Si Ling Bianma: Shijie Caozong Zhe Recap

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While the original show idea was creative the show was somewhat lacking. I won't go into depth as to why because my focus is on the recap. Perhaps it was my version but the animation seemed to be running slightly on fast forward. That could have been the original intent seeing how it is a recap and not the actual show. In other words recaps are designed to be trailers, nice and short and to the point. Alas, had the recap slowed the down viewers wouldn't have to struggle to read at a fast paced thus allowing more of the show's information ... or plot to sink in. Which in turn would allow or decide if the show was worth watching or not.

One thing i did enjoy of the show aside from clip choices was the question moments. Even though this show is an action of sort it is also a mystery. Those every so often questions are a nice food for thought as the show progresses. Not to mention those short and big questions look great on a big screen.

One thing i did not enjoy was the portrayal of the show in that brief time gap. Any rookie reviewer to the show might think this show is pure action and mystery. While that is mostly true the recap fails to show the slight comical value. I am not saying things like the mysteries are a joke in a sarcastic fashion but more how comedy is provided as an extra bonus to lighten the serious moments. In a way the light comedy gives a moment to relax the viewer. For face it most puzzles or mysteries require some thinking. The more elaborate the mystery the more thought is required. Having a brief moment to laugh at something is a nice change of pace