Jun 16, 2010
so, this is my first review, so I thought I should do it on one that I liked:
Story:
The story of Ghost Hound was very unique; it took the psychological element further than most, and very literally, as the story deals with the human psyche quite a bit. That being said, it isn't shy on exploring scientific theories and religious beliefs quite heavily, so for some, it might be good to keep a dictionary handy :) Personally, I enjoyed this element a great deal, and found it interesting to no end. That aside, the story moves along at a good pace for the most part; slow,
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but fast enough to keep you interested. If it weren't for the ending, I would give the story a 10, but I though the climax/ending felt a little forced and maybe even inappropriate; however, it still retained pleasantness. Story gets a 9
Art:
The art in Ghost Hound was lovely. I really enjoyed all the landscapes, and the character designs were nicely done; also, the images of the "Unseen World" were both intriguing and slightly creepy. So, while the art was definitely excellent, it also wasn't really superb, so I think I'd give it a 9
Sound:
The sound was AMAZING. The sound effects were absolutely astounding; whether it was weird, eerie effects meant to make the mood more creepy, or even the fact that the voices carried noticeably differently when in a closed room or on top of a mountain, it was extremely well done. The music is a lot of cool percussion work, and some marvelously simple yet deep background music and melodies. The music and sound effects definitely carry the mood well. The opening and ending themes also were well suited, and I liked both a lot. Sound gets a 10
Characters:
The characters were realistic, yet interesting, and were well developed and vivid. For the most part, they were very well done, and well suited for their rolls. However, though there were a few that caught my attention, I wasn't particularly entranced by any, so I'd give them a 9 (though quite close to a 10)
Enjoyment:
I enjoyed Ghost Hound a great deal, and have rewatched it a few times. I loved being able to finish an episode, and then look up some of the terminology they used and explore the ideas they presented. However, this kind of enjoyment isn't for everyone (just a warning). Even so, for me, it's a 10
Overall:
I was really impressed by Ghost Hound, and it will forever be a favorite. I loved the way it utilized creepiness more so than pure horror, with fascinating and brilliant effect. Personally, for me, this anime earns a 10, but in all fairness, my final verdict is a 9, given the mean score of the above.
I hope this review was helpful, and that you get a chance to enjoy Ghost Hound.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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