- A Hachibe Review -
The Bottom Line
- stylistic artwork & characters
- memorable, in-your-face comedy
- fluid action animation
- fun, engaging story (once it picks up)
ASPECT BREAKDOWN:
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Story [8]
Well executed -- the 1st few episodes are an intro to the artistic, charismatic style of the show and its characters (if you enjoy hyperbolic comedy, you will definitely laugh).
The grandeur of the plot is exposed gradually overtime. Soul Eater is never boring; the show is very eventful (even in its relaxed moments). This said, there are a small amount of fillers, and though they are creatively setup around a specific character (Excalibur), they do somewhat stunt the potential of the storyline -- however, they are perhaps beneficial to the overall feel of the show.
I wouldn't say the story is anywhere close to a masterpiece, but it is appropriate in coherence with the other aspects of the show.
Art [10]
Creative, Smooth, Innovative -- Outstanding.
Soul Eater incorporates a balanced, colorful animation setup (not too simple, not too intricate). It successfully produces a stylistic atmosphere, which serves to bring out the dark and light moments of the show extremely well.
Sound [9]
Contemporary soundtrack; parallels the artwork. The BGM always does a fabulous job of adding color to the events taking place.
OP 2, "Papermoon" stands out as a fan favorite. Before it became an OP, it was used in episode 28 as BGM to a fight scene, which elevated the scene incredibly well.
The voice cast does a great job, but their work is nowhere near 10/10 quality. The environmental sound also falls short of 10/10 quality -- though it fits. Soul Eater's music makes up for the slight lacking in these 2 departments.
Character [8]
The characters are all unique, both in personality and appearance. As you witness their individual qualities throughout the light-hearted and serious moments, you will undoubtedly find yourself a favorite or two.
The main characters experience a fair amount of growth -- both individually and as a team, which is enjoyable to watch. Some minor characters, however, could use a little more screen time, and aren't explored in too much depth.
-[HMW]-
This anime is a Hachibe Must-Watch.
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Jan 4, 2009
Soul Eater
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- A Hachibe Review -
The Bottom Line - stylistic artwork & characters - memorable, in-your-face comedy - fluid action animation - fun, engaging story (once it picks up) ASPECT BREAKDOWN: ... |
