Dekobou Shingachou: Meian no Shippai

For an anime that was first released over a century ago, only a couple of months before America entered the first world war, it really isn't that bad.

The story has a very basic premise, but stop reading if you want to watch it because I'm about to spoil the entire thing.

It starts with a not so bright individual buying a sword from a merchant after playing around with it for a bit. The man with his newly acquired sword then decides that his best course of action would be to attack a random stranger on his way home using his new sword. This obviously ... does not go to plan, and the man gets his ass handed to him, and in a shocking turn of events, accidentally bends the sword when he tries to use it to pull himself up.

10/10- cinematic masterpiece, brought a tear to my eyes.

Blew me away. The soundscape was really something. It was really heartwarming when he got stepped on. Best Samurai movie to date!! I cried when I saw the sword he bought for three whole coins get bent, but that really developed his character and brought the whole experience to a ten. The googly eyes are able to really depict the time this anime was created. Overall I think nothing here can be improved upon. this is truly the peak of anime. Each aspect builds upon itself to create a beautiful world where the viewer is placed in the center of it to get an amazing ... experience. After going through this experience it really made me want to do more with my life. I couldn't help but compare myself to the powerful story of this man yearning to be a samurai and through obstacle after obstacle. This story has a magnificent theme of failure and what it means to persevere.

This is the first (and maybe the last) review I've ever written so don't expect it to be written well.

Story: 7/10
The story feels pretty original. Samurai buys sword, tries to beat up people, gets beaten up.

Art: 6/10
The art is so weird that it looks good. Weird eyes, EXTREMELY weird head shape and weird teeth.

Sound: 1/10
Wait, there's sound?
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Character: 6/10
There is one reason I gave 6 for characters to this. Blind expertly-kicking guy.

Enjoyment: 4/10
Though it was exciting and I liked it, I'm giving 4 for enjoyment because it felt very long to me.

Overall: 7/10