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PROS:
*Unique art style: Loved Golion's horror/gothic vibes with witches, black magic, space ships with skulls, flying coffins, organic architecture.

*Action: dynamic fights ranging from hand to hand, Lion mech to peon soldier/tanks, Golion to giant monster. There's a variety of weapons that evolve with time. The finishing blows are all uniquely animated

*Characters: I was surprised by how well certain characters are fleshed out and their dramatic stories. Significant recurring characters, episodic characters, and more. Admittedly, the central male protagonists felt less developed by comparison, but I still found myself getting invested in characters that I wasn't expecting

*Mature themes & imagery: You probably know about Voltron, ... but these aren't the same. Golion really wasn't suitable for being edited into a kids cartoon. They removed apocalyptic wars, slavery, death, blood, lots of violence, SA, and more.

*Plot: it's probably going to feel slow for the first half, but it really picks up towards the end. If I were to rate each quarter, I'd say it's 6,5,6,8. It comes off like an episodic super rorobt anime, and many of its episodes truly are episodic, but there's also characters, technology, history, etc gradually revealed through these episodes, so it kinda snowballs towards the end.

*Conclusion: Golion had a really solid final quarter. Conclusive and enjoyable ending I felt somewhat emotionally attached to.

CONS:
*Characters: Central male protagonists could have been fleshed out more in comparison to the other characters

*Opening scene: Each episode starts with an opening scene set in the distant past, I felt this gave me false expectations and felt like the anime was poorly planned. I suggest not putting much stock in it, and just watching the episodes for what they provide.

*Plot: First half does feel slow and a little boring at times, but I think it's worth finishing

*Action: Although there's a variety of weapons, it seems like the lions were supposed to have specific elements, and they do explain this to some extent, but I felt it was poorly implemented as the water lion would be seen shooting fire out its mouth, the fire lion shooting air attacks, etc. They do some cool elemental combination attacks like fire tornado, but they don't really experiment with the elements as much as i'd like. Most of the weapons are generally rockets, lasers, swords, etc.

Overall: I know this is a little barebones, but I have a full video review on my youtube and I'm honestly tired of talking about it by now. I just wanted to leave something positive for Golion since there were 0 recommended reviews at the time of posting. I think it's a good anime that often gets overlooked because of Voltron and its slow start. I was a little bored at first, but I'm glad I stuck with it, and I think It's one of those anime that I'd appreciate more with time, as I venture through 70s and 80s super robot anime.

Other recommendations: If you like fun SR, check Daitarn 3 and 1980s Tetsujin 28. If you like the dark/mature elements of this, check Space Runaway Ideon.

I was pleasantly surprised with Osamu Tezuka's Shin Takarajima, or "New Treasure Island." Thankfully, it has nothing to do with Tezuka's 1-volume manga by the same name. I just thought it was boring and anti-climactic. Surprisingly, I think Shin Takarajima is the best-directed movie-length project of its time. It's basically a bunch of anthropomorphic animals on a ship searching for treasure. At an hour-long, it's got a solid introduction, comedic indirect characterization, and enough exposition to understand its simple treasure hunt plot without feeling long-winded. In addition, there's an enjoyable build-up with foreshadowing and intriguing developments leading the crew to plot against each other. Lastly, ... it's got an exciting climax where the animators went into overtime, leading to a satisfying conclusion.

While I've never read Robert Stevenson's "Treasure Island" novel to comment on the anime's originality or lack thereof, my experience was better for it. The anime took me back to my childhood watching some dusty vintage black VHS cassettes around the house. Its comedic style feels similar to what's eventually shown in the first Puss in Boots anime, where it's very western and somewhat slapstick but exaggerated. At times, it's chaos, like when they first discover the treasure map. Everyone goes crazy to board up the room to scheme in secret. This guy pulls a painting off the wall to cover the fireplace and blindfolds it just in case it's one of those cliche eyeball cutout paintings. I think it's totally worth a watch if you're into the vintage cartoon aesthetic, and it's also perfect for kids. I give it a 7. Of course, it's not nearly as beautiful as earlier Toei works I've scored lower, but its writing, animation, and scope all match. It's not ambitious, but it lives up to expectations of its shallow scope.

This was just an excerpt from a video script I'm writing on 60's anime, it's not a great review, but there weren't any other reviews yet and I think its pretty underrated here, so I hope this helps new people to enjoy it.

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Bari Bari Densetsu comes to us from the original creator of Initial D. The story follows illegal street racers on their path to professional races. Like Initial D, these teens ride on Japanese mountains swooping around corners at breakneck speeds. Additionally, if you loved the dynamic camera angles featured in Initial D, they're even better here because it's 100% hand-drawn and painted.

Although Bari Bari lacks the uniformity of CG art, it depicts each race from numerous camera angles. Whether it's looking straight ahead, checking the speedometer, engine shots, or close-ups as riders lean around corners with their knee an inch away from ... the pavement; you're bound to be impressed by its creators' artistic vision. However, my favorite mid-race animation is how the camera rotates around riders causing the scenery to shift. I'll admit, it's not perfect, but creating the appearance of a 3D space using only hand-painted sheets of plastic is worthy of praise. Furthermore, these complex camera angles occasionally extend to non-racing scenes and create a beautiful cinematic experience throughout the entire film.

The story primarily follows Hideyoshi and Gun, two rival teens who will stop at nothing to one-up each other. They come from vastly contrasting backgrounds. My favorite is Hideyoshi due to his tragic background. Despite being in his teens, he lives alone with his sister since their parents' death in a car accident. He sees racing as his means for providing for himself and his sister. On the other hand, Gun receives the most screen time but is characterized as an antagonist. It's very easy to dislike him, considering how he's played out as a disheveled jerk who constantly antagonizes Hideyoshi for no apparent reason.

Supposedly, Gun comes from a wealthy family, but they didn't explain that well aside from the fact that he's got an expensive bike. Maybe the 38 volume manga goes further in-depth on that. In fact, there are many characters and plot points introduced that the movie doesn't have enough time to flesh out fully.

It feels like there should be two romance arcs, a love triangle, more in-depth characterizations for its side characters, and some backstory for how Gun and Hideyoshi met, but the movie is only 85 minutes. As you would expect of a racing movie, the plot builds up to a major race in its final chapter, and I think it's a high point for the film. Not only does this race test the rider's skills, but also their endurance considering it's a long race on a sweltering day.

This immense challenge brings out the best in our characters as they push their limits as far as they can, some even crash and continue the race. In addition to the physical feats presented during this event, the struggle causes our characters to develop, leading to a fulfilling and emotional conclusion....which I absolutely hate...Seriously, this might be one of my most hated anime endings. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad. I just strongly disagree with what happens and how that makes me feel.

Overall, I give Bari Bari an 8/10. While this movie only covers a fraction of the manga, I think the directors and planners did a great job of spacing everything out as not to feel too rushed, though it's obvious this should have been at least a 24 episode series. I also didn't like how Gun was given the superhuman strength to kick a guardrail with enough force to cancel his momentum and crumple the steel-like aluminum foil.

story 7
art 9
sound 7
character 7.5
enjoyment 8
overall 8

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This OVA follows a private investigator hired to find his client's husband. It turns out the man is wanted for double homicide, and she wishes to speak with him before he's arrested. What makes this anime so interesting is that this investigator travels across Japan following breadcrumbs he hopes will eventually lead to his target. But, instead, he discovers that these clues slowly unravel a psychological mystery of a man who suffers a mental break after being haunted by an incredibly difficult decision he made in the past.

While I won't spoil exactly what this decision was, I will say that his survival once ... teetered on a morally grey dilemma where all outcomes are tragic. The PTSD resulting from this choice forever changed him and sent him down this dark path.

Despite the anime only being 50 minutes long, they manage to create a good sense of mystery while gradually illustrating what the man's recent history was like while also making you question your own morality. In the beginning, the guy sounds despicable, but the more you watch, the more you realize that anyone could be placed in such a horrendous situation.

Although Domain of Murder is a mystery that gets into the psychology of its suspect, I wouldn't describe it as suspenseful, at least until its climax. It feels like you're watching a random episode of a tv crime drama for the most part. You don't care about the protagonist because he's been introduced ages ago in content that wasn't adapted, and he also doesn't face any real danger. If you enjoy episodic tv crime dramas, then you'll enjoy this. However, I think most other people will probably find the OVA interesting but dry. There is an English dub I think is good. However, if you want to get the most out of something like this, I'd recommend the original Japanese audio.

I give Domain of Murder a 7.5 out of 10. I recommend checking it out because it creates an engaging mystery in under an hour, plus I think it's produced well in terms of character designs and background art. To me, this anime feels like a missed opportunity to have a nice, short series because I'd love to see more along the same vein. The manga is titled Hello Hedgehog, and Domain of Murder applies to this specific mini-story. The manga series was also adapted into a Japanese live-action TV drama, but I'd personally rather just read the manga...if I could find it. Although Hello Hedgehog isn't all about crime mysteries, if each arc was written as well as this OVA, then I think it would make for a decent read.

STORY 7
ART 8
SOUND 7
CHARACTER 7
ENJOYMENT 7
OVERALL 7.5

In all my life, I've never witnessed this degree of animation overkill. Studio Madhouse had the opportunity to produce an OVA adapting a shoujo manga where a cursed man pursues a beautiful teen so that her body can be used as the vessel for his wife, whose flesh is rotting away. Sadly, what we get is a random chapter from a 17 volume manga. I don't blame Madhouse for not producing a complete adaptation because, for 1, they were likely commissioned for just 1 episode, and two, I don't think the manga was ever completed either.

I consider Bride of Deimos to be an artistic ... total package. Character designs, background art, scene composition, animation, music, and sound effects, everything combines to create an ominous atmosphere. Although this was likely intended to be a promo for the manga, its end result far surpassed its purpose and created a visual experience capable of standing on its own. Additionally, I couldn't help but notice a similarity to Vampire Hunter D. Surprisingly, it shares the same animation director as Vampire Hunter D, as well as several other 80s classics that you might be familiar with. Furthermore, it was directed by Madhouse co-founder Rintaro who has his own extensive list of accomplishments.

Presentation aside, there is a story that's being told in Bride of Deimos...in fact, there's two. Admittedly, this 30-minute ova felt like it lasted an hour due to it being so dense with artistic value as well as its two stories. The first lays the groundwork for the main plot by introducing Deimos, and his wife's would-be host, Minako. The second story occupies the majority of the OVA. It is basically episodic subplot from the manga that depicts a secluded brother and sister who lure people into their mansion to murder them.

Surprisingly, this segment of the story was pretty impressive, considering it only occupied about 15 minutes of screen time. In addition to being suspenseful, the brother and sister received characterization, a back story, and it's concluded with tragic irony. As long as you come into this ova expecting the main plot to go nowhere and its subplot to be the high point of its narrative, then you'll likely enjoy the OVA even more. Personally, I was confused by this gradual focal shift considering Minako's involvement with the brother and sister duo. Hopefully, this review can set your expectations appropriately, so you know what to look for and don't let its loose ends trip you up.

Is Bride of Deimos a bad manga adaptation or an awe-inspiring work of art? There are mixed opinions about this, but I think it's open to interpretation. I read a bit of the manga out of curiosity, and it does have a portion of artistic flair in early chapters. It might be a great read; it's just not for me. However, I do know that I will continue to spread awareness about this OVA because I believe its presentation and atmosphere outweigh its broken plot. I give Bride of Deimos a 7.5 out of 10. If you have 30 minutes, I think this is totally worth your time.

Unfortunately, this ova can only be found in VHS rip format. It's currently available on youtube, but youtube compression plus VHS rip quality doesn't do this anime any favors. I recommend finding a higher-quality version of the VHS rip if you can.

Story 6
Art 10
Sound 10
Character 7
Enjoyment 9
Overall 7.5 (rounded up to 8)

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Hawaiian Breeze offers one of the more realistic depictions of a relationship I've seen in anime. It follows the long-term relationship of a couple living together in Japan. Although their love is genuine, their life goals are totally different. Peter is an illustrator who works from home with aspirations of getting married and having children. Eri has a corporate job and takes her work seriously. She aspires to climb the company ladder and become successful. Because of this, she's not interested in getting married or having children, despite living with Peter for two years. While most scenes depict a wholesome loving relationship, this difference ... in perspective occasionally causes some pretty heated arguments. While I disapprove of some of the main characters actions, I appreciated how realistically they depicted the irrational side of love because both of these characters tend to lose control of their emotions from time to time. Furthermore, it's later revealed that both of these characters are only acting this way as a response to past trauma they've repressed. While I won't spoil their intimate details regarding the nature of these traumas, I will say that I am impressed with the amount of story they could pack into 40 minutes while still managing to create an emotional experience with a complete ending. I'm even more impressed that someone added this particular image of profanity in graffiti into the end credits right after such a solid emotional scene. I'm guessing whoever did this couldn't read English. My overall score for Hawaiian Breeze is an 8/10. However, I think Hawaiian Breeze might have been the right anime for me at the right time of my life because I felt what these characters were going through. Its MAL rating is only 6.2, which I imagine has much to do with its presentation, so I wanted to review it in hopes that I could shine a new light on an emotional anime that's been lost in history.

This review contains no spoilers. There is honestly nothing to spoil anyways because the anime is just a magical escort mission.

Yasuke is by definition a pretentious anime. It's like if I were to make a movie about Abe Lincoln riding dinosaurs and title it "Abe Lincoln". If you're interested in Yasuke as a historical figure, then you will certainly be disappointed because this is not an anime about a historical figure, this is an anime about magic, swordfights, and machines featuring a historical protagonist. The details of Yasuke's real life are quickly brushed over via flashbacks or info-dumping. I'm given the impression that its writer ... certainly was familiar with his history, which makes the anime just that much more of an insulting experience. The entire story revolves around Yasuke escorting a young girl with powerful magic abilities. Halfway through the anime, she states that Yasuke is only around for company, and not for protection, since she is already powerful enough to protect herself. The story would have played out identically if Doraemon had teleported back and held this girl's hand as they frolicked from point A to point B, there would just be fewer sword fights in-between.

Regarding its aesthetics, Yasuke features a few well-animated fights, so if you have no historical knowledge of the Sengoku Jidai era, then you may be entertained. However, I noticed a constant issue with how characters' clothing was shaded. It seemed as if they added highlights to armor then used the blur tool on 100% strength making 10 passes. The real MVPs here were the background artists as it's the only aspect of the anime that was consistently impressive.

Overall, Yasuke feels like a slap in the face to fans of Japanese history and anime fans alike. It feels as if it were created by people who attempted to appease anime fans without knowing what makes anime good. This is exacerbated because it's clear that the writer is familiar with Yasuke's history, and its animators have experience making anime.

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After War Gundam X fits into a strange category of being separate from the Universal Century timeline, yet it's told in a way that mainly appeals to fans of it. I guess in that regard, its similar to Turn A Gundam. Both Turn A and Gundam X are essentially alternate universe conclusions to many of the prior anime in the franchise. In my opinion, Gundam X is slightly more accessible to new viewers whereas watching Turn A wouldn't make a whole lot of sense considering most view it as development of it's original creator and not just a standalone story. The only thing you ... really need to know about Gundam in order to understand X is what Newtypes are, and that's a very simple explanation. Newtypes, are humans born in outer space with an extra sense that gives them psychic abilities. Depending on what series you watch, Newtypes could be symbolic of the empathy and unity required for the advancement of our species, or just crazy powers that can sometimes make mechs go ultra instinct. Personally, I'm a fan of the symbolism, but when it starts to expend beyond clairvoyance, ya lose me, the mechs are already enough. Thankfully, Gundam X features one of the best implementations of Newtypes I've seen, so it wasn't a deterrent for me. Now that you know about Newtypes, lets move onto the story. The setting of Gundam X is easily one of my favorites from the entire franchise. It takes place in a UC alternate universe where the war took a catastrophic turn as numerous space colonies crashed down to earth, extinguishing 10 billion lives. 15 years later, new cities have been built and humanity is beginning to thrive once again. Although the war is over, life isn't without its struggles thanks to raiders pillaging their towns using scavenged mobile suits. Think of Gundam X as Mad Max with mechs because you have raiders or vagabonds behind the wheel of massive armored vehicles going to war with each other over discarded military equipment. The story follows Garrod a 15 year old boy who lived most of his life fending for himself and thought his years he's honed the skills necessary to survive. Basically speaking, he's a badass who can walk right up to your mobile suit and kick you out of its cockpit. Though Garrod has the experience to make money piloting mobile suits, he prefers to sell them and live a quiet, solitary life. One day, Garrod's lonesome existence is turned upside down by a mission to rescue a young girl, Tiffa from her kidnappers. As the plot thickens, he discovers that his contractor is the real villain and the supposed kidnappers were the ones who actually saved her. This event becomes the catalyst that throws the story into motion as Garrod reluctantly joins the Freeden, a hover vessel filled with scavengers commanded by the infamous war hero, Jamil. Jamil's goal is to travel the world freeing Newtypes who're enslaved or manipulated for their powers as well as extinguish any remaining embers of the past war. I appreciated the variety of the antagonists in Gundam X because it displayed a believable post war, apocalyptic environment. Some fought for profit, some for survival, and others, simply because ending the war didn't end the mentality that created it in the first place. There's always the risk of starting new wars for old reasons. Each era of Gundam anime is slightly different from the last. In the 80s, Gundam was an abysmal look into the horrors of war. They developed their characters well, then had them brutally murdered leaving the survivors with traumatic scars that will never heal. In the 90's the mainline series shifted its gaze away for cool mechs and exciting battles to became the main focal point. Gundam X is kinda like the best of both worlds because it shares much of the same creative talent as Gundam Wing, so the mechs are awesome and the battles are exciting. It also manages to incorporate one of the more palatable anti-war themes the franchise has to offer. I know war is bad, everyone knows it, but sometimes it feels like the morals in Gundam outweigh the viewer experience, and it becomes emotionally exhaustive. Gundam X on the other hand takes a much more balanced approach to war by primarily displaying how our differences are superficial and can sometimes be set aside for the sake of peace. This is a crucial element for plot progression because some of the antagonists eventually become allies. Which ones? I won't show or tell, because that's a spoiler. What I will say is that some of these baddies get great development, and can really win you over. However, we aren't so lucky to have all of the antagonist be so dynamic, some of them are sadly one dimensional cartoon villains. Despite some of its annoying villains, I think Gundam X makes up for it by having so many likable characters who actually receive development. I'd consider many of the characters and their interactions with each other to be in my top 20 of the franchise. I thought Garrod had an interesting backstory of growing up alone in this post apocalyptic world. This negatively impacted his interactions with the freeden crew, because he's used to being a lone wolf and teamwork isn't in his wheelhouse. The growing love between Garrod and Tiffa was also enjoyable as it was innocent and heartwarming. Jamil is basically their version of Armuro Rey who took an incredibly dark turn. Although it sounds like he should be the powerhouse who negates any threat, he struggles to pilot a mobile suit due to his debilitating PTSD. I also enjoyed Sou and Roy, two mercenaries hired by Jamil. They appear to be pretty bland at first due to their guarded personalities, but they really open up in the second half and actually become my two favorite characters. Gundam X equally develops like 10 characters, and in the end, I liked them all, even though I initially disliked half of them. I'd argue that Gundam X tried to develop far too many characters, in doing so it sacrificed the character depth that could have otherwise been achieved. I like the direction they took, but there's not a single character that I thought couldn't be developed more. Aesthetically speaking, Gundam X clearly falls in line with the other 50 episode Gundam anime from the 90s. I mostly compare it to Gundam Wing considering it was created months later and shared many of it's creative talents such as mech designers, character designer, and animation directors. I loved how they integrated mech designs from previous anime with a twist. It's easy to see how some mobile suits were heavily inspired by Zaku, Qubeley, or various mobile suits from Gundam Wing. I really appreciated the level of creativity featured in these mobile suits. It's just a shame that the series isnt long enough for them to all be appreciated. The GX-9901 has a unique feature because it's one of the few Gundams equipped with a weapon of mass destruction. It's got these solar pannel looking things on it's back that unfold to collect radiation that's beamed down to earth from the moon. It basically just deletes everything in its path. I thought this was pretty cool, but it's kinda conflicting when a show features such strong anti-war themes, but the protagonist evaporates hundreds of people with the press of a button, but I guess that's the cost of war, you cant make friends with everyone. The animation is also what you'd expect for a 90's Gundam, but in my opinion it's much better than Wing because it didn't re-use footage as often. At most they recycled some attack animations. Although the battles weren't as intense or gritty as 08th MS Team, I don't hold that against it because I see them both as being two different brands of Gundam and two different tiers of production quality. Gundam X is more about fast paced action, lots of explosions, and mobile suits flying around and cutting each other in half. Typically in Gundam anime, mobile suits get 1 upgrade and that's it. Gundam X utilizes it's post apocalyptic setting by incrementally upgrading it's mobile suits which added a nice touch considering all the spare parts they must have lying around on a salvage ship. I felt this was another factor in keeping the fights feeling fresh. The main problem I have with Gundam X is that it's a little too ambitious and it's structured in a way that risks representing good ideas poorly which turn people off before they understand what they're even watching. After watching 08th MS Team last week, I wanted to drop Gundam X around 10 episodes in. Of course I finished it, but I wasnt that impressed. After a day of letting the anime sink in, I realized that I misunderstood it, and didnt give it a fair chance, so I started over and enjoyed it much more my second time around. I believe my initial dissatisfaction was not a unique experience. Even the Japanese lost interest which caused it to be cut short by 11 episodes. Although it has a pretty good ending, it's easy to see the pacing is ramped up during the final arc. I believe if it had better written villains and more thorough planning then they would have enticed more people to see it through to the end. My initial impressions were that the series was nothing but a bunch of bland characters and rescue missions. Afterall, Tifa gets kidnapped like 6 times. Although the plot progression and a few shallow villains are undeniable shortcomings, The character development becomes a casualty because the aforementioned flaws tend to eat away at your patience, resulting in overlooking the development that's already there. Many had a similar problem with Cowboy Bebop because it also uses a slow, but gradual characterization method. The difference is that Bebop has a much more exciting and diverse plot with fewer long long term characters that featured a staggered introduction. Gundam X on the other hand dumps most of it's characters in your lap in the first few episodes and uses a development format similar painting a wall, one evenly distributed microscopic layer every few hours. Due to this, it's easy to confuse its abundance of slowly developing characters with boring characters. I remember the exact moment when I realized that the cast was more complex than I had given them credit for, that was episode 15 which is devoted to Roy and Sou. Up until this point, I thought they were just background characters. However, they're just hired mercenaries in a post apocalyptic world. Why would they trust their employers enough to open up? Episode 15 focuses on them away from the Freeden, when they can truly become their self and it's easily my favorite episode in the anime. I can't blame people for dropping Gundam X after 10 episodes, and especially for not wanting to rewatch an anime they didn't like. All I can do is properly set your expectations so that you can appreciate the anime for what it is. I think if you set your expectations at the level of other 90s Gundam TV series like G-Gundam, Wing, and even Turn A, then you'll be impressed. Overall, After War Gundam X is an uncut gem that I'd love to see remade as a much longer anime. It's a slow burn that's not going to be for everyone, but if you're patient and open minded enough, then I think it's a great experience especially if you're a fan of Gundam Wing or Universal Century. I give Gundam X an 8/10. This is just the script from my youtube review. Hope you found it helpful

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Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust is one of the rare anime movies wich is capable of delivering everything you'd expect and then some.

What you're probably expecting:
Vampires, swordfights, monsters, blood, well animated and exciting fights

What you're not expecting:
Character development, romance, gray morality, tragedy, high quality orchestral score, beautifully detailed hand painted parallax backgrounds, highly detailed character animations which depict hair moving in the wind and ripples of water as rain splashes down on a pond.

This anime was created by many of the same members who worked on Ninja Scroll so if you set your expectations at this level, then you won't be disappointed. Just ... be sure to watch the HD version, sub or dub is fine.

I regret watching this, and I'm here to save you time.

I watched this because the source material comes from the creator of Rurouni Kenshin and it's a far cry from what I was expecting.

Having not read the manga, I still can't help but feel this was an attempt to cash in on the alchemy craze of the early 2000s thanks to FMA. The protagonist is randomly killed and given a magical alchemical power in the first episode. He uses this power to fight enemies who want to steal more of these Buso Renkins. I've basically just spoiled the entire story for you. I ... find little relevance in this story that would require it to revolve around alchemy. Sure there's "alchemy" and "homunculus", but wheres the actual transforming of one object to another? they're all just empty jargons that could have been easily replaced with any other word. It all boils down to a medallion that repeatedly transforms into a specific weapon. What about the actual fights, this is what people come for right? I felt like the fights left much to be desired as well due to not being able to take the villains seriously. It feels as if comedy was of much greater importance than writing a good story or animating exciting action scenes. See the guy on the cover with the butterfly mask and the black lace skin-tight leotard? He is the main antagonist and he is just as obnoxious as he appears. In my opinion, the best fights were between the main characters and this incest duo who pretended to be married. That's what we're dealing with here.

The best thing I have to say about this anime is that I've seen much worse. It was forgettable in every aspect which I originally tuned in for, and its only memorable qualities are its obnoxious villains. Additionally, the director was lucky to direct a series scoring above a 6 on MAL. He's had a lot of work, but none of it was any good.

This isn't a good review, but if I wanted to think any harder about it, then I may as well just write a better story.