Ranked #3630

Finder no Hyouteki

So I'm gonna write a review..

Hmm.. honestly.. when I first heard that Viewfinder will have an ANIME/OVA.. I was like "OMFG OMG OMG I AM DYING" something like that. Then someone corrected it and said something like this:

"It's not an anime or OVA. It's an AniMix"

The definition of AniMix in my head is like compilation or MIXTURE of different anime, scenarios, music, etc. So I was a bit disappointed when I learned that it's not an OVA at all. But even so (at that time), I didn't care. As long as I can see Asami and Akihito or even hear their voices, it's alright. But of course I kept reminding myself that I'm not going to expect anything.

So when the AniMix was released last February 29, 2012 (I've watched it last March 1, 2012 though).. I actually enjoyed it.

Story:

The whole episode/movie/AniMix (or whatever it was) consists the following chapters from the manga: You're my Love Prize in Viewfinder, Fixer and Love Prize 01.

It is practically the same with the manga. So no problem with that. (Though I would be more happier if it was the Hong Kong Arc XD)

Characters:

Actually, from my point of view, it really looks like an anime/ova. Though the only problem is the lack of movements. They don't "move" that much. The characters don't blink their eyes (that much I guess) or they have less facial expression. They look stiff. Well it is an AniMix after all so expect that.

The only thing that bothered me was how the other characters (including Feilong) speak Chinese. It was really funny. XD

Enjoyment:

As a Viewfinder fan, I really enjoyed it. I mean.. just hearing the Drama CD made me so happy. What more if I see them moving and talking right? Especially the S&M scene (though nothing graphic). But of course I'm still wishing they will make a "real" anime or OVA of it.

Overall:

I guess I'll give it a 7. I enjoyed it but of course I still prefer the manga. I recommend you to read the manga first if you HAVEN'T READ the manga. Because you will not enjoy it that much. read more

Well that was horrible. Good thing I read that it was an animix rather than an OVA before starting otherwise it could have beeen even more disappointing , not that it got an outstanding grade this way either.This was my first experience watching an animix and I can say with confidence that I will never watch it again. It was like watching paperdolls (etremely hot paperdolls, but paperdolls nonetheless) moving and talking. I couldn't even say "come to life" as they did not.

There is no reason to elaborate on the plot as you should not watch this unless you have read the manga. You will not be able to follow the story as there really is none. The story is in the manga and even if this is an adabtation it skips all the details and even I had trouble to follow sometimes. There is no flow and the paperdolls are once in this place and on the next in that place while elevator music is played on the backround. I did not even enjoy the voice actors as Masami sounded way too old and Fei Long sounded just...wrong.

I always enjoy bishies and that's why I gave this a three rather than a one. read more