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Dec 12, 2009
My exposure to Inu Yasha has really opened my eyes to how a fantasy/modern anime should be done. Inu Yasha involves alot of very unique characters (demons, humans alike) each with interesting upbringings and reasons for their inclusion. Admist all of the fighting, trickery, and bloodshed throughout the series, love and romance seem to play the largest part in this franchise as the underlying theme plays on and on throughout each season: "love conquers all".
Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, boy, girl, whatever... you'll connect to either or any of the wide array of chracters introduced throughout this series.
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Many people are initially turned off to the show because of its less-than-mature animation, but don't let that deter you from this above-average series. The sound is fairly good too because of the sounds made to make you feel you're in the world of feudal Japan.
It seems that both main characters Kagome and Inuyasha were destined to cross paths as Kagome's family's shrine has a direct portal to Inuyasha's time and since their union both frequent each other's timelines. Kagome's family also have hightened spiritual awareness and oddly don't mind Inuyasha's appearance. The main villain, however, seems like an itch that can't be scratched as Inuyasha and his companions aren't able to defeat him thoughout each encounter.
Because of the series length, over time you can see the overall difficulty to bring the saga to a close as this sacred Shikon Jewel (protected by The Priestess of the jewel, entrusted to Kikyo, lover of Inuyasha) that gets shattered throughout Feudal Japan. After a few episodes of Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo (a young fox demon with shapeshifting powers) join Inuyasha's plight to reunite with his long-lost lover Kikyo and become a full human being to live the rest of his natural life with her. Kagome is believed to be the reincarnation of Kikyo. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo all have their reasons to join Inuyasha and Kagome as the antagonist, Naraku, seems to have spun his webs of darkness upon all of them. The only true connection is the Jewel. If you've already finished watching this 167-ep long series, you'll be left wanting more.
Watch Inuyahsa: Kenketsu-hen (the final act) if you want to continue with the story the first series left off.
Minus the bits of filler throughout this series, you'll find enjoyment. I hope all who watch this series enjoy it!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Dec 12, 2009
My first impression of Nyan Koi! seemed to be a lighter franchise filled with.. well.. cats. Please read the synopsis before reading this review to familiarize yourself with the story.
This anime (short-lived only 12 eps long) is just average for an anime series. First off, a show entirely about cats is bland. There are all sorts of information pamphlets and such about cats, how they behave, and there are even ways to communicate with them. For the over-the-top cat lover you might find some interest in this story. Furthermore, this show is heavily accented with fan service (in the opening
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theme of the show, each female character is given a chest/buttocks shot for reasons unfathomable). If you want to drown yourself in the protagonist's plight to end his problems (including his romantic ones), see lots of annoying cats, and see what I originally thought was a BOY, then this show is the perfect fit.
But, BUT, BUTTTT... Being a cat lover myself I did have a reasonable level of enjoyment with this show as I never thought they'd throw in a love triangle with the main character and two of his classmates at school. Character development is fair/bland at best as the trials/calamities seem very very TRIVIAL (having a crush on one another, trying so hard just to squeeze in a date or kiss). If they had accelerated the slow pace of the storyline I could imagine more people showing interest in this series. As stated, if you ARE a cat lover then I would recommend this show as a light escape from the more serious shows that have intrigued you for a while.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 11, 2009
After reading the Manga and watching the Anime like (may I say LIKE) religion itself, I have oddly mixed feelings about this franchise. The author of this manga (kubo tite) was inspired by Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball franchise in all entirety). From thereonin, you can understand the plotting, oddities, and lack of death to main/supporting protagonists throughout this story.
Unlike other reviewers I refuse to hand out spoilers, but I must say this much about our carrot-topped main dude, Ichigo Kurosaki. Just like many other animes/mangas, the target audience for Bleach seems to be for pre-pubescent adolescent boys at
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the ripe age group of 11-14. As far as fighting and shounen go, it's all true. Our main carrot-topped "boy", "man", whatever you must call him learns only to say bankai, put on a mask to further increase his power, and over time has only learned one powerful (i'm more badass than you cuz I can make my blade shoot blackness at ya) skill!
If you like shows that showcase different levels of power, almost 30 characters all with silly side stories that never seem to end, and dragonball z-like fights with NO deaths to the good guys (one exception being one of Rukia's squadmates under the 12th division who comes back LATER on in the franchise for reasons unfathomable), then this show is right for you. If you hate Dragonball Z and Naruto, then this particular franchise is the lovechild of the two monstrosities in some old, musty futon used by too many "Pros" that you may like.
Now, about the actual story. This story involves things like life and death, and this place resembling heaven called the soul society. The theory behind this story is the cycle of life and what would happen to a human soul that experiences and exhibits sorrow, jealousy, or hatred versus those who have none of the aforementioned emotions when they pass on and how Soul Reapers (English Dubbed edition) or Shinigami (death god, or gods) deal with them in two ways. An archaic near-militaristic group called the 13 court protection squads or the Gotei 13 has ruling over the future of the Soul Society guided by Yamamamamamamamamamto Genryuusai ( I said too many mas because it would be easier to have just called the old fart YAMATO). Each squad has a well.. squad and a respective vice captain and captain, each with vastly different personalities and ambitions.
Here are the pros and cons with this franchise:
PROS:
1 - Character development is interesting for MOST characters and how they get involved with any calamities brought forth by Kubo.
2 - Long story that IF and only IF you're interested in big swords with near-limitless powerups that could keep you compelled.
3 - Even villains have their own complexities explained somewhat well by the author.
CONS:
1 - FILLERS, FILLERS, FILLERS. This is put in because the manga progresses too slowly and has tiny-assed weekly issues only spanning 20 pages long or LESS. I'd say that a good half of the entire anime aired so far is FILLER. Who wants filler? I sure don't. My review/enjoyment of this show would be much better if the FILLER didn't exist.
2 - STOP THE 5 episode long fights already! We have seen from time to time Ichigo getting his arse handed to him in 5 minutes and him "training" to overcome his adversaries with unsurprisingly ease the second time around with just ONE noticeable skill (that skill being GETSUGA TENSHOU/HEAVEN-SHOCKING LUNAR FANG).. BUT please stop the 5-episode long fights! I beg of you!
3 - This franchise should've ended at least 2 years ago. The mangas themselves seem "blah" from time to time especially surrounding the most recent arc involving characters no one gives a rat's ass about (making reference to nearly ALL of these "arrancar").
I would recommend this anime to anyone under the age of 18 as this seems to be the stuff only teenagers would like. It contains action, blood, mild and childish forms of treason and betrayal, and some love if any lovesick teenage boy likes the minimal levels of inserted fan service (Inoue Orihime and Rangiku Matsumoto - both bombshell blondes in the franchise). Overall, I give this anime a 7 out of 10 for all of the reasons mentioned in this review. As previously said, my thoughts/feelings on this franchise is MIXED at best.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 11, 2009
When I watched most of the series, I thought this anime was lacking seriousness. However, I was proven wrong. This anime does have action, love (shown in odd, eerie ways), and a couple unexpected plot twists. The only downer with this show (at least in my opinion) are tiny placements of fan service (yuka's panty shots, swimsuit scene ODDLY PLACED MAKING ZERO SENSE, yuka's hideous obsession with the protagonist, Kakeru). The story itself doesn't have much of a connection with one of the main characters (I refuse to give any spoilers to those interested) and having watched 10 episodes of this
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series I'm still curious as to how this show will unravel in just the final 2 episodes. After the series progresses there's a definite love triangle and the two female characters involved will definitely have to settle it out themselves from some previous scenes I noticed. Overall, I find this series so far just average because the story isn't too compelling and the silly connection between modern-day Japan and some Eastern European/Russian ripoff nation called Dracsavania or something like that. If you like witches, young children fighting Black Knights (which are supposedly the good guys in this story), and silly inserts of Dark-Aged wannabe history, then this anime franchise is up your alley (thankfully this show will be short-lived as it will only span 12 episodes long and will stop airing shortly)!
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 10, 2009
Though the series hasn't finish airing I'll write separate reviews for each of the stories told as told in the anime shows that have aired in Japan:
No Longer Human: Great. In just 4 episodes so much was told. One reason why people should watch the first 4 eps of Aoi Bungaku is because as odd as it may seem MANY OF US ask these questions at one point in our lives or another. I don't want to spoil anything or what happens or transpires so I won't give any references. There are several references to this title so it's difficult
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to say WHY it's called "No Longer Human" exactly. If you don't want to watch a superpowered cartoon involving Super-Sayajin and BAN KAI or some wacky fairytale then relate to this masterpiece.
Under Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom: Great as well. In episode 6 there's even a Japanese version of Sweeney Todd's "No Place Like London" that was done beautifully. The main reference between Sweeney Todd and Shigemaru is that Sweeney Todd was a barber who would cut the throats of his enemies he'd be shaving and Shigemaru actually decapitated heads as demanded or warranted by his new bride. One thing that strikes to me as odd is the description of the "demon" in this 2 ep-long piece. If you watch these two eps, please pay attention to the supposed protagonist Shigemaru as he describes his only way out of a psychological prison created by his wife.
Kokoro: Jealousy sucks. That's all I gotta say about this story. The story is given two points of view (most other productions try to give a bird's eye view of what character progression is). I absolutely enjoyed both points of view as to what happened and it truly explains the shades and complexities of human emotions (regarding jealousy).
Run, Melos!: This is a simpler story told about friendship. Trust is the main theme trialed in this story as it's wagered between two friends. There are side stories explained in the episode (the main character rewrites Greek/Shakesperian plays in to Japanese and these plays are acted out in the episode). One main thing about this story (unlike the previous stories mentioned) is that there's no bloodshed. Don't get me wrong, the story is just as effective without it.
The Spider's Thread: Odd tale. Simple storyline of a homeless bandit stealing & killing innocent people just to live another day (note kandata, the pro(antagonist) of this story isn't a greedy man). This story got VERY interesting when his own path led him to a simple spider who in some weird way showed him that his future was only... well... hanging by a thread. NOTE the following ep in the double-aired series is NOT a sequel to Spider's Thread.
Hell Screen: Instead of a homeless bandit in the spotlight, an artist tasked with the mural in the King's future mausoleum highlighting only the good parts of his rule. Many details revealed throughout the episode show otherwise. If you think the king's beauty was appealing, feast your eyes on the shoddy prerequisites needed to bring his beloved land to prosperity.
With all this said (I know I've prematurely praised the entire series as a whole) I don't regret my ratings as they STAY THE SAME. Great show! Well done in almost every single aspect besides the fact they ARE short stories being animated so there's alot of thinking left for the watcher to do to truly understand the author's motives behind his/her characters' development throughout their respective stories. Just watch this one any sensible anime goer will not be disappointed!
There is one story I'm missing on which I believe is episode 9 or 10 of the series. I apologize in advance to all who've relied on this review before watching the series or any other episodes. please note though you should FEEL FREE to watch any episode throughout this series as it doesn't progress from ep 1 to ep 12.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Dec 10, 2009
Not having read any of the novels this great yet short series is based off, I really liked the presentation, development, and the events which took place throughout this series.
This story surrounds the main protagonist, Guin. I myself never seen a barbarian-like man with the head of a Leopard! That was the main reason why I got interested in this show and I surely hope it's the reason for others. Besides our bold, responsible, refined, and primal-powered warrior role-model mentioned, the music, side characters, sub-plotting and development are just outstanding!
Though Guin is a very powerful soldier and leader,
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he is faced with much stronger calamities than any of the other characters in the story (durp, Onslaught2k3, DURP) which doesn't leave you with the aftertaste that Guin is overpowered like some other protagonists in other franchises. His greatest weakness is his lack of self-knowledge that propels him to search throughout the lands to find out WHO he truly is and more importantly his DESTINY.
A few issues any informed viewer of this anime would have are natural. The only/main one being there's SO MUCH MORE to be told in this anime it's hard to believe that it was officially ended at ONLY 26 episodes which I believe covered the first novel of the 127 novel series.
Each character has their own severe trails brought upon them as if it's some sort of test sent to them by their respective deities (there's Jarn, the god of Fate, Doal, the god of Evil/Darkness, others in which I've forgotten). Every character is thoroughly explained in the anime and there's no confusion as to what their true intentions are (minus one supporting protagonist named Aldo Naris).
This story largely focuses on betrayal as many people are stabbed in the back throughout the series. The involvement of spirituality, the different racial backgrounds and the significance of each, and the more serious trials involving Guin is what really sucked me in to loving this series in almost any way possible.
From open to close, each episode is filled with significant material like some sort of beautiful birthday or christmas present. The opening/closing themes are well-composed and vocalized (closing theme I absolutely adored) in this series and is worth recognition.
This series in my opinion is meant for the younger adult crowd looking for spiritual and deeper enjoyment out of a japanese cartoon. I would've loved to see how far the anime could go (who knows, maybe there is litigation going on to get more seasons pumped but as subtitler [Frong] says: "I guess that much is left to the novels.").
This anime adaptation of Guin Saga will definitely leave you wanting more, but in a much more positive and heart-warming sense. If you want to watch this or have a glimmer of hope you'll like this show, WATCH IT NOW! JUST WATCH IT! I guarantee you that you'll have at least SOME enjoyment out of this show!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Dec 10, 2009
I felt compelled to rewrite this review as the previous one I wrote seemed to lack alot of substance.
This story seems to have taken place in a land resembling 15th century England, France, or some other Western-European country. From what I watched, I found this anime great in many aspects because of one of the main songs (not themed) that helped create the atmosphere of the simple yet very interesting storyline concerning the Empire's General wanting to recreate a catastrophe to gain dominance using what they call the Devil's Contract. The devil's contract seemed to use some sort of enchantment to create a
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demon from a human heart. The main villain is blamed for the death of the father of the 2nd main character, Luke Ainsworth, resulting in his will to seal away the main antagonist, Valbanill. The main protagonist is a clumsy knight recruit following her father's footsteps. She wants to live the glory that her father once lived defending the nation against the onslaught of Valbanill's demonspawn. As these demons are spawned, so are the weapons of focus - the demon swords. There are several demon swords, and few of them even were granted the forms of normal humans who have their own stories, personalities, and ambitions. What I found odd yet intriguing about this story is the background of Luke Ainsworth's assistant, Lisa. This story also involves a merging of the knowledge of molded swords and folded swords such as the katana, which is the preferred weapon of Luke. Luke is the believed Sacred Blacksmith who is ultimately the catalyst of stopping Valbanill's wishes of purging the world in to hell as it was once before purged 44 years before this story takes place. How you assume Luke is that Sacred Blacksmith is the use of prayer contracts to create powerful elemental (ethereal) katanas only capable of 3 successful slashes. Some negative aspects of this production involve silly and unnecessary insertions of fan service surrounding the main protagonist, Cecily Campbell. This production is however shorter than most only planned to span half a season and for it's short-lived airtime I personally felt it was worth watching. The story being great and all however may be bumped by the slow progression of the first few episodes. Overall, this anime deserves a 9 overall. Happy watching to all those interested!!!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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