Jul 28, 2017
This is my first review, as time goes I will learn new things and of course I will update this review.I will talk about the different aspects that the series has and how it uses them.
Kaleido Star is a series made by Gonzo in 2003, basically a slice of life with a famous circus as a setting, this scenario makes Kaleido Star something unique because there are not many series with a scenario like this in this medium, but that's not the main reason why this is a good series,what makes it a good series then? Let's find out.
Characters / History:
What Kaleido Star wants to
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tell is a story of self overcoming and the seek of fulfill your dreams ,even if they look imposible .The main protagonist of the story is Sora Naegino and she is who mainly takes this theme throughout the series, she of course has something special and talent but the series knows that it isn't enough to reach all her goals, comply with the acts is not only a matter of practice ,it's a matter of learning lessons ,she has defeats and fears,but also there are joys and victories, the series is not about show great acts to the viewer, is about how the characters overcome their failures to achieve them. The other characters also have an episode focused on their conflicts and these also help Sora in solving or understanding her own conflicts (I would have liked see more conflicts on their part), these characters play well their supporting role. This is a series where the characters make the story with their actions There are no fanservice, the girls and boys are attractive, and it makes more sense for these characters to have a body in good shape than other animes characters ,but the series knows where to focus , This leads me to another aspect,Direction.
Direction / Music:
Junichi Sato is the director, the other series I saw with him as director is Princess Tutu and like in that show the direction is focused on the artistic, the series knows where to spend its budget that’s why the acts have a great animation, with many focus to the movements of the acrobats to help to transmit the tension(in any moment someone can fall), the music is not very outstanding but it complete its mission specially in the important parts.The series tend to use the parts with bad budget to make comedy with the deformations of the characters,overall the animation is good
Conclusion:
The conflicts, themes and characters do not end up being so complex but I appreciate the effort put in this series(the show even has more themes to comment). I recommend it, especially those who seek to know the diversity that can have this medium and those who look for Inspiration.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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