as expected they fumble around awkwardly trying to move their relationship along to the next level, well to be more accurate the guy <em>(Tsubaki) </em>wants to take things to the next level, whilst the girl <em>(Urabe) </em>does everything in her power to take things slow.</p><p> </p><p> The major unique difference to be found in Mysterious Girlfiend X to your regular boy meets girl romance, is that our protagonist couple have a special bond, born from Tsubaki tasting Mikoto's drool. This drool, seems to have erotic supernatural properties, so whilst Tsubaki might not actually get to several things he wishes to do with Urabe<em> (i.e see her naked, touch her breasts</em>), by tasting Urabe's drool, he manages to get the same feelings, as though such things were really happening.</p><p> </p><p> Tsubaki doesn't just get mildly attracted to Urabe's drool, he becomes seriously addicted to it, to the point that if he goes too long without tasting it, he becomes sick with withdrawal. The properties of Urabe's mysterious drool also enables them to project their thoughts, feeling and even physical pain to one another.</p><p> </p><p> As the male protagonist Tsubaki, is your average nice guy, but like any teenage male he has desires, and he gets frustrated by the slow pace of his relationship with Urabe, and there are times when this does lead to a bit of tension, though the main test of their relationship, is when it comes to trust- none more so when Tsubaki's middle school crush Aika Hayakawa arrives on the scene.</p><p> </p><p> The titular mysterious girlfriend of the series Urabe, is introduced as an anti-social oddball loner, who sleeps at her desk during lunchbreak, and generally hides her face behind a mop of hair. One get's the impression that the weird girl that sits next to him in class, wasn't at the top of Tsubaki's list of potential girlfriends until he tasted her drool.</p><p> </p><p> Despite her often unkempt look, she is 'cute' and attractive and when Tsubaki gets to see her face, that is when he is tempted to stick his finger in her drool. Urabe has a mildly Tsundere nature, and has trouble with being physically intimate, but she does appear to be sincere about being Tsubaki's girlfriend. As well as the bond of drool, another one of her unique abilites and quirks is her skill with a pair of scissors<em> (being able to dextrously cut objects at rapid speed</em>), which she nearly always keeps tucked away in her panties.</p><p> </p><p> The main supporting characters,and providing a comparison to Urabe and Tsubaki, are beta couple are the small but well endowed Ayuko Oka and Kohei Ueno. Though the anti-social Urabe resists it at first, Oka becomes Urabe's first friend <em>(apart from Tsubaki)</em>, slightly lecherous in nature she ends up getting quite intimate with Urabe. Meanwhile Tsubaki's best friend Ueno happens to be Oka's boyfriend. The last remaining supporting character of note is Tsubaki's, older sister who plays the role of surrogate mother<em> (because like so many anime, the parents aren't there- though the father does make an appearance towards the end of the series</em>).</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Analysis:</strong> When faced with an opening episode where the male protagonist of the show dips his finger in a girls spit and then sticks it in his mouth, it's not exactly something that elicits a neutral reaction. Unless you actually indulge in said practice, then such a strange element is likely to make your squirm and I would not be surprised if some people would not be able to get past the very idea of this series, and it's not as though they are subtle about it, when the saliva gets shared it's shown in all of it's gooey glory. If you can make it past episode 1, there's another 12 episodes of this<em> (not counting the OVA</em>), so if you want to make it from beginning to end, you better get used to the sight of sticky saliva covered fingers and drooling mouths.</p><p> </p><p> Now thus far it sounds like as though Mysterious Girlfriend X could possibly only appeal to people with a saliva fetish and one to avoid for everyone else, but here's the thing beyond the drool factor, Mysterious Girlfriend X manages to be a sweet, well written romance between two awkward teenagers. The female protagonist of the show Mikoto Urabe is particularly well written, she is a little bit aloof,anti-social, acts in a slightly tsundere manner towards Tsubaki when it comes to physical intimacy and at times appears to be not of this world quality about her <em>(and given the power of her drool and Jedi like skill with scissors, she could well be from another planet)</em> but she never ever comes across as a two dimensional caricature, with the more likeable elements of her personality managing to shine through, managing to be somewhat cute and vunerable yet fiercely strong and independent at the same time. You can honestly believe that though this girl is a bit odd, you an understand why Tsubaki has fallen for her.</p><p> </p><p> The somewhat supernatural qualities of the saliva sharing element, also brings a degree of originality to the well worn tropes of 'boy wants to see girl naked' etc, and stuff like Urabe being naked whilst Tsubaki is blindfolded, but being able to get the same sensation as though he can actually ser naked, is in fact amusingly clever and to be honest a whole lot more kinkier than any cliched harem comedy.</p><p> </p><p> The pace of Tsubaki and Urabe's relationship, can be a little frustrating if you look at things from a conventional romance perspective, with the pair struggling to make it past first base over an apparent period of six months, but this romance was never conventional in the first place and in a lot of ways, by the time they do begin to take things further in a traditional sense, they have connected and gone further in there own special way.</p><p> </p><p> Friends Oka and Ueno make for an equally likeable beta couple, and the small supporting cast as a whole, manage to add an important and vital contribution to the protagonists unique romance, especially when it comes to the bond that begins to form between Oka and Urabe. And though this romance is a little odd to the say the least it has all the elements to make a good romance work , with loyalty, trust and kindness at the centre of Tsubaki and Urabe's relationship.</p><p> </p><p> The series ending also manages to deliver an unexpected degree of poignancy, something which may come as a surprise to those initially shocked by the very premise of this series, and though it leaves things open ended for a possible season, the conclusion is satisfying enough to leave the story<em> (in terms of the anime adaptation)</em> right at that point. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Closing Verdict:</strong> Beyond the odd, kinky premise Mysterious Girlfiend X manages to be a rather sweet natured, if rather unconventional teenage romance, and one cannot deny that as far as the romance genre goes the show is at the very least original, but the drool swapping element of the show will be a major turn off for a lot of people. </p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#808000;"><strong>Mildly Recommended </strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Is the Dub Any Good?:</strong> Sentai Filmworks did the dub for this show, and whilst it's not terrible, it's not really all that good either. The main crutch is that Josh Grelle performance as Tsubaki sounds a little too old, as well worn and overused as he is with these type of characters Greg Ayres (who does actually appear here as best friend Ueno) would have a bit more suitable choice.</p><p> </p><p> Relative newcomer to the anime scene Genevieve Simmons fares better as Urabe, given the titular mysterious girlfriend a laid back vibe, that suits her brand of quirkiness but also giving her enough human emotion to not sound overtly monotone. But overall the English dub adaptation just sounds a little too 'American Highschool' and just doesn't seem to carry across the same charm to be found within it's original Japanese form.</p><p> </p><p> <em>* I watched the series subbed on Crunchyroll, but did watch a few episodes of the English dub to form my opinion.</em></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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