Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Night Song of Splendor, Starlight Nocturne, Gasei Yakyoku
Japanese: 華星夜曲
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Type:
OVA
Episodes:
4
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Mar 25, 1989 to Sep 25, 1989
Producers:
Tokuma Japan
Licensors:
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Studios:
Magic Bus
Source:
Manga
Theme:
Historical
Duration:
28 min. per ep.
Rating:
R+ - Mild Nudity
Statistics
Ranked:
#52522
2
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Popularity:
#9520
Members:
3,516
Favorites:
16
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Your Feelings Categories Jun 12, 2019
This had so much potential, but was poorly executed on different levels. Makes me wonder and eager to search more for the ideal work by Dezaki. I'm really interested and fan of two things in this: the historical period it is dealing with, and realistic anime, both in the art and storytelling. I just love these works where they try to make characters and situations look and act as real as possible, competing with films even. Curiously, plenty of such examples (and far better) are found in manga compared to anime. Imagine if this was done by a talented group specialized in noir, my rating
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Sep 19, 2023
I'm unsure about how I feel about this anime. The story started off well, and I found its unique approach interesting. However, halfway through the second chapter, it seemed to lose its meaning in terms of how the relationships in the story were developed. I understand it's a short anime, but it lacked context and proper character development. Everything related to the characters was quite confusing. The ending is left open to interpretation, which wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't outstanding either.
One thing worth mentioning is the outstanding animation and character designs. They have a very aesthetic appeal, and I appreciate the dramatic shots ... Feb 15, 2022
With aesthetically pleasing character designs, a Taisho era setting, and intriguing tales of romance against the backdrop of a natural disaster, “Kasei Yakyoku” is a decent OVA. However, with only four episodes, it is far too short to provide necessary character development and a satisfying resolution to the story.
The character-driven plot involves a rich young woman named Akiko; her maid, Sara; Kiyosumi, the wealthy banker that Akiko is being pushed to marry; and Taka, a handsome member of a crime syndicate. All of the characters, rich or poor, are restricted in some way. They yearn for freedom and independence, and think that the others have ... |