El Cazador is a good action adventure that follows the trials and tribulations of two unlikely partners. Starting off as a normal snatch and grab job quickly takes a turn for the surreal as Nadie starts uncovering the truth. The truth of what? Only time will tell...
Story (Very Good)
Although it follows the same plot formula as the creators previous two anime series (Madlax and Noir), this show feels really refreshing and different from the norm. First off you will notice that it's set in Mexico, not a typical setting for ANY Japanese anime. But it is definitely a needed change of pace from the norm.
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As I stated before it follows the same plot formula as Madlax and Noir: Sexy gunslinger + mysterious girl + mysterious past + path to truth = success. You've seen it before but what will have you keep on wanting to watch the next episode are the characters and the story development, which runs at a perfect pace in my opinion. Theres enough episodes to promote story progression and background history but also theres a nice amount (about 3-4 episodes) to have some fan service. Unlike Madlax, the story is actually pretty interesting all thanks to the setting and characters that make up "the Hunter of the Witch" universe.
Art (Good)
One thing about Bee Train, is that they're not the best when it comes to art and animation. Overall the art is pretty good in terms of level of detail and amount of action there is in every episode. But at the same time you can tell they could have done better or you will notice that there IS better out there. But for what its worth it works just fine for the show and for the most part, I had no problems with the art. One that that should be noted would have to be that the characters generally wear the same outfits every episode. Kinda makes you wonder why they take a bath so often yet they wear the same dirty clothes every time ^_^. Its not good or bad but rather a funny observation. Aside from the quality, the setting for each episode is very unique and usually a new setting almost every time. So at least the settings are vast and different from each other for the most part.
Sound (Fair)
Another thing robbed from the "Madlax house of wrong" is the sound quality. Granted, the show is great with wonderful unique music and a top notch seiyu's but there is one BIG problem: the action music is TOO LOUD. It sometimes gets so loud that you cant even hear the characters talk to each other. Now I would say its an issue with the anime encoding but I experienced the same thing with Madlax and I've seen that on the Anime Network (cable tv). At least about 80% of the background music is unique and fit the situations perfectly fine but if it wasn't so loud and intrusive, I would have given an extra 3 points its that bothersome. All the characters sound perfect for their role, even Lirio. I don't care who you are you can't hate Lirio. The seiyus were so good, they were even able to pull off the limited amount of comedy in the show. "Yes sir"
Characters (Great)
Right away this turned out to be my favorite part of the show. The bad guys played their part as the believable bad guys, the good guys (oxymoron?) play well as good guys, and the neutral/mysterious characters were just enough to make the viewer think who was at the right and who was at the wrong. The cast of characters isn't too much but it isn't a small cast either. You're bound to find a favorite character somewhere in this anime. The character designs are also really good. The guys all look their part (tough, feminine, smart, etc) and the main girls all look cute or beautiful. The only way you can tell the girls apart pretty much are by their appearance (hair style and clothes). I really liked Nadie's character my only problem with her is her hairstyle, it's like she has three different styles going on at once which doesn't really work for an anime character in my opinion. But that doesn't really matter after you see Nadie and her partner work together. It's so cute, funny, and effective, its almost like ...It's best to see for yourself.
Overall, it's better than Noir and its way better than Madlax. If you like your anime with women gunslingers, this is most definitely one of the better ones in that group. Even if you're not a fan of woman gunslingers, give this a try since there is a good amount of action in every episode and you're bound to have fun watching this series as opposed to watching the other two I mentioned. I should also mention that i did manage to Marathon this series in two days and I would like to say this is one of the few shows that I actually stayed up with intent on looking forward to the next show.
A very good action anime with a great characters... verdict 8.0
Alternative Titles
Synonyms: El Cazador, The Witch Hunter
Japanese: エル・カザド
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
26
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 3, 2007 to Sep 25, 2007
Premiered:
Spring 2007
Broadcast:
Tuesdays at 01:30 (JST)
Producers:
Victor Entertainment
Licensors:
Funimation
Studios:
Bee Train
Source:
Original
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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El Cazador is a good action adventure that follows the trials and tribulations of two unlikely partners. Starting off as a normal snatch and grab job quickly takes a turn for the surreal as Nadie starts uncovering the truth. The truth of what? Only time will tell...
Story (Very Good) Although it follows the same plot formula as the creators previous two anime series (Madlax and Noir), this show feels really refreshing and different from the norm. First off you will notice that it's set in Mexico, not a typical setting for ANY Japanese anime. But it is definitely a needed change of pace from the norm. ... Jan 9, 2008
To understand my attitude toward El Cazador de la Bruja you have to know a few things. One, El Cazador is the last instalment of Bee Train's "girls with guns" trilogy. Two, I've watched a previous instalment in this trilogy. Three, I got into El Cazador because I heard it had some f/f in it.
Well, if you don't know from those three points already, I had some relatively high expectations of it. I was quite sceptical about this series after I finished watching the first episode because I found the premise ridiculously similar to the prior instalment that I just mentioned. ... Jan 25, 2017
Here we are on the final review of girls with guns month. Two weeks ago I discussed Noir, a really well done anime from Bee Train. I also briefly mentioned that it has two spiritual successors. The latter one ran in '07. Six years after Noir. This is El Cazador de la Bruja, written by Kanemaki Kenichi. Does it live up to its predecessor?
Story: Nadie is a bounty hunter on a mission. She has to find and protect Ellis, a girl with a bounty on her head. With some help from the elderly fortune teller looking after Ellis, Nadie is able to convince her ... Apr 2, 2011
Have you ever watched a show that drags out its plot through marginally entertaining but ultimately wasted episodic stories? Haven't we all. Well, here is another one for you, El Cazador de la Bruja. It is a fun "Girls with Guns" anime, with a likable duo at its core, but it certainly eats up more time than it is worth.
Nadie is a bounty-hunter, and she has just come across her next paycheck. A young girl named Ellis, who is wanted for the murder of her former caretaker, Dr. Heinz Schneider. Ellis is a mystery even to herself, with only vague memories of her past (she ... Dec 17, 2007
El Cazador de la Bruja or "the witch hunter" has been completed some time ago, yet I noticed there wasn't a review yet. Sorry that it isn’t perfect English.
Story: The young (and cute) girl Ellis is on the run because she is suspected of murdering a prominent physicist Heinrich Schneider. She encounters Nadie a female Bounty hunter who is after the price on Ellis head. However Nadie decides to help Ellis and the two embark on a journey south where they hope to find clues about Ellis' past. Soon they found out Nadie wasn’t the only bounty hunter after Ellis. Furthermore its not just bounty hunters ... Dec 28, 2014
This anime is obscure to the point that I wasn't able to track down a high res version of it. I was able to get a decent one, though, so I believe I was able to embrace the experience in its fullest. Was it worth the search?
Yes, at least for me personally. First thing you notice when you start watching is that, yet again, the synopsis is deceiving to say the least. It promises an action-packed adventure full of chases, shooting and all that cool stuff. Well, it isn't. Don't get me wrong, this big chase is the main plot and does set up ... Dec 1, 2020
NO spoilers - underrated gem of an anime.
PROS: - Incredible chemistry between Nadie and Ellis - Great supporting cast of characters too - Amazing world building, this anime has a different vibe and is basically set in a fictional Latin America. You get to really enjoy the whole atmosphere of it. - Story is a slow start but definitely gets better over time. - Decent fight scenes, nothing too specular but enough to keep you entertained. - Amazing music, the opening, ending, and OST are all great. ... Nov 18, 2017
Taco taco tacos, delicious tacos, the coolest tacos are, Amigo Taco !!! - Nadie , El Cazador De La Bruja
~~SPOILERS~~ This was a surprise for me. I had never heard of this show before that i can recall. Yet i found myself really in love with the two MC's . They both have an amazing chemistry and just go together so much. There is even hints at a Romance between them and to be honest it's very believable and i fully support that. In fact i think there is a romance happening. But it isn't just the two MC's that are lovable, There is Ricardo and Lirio. An ... Sep 21, 2017
You know it has been a good one when it leaves you behind with a confused feeling after the finish.
El Cazador de la Bruja, it has been a blast. (The name itself is very catchy) Here I was sitting, resentful and sad that it´s already over. Let me tell you why: # # # PRO # # # # A story about traveling and the people that you meet along the way # Authentic, impressive and bad ass characters ... May 21, 2015
I would like to begin this review with a shout-out to Trina Nishimura, who, in my opinion, is one of the best voice actors in the business. I have yet to hear her give a bad performance, from FMA: Brotherhood to Attack on Titan, and of course, El Cazador De La Bruja. Also, side-props to Maxey Whitehead. Oddly enough, this is the first anime I have seen where she plays a girl.
It's odd to see and anime that is also a western, but they nailed it. I love the look of this show. I got a little bit of western from Black Cat, but ... Jan 29, 2017
El cazador de la Bruja is an anime a little difficult to see. To me the first half of the anime is a little slow and somewhat boring. They could have do a better job developing the story. The art is very good, nothing too amazing but good considering the time it was released.
The soundtracks, opening and ending themes are awesome, not all of them were of my tastes but I do recognize they were good. The main and supporting characters are really good developed and are likable. Some of them could have been explored more making some of the content feel less like filler. ... Sep 28, 2011
I loved this series. The story was interesting and as far as I can tell, fairly original compared to other series I've seen, the characters are all intriguing in their own special ways (I still favor little Ellis, though). The music, of course, was incredible due to the fact that it was done by the amazing Kajiura Yuki. The art was really well-done, too. I love the way the eyes are drawn, and the animation is pretty good too.
I didn't understand that fire scene, though. It felt like the series was trying to add some sort of odd sexual aspect to it, when it ... Jun 14, 2021
This is a stellar example of anime mediocrity. It isn't particularly good, but it isn't blatantly terrible either. There's several obvious flaws and imperfections here that keep it from being anything beyond the middling, forgettable anime that it is.
Starting on a positive note, the biggest strength of this anime has to be its soundtrack. Some of the songs certainly get a bit overused, and it's exasperated by the bloatedness and pacing issues I'll be discussing later, but the soundtrack is definitely better than the anime itself. I'd also praise the main character designs of the two leads. They don't remind me of characters from other anime ... Sep 9, 2018
(updated 9/19/18 for format and slight content revision)
Hi! Welcome to another Robert's Too Late Reviews! As always, if you don't read the synopsis, then this will make even less sense than normal. I am always mindful of SPOILERS though a minor one or two might slip through. I am working from the dub version. (I promise I do watch subs, I really do!) The experience with this show is somewhat interesting, but sadly fails to fully live up to its full potential. There is enough to like, but not necessarily enough to break out of the predictability rut it quickly falls in. Will it ... Feb 4, 2014
El Cazador is the third installment of the Girls With Guns Trilogy from studio Bee Train and it's surprisingly refreshing. Those expecting Noir II probably won't be pleased but those expecting something creative and highly inventive will be most happy. Going into El Cazador my self I really wasn't expecting much. The series didn't look like it had the same kick as MADLAX my personal favorite of the genre or the simplicity yet style of Noir. However when I started watching it, I simply couldn't put it down.
El Cazador is different from it's two previous predecessors in so many ways, it gives it the striking ... Aug 26, 2022
I don't really hate this anime, the first 24 episodes are between fine and good, the two protagonists are nice, and the music is great. It can be a little bit slow in some parts, and the development of some episodes is senseless (spexially when trying to involve romance).
My bigger problem is with the 25th episode (which basically is the resolution of the main plot) is extremely bad, the quantity of bad decisions the characters make in this chapter is maddening, and the way things are solved does not fit with the rest of the story. I loved the 26th episode though, I do can consider ... Apr 29, 2023
This will not be a systematic review, but rather I would like to share with you my experience of the anime and a story that is an experiential journey matches wonderfully well with the roadless journey Nadie and Ellis set out on.
The Storyboard: Whoever made the storyboard for this series deserves a ***damn award - I dare say it's on level with what you'd expect from Paul Verhoeven. Forget Dutch angles, these guys push it to the limit for intensity. Besides being great at building tension and letting intensity rise (through shots, shot sequences and -development, together with the music), they also have a wonderful ... Dec 31, 2009
Having seen both of the previous entries in the Girls with Guns Trilogy, I was looking forward to El Cazador de la Bruja, I found Noir to be very slow and at times had trouble catching my attention, I found it to be the weakest of the three. Madlax I found much better, I felt that the pacing moved faster, however the story line was convoluted. On the Third Try of BeeTrain, I can say that they passed with flying colors on El Cazador de la Bruja. The Show moves along at a pretty good pace and it keeps me interested and the story is
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Oct 20, 2020
Not to spoil anything but this is an unexpected lovestory- wont tell you how.
I'll just say this series presents a strange mixture of homo/transphobia and lesbianism. It's almost as if lesbians are exempt from the ignorant mocking and dehumanization because of the ways they can be sexualized, but, oh well, apparently we can't have it all.🙄 So, the one stand out character makes my heart flutter, she's really the pinnacle of butch godesses to pining enby lesbians such as myself. It makes so much sense that men in the series are mostly uninterested when she's obviously even less interested. So if you're a trans woman or gay ... |