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C³
Ever heard about the ''cliché harem anime's which are utterly annoying''? most harem anime have no progress, no real story and are mostly pushed forward on fanservice and very lame humor.
C³ right here, screams to all corners of the world; ''YES WE CAN''. Rather overwhelming the viewer with images you would hide from
your family and friends, and almost start crying NOT because of seeing a scene of Clannad but because the humor is SO bad, you should just take this from me; C³ is for the people who have been vomiting their last reserve of useable ''clear mind'', and just CAN'T enjoy harem any longer. ... not a lousy backstory, not a lousy intro and give a reason ''WHY'' he meets that person. he's just thrown in the situation after 2 minutes, without any explaination why and what. it's just a story stripped from it's ''expected'' lousy and lame moments.

From the normal anime where we get told why and where the girl comes from (see: random cliché anime), we just simply skip that part and get thrown into teaching the girl that roasted tea fits with rice crackers. No sentimental reason, no why or what's. Only that she was a gift sent from his father, which doesn't get explained either. Practically, you can compare it to the food being chewed for you or just given to you and you need to sort out how to eat it. you'll eventually get it swallowed anyway. Some might hate it, but i'm sure most will love it. It's a harem, so why not make the best out of it? this show has no dignity; no hiding... no shame at ALL.
If it changes to fan service, it's REAL fanservice. if it changes to action and gore, it's REAL action and gore. if it changes to humor, it's REAL humor. It's like the company wanted to show that not every harem is mostly lame, and shout ''YES WE CAN'' over the roofs. The anime has alot of very light hints to the plot,
and some might say ''there weren't any''. I'm sorry, but with some anime you need to pay attention, and this is one of these. For the co-reviewers; a big flip off for you sir!



The start and background story are simple: Guy receives a box from his dad from a far away country, as the box reacts on his touching.
the box changes into a girl that appears 30 seconds later on the episode. The start is so simple, where is the story? Well, that's the development of the story. You could compare the progress as a Detective anime, where the answers all explode infront of you at the end. A simple, but rather genius way to gain content over the anime. Rather then trying to find new ways to explain a story in the category harem, Silver link decided to take the best ways to sort out, and strip away anything unnecessary. i could start spoiling about the story, but that's already tough not to since it's, after all, a harem(see; much fanservice, not alot of story). Just take it that this is one to watch if you love Harem in mix with Supernatural.

Art.
The Art director of Da Capo and Sakurasou no Pet kanojo; otherwords, the art is just as it should be. it's simple on the moments you see quick animations, which makes it easy NOT to turn out confused and get the ''what just happened'' feeling,
as on the more slow movement scenes you get a rich outlay of lots of details and background information, which also point out hints about the plot. subtle and enjoyable.
8/10.


story
''Story? What story?'' Said the harem-critic. Yes. it's true that most Harem do not contain a proper story as with Clannad, Sword art online or Mirai Nikki. What you find in C³, though, is a much, MUCH darker story then you would expect in the first place. It's easy going, and is thinned over the action, comedy and fanservice.
But, here's the cookie(i will give you one later): it's not overused as in most Harem. Most people combine Harem and Ecchi together, as this one clearly does not use the overused lousy attributions,
but makes it actually enjoyable for people. it's a bit dissapointing that they DO try to spread their story over too many themes, which can be a utter failure for some fans.
It is, and always be, a harem.
7/10


sound
nothing wrong with the intro theme. it's good music combined with a utterly fancy Video. same for the music trough the anime as it has plenty music for different scenes. The ending theme is Okay. nothing special compared to the Intro and music troughout the anime. The voice acting is pretty decent, but mainly Yukari Tamura, the voice-over of Fear, is extremely well done. the high pitching voices in the cute comedy scenes but the maniacal voicing in the action scenes really make you shiver.
8/10

characters
we've got Haruaki, the main guy which is just being dragged everywhere in the first place but does contain character development, but mainly leads the other main characters in changing personalities. he's just the joker in the show, what is one of the main characteristics in random harems. sad they did copy this, but else it wouldn't be a harem theme. next to that we have Fear, the main female Protagonist, which has a dark curse, and wants to lift this to finally be relieved of her duty; which i will NOT spoil. She's a shy girl who screams ''i'll curse you'' on the moment she's brought in embarressment. cute, but she also contains a very dark and murderous side. As last we have Muramasa, first introduced as the neighbor friend of Haruaki, but contains a hidden power to change in a deadly weapon of justice; which Haruaki can handle to atleast defend himself against dark and magical opposers.
the characters in general all contain something interesting; although they do not go far into their past, they all are explained just enough to follow the story. there isn't more information necessary to delay the story, because there is just enough content to change the personalities and ways how to act in the characters.
They are just stripped from information no one really gives a damn about. Thats why, suprisingly, it's more entertaining and rather refreshing then most Harems.
7/10


enjoyment
It is and always will be a harem. The difference is that this one KNOWS it's a harem, and tries to expand those limits they all reach at some point. They accept the challenge to expand the theme and by this they came out of a unexpected corner and hit the watcher right in the face. they go beyond most harems, which scream out as they all show too many of this or that particular theme. Silver Link knew that this is the reason why Harems made a dive in ratings, and only the best survived. You only find Clannad, Freezing and kanon in those lists, while these are not even OFFICIALLY harems. That's why it's pretty sad this anime has not reached those rankings as they have the theme, and have the potentional to grow up in the harem ratings.
it's refreshing, funny and something else then the mainstream anime like Naruto and Fairy Tail.
9/10


With this i'll end my review. i hope to see you next time ;)

- Zumorito

Devil Survivor 2: the animation.
What if you do the exact opposite thing from what Odert(Black rock shooter)? Instead of creating a anime that completely depends on the fans from a franchise, you create a anime that is practically only watchable if you do not know the history of the franchise but imply to it in the title in the first place? An anime that's quite good to follow and okay to watch, as long as you won't hold any grudges because of the comparation with the manga or initial game. I'd like to explain some more further going subjects about the anime in this review; ... therefore, you are encouraged to skip the parts which do not imply on you as reader or gamer.

For the ones that followed the franchise;
I understand your ''i don't even--'' feeling. It's a dissapointment. Instead of actually putting a grip on the scenes which were important, they just left them out and mainly focused on thematic problems they encounter which are just part of the story; not the big line which MAKES the story in the first place. To avoid any spoilering; What the worst part is, is that they not only didn't left out most important scenes, they also made the adaption contain scenes from either the game as the manga; WHILE these two aren't even close to insynchronized. And i keep the same feeling as you. However; Didn't you ever asked the question of ''Would this anime be good if we couldn't compare it to the franchise?''
In otherwords; Comparing a anime to something that isn't a anime in the first place but a game and a manga, Is that correct?
It's a bad Adaption, yes; i give you that. but as a stand-alone anime it could've gotten further than just a bad sis-com with triangle breasts.
( the horror, the horror!)


For the ones which are completely new with the series;
The first thing you should notice is that the anime seems rather... usual. School kids gaining a super power to save their homes, lives and world. It's a pretty standard set-up and can actually bore alot of people. Now if you add the frustration i explained just up above to the ones that actually played the game and/or read the manga, it doesn't end up well. What we CAN say, is that the anime itself isn't that horrificly bad. By the quality it delivers, it can be a good show to amuse yourself for some few more hours. I'm not implying here it's actually in the big ratings, No. However; It doesn't deserve the immensely negative aura it has these days.

(both groups just continue here, please :3 )
What really blazed my mind was the fact that several forums over the internet (Animelist, Bakabt, Crunch) had all kinds of conversations about this anime; The ones who didn't watch it and mainly praised the anime that it ''wasn't that bad'', while the ones who played the game and/or read the manga were
from average to very, very negative about the adaption.

Art.
For the decency of our year, 2013, it's way to present anime got better and better. DS2 didn't stay behind and also used the best technique's for the beauty of their anime. however. they used supreme animation skills, but lacked detailed backgrounds and details in many scenes. their action is very smooth, but yet again they left out details they could've added with just a few more weeks of editing.
7.7/10


Story.
It's stripped, it's alot smaller, and quite dull. a Hero between the civillians, saving his friends. It leaves out plotholes and story content. It's a bit saddening, but that's just how it is.
The critique is mainly on this part and i have to agree with them.
it's a story that you find in most romcons or harems; it's been done before, and the originallity can be only found back in the game.
5.9/10

Sound.
However. hey did apply alot of music themes and effects to boost up the animation. it's refreshing, skips rapidly and doesn't seem repetative. The intro theme is just fine as it is, and not over or under attended. Voice overs are okay, no one particulary good or well done.
7.9/10

Characters.
Again, very dull.
There is some character development and some slight flashbacks to ''their life what they HAD''. But once again, it misses out quite a lot.
even for the people who didn't read the manga or played the game there seem to be something wrong or missing.
It's just because this is one of the most important parts that the adaption is a dissapointment, but it's enough to substain a anime that can attract fans. you might want to call it a positive side to get them to play the game and read the manga, right? as a ending-tackle; most of the interactions seem to be forced and unnatural. i understand that if you present a half season (12 episodes),
you do not have alot of time. But don't cover all your time up with mostly action, then!
6.2/10


enjoyment
The point here, is that most of the side-subjects are all scoring average. so no matter how you look at it or whatever you're searching for in a anime, there is not alot you can get out of this one. it might be a time-consuming anime whenever you have too many, and it's definatly a adaption you can skip as a DS-Gamer. However. It is more troublesome to watch Romcon anime's because this one is JUST as well made as a summon/survival as all others. For the fans who really enjoy these kind of anime; please go ahead. The rest; most of the specs are average. Most anime have their good attributions and their bad ones; Atleast a reason to find a specific audiance. but this one just has everything put on average. What you get as a result, is an anime that's more dull and boring than special or atleast interesting in SOME way. Ontop of the fact that the fans from the manga and games are just poking their eyes out after seeing the first episode already.
Dissapointing for some, and average for others. just a small group might enjoy this till the very end; and to those: i wish i was you.
3/10


scores
Art: 7.7/10
Story: 5.9/10
Sound: 7.9/10
Characters: 6.2/10
Enjoyment: 3/10
Overall: 6/10

Thank you for reading my review.
I'll see you next time ;)

- Zumorito

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha.
Reading the words education really scared me off at first sight. I'm ashamed for saying so, but it was also why i left it to rest before even considering it a anime valuable to watch.
Although the first episode is extremely.... Cheesy, it rolls into a story that's amazing to follow. Why? Well, simply because they make the story very, very believable due stable and realistic ''regulations''.
What i'm trying to say? What i'm trying to say is that almost every action anime is based on one or more protagonists which are not envolved with the politics and the situation globally over the country.
In Maoyuu ... maou Yuusha these problems are shown as it's in reality likewise to happen. not enough food for the people, beliefs which put down free will, differences in people and language, and ofcourse Merchandising.
I didn't know a anime could be as much fun to watch as it's educational, with the swordplay added. Well done, Arms. It's unique due the fact that all characters do not own a specific name, but have their roles as their calling names.
'"Hero, Demonking, Knight, Mage, Mercanery, merchant'', and so on. The plot is very well written en thought out, And doesn't contain any scene that's not necessary to the story.

In our nature, we always think we are the ones who are right. who are the ''good'' ones. but in war, no one is good or bad. it's just what side you're on.
and in this anime, it's shown so formidable how wrong you can be. not only, it shows how a war really is helt. how the politics work in consideration of merchandise and the roles
of the people with belief in god. It contains life lessions, and it contains the lighthearted comedy and romance that makes most smile.
It's good anime. it doesn't stand out in a theme, but more in it's more realistic explaination on matters. it doesn't skip the reasons or the work in the background.
it's not standing out in action, in romance, comedy or drama, but in it's output on reality, even though the world is completely fiction.
For some this might not be the anime as it will attract a smaller group of people, but just because of this dare it succeeded in it's goal.


Art.
The art, frankly, fits the theme just right. it's not oversketched but misses it's details just where they can be left out.
Besides, it's alot better then their previous work, Elfenlied. It's a bit dissapointing though since they did perform really well in Hagure no yuusha estetica (especially with the female scenes).
The backgrounds though, are amazing. they are true artforms in my opinion. besides those, the effects and lightplay are sparkling from the screen, which really makes me forget about the sometimes
shallow eyes.
8/10


story
The Story is so well constructed and told, i'm really amazed about it. It switches well between it's lighthearted themes and knows the moments to get serious. What is so special about this, is that the protagonists really search for a bond with the other characters as they are needed for reaching that world peace. Unlike the random anime where they practically fall out of the air in the protagonist's life.
There aren't any lame interruptions in the scenes and the story knows some pretty intense emotional-buildups. It's unique setting and relation to the real time world just gives the story an extra impact on the watcher,
what makes the anime just so much more entertaining to watch.
8/10

sound
let's start with the opening: One of the best energetic opening theme's i've heard in a long time.
The music themes trough the anime just smoothly fit the story, with the themes slowly pulling you deeper into the plot.
What i adore is the voice acting. it's very well performed, but what else would you expect from the voice actors of Code Geass and Jiraiya himself?
The music effects are perfectly synched and do not lack or fall behind, what is really rewarding for the watcher.
7/10


characters
What i really, really like, is the fact that every character in the anime has a very important role in the plot AND change in personality quite a bit.
To make such thing happen you need alot of background script and rewriting to actually get this done. There's been alot of effort in making this anime a good story
, making a huge impact on the watcher who follows the whole story and understands the interactions and reasons of their acts.
you do not get any background story at all, but that's good; if you get a background story, there would be personal grudges and the goal of the anime would fail. it's about a war which has to be stopped, not personal grudges that only causes a winner in the war.
8/10



enjoyment
Hard to admit; i really enjoyed this anime, especially because i've learnt from a anime that was supposed to be a way to relax; and i did relax, while learning. It's got everything, really. Romance, education, comedy, little bit of ecchi, action, politics, drama and supernatural. Pick your favorite!
But to keep it decent and short (so many **** complaints that they are too loooooooong -_-) if you have 4 hours of time, just watch this anime.
it's worth it time and you'll learn something from it, too.
10/10

scores
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art: 8
Story: 8
Sound: 7
Characters: 8
Enjoyment: 10
overall: 8
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Thank you for reading my review. i'll see you next time ;)
- Zumorito

'' I can not escape from those darkened black eyes''

Phantom: Requiem of the Phantom.
If you have been captured alive and pushed to the brink of death, and as reward for survival would be your life, what would you do? If the serious question was made if you were worthy to live or should just die, what would you do?In most situations panic would break out within a normal human being. But there are some that release a kind of instinct;the power to survive.

Phantom: Requiem of the Phantom is one of a kind; a series that takes their own story trough a fly staircase of ... serious issue's and problems, involving survival in the extremest situations in the dark world of crimes, maffia and more. The containing tenacity leaves no room for humor or plain fan service people already get sick of nowadays, but explainsthe story the creators ment to show it to the public. And i can't deny; the story IS so completely different from the main streams onto this day. Yet, This is one of the best stories i've seen put together, keeping it still as oneof the greatest put down into an anime.

Art.
Initially the artwork seems a bit undetailed, but that changed quickly as soon as the backgrounds and outer looks of the characters begon to roll in.
It's obviously professional work, and nothing is left in vain speaking of details and clearly recognizable emotions in facial expressions.
There is one particulair detail that couldn't escape my eyes: the fact that the characteristics in artwork change from the characters once the mood changes. This includes the eye shades and colors, as well the hair colors and shades used. this form of symbolism isn't used much and therefore a dare to use in an already ''different'' sort of anime than the mainstream.
I personally liked this alot, and i'm one of those people who can admire what other people would call ''trainwrecks''. (this is ofcourse in a limit. let's not speak about School days ever again.)
the action scenes and smooth movements also add ontop of the already praisen artwork section. The only pinch in the artwork, is that it's a bit different than, as i said, usual anime's and might be a bit hard for the eye to get used to. Nontheless, the art definitely adds up to the realistic feel it already eradicates.
8.7/10



Story.
Although not expected, the story came out of a brilliant corner. It's quite unusual in the start, but is explained in an outstanding matter later on.
(we've had this with Steins;gate as well) Once you reach the amount of 9 episodes, you will still have the image of misunderstanding and uncertainty if you would continue to watch; and at these folks i'd like to say: Yes, keep watching. Because i tell you now; there are some anime out there which truely change something inside of your mind, or atleast influence your vision on certain subjects. This anime, is one of those, going in the groups of ''clannad: afterstory'', ''Steins;gate'' and ''Fate/zero''. The story is very serious and doesn't leave out any time and space for humor or nonsense; Build up in chaos, continues in a covered romantic relation in fear, and ends in an emotional break down. What this animation makes so brilliant, is that they used every ending as a semi-cliffhanger. and once you start to get into the story it only gets better. This series isn't ment for people who are just looking for some time to waiste on humor or action; The writers have put all their effort in showing their anime; their story, Which they succeed in dignity and grace.
9.3/10


Sound.
The pinching comes at this part; the sound, music and intro's.
Let's move straight to the point: The intro is something i can't, couldn't and will never understand. it's quite offsetting on what you're trying to watch,
and ruins cliffhangers from the last episode. However the ending theme gives the slight effect for you to come into the chaos the story initially was dugged in. The second opening is also a mood breaker, and just can't come into my mind as the opening theme of this series. The BMG's and sound effects were brilliant, amazingly well placed and no sense of playbacks. The voice acting was splendid, couldn't recognize their voiced untill i read it up who they voiced over as well, leading me to praise this part.
7.6/10


Characters.
The unique vibe already gives reason to the watcher to reconsider watching this anime, and to top it off the characters are just that extra punch who scare away watchers. It depends, what kind of watchers you're searching for. As i mentioned before, the creators wanted to put down a story on their own; not filled with ''how are we going to make them watch our show''.
This is a technique which can come out so well but also so destructive. In this situation, the main ''force'' of action fans dropped after having the bitter and/or sour bite of Phantom; Requiem Phantom.
In other words; The characters are very deep engraved with detail and story, even though the protagonists are brainwashed (this will be resolved later).
The characters are unique, have their own ''punch'' in the characteristics and deal with situations on their own way. This also is a factor of the realism the anime carries along troughout the story. I'll have to apologize for now since revealing the unique passives they carry are all related to the plot. As last; the characters communication and respondation to eachother feel really natural and make you connect with them as well. This only as a argument; the creators do lose interest from watchers, since it envolves in something you can eventually not make a relation with. Otherwords; The story moves to a moment that you can't relate yourself to the characters at all, creating a distance, and ending in a distance between watcher and character, which isn't what it was ment to do.
8.9/10


Enjoyment.
Initially the goal of watching this anime with Forever Exiled, was to analize the differences in types of themes revolving anime,
and ended up in watching the anime in shorter than 24 hours. Following the story of two assassins trapped in a life they never asked for,
pushed forward to do the tasks they are given, and gave up on any sort of retribution to a free life. From the idea of watching an anime with a good plot,
we bumped upon an anime that stroke our minds and hearts. I've seen quite some anime around, i've experienced quite some titles.
But this beats the theme this anime is resided in; a drama thriller which doesn't give a **** about the opinions of the watchers, concluding in a pure story told, a story that changes something within your way of thinking, and your way of seeing things on a free life most of us have.
Because there is one thing that none keeps a thought about; The most precious things.... are the most obvious ones.
9.8/10


Some stories are made for entertainment, some are made for drama; but some are made to bring you something that isn't always expected initially; it changes you and influences you.
That is, what ''Phantom: Requiem of the Phantom'' is. If you decide to watch a thriller, it is this one i recommend to anyone who's interested.

Art: 8.7
Story: 9.3
Sound: 7.6
Characters: 8.9
Enjoyment: 9.8
Overall: 8.9/10


With this i will end this review, and i hope to see you next time ;)

- Zumorito