Alternative TitlesEnglish: Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Synonyms: Hikari to Mizu no Daphne
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Type: TV
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 16, 2004 to Jul 3, 2004
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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Ranked: #24002
Popularity: #1415
Members: 2,083
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SynopsisIn the future, water has covered much of the Earth due to the effects of global warming. The orphaned Maia Mizuki, 15, just graduated from middle school and has already applied for employment in the elite paramilitary Ocean Agency, part of the futuristic world government. Only the best, most intelligent, and physically fit students are eligible for admission. Maia, the series' protagonist, is set to become one of the few.
But her ideal life quickly falls apart. To her disappointment, Maia unexpectedly fails her entrance exams. Making matters worse, she promptly gets evicted from her house, pick pocketed, taken hostage, then shot. She is "saved" by two women (Rena and Shizuka) that are part of an unorthodox help-for-hire organization called Nereids (inspired by the Greek mythological Nereids ). With nowhere to go, Maia joins up with Nereids, taking jobs from capturing wanted criminals to chasing stray cats, often with unexpected results. Gloria and Yu later join up with Nereids.
"Daphne" in the title refers to a subplot that starts midway into the series and eventually become important to Maia. "Brilliant Blue" refers to the fact that this is a world covered by water with almost no land. The world consists of vast oceans, a few islands, and floating cities.
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Related AnimeAdaptation: Daphne in the Brilliant Blue
Side story: Daphne in the Brilliant Blue - Bonus
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BlancoIsma
16 of 24 people found this review helpful
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24 of 24 episodes seen
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
7 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
9 |
| Character |
9 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
The first thought that came to mind when I passed this series at SunCoast, was "Holy Jesus, are they even wearing clothes?" And continued walking. A year or so later, I found out that Geneon was stopping production of their DVDs and I scrambled to get as much stuff released by the company. So, I grabbed all 7 volumes for 40 bucks off Amazon, and have not regretted it since.
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue turned out to be a very enjoyable series to watch. I must point out that the artwork is very fresh and original. When you've watched series after series, and so on, all the characters start looking the same. However, this time around, I was pleasantly pleased with the style.
I grew to love the characters. Particularly Gloria. She had me in stitches throughout the series. All of the characters had well rounded personalities and traits. Each had something to bring to the table.
While it was obviously meant as a comedy series, there was a more serious tone to the series that doesn't make itself present until half way through. In my opinion, they were able to bring in the seriousness without making it awkward ( like, everything suddenly changes from one episode to the next )
Overall, with the art style, music ( great soundtrack actually, have the whole thing on my ipod ), and funny story, Daphne in the Brilliant Blue turned out to be a precious gem. I absolutely loved the series and hope others will give it a chance. Don't be like me in the beginning and avoid it because of the artwork or lack of clothing covering these funny girls. Grab this series before it's too late! ^_^
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Drizzt
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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24 of 24 episodes seen
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
8 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
10 |
| Character |
9 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue is really a hidden treasure amongst anime. This series was a pure enjoyment, from beginning to end. So on to the review...
Story! Like the title suggests everything in this anime revolves around the sea. In (not so) distant future people are living in mega-hi-tech cities that resurfaced from the ocean floor when Earth recuperated from pollution and could once more sustain life on the surface. In one of this cities live our main protagonist Maia Mizuki who has a case of amnesia and as story unfolds begins a quest for discovering her past. She and her female friends trough series of adventures finally come to the conclusion of the main plot which also as of near everything in the series has to do with the sea. It's not by any means revolutionary plot but it grows on you and is spiced with great humor and funny situations like those deja vu gags that always make you smile!
Characters! Main characters are females, the part of the organisation called "The Nereids" (nymphs of the sea from Greek mythology-name suits them well indeed) which are somewhat rather stereotypical in characterization but all for the better! E. g. Maia is a sweet and nice girl next door type who doesn't really enjoy bullets flying over hear, on the other hand Gloria is that Revy type: shoot first and ask questions later type and also case of pathological materialist... It is that different characters of our female heroines and their contrasts that produce those great comedy moments and plot twists! Maybe it's overdone sometimes but it's never like that it becomes a nuisance!
Art! I could easily call it an eye candy! Everything is done very well with fluid animations and what's easily a "trademark" of the series are beautiful paysages: palms, vast skylines, cities, sunsets and of course brilliant sea and its depths! It gives that nice Seychelles/Balearic touch to it! I must make notice of outfits that our heroins wear which are rather hmmm "provocative" showing curves and are in my opinion to please more a male audience:) Also there are nice little details throughout the series which sometimes serve as a tribute. Gloria is e. g. wielding a PSG1 sniper rifle and a SOCOM gun which is tribute to MGS I believe-really nice to see those and other well implemented remarks and details! And in the end the whole title of the series is symbolical and has connection to the plot (meaning of Daphne).
Music/Sound! Koh Otani! Need I say more! Those who are acquainted and love his work shouldn't miss this one! Beautiful soundtrack all round with truly excellent main theme! This has my highest recommendations!
Conclusion/Enjoyment! Daphne in the Brilliant blue was a great show! Beautiful presentation, funny moments, emotive and climatic ending, nice details, exceptional music score... It's a shame, I could say, that this one is still not uncovered by many because it has has to offer so much!
ps: There are two Bonus episodes which are hilarious and if you liked the series be sure not to miss them also!
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Holy cow! Are Daphne in the Brilliant Blue and Agent Aika lame excuses for panty shows? Lets find out!
Pantyshots in every scene? check!
Little or no plot? check!
Girls or young women running around in useless costums and lingerie? check!
Bad story? check!
Women doing things that aren't natural for women to do like being physically and emotionally strong, gutsy, doing stunts that are impossible even for a man, while acting macho? check!
Splashy action scenes? check!
Lots of weird or make-believe vehicles? check!
Lame humor? check!
Overly simplified art? check!
Overly emphasized buttcracks and nipples? check!
A catastrophic event leaving most of Earth under water? check!
Women walking down the street half naked and wearing extremely provactive clothing while at work on a daily basis? check!
Bad acting + weak storyine + simply art but overly emphasized nipples & buttcracks + no real plot = lame excuse for a panty show.
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Opening Theme"Asu no Blue Wing" by Sae
Ending Theme"Anata to Yuujikan" by CooRie
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