Chrno Crusade

Reviewer’s Brief Notables: I know that most people often don’t trust or are a little skeptical about a Perfect 10 review, but that is, without any exaggeration, how I feel about Chrno Crusade.
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Story:
I first watched Chrno Crusade without any expectations for it whatsoever. After completing the first episode (weeks before I completed the series), I wasn’t really fascinated with it at all. For the time, I just thought this anime was pretty generic and somewhat dull.

I was wrong.
After a few weeks, I was led to completing the series. To make the most general and the most appropriate statement: It was captivating! The story behind ... Chrno Crusade is very intricate with numerous characters, subplots and details. The story is brilliantly put together with no holes in the story and also a very complete ending (sniffles). Chrno Crusade is full of action, comedy and romance; the key ingredients of a great production. The general plot is nothing unordinary and is usually played out as other anime have, but there is just something about this anime that I thought really set this one apart from the others. Unfortunately, I am unsure of the reason myself; or am not able to explain it in words. As you watch Chrno Crusade, I am sure you will understand what I mean. –and I apologize for the slightly unclear story briefing.
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Art:

As for the art in Chrno Crusade, it would have to say that it is brilliant! The art gave me a very strong sense of familiarity. The animation is very similar to many series’ such as Full Metal Panic and Kaze no Stigma because they’re from the same animators. The kind of animation that Gonzo offers is my all time favorite. Everything is greatly detailed accurate lighting and shading. Skin tones look very natural and give the characters physical depth (they don’t look so 2-demensional), and best of all, the character’s eyes aren’t the size of my monitor. In the series, there are barely any CG and most of the time, it’s very unnoticeable.
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Sound:

Most of the time, I prefer subtitles over dubbing because usually the English voice actors talk like they’ve been deprived from their souls; emotionless and doubtable. In the case of Chrno Crusade, I very much enjoyed the English dubbing. One, because the voice actor for Rosette talked very fast and her pitch was very high (much like Excel from Excel Saga). Second, because my favorite English seiyuu, Hilary Haag (Teletha “Tessa” Testarossa from Full Metal Panic) was acting for Rosette. And lastly, because the series is set in America it would make more sense for it to be in English. The dubbing included uses of slang back in the late 1920’s which was when the series takes place. As for the opening song, it was very enjoyable and blended well with the opening animation that also suited the anime flawlessly. And the ending song…well, quickly became one of my favorites (it is actually playing on repeat as I write this review). Entitled “Sayonara Solitaire”, the song expresses feelings of sadness, loneliness and hope. The animation for the ending was beautiful too. The ambience of the ripples gave an awkward feeling of loneliness and at the end of the credits; the animation showed the watch that Rosette bore as a drop of water ran down from it while the ending song was closing with a small string orchestra. Having thought of that drop was a tear and by the knowledge of what that watch really represented in addition to the sad music made it easy for the viewer to cry. That short section at the end also gave a hint of foreshadowing that was just even sadder to accept. SAD but not depressing; which is all I can say.
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Character:

What I thought while watching Chrno Crusade was that the real essence of this series were the characters. Character development is a strongpoint in this anime and the process of it takes on most of the series itself. Each character is unique in their own way; even for the supporting characters. They all have their own personality and individuality. That effort from the producers made a real difference for me. The cast in Chrno Crusade are all affable; even the villain. Rosette (awkwardly) reminds me of Naruto. They are optimistic, earnest, hard-working, and both have the drive and potential to reach their ambitions. Rosette was just so lively and full of energy which made watching the series more or less pleasant. Chrono is depicted to be a very modest, kind and selfless character though he is a devil. Rosette and Chrono’s relationship are like of best friends if not more. They are both very close to each other, not hesitating a second to protect one another. Their partnering gives off such a deep feeling of fulfillment in your heart. They are both lovable and enjoyable to watch which makes the ending of the series even more melancholic.
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Enjoyment:

Chrno Crusade has quickly and easily made it into my top anime list. At first, as I’ve stated, I wasn’t really fascinated with it. Until a few weeks later, I found myself completing the whole series in less than a day. Every episode was captivating as I watched one right after another. There were a few episodes where it felt as if it were a filler, but I thought it was good to have a few fillers here and there to take a break from the story. Character development was not something I expected from Chrno Crusade, but it turned out to be my favorite point of the series. The rating I gave for Chrno Crusade went from an Eight out of Ten to a Ten out of Ten during the last two episodes. These two episodes are notorious for making viewers cry. Honestly, I cried for about 10 minutes straight; coming from a guy who hasn’t cried like that in over 5 years. The last episode had such an astounding impact and because of that, Chrno Crusade had earned the right to be on my favorites. This series has been very memorable and also very rewatchable. It is PERFECT.
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Overall:

I recommend anyone to watch Chrno Crusade. From the average otaku to an early anime watcher, you can’t go wrong with this series. If you plan to watch it, at least watch the first 3 episodes. Do not do the same mistake I have and nearly dropped it on the first episode; which I deeply regret doing. Give it a try.

Originally written by Daisuke Moriyama, Chrno Crusade (sometimes translated to Chrono) is an excellent action anime, that is possibly the saddest one I've ever seen.

I created this review, because unlike the one other CC review, I've seen the whole thing, and I appreciate it. Sooo, here's my opinion.

Story
Rosette Christopher, and her little brother, Joshua, two little orphan children, are exploring, when they come across a mysterious cave. Within, a devil named Chrno was living, but the two young children befriend Chrno easily.
One day, Joshua is driven insane by the powers he had already had, and the horns on Chrno, given to him by Aion, ... and puts all the other children of the orphange into a temporal stasis, where they are frozen for four years. Aion than takes Joshua away, as one of the 7 apostiles.
Rosette, devestated by the loss of her brother, makes a contract with Chrno. She is given a mysterious time-piece, where when she opens it, Chrno feeds off her soul to gain power.
As Rosette and Chrno try to find her brother again, Rosettes life is ticking away from her pack with the devil.

Animation
There is something I love about this animation, I can' even explain it. Unlike a lot of other action anime, this one does not cut corners with the shakey-screen effect. It's beautifully designed, with vibrant colours, and flows so nicely. I can't even explain it, as I said earlier. The best animation is definitly in the opening sequence, though.

Sound
Again, I just love the music. It's hard to explain. The ending and opening fit the series so well, it's perfect. The music within the series is awesome, with it fitting every scene perfectly. I especially love one of the songs, that usually occurs after commerical breaks in the first few episodes. It gives off a very mystery/horror sound, which I feel the series has a bit of, deep down.

Character
I love the characters. All but one.
Chrno was my personal favourite. He is a cute little devil, but can change into his awesome true form. He is such a nice little thing, and I can't possibly see anyone not liking him.
Rosette, while being a typical annoying female, I still loved. She is emotional, yes, but she's not helpless like so many other leads. For the first few episodes, she is doing the majority of the fighting. Of course, towards the end, she gets a bit helpless, but it's not like she didn't try!
I like Azmaria, for some odd reason. Just a cute little girl that admires Rosette. And I swear, that song she sings, I've hear somewhere... J
oshua was so adorable as a child, and just cool as a nut-job.
Aoin was pretty neat, having more layers than the "I want to destory the world" thing.
The only character I wasn't fond of Satella, and it was probably because I watched it in English, and I could barely understand her accent. It hurt.

Enjoyment
I watched this series in 3 days. I couldn't pull away. When I wasn't watching it, I was thinking about it. I was obsessed. I was Chrno Crusade sick. When I finished it, I cried. The ending was sad, and it was over, so I cried. Than I went to work, and I told everyone about this awesome anime I discovered. I proudly told them all I cried. I hummed the theme, until I went home. I am listening to the theme now.
I think that could qualify as I enjoyed greatly.

Overall / My Comments / My Feelings
I love this series, and I've owned it for 4 days, so far. I am a sad, sad girl. The ending was such a depressingly happy ending, that I cried. Sure, they... umm..
Anyways, I highly recommend this series. I love it for reasons unknown (maybe just Chrno? He is named after a game I love...) but anyways, I suck terribly at explaining the story, but believe me, it was awesome. Awesome, I say. Go out and buy this series, don't just download it. It needs to be enjoyed from your cozy couch, where you can cry into some blankets.

This is a short review. This is basically a very driven girl trying to save her brother from being manipulated by the forces of hell. She is a sister in a branch of a military-church sort of deal, and her best friend is a devil. The plot is very interesting, including the questions towards God's involvement, death, and devils, and you can tell that every episode is somehow relating to the overall picture. My only qualm with this amazing anime would be the accent for the "Jewel Witch" (Satella). Being a German and speaking fluent German, and knowing my parents' accents with English... i'd have ... to say that she's actually closer to Transylvania and Hungarian than German. But that's only the English dubbed. I saw the SUBBED version, too, and enjoyed the Japanese actress's pronunciation of most of the German words.

STORY- 10
Because of the originality (in a sense) and the religious undertones that make you question things intently, and because the character development is very, very intrepid. This has one of the most meaningful story arcs that i have ever come across. Every single episode means something. Making you empathize with a character, understand them, or even pity them. Even though there are flashback sequences that can sometimes be confusing, as long as you pay to the subbed dates, you will enjoy this series more than any other 24 episode anime, i guarantee it.

ART- 10
Beautiful. The action sequences use the "shaky camera" effect, but not to an overdose such as certain animes i have watched. The colors are always fitting for each of the episodes, and the blood is all the more gruesome with the contrast between the scenes

SOUND - 8
I LOVED the music. The openings and endings were amazing, i watched each and every one (i usually skip), but the music was captivating and well suited for the genre. The ending theme (for the last ep) was utterly perfect, too. Well-sung.

CHARACTER - 9
The contrast of character personalities makes this an a-typical anime. The main protagonist being a female with a very outspoken and agressive personality, the main male protagonist being very drawn back and selfless, and side characters that make you believe that there's either faith in humanity or lose your faith in humanity. The development is amazing too, you see between each episode a character grow stronger, or weaker, and the comparison is there.

ENJOYMENT - 10
This is one of those animes you can't stop watching. Just looking at the preview for the next episode makes you want to say "Eh... i'll go to bed at 11:30pm tonight." Then, the next previews make you watch another episode, etc. By the time you've pulled an all-nighter you're still fulfilled and energized to watch the next, and call in a sick day to work.

Overall - 10
I have finally completed the entire series, and i have to say, this has the most meaningful ending and perfect flow that makes Chrno Crusade one of the only animes that has PERFECT length and timing. This has amazing art, amazing characters, and an amazing message. One of the things lacking from most anime now is the artistic value and philosophical value. Sure, it's nice to have a good laugh every now and then, but if you're looking for a great series with characters that are funny, deep and intriguing, look no further. Chrno Crusade is a great series.

Enjoy!

TIP!!!!!

I enjoyed watched the subbed versions better, and have all together stopped watching the dubbed versions. There are too many scenes where the laughable accent of Satella has gotten in my way. Though i do love Rosette's dubbed voice, i had to part ways with it.

I was proven wrong again. I am appalled at how much I get wrong impressions, but then again it’s fun to be pleasantly surprised when I find out that the anime I thought was going to be bad, ends up to be something spectacular and memorable.

My first impression was that the show is too serious, and since I don’t like serious themes, I probably won’t like it. I was wrong – I LOVE IT! I even overlooked the blasphemy since it rocked. It was funny when it needed to be funny, it was cute when I needed to go “awww…” It had high energy ... when I looked for some action. Thank God (no pun intended) my first impression was so wrong.

I love the characters. Rosette was cool – she was so brave and a bit inspiring. She didn’t waste her time at all, and she was always trying to help out. Then there’s Chrno. What a cutie. I love how hard he tries to be accepted. The Chrno – Rosette love match was weird at first, because a) Chrno’s a demon. b) The height difference. c) The age difference (Although at first I was going for a Chrno – Azmaria love match.. I have a sick mind, I know). Despite that, it worked out in the end, since their love for each other was at a different level. I also like Azmaria. She’s just so adorable, and so pretty and well designed too. And then there’s Joshua – woah! Hottie alert. Too bad he’s under age and a bit of a retard.

The drawing style was ok. It wasn’t bad, it wasn’t great. It was acceptable. There was nothing new about it but it was just alright. Chrno’s design was ok, but something about him wasn’t right. He’s still cute though. The villains looked cool too – they were well designed. Speaking of the villains, generally the fight scenes are ok and actually quite exciting.I like the colors – but sometimes too much blue and brown just sickens me. I know it’s in the 1920s and I guess they didn’t have much color then (Did that last comment make sense at all?) but more or less the colors were balanced. I also like how they used CG effects. It made it look more interesting and modern. It complemented the high energy of the story.

The music had a western feel to it, at least for the BGM. That was another reason why I hesitated watching it because I hate western themes. It grew on me after a few episodes since I realized that the music did match the feel of the scenes, and it really improved the scenes. I really like the opening scene too – again, it matched the anime. I think it was called pleasure line or something like that. It was really well made, it even had violins to complement it. The ending song was just touching. It kinda hinted that the series was going to end in a really sad way, but it was still beautiful and delicate (remind me never to use the word delicate again)

I am just so happy to have watched a really good anime. I know it isn’t perfect, it’s not as popular as other series out there (And I would personally liked it better with less unecessary fan service - she's a nun you know), but what I got out of it is just so special. It really touched my heart (I’m a sap, I know) and it’s definitely one of my favorites now.

I decided to write another review on Chrno Crusade because my last one wasn't very good for me and considering this is one of my top two favorite anime of all time, I thought it deserved something better.

For the general, loose synopsis, Chrno Crusade is about a young girl named Rosette Christopher, who makes a contract with a demon named Chrno that cannot access his true powers anymore due to reasons in the past and together they are attempting to find Rosette's brother, Joshua, who had something extremely horrible happen to him in the past and he went missing. Rosette works with a church as ... a demon exorcist but has Chrno, a demon himself, as her partner. Generally, the church looks down upon this, but since Chrno is an exceptionally sweet guy and Rosette will not part with him, he is allowed to be around.

From the outside Chrno Crusade just appears to be a story about a girl, her demon partner and them hunting down demons, but the story inside of that is much deeper and an epic 'crusade' through time, through Heaven and Hell, across the land and with amazing and interesting characters laced into everything.

The story overall is one of my favorites - I love everything about it from the setting - the early 1900s and revolving around the Catholic Church and their obsessions with demons and artifacts, the clothes they wore, the weapons they use, the different demons and devils they encounter to the actual story itself, with Rosette, Chrno and her missing brother that she loves dearly.

The villain is overall one of the most evil villains in anything and has a plan that would destroy most of the world and he cares not for who he uses, hurts, and kills in the process, as long as he gets his way.

The main characters, Chrno and Rosette are among my favorites - Chrno is my favorite guy. His normal form, a 12 year old demon, is absolutely adorable and sweet, who is extremely caring and loving, but when in his true form, a sinning devil, he is the most amazing character, ever. He is loyal, loving and would do anything for Rosette and you know this from the beginning of the entire story.

A lot of people call Rosette whiny, but like a lot of other shows, she often makes light of things that would otherwise be viewed as extremely dark and dismal because you need some relief in your life, when you're living the way they do.

The voices in Japanese are amazing, too - Chrno's voice actor became my favorite of all time due to Chrno and still is to this day. Rosette makes me giddy, too, since she does a voice of a special character in my favorite anime of all time, as well as Chrno Crusade. The music is exceptional, too, fitting very well into the time period, but mixing in the fantasy and demonic attributes, as well.

Chrno Crusade is an outrageous story of love and loyalty, Heaven and Hell and should not be missed by anyone that wants to be moved as much as any show can move you, and who wants to experience a truly deep and meaningful storyline, with wonderful and real characters.

There have been numerous stories that take an unusual view of the war between Heaven and Hell and those who fight that war. Some are focused more on their interpretations of the Divine Mission, some more on action and some more on the supernatural.

The focus of Chrono Crusade is on its characters and the relationships they share. Of course there's action, too, and supernatural elements, and a touch of the Divine Mission... but mostly it's about its memorable characters. Rosette Christopher, a nun in the Magdalene Order, has a contract with a devil named Chrono, meaning his power comes from her very soul. The more ... he uses, the shorter her life becomes. But Chrono is a good devil (excuse the oxymoron) with a sad past who only entered into this contract because of extreme circumstances, and is actually doing everything he can not to use her soul up. The two have a long history together and are very close, though at times Rosette's somewhat abrasive personality gets the better of him, leading the two to argue. Whatever conflicts they have, however, they truly love one another, and it is this love and how slowly it comes to the forefront that serves as one of Chrono Crusade's great strengths.

The anime series, based on the manga series of the same title, starts off essentially the same as its source material, but partway in begins to deviate into an alternate storyline. Even in episodes where it takes inspiration from the manga by including certain locations or events, the anime does its own take, and leads us towards a very, very different ending; it is so different, in fact, that by the last episode it feels as though we've experienced an entirely different story, and in many ways, we have.

While I would say the manga has the superior story to tell, the anime series tells its own story very well. You would have to have a heart of stone to not come to care about Rosette, Chrono, Azmaria and Satella and the adventures they share. Other areas in which the anime excels are its animation, which is absolutely gorgeous; its music, which is also gorgeous (especially "Sayonara Solitaire," the closing theme); its voice acting (though I'm speaking of the Japanese cast; I have not watched the English dub); and its good balance of humor, action and plot. If the anime has any real weaknesses, they would be the fact that it reveals certain secrets way too soon, and that its final battle is surprisingly underwhelming (to be fair, however, the anime's intent in the final episodes is to focus on Rosette and Chrono's relationship rather than the battle they are fighting). The villains, especially Aion and Fiore, are very well-portrayed and behave exactly the way anyone familiar with the manga would expect them to. Their stories are, of course, also altered, as is Joshua Christopher's; his story ends up petering out towards the conclusion, whereas in the manga he remained important right up to the end. This isn't the jarring change you might expect, but it doesn't exactly carry as much weight, either.

As mentioned before, it's the love between Rosette and Chrono that really makes this series strong, and their most tender moments together are the series' most powerful. Episodes 18 and 24 in particular moved me greatly and brought tears to my eyes. Special praise should go to Tomoko Kawakami, who plays Rosette. She brings the character to life in ways that even the animation couldn't. There is not a single flaw anywhere in her performance. Whether she is expressing happiness, anger, sadness or any other emotion, we believe her completely.

Don't allow the religious imagery or elements keep you from giving this series a try. There is a lot here to recommend, from a good, moving story to beautiful, cinema-quality animation. Of course, I would also recommend reading the manga as well; the story, as I said, is different and the manga's ending is so powerful it is certain to bring a lump to the throat at the very least. I had to wait a long time to watch the anime, but I must say: the wait was worth it.

Welcome to my Review of Chrono Crusade, this is definitely one of my top 5 rated anime's. I remember the first time I came across this anime was when I was in a anime club where I got free dvd's sent through the mail. I think I checked out a few episodes. They were dubbed though. Viewers beware if you watch this anime, definitely do not watch it dubbed. Its WAY better if you watch this series subbed. I tried giving it a chance until I heard Satala's Dubbed English voice. Her screams were just damaging to the ears lol.

Story:

Chrono Crusade talks about a demon ... that has lost his powers due to his horn being taken away, and has a contract with a sister called Rosette. In order for Chrono to turn back into his true form (demon), he requires Rosette to give him her life force. The longer he stays in that form, the shorter Rosette's life becomes. Rosette tries to find his missing brother, and Chrono helps her out along this journey.The story is really captivating and keeps the audience looking forward for the next episode. The story stays intact from the beginning until the end, there's almost no made up episodes which are unrelated with the actual plot. Let me reword that, absolutely NO FILLERS. The plot continues its pace through out the anime. The ending is very very sad. Be prepared!


Characters:

The characters are indeed captivating and eye catching, especially the girls. Rosetta Christopher the Heroine is a Nun whom I highly enjoy. She is beautiful, hot, short tempered, does stuff her own way, and can be really selfish at times, clumsy, and never listens to anyone! Azumaria, the sidekick of their group is one cutie pie, her voice is like an Angel's. Not to mention that she sings so gracefully and magnificent. Its hard for me choose which is my favorite characters, both Chrono and Rosette's play just perfect roles in the plot. The character development is clearly presented, and you get to know about the character's past, as well as the history to what has been the cause of the present situation. The main villain is way to cool. He doesn't have a bunch of corny lines either like most evil villains do on some anime shows.

Music:

Despite having the same opening and ending being played again and again for the entire 24 episodes, the songs were very nice and pleasant to listen to. The lyrics and music are well versed and suitable for the anime. Nothing to complain here, I just love the music. The audio sounds with in the series are perfect and match every moment rather if its a hilarious funny scene or a very emotional sad part. You know something is going to happen when you here the BG music play.

Art:

Not much to say bout the art. The art is just brilliant with beautiful colors, the animation is just spectacular.

Enjoyment:

You will definitely enjoy this series, it starts out kind of slow during the first few episodes but after you watch through a few of the episodes and get to understand the plot, you will be hooked, take my word for it. The first time i watched this series from beginning to end. I watched it all in just two days, stayed up late and kept watching it. I actually worked in the morning during this time and I tried to put the series away, but then i just kept watching it. I should of called in sick that day lol.

Overall:

This is a great anime to own and worth your time. However, this anime might not be suitable for audiences who are sensitive towards their religion as they might find it disturbing. It does deal with a bit of Christianity, if this doesn't bother you, then you have nothing to worry bout. I would recommend Chrno Crusade to anyone and looking for something different. This series is kind of similar to hellsing in away in that deals with demons and satanic rituals. I have watched alot of Demon type anime's to name a few, hellsing, Dn Angel, Devil Lady. Other series just don't catch my attention as much as this anime does. The characters are so lovable and memorable, seriously after finishing this anime because of the sad ending, its quite hard to just go right to another series and start watching it. I hope you guys and girls out there would enjoy this series as much as I did.

10/10

Well, even with distorted story well and with little explanation about the events, there can forget Chrno Crusade. In my humble opinion, one of the best of the supernatural genre. Well, let the review:

Story (9/10)

Well, as I already mentioned above, the story followed a completely different route from the manga. The story in the anime, it was a little hard to understand and some events were cut from the anime. But does not have much to complain about the story, the story in the anime even not following much of the manga, it was great. I do not know what happened, but the end of ... the anime is something that leaves most of the people who did not follow the manga confused. When I watched the first time, I also was very confused. It's something you can not understand very well without reading the manga, but once understood, the story gets really interesting. In the manga happens pretty much the same things, but differently. The story just did not get a 10 because of several things cut from the anime and that most of the events had a bad explanation, especially at the end.



Art (9/10)

I found it very interesting animation for that time. Even if it is not the best animation in the world, we have to consider the time it was released. I generally do not like the animations of Gonzo, had several I've ever seen with a deplorable art. I do not have much to talk about the art of Chrno Crusade. It was one of the few good animations of Gonzo.


Sound (10/10)

I really liked the songs presented in the anime, it was very well chosen. The ending is something I can not explain. Music is more than perfect, and the way the music is similar with the history of anime is awesome. I think that's one of the things that make this anime is so good.


Character (10/10)

I think are lacking in today's anime characters with personalities that you find in Chrno Crusade. My favorite character is Rosette. But I like almost all the characters. The only one I can hate the anime is the Aion (I wonder why?). Chrno has a unique personality. It's hard to watch this anime and do not like it. Azmaria is very cute, she is in charge of leaving the funny anime. Satella is the typical antagonist that we see in various animes out there, but with the course of the story it becomes a great character. Rosette is complete. She is very clumsy, also has a great nose when the business is to find problems in the beginning it is very cold compared to Chrno. What she likes most is to help others. This is not cute? The reason for my hatred for Aion is simple and short, "I will destroy the world" and many other things like that, did this character come all my hate. But I must admit it was well spent.

Enjoyment (10/10)

I enjoyed the anime. The end made me very perplexed, I was very thoughtful and I did not think so good at the time. Soon I tried the manga and then I could understand the events. I remember after finishing, I stopped to see some anime. I cried a lot after the end, ahh we skip that part, it is too painful for me.

Overall (10/10)

Honestly, it's almost impossible not to like this anime. The anime has few flaws and many are not remarkable for someone who does not know the series. Chrno Crusade was one of my first anime, anime is hard to review, not the end in itself, but to know that will not be more when it's over those 24 episodes. If you are looking for a comedy, romance, and a bit of action, Chrno Crusade is the anime.

Chrono Crusade, what else can be said about this show, it has a perfect mix of comedy and drama, and not to mention the show is incredibly fast paced, I would say that the ending to Chrono Crusade is one of those rare animes that actually gives closure to the show.

The character of Aion (the main villain) is probably one of the best characters I have ever seen in terms of a villain, he isn\'t a cliche villain, he\'s more cunning and he seems to love using others and manipulating people\'s hearts to get what he wants.

I seriously urge people to give the dub a ... try, it is by far much better then the original audio, the dub sticks very close to the original script and does add some 1920\'s period slang to keep it topical. The show itself should not be missed. You will love it!

Chrno Crusade is an early 2000s anime based off of a manga by Moriyama Daisuke. The anime version was handled by the folks at Gonzo. Yes, the Bakuretsu Tenshi, Final Fantasy Unlimited & Trinity Blood studio. 

Story:

We open with representatives of the Magdalene order, a religious order that hunts demons, going into action. These are our main characters, Sister Rosette and her daemonic partner Chrno. We quickly learn that Rosette's younger brother, Joshua, was taken to a twisted version of Shibuya to play a reaper's game. I mean, he was kidnapped by a demon named Aion. To search for him, she's formed a pact with her friend, ... Chrno. The price being her very life force. 

I have to give Moriyama a lot of credit here. The writing is brilliant. It's one of those series where the premise has potential but only if it's handled very well. Which it is. The theme of time is a powerful one and it's handled immaculately. The way the series builds up to big events is superbly done as well. It's very good at giving escalating hints at what's coming and of having worthy pay off. 

This series is also excellent at mixing some more light-hearted comedic elements with its more serious, dramatic moments. Which is one of those things that most media can't manage. But this series handles it by making the comedy more subdued and never going too far with its dramatic elements. Even the most serious moments contain a strong spark of hope and even the most comedic moment has some serious undertone playing out. As a consequence, the shifts are a lot more natural.

I can also credit the series with having fantastic world building. It doesn't just throw back stories and fantastical terms at you. It eases you into them gradually so, when some aspect actually gets explained, you're able to easily grasp it as part of the world and see where it fits in with the rest. It helps that the visions of heaven, earth and hell in this series are really compelling. 

The ending is absolutely perfect. I won't spoil it, but I will point out that a lesser writer would not have gone with the ending this series has. They would have seen it as too risky or not marketable enough. But it is also the ending that works best with all the build up and events of the series. 

This series also deserves some credit in being one of those rare anime that makes me tear up. There are two scenes in particular where I had to dry my eyes. And I don't cry at that many pieces of media. Especially not after multiple viewings but I re-watched this series for a third time for this review and it still got to me. 

Characters:

My minor complaint here is that Chrno Crusade has one of those comedic dirty old man characters. To its credit, there is more to the elder than you would usually get with that type of character. He does have some complexity. But it's still a tired and kind of shit archetype to work off of. 

That gripe aside, the characters in this are excellent. Rosette starts out seeming like one of those more brash, action girl heroines. But as the story progresses she gains more complexity and you learn that a lot of her more reckless behaviours tie into her wanting to live every day to its utmost due to her more limited time. 

Every major character is like that. They start with some, simple archetype and elevate it to something unique, complex and interesting. Which also leads to some superb character dynamics and interactions. Chrno and Rosette in particular have a superb bond. The minor characters may not be as perfectly developed and fleshed out, but they have enough complexity to come across as actual people.

I also have to credit the series for its antagonists. The villains, Aion especially, are complex characters with clear and compelling motivations. Aion makes such an excellent villain because he is very blatantly villainous but he's also got his own twisted reasons behind everything he does and he excels at manipulating others into doing what he needs them to do. He doesn't come across as the most physically intimidating but he doesn't need to because his powers of persuasion and manipulation make him a terrifying opponent. 

Art:

My minor gripe here is that there are points where Rosette or Satella will have their clothes torn in battle in a fashion that borders on sexualised. To the series' credit, it never crosses that line but it does come uncomfortably close. 

Aside from that, the artwork is very strong. The demon designs are great. The various technical devices the Magdalene order uses have interesting designs. Steeped in religious imagery, obviously, but that just adds to the aesthetic. Gonzo deserves a lot of credit for framing their important scenes very effectively. For instance, there's a scene towards the end where Rosette is going out and helping people but its framed in such a way that it comes across as very unsettling. And a lot of that comes down to the art since she isn't moving right and there's something just a bit off about her face. 

The action sequences are fairly strong as well. There's a lot of creativity behind them and they're very effectively animated for the tone that the series is going for. The more light-hearted scenes come with more high energy, fun action scenes while the more serious scenes have heavier sequences. 

Sound:

The performances in this are superlative. Ishida Akira, Kawakami Tomoko, Chiba Saeko and Neya Michiko are all excellent. I don't even care that Neya Michiko's Deutsch isn't quite natural. And you can't fault Inoue Kazuhiko's performance as Aion. The music is excellent as well. Amazing theme tunes with Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line & Sayonara Solitaire and perfectly fashioned in episode music. Which includes some lovely song performances by Saeko Chiba. 

Ho-yay: 

There are moments in Chrno's shown back story that make it seem like maybe he and Aion were more than friends but it's not a lot and there's nothing definitive. 

Areas of Improvement:

Give the elder a different comedic attribute. Yeah, I admit that I just personally can't stand the dirty old man trope. But even putting that aside, you could definitely do something more unique here. 
Less attire tearing during fights. 
Show a little more of Joshua's fate in the ending. After the effort put in on his behalf, it would be nice to know a bit more about what happens with him. 

Final Thoughts:

This series is excellent. In terms of writing, acting and animation it's really exemplary. I did struggle a bit with whether to give it a 9 or a 10 since I do have two gripes with it that somewhat affected my enjoyment but given how stellar the whole thing is and how minor they are by comparison to everything it does right, I'm going with a rare 10/10. 

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Of all series that come's with a religious outlook soo powerful it comes from the mind of Daisuke Moriyama Chrono Crusade embarkes on a very adventurous were the outlook the christian faith have been completly altered, were god is our father & are here to store balanced & to hold our faith...or so we think the story take as any other good impulsive Rosette make good & just in 1020's New york with along side Chrono her contract parther, but like all decision's she has a moving motovation to driver to find her brother as her Chrono, & all her friends go ... face there demon's it also leave us to know of ourself's & were we are in life

My reason for recomending is for the obvious knowlage that you recive(if you have not read the bible)also the light moment's it give's to the views for example the love of Chrono & Rosette at the San fransisco carnival this series will leave you with happy tear's of joy & show now matter what "All good thing's must come to an end" & with that said Sayonara Solitaire if you loved Fullmetal Alchemist or D.Grey Man you must watch Chrono Crusade a gem of it's own goodness

I am sure as hell glad that I did not put this one down after the first couple episodes. Chrno Crusade had surprised all my expectations, and I'm not talking about the overall art, sound, the quality of the story (not that it's not important), but I'm talking about the enjoyment. After the few couple lagging episodes, you get dragged into some enjoyable moments. Action packed, fast paced, emotional, dramatic, serious, and funny moments characterize the greatness of Chrno Crusade.

The story was good, but not great. The struggles and dark conflicts with demons and mankind may seem interesting ... , but while watching the series, you may find yourself a little detached from the plot and more adhered to other aspects. The story revolves around the two heroes who are suppose to destroy other demons threatening mankind and also with rosette's own personal quest to find her brother. But all things considered, the plot is not that strong and the storyline I described is more like a facade for the action and other side events.

The dark animation art is not bad, not eye popping either. I'm actually very impressed with sound esp. with voice acting and the soundtrack. The soundtrack music during the dark moments and during the very emotional scenes had a profound effect including the various piano pieces. The opening is fine but the ending song is very very memorable and fits how the anime ends.

Character development and likeness is alright but the only character that stands out for me was Rosette. Displaying humorous, reckless, & juvenile traits in the beginning, then revealing her emotional and assertive side later on. A very strong and likeable character from start to finish.

The enjoyment gets a high score because of simply the wide range of aspects in this anime that just made it so fun and memorable to watch. The raw action and emotion are at their peak from the middle to the end. It just doesn't receive the perfect 10 for enjoyment because there sadly are those episodes that have dull fights and fastforwarding moments.

I believe the strongest point in this anime was the ending. I think that if I typed this review up right after I finished the end, I would give it a 10 overall, riding on my emotions. There are times in this anime where you'll have to think and draw upon the events of the time but otherwise, it's all guns and demons from there on. I highly recommend if you're an action junkie who also likes dark/serious plots.

chrono crusade centers around a girl who made a contract with a demon to help her search fro her brother and how the order for which she works for deals with the situation in the early 1900s.

The story is fantastic. I have never seen anything like it.It inculcates many elements such as supernatural,romance(suttle),comedy,historical,drama. Though the romance that occurs between the characters is not very dramatic it is one of the rare "versions" that is also quite romantic in its own way. I loved the story for how it was able to incorporate the supernatural element into such a life-like story,as if the story itself is ... real as they do follow real events in history. The story is also very deep containing many themes such as the despair and suffereing during the time as well as questioning christianity itself.so if you are a devout christian who hates being discriminated or to see an alternative i suggest you don't watch this, but i feel this theme is what makes the story very interesting as well. The story also has a good deal of action to keep you glued to the screen.

The art is nothing special, it can be a bit cartoony at times to portray the comedy but besides that it is of a good standard.

I loved the opening and closing songs, i felt that they were very suited for a drama anime like this. Also, the songs that are sung during the show are quite soothing and the choices were good.

The characters were another spectacular feat. The main characters all are deep, as you get to know about their pasts and their resolutions. What makes them so interesting is how they are in continuous conflict with the desires of their heart and how they face reality, i feel that the characters do portray very well a lot of the themes and bring out the realness of the anime by how life-like they are.

I thoroughly enjoyed the anime as there was a good mix of the genres, so it would not be to dark and serious and the comic relief is done up quite nicely to allow optimum enjoyment, while not making the anime seem childish or stupid. Though i must say that the anime is quite dark in that its not all happy endings due to the realism, but this is what i like about the anime as we can empathize a lot with the characters due to the realism.

so if you are looking for an anime with depth and meaning and a good sesnse of realism along with a dabble of supernatural and ethnicity then give this anime a try. Truly a masterpiece.

Ok Ok.. enough for trolling... Chrno Crusade is one of the great anime of all times.. As you can see it has great twist of plot.. I really hope it has a remake and follow the manga coz the manga has a better ending than the anime....

Story (10/10)
As for story.. It is after the Great War mostly known as World War I. As you may know many of the people during the post war reach prosperity and later suffered into Great Depression.. In this time an exorcist name Rosette who exterminate demons has a partner also a Demon name Chrno/Chrono.. Their real goal is to ... find Rosette little brother an apostle and later joined by Satella/Stella a Jewel Summoner and Azmaria a Apostle. To face a great threat Aion who is somewhat plotting something

Art(10/10)
The Art is somewhat cool and great for an anime that has been released in 2004.. When I saw the preview I thought it was 2007 release. It has a great art and has a great fight scene too.

Sound(10/10)
The BGM is something kinda creepy when Shit got Serious.but when humor BGM is kinda humoristic in nature like most anime..The Opening Theme (Pleasure Lines) and The Ending Theme(Sayonara Solitaire) is well blend to anime itself.

Character(10/10)
Like most of Fantasy anime the character has a classes like Azmaria is somewhat their healer because she can heal.. Chrono is the back-up and the ace, Satella is the frontier.. Rosette how can I put this errr.. maybe fighting side-by-side Chrno.. It's kinda ironic because an exorcist who exterminate demons has a partner a demon.. And Chrno is the only demon I saw who pray to God.

Enjoyment(10/10)
Well throughout the episodes it's interesting and curiosity will run down through your veins.. And the fight scene is good too.. well it's the first anime or TV series I saw that the Servant of Gods fight side-by-side by demons mostly the pursuers(you'll know what I mean if you watch the series coz I don't want to spoil you).

Overall (10/10)
Well Chrno Crusade is a well made anime but I really hope it follows the manga until the very end. I recommend you to watch it. I even re-watch it many time because it's really great.. I really want to see it's remake.. I hope when they remake it it'll follow the manga :))

This is a really fun anime. I would have to say it’s like Soul Eater if it was more of a real vibe to it. I love how the language was brought back into the roaring 20’s, the English actors did a fine job working on getting the language right even if sometimes I don’t get the language. I don’t like how some of the extras sound a bit like they are in England or Scotland instead of America. This is supposed to be set in America, but I can only understand it if they were immigrants, not police or authority figures.

I fell in ... love with Chrono and Rosette, their fun antics and personality playing off one another sometimes makes the funniest scenes!

Their outfits feel a lot like the outfits in Trinity Blood, and I think some of them look like rip offs though I don’t know if that was supposed to happen. The animation is really good, though once in a while, it does get weak once in a while. The whole show has this grungy look to it which feels like it was made to be that way with the time frame. The whole story just seems to fit with the whole story.

The music is wonderful, and the opening song just gets stuck in my head with how beautiful it is. It’s a really touching song that makes me want to watch more. The ending is alright, not capturing my mind as much though. The music in the show fits the mood well, giving the comical parts an addition as well as the more serious parts. The Voice acting is nice and as I said before, they really did take the time to learn the language that was used then. I don’t care much for Sister Kate though. It just seems too whiny a lot.

I think this anime is probably one of those hidden good anime that are out there. Covered by the main stream horror and action anime this has its own place from almost the beginning in a way.

The story is what i would call an emotional rollercoaster at times the feelings you get from watching and listening to whats happening in it is crazy coming from an anime thats got demons , exorists and what not. The original and new spin on the struggle in hell and the feelings of revenge that comes from it unleashed upon our world. Strangely if i say that about ... this anime you might expect action scenes in every episode or something like it but thats were your wrong. This anime takes time to give you the story and not just the characters. There will rarely be a time for anyone to question whats happening because there is a big chance that answer will be answered through the story faster than you might think.

The music captures and shows greatly how this anime is filled with a religious feel yet a demonic feel. It gives the watcher that extra edge when they listen to the fights between and hear the story comming from the different characters.

The character are made to fit this anime greatly.There is never a time there i think that character doesnt fit in with the rest. From everything to the dual Main characters to the different bad guys springing forth.

When i first watched this anime i got addicted from the first episode but it also gave me the hint of the emotional feelings i will always have when i revisit it.
The overall joy and sadness that comes from this anime is something not found in many newer anime and this makes it its own and this anime gives you what you need. So it deserves 9/10

The story is about a girl, Rosette, who wants to find her little brother (he's missing at that time), her comrade is a demon, but he's very kind, and protective, and wants to find her brother as well for her sake. it's a sweet story, with action, demons, and mysteries.

I think the art is pretty good, especially for an anime, the art is an important thing for an anime, and I think they succeed with that.

The personalities could have been better worked out, especially with Rosette. She's not really an original character, as with the most girls, she's very protective and thinks first about ... others than herself. But I don't think the characters are bad or something, 'cause they're good, but it could have been better.

I really enjoyed this serie, (not all the time, some moments were very sad) but it's easy to watch at it. It was definetly one of the better series I have watched.

This anime is certainly a must !!

Produced between mid 2003 and June 2004 by Studio GONZO DIGIMATION (Saikano, Last Exile, Samurai 7), based on the magnificent work of Daisuke and Morimaya dirido brilliantly by Kouyuu (Slayers Premium), this TV series chronicles the 24 episodes Chrno story of a demon (named in the series of "Sinner") who sees in his partner Rosette chance to rebuild their lives
Blending reality and fiction (as the real "Prophecies of Fatima," implanted in the anime so superb and that spoke, for example, the Second World War and the attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II in 1981 - respectively second and third prophecy . There is still ... a fourth, not released by the Vatican), "Chrno Crusade" is an anime very different from most of the works available on the market with a dramatic originality (and, to some extent, comic) Phenomenal.

Story 10
History can scare talk much at first because of belief and faith can end up with excellent works, but at the same time if exploited could result in a work of art as a whole Chrno Crusade
The story unfolds over the course of the chapters very well, without ado and complication making the series fruitful in all chapters

Art 10
The anime art leads well before the time when the story is based in the turbulent '20s and its soundtrack, background orchestra very well the plot leaving nothing to be desired

Sound 10
The opening song "Tsubasa wa Pleasure Line" with his magnificent letter sets the tone of it is anime
The closing 'Sayonara Solita', one of the best songs of anime and one of the songs that did not leave so early the head of those who hear

Character 10
The characters that compose the anime are all very well made and designed and each with its role and performing very well ...
Rosette and Chrno are one of the most beautiful love story ever created in anime ...
The gentle Azmaria shows that despite the fear we have, we must fight for the things we love, the old mad scientist and weigh Elder of the Order among other charming characters

Enjoymente 9
An anime with a rich history left no part of the joy and fun of the sisters, and Azmaria Rosette and Chrno unnoticed blending drama and does very well in this aspect

Overall 10
The history, its progress and its outcome makes Chrno Crusade one of the most beautiful animals ever seen ...
His final one of the most talked surely leave many questions of our daily lives, our life ... An anime that'll take memory for the rest of my life

"Chrono Crusade" is an anime with an interesting and engaging story. The series follows the adventures of exorcist Rosette Christopher and Chrono, her demonic working partner, as they try to defeat demons that infest the world. The story is set in the 1920s and skillfully blends historical, religious, and fantasy elements.

One of the strengths of the anime is definitely its atmosphere. The series has a strong emotional and dramatic charge, with moments of action, suspense, and sadness.

Another strength of the anime is its ability to create a coherent and believable world. The series is set in the 1920s in the U.S.A., in an America where ... demons are a threat to humanity. This setting has been well-crafted and enriched with historical details. These elements give the series a realistic tone, making it more engaging for the viewer.

The characters are also well-developed and characterized. Rosette Christopher, the protagonist, is an exorcist belonging to the Order of Magdalene, an organization that deals with fighting demons. Rosette is a very charismatic and fascinating character, with a strong sense of justice and a lot of emotions. Chrono, her demonic partner, is an intriguing character who shows a dark side of his personality, but also great loyalty and affection for Rosette.

In the first part of the series, the tone is lighthearted and fun, with numerous comedic inserts and light moments. The comical situations and gags are often used to lighten the tension and sense of anguish that pervade the series.

In the second part, however, the tone becomes more serious and dark, with a more dramatic and oppressive atmosphere. The series focuses more and more on the fight against demons and the sacrifices that the characters must face to achieve their goals, with greater attention to the plot and the characters' stories.

The contrast between the two parts of the series may seem a bit abrupt or surprising to some viewers, as the transition from a cheerful tone to a darker one is rather sudden. However, this contrast contributes to emphasizing the importance of the themes addressed in the series and to giving greater emotional weight to the characters' stories.

Unfortunately, due to the time elapsed, I do not have a precise memory of the soundtrack of the work, however, the opening of the series is undoubtedly one of its strengths, able to immediately capture the viewer's attention.

However, the plot can be confusing in some points, and the story has some holes and unclear moments that can cause confusion and hinder a full understanding of the plot.

Overall, "Chrono Crusade" is a well-made anime with an engaging story and fascinating characters. Although it is not perfect, it has a unique atmosphere that makes the viewing experience very satisfying. I recommend this series to those looking for an anime with a dramatic plot and a strong emotional component.

It should be noted, however, that the representation of Christianity in the work is obviously not accurate or realistic. As Christianity is an important theme of the work, some representations and interpretations may be offensive to more conservative Christian believers. Therefore, if you are a very devoted and sensitive person on these topics, you should avoid watching "Chrono Crusade".

Chrno Crusade is according to me an amazing anime. It is not what you expect at first. It’s very hard to describe, but it has this subtle brilliance to it that you notice here and there while watching it, but you really only understand it fully in the last episode when it’s already over, and then you start to cry. But there is more than just this to Chrno Crusade for me personally as I have an interesting relationship with this anime, so I also have a special emotional attachment to this series that I don’t have to many other anime. I will start off ... the review by explaining my relationship with Chrno Crusade. You can skip that part if you want to, but personally I feel that it is important as to why I like this anime so much.

So, the year is 2014, the location is Härjedalen, Sweden, close to the Norwegian border. I’m around 10 years old and we’re on skiing vacation. We’re at our cabin and I’m browsing youtube on my iPad when suddenly I see this cool-looking AMV for the song “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi, so I clicked it. Now of course the song is good, but what really struck me as amazing was the visuals. I was seeing these badass angel/demon-looking beings and “battle nuns” shooting guns and all. I was completely mesmerized, it was one of the most amazing pieces of media I had ever seen. It felt as if it was made just for me. I made it a point in my head to watch these movies/tv-series. I looked at the description to see if they mentioned the used anime, and there it said: Animes: Chrono Crusade, Trinity Blood, Black Heaven. But, at the time I didn’t watch anime or any tv-series really, so I had no idea where to watch any of these series, and not yet smart enough to find out where I could, so I put it on my memory and moved on with my life.

Fast forward to 2020, I’m sitting at home with over 80 anime under my belt and several years of active watching. I suddenly remember the badass AMV I saw all those years ago and decided to finally watch some anime from it. I however didn’t remember any of the anime mentioned in the video, so I had to find it again, which fortunately was very easy and one of the top results on youtube when searching “Hard Rock Hallelujah AMV”. I clicked it and looked at the description where, just as before, three anime were listed. I looked them all up on MAL and found Chrno Crusade the most appealing and thus decided to watch it. Starting to watch it gave me a strange feeling, almost divine, but I didn’t really know what to make of the feeling, so I just kept on watching.

Now I’m finished explaining my interesting relationship to Chrno Crusade, so after this will be the review part:

The story is a 9 in my opinion, it’s pretty good and an important part of what makes Chrno Crusade Chrno crusade, but not the biggest part. It’s enough to captivate you and make you pay attention to the series, and it carries with it part of the subtle brilliance of Chrno Crusade that really makes it so special.

Animation gets a 7. It’s nothing special really. I don’t know how animation was in 2003 since I didn’t exist back then, but judging from other series from that time I’d say it’s average. It never bothered me so I have really no reason to complain

Sound gets an 8. I like the OST, and the Opening and Ending themes are pretty solid too. The overall sound in the series is average. Nothing really special about the voice acting, but nothing bad either, so no complaints there either, just nothing special.

The characters is one part where this anime excels. I give it a 10 in terms of characters. All characters are there for a reason and even the supporting characters catch your attention and makes you think. The series is also really good at explaining and building the relationships between all the characters and how they work together to make the story work. I’m not going to spoil anything here, so I’ll just say that the characters and the way they are built up works together with the story to really make this anime something special.

Enjoyment is probably a 8, since it’s very interesting to watch. It’s kinda hard to explain, but watching the series gives off a special vibe, that keeps you watching. It has cool characters and cool symbolism that works really well to make this an enjoyable watch.

But, here’s the thing: the only ones of these above that really matters are the story and characters. Animation, sounds and enjoyment makes only a very small difference in a series like this as long as they are average or good enough, which they are.

What really makes Chrno Crusade so good is Characters, Story, but most of all its subtle brilliance. Chrno Crusade is one of those anime that as I’ve said before drops small hints about its brilliance now and then, and in the end it all adds up and you finally understand it, the brilliance of the work of art that is Chrno Crusade. The final episode just wraps everything up so smoothly and beautifully, you suddenly fully understand the whole story, all the characters and its core message, and then the tears come. You now finally know what this anime wanted to tell you and what everything in it means. Your mind gets run over by these realizations, and you get the importance and sheer beauty of every small detail in the series, and it’s first now that you notice how close you’ve grown to the story and how important it is to you, and be wary, it WILL make you cry. A lot. It simply is a pure work of art by someone who knows what they are doing. I’d say its brilliance is similar to that of “Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu”, but not the same. This together with my emotional attachment to this series that comes from it being one of the things that very early in my life gave me the interest that I have for the supernatural and such, this anime personally really is something special. There’s also how good this anime tackles religion and society, which I really enjoyed watching and reflecting over. I really like anime that tackles advanced subjects like this that make you think and reflect upon what you’ve seen. It’s a really good experience watching if you, like me, think a lot. The way you see society change because of the deed of a devil that can only be stopped by God but at the same time is part of God really makes your mind pin and think in new ways it hasn’t thought in before about a complicated subject like this.

All in all, this anime really fit me well. It fell right into my mind and really resonated well with how I work as a person. So if you are like me: Eccentric, have an overactive mind and slightly schizophrenic, chances are that you’ll love this anime just as much as I do.

Overall rating: 9.