Alternative TitlesJapanese: めだかボックス
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Apr 5, 2012 to ?
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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SynopsisWhen newly elected Student Council President Medaka Kurokami institutes her idea for a suggestion box where people can submit problems that need to be solved, she's expecting things like rescuing lost puppies and giving advice. What she and her best friend Zenkichi find instead, however, are the first hints of an unbelievable secret, and their school, Hakoniwa Academy, and Medaka herself are somehow at the very center of the growing maelstrom! As what seemed like an innocent past time turns into a dangerous game, Medaka and her recruits to the Student Council discover new depths to both themselves and their own unexpected abilities. And then things get really out of control!
(Source: Sentai Filmworks) |
Related AnimeAdaptation: Medaka Box
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Stark700
15 of 42 people found this review helpful
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6 of 12 episodes seen
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| Overall |
7 |
| Story |
6 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
6 |
| Character |
8 |
| Enjoyment |
7 |
Perhaps one of the most hyped up anime of this Spring Season. Based off the popular manga Medaka Box, the shonen manga written by Nisio Isin (author of the Monogatari series including that oh yes, infamous toothbrush scene from the who can we forget, Nisemonogatari), has officially became an anime. Now, is that a good or bad thing? Hmm..with roughly half the series airing already, let's put our heads together and find out.
First of all, there seems to be a trend of strong and unusual female leads this season. Koko from Jormungand, Yuuko from Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, Rea from Sankarea, just to name a few. Then, we have Medaka Kurokami, the beautiful and well-endowed student council president who has in her mind, no problem showing of that voluptuous body of hers which is right now, one of the main reasons some of us may be watching the show. Beyond that, she is nearly perfect and achieves what we can see as inhuman feats. But most curiously, she wishes to help the helpless and does so by creating a suggestion box. You can probably figure out where the title of the series comes by this point. Then, we have the other characters starting with her lucky or maybe not so lucky childhood friend Zenkichi Hitoyoshi. He reluctantly joins the council for the sake of his childhood friend despite the strange put-ups he has to endure daily. (such as Medaka stripping in front of him with little care) Then, we have the other characters. The student secretary Kouki Akune who became an instant fan boy of Medaka and the blue loli Hansode Shiranui who seems to have an eating habit that surpasses the hunger levels of a saiyan. Although these characters are all appealing and makes us anime fans watch further and learn more about them, what are their backgrounds? From here and out, I definitely wants to see more of that than what they do in the council everyday. Lately, another character by the name of Mogana Kikaijima is introduced and so far, we know that she is obsessed with money. To her, it's all about the money, money, and money.
Now, the art and music seems to be alright from what's seen so far. I did like some of the music mixed in during the scenes but let's face it. It's not worth a Grammy Award. The OP for this series is somewhat catchy especially those Medaka cameos in nearly every scene. It makes sense after all to have our starring president in it as she's also the title character.
But beyond that, there are also those little stitches we pay attention in every episode such as the blue loli Hansode Shiranui eating 24/7, Medaka's random symmetrical poses with the other characters, and Kouki Akune's narcissism. Strangely enough, I found these little things to be quite amusing from time to time even though they are served as comic reliefs (or maybe not later?). I mean, after all so far, this series is mostly amusing and entertaining and not one of these deep emotional series like Clannad: Afterstory where we cry tears that will fill the Grand Canyon.
Overall, I would say so far that my enjoyment of Medaka Box has potential but not a World Heavyweight champion for the Spring Season. I mean, let's face it and ask ourselves: what is the main plot or story of this series so far?
I can definitely relate this type of feeling to another Spring anime that debuted a few weeks ago. (title begins with H and has that Sherlock Holmes style). Hopefully, that sort of feeling may change soon once that suggestion box really gets something going. Perhaps, a suggestion so daring that even our beloved president Medaka would have the time of her life solving, so daring that even us anime fans would have no way of solving it either.
Right now though, this series is something to keep an eye on but not to hype over (especially those who've read the manga beyond this point). I mean, it has its good but also the bad points. If you're a fan of comedy and entertainment, then this series is definitely for you. If not, then just sit back and watch this for the lulz. And if by all means, you must insist on dropping this series, then I'm sure Medaka would love to help you find another series to watch this Spring Season if you put something in that mystical box known as the Medaka Box. read more
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Adair
14 of 41 people found this review helpful
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3 of 12 episodes seen
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| Overall |
7 |
| Story |
7 |
| Animation |
7 |
| Sound |
6 |
| Character |
8 |
| Enjoyment |
7 |
I usually don't believe in writing reviews for ongoing anime, because I don't think you can judge a show from the first few episodes. But I wanted to try doing an "incomplete" review for once, so I'll definitely edit this as I finish the series.
Medaka Box starts out as a typical school life story with supernatural/shounen elements. It's interesting to see a shounen series with the main fighting protagonist a female, although some may argue that Zenkichi is the true protagonist here.
The premise of this series is about a student council with an unbeatable president, Kurokami Medaka. Right off the bat, everything about this series seems like it should be completely unlikable. We've got a useless male lead, an overpowered big-breasted female lead, and a bunch of other seemingly annoying characters. But somehow, after just watching a few minutes of the first episode, I began to actually like them.
There's nothing complex or incredibly unique about this anime, yet something about it is entertaining and worth watching. Perhaps, as I watch more episodes and maybe even start reading the manga, I'll discover what that special thing is. But for now, it gets a tentative 7 for making me laugh and keeping me engaged, despite the silly, contrived plot and slightly obnoxious characters. read more
Recommendations
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Eccentric characters do eccentric things.
Wonderful writing by Nisioisin.
unique, eccentric and lovable characters brought to us by NisioIsin-sensei
Both series are written by Nisio Isin. However, the stories are quite different as well as the art style. In Medaka Box, the story revolves primarily around the antics of a student council who uses a suggestion box to get suggestions from the student body on how to improve the school, or simply to get help with things they couldn't accomplish/resolve themselves. The art resembles your typical anime style drawing (big eyes, abnormal hair colors, flashy uniforms, etc.). Conversely, in Bakemonogatari the story is heavily based on dialogue and is narrated by its male protagonist; it focuses on several females to whom which he helps to rid of supernatural creatures that have caused trouble to them in one way or another. The drawing is more serious and detailed than in Medaka Box.
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Both involve a group of students including a tough female who solves other students' problems and fights delinquents. However in SKET Dance the group is a club and Medaka Box is about the Student Council.
Both tells about a group of high-school students helping people around them.
Both somewhat has certain connections to Student Council.
Both are comedic animes.
Both often deals with their school's extracurricular clubs problems.
Both are school-focused.
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Opening Theme"HAPPY CRAZY BOX" by Minami Kuribayashi
Ending Theme"Ohanabatake ni Tsuretette (お花畑に連れてって)" by Medaka Kurokami (CV: Aki Toyosaki)
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